How do y'all clean your reels after use?

Fill up 5 gallon bucket and dunk them in, splashing them around a little.

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in saltwater

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We stick all the rods in a 5 gallon bucket. The reels sit just below the top of the bucket. Put a finger over the hose so they get a real hard spraying. Continue spraying/flushing until the water level in the bucket covers the reels. Immediately dump all the water out.











I know you are wondering. Yes, I've gotten drunk and left them in the water overnight. It didn't hurt them, but I wouldn't make that part of the routine.

Lay em on the deck and freshwater hose them down after each use

hose pipe.


Oil and Grease once a year.

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Clyde Tipton

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Think I'll try your method. I'll also let them dry out with the brake side opening down for drainage(bait caster), the bearings on that side are a lot easier to change.

I rinse mine down with a hose, open ended (no nozzle of any sort) low pressure until the water running off the real is relatively clear. Then I hit the reel with Reel Magic, though I have used a silicone lube made by gunk in the past but I cant find that specific one any more. I spray until it appears that all the water has been displaced from the real. WD40 can be problematic on the reel because it can actually strip grease from the real.

I always make it a point also rinse and spray any metal parts on my rod (guides typical) and even the terminal tackle. Also pay attention to the retrieve handle on your reel.