Surfcasting equipment: maintenance tips

Surfcasting combines two great passions: the love for fishing and for the sea. Hence, those who engage in this sport have the privilege of living a unique experience which, to be enjoyed to the full, requires equipment of good standard, properly maintained. In fact, salt and sand could damage our surfcasting equipment. So, let us find out what are the steps to maintain the equipment in tip-top shape.

Maintenance of fishing reels

Maintaining fishing reels is a process that, regardless of whether it is carried out by ourselves or by third parties, should never be overlooked. It should be stressed that there are specific products to wash the various components, as well as specific products to lubricate the bearings. Experience will guide you in choosing the most suitable product to reduce friction between moving parts and to improve protection from salt, sand and sun.

How to protect the fishing rod from sea and sun

The steps to protect the fishing rod from the effects of sea and sun are few, but essential.

Here it is what to do:

•          Thoroughly wash each part of the fishing rod with soap and water, rinse with fresh water and dry;
•          Gently remove any residual inside the fishing rings, making sure that you are not scratching the metal;
•          Lubricate the reel rings and ring nuts with a silicone-coated oil: this will also help keeping the thread smooth.

Surfcasting reel line treatment

It is recommended to lubricate the coil and the reel every six months. The procedure is,basically, as follows: clean the coil, spray it with silicone oil and rewind the new thread, taking care to coat it with the same lubricant. What about the benefits of surfcasting bobbin thread treatment? The thread will be softer, smoother and less susceptible to tangling.

In short, taking care of your surfcasting equipment is not difficult, though it is essential. For example, consider tripods and fishing bags. Tripods should be washed with soap and water and then rinsed before drying; as for the bag, simply get rid of the sand accumulated in the inside ... in this way any damage to rods and threads will be averted!

Have you ever dealt with the maintenance of surfcasting equipment? On the Asso Fishing Lineblog you can find useful tips about it, and much more!