Reel lubrication

[Bottomfeeder]

Is it ok to lubricate a sticky/oily reel with WD40? Or would it contaminate the line?
I have a few nice reels that have been ruined by not being rinsed off after a fishing trip...

 

[oscarcrazy]

Get a prduct called "reel magic"
Wd-40 tends to attrack gunk.

 

[spotfin]

I wouldn't apply WD 40. As stated, try a lubricant made for fishing reels. Avoid spraying it on the line too.

 

[Bottomfeeder]

I just realized a typo in the OP. I mean sticky/RUSTY reel.
Thanks for the replies, I will see if they carry that sort of thing at my local bait/tackle store

 

[likestofish]

i just spray some on a napkin and just rub them down. to much grease makes the gears stick.

 

[aquahunter]

http://www.cabelas.com/p-0017253.shtml

I use Hot Sauce.

 

[aquahunter]

i just spray some on a napkin and just rub them down. to much grease makes the gears stick.

Agreed.

 

[likestofish]

watch oil is also good gives you better casting distance than reel oil

 

[EricIvins]

You can use WD-40, but if you do make sure you get all the old reel lube off, and continue to use WD-40 to clean your reels. The two don't like to mix.......

 

[vnzlnboardguy]

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