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Kayak Fishing Zone => General Fishing Tips => Topic started by: & on May 07, 2008, 09:42:57 AM

Title: On the water gear self assistance
Post by: & on May 07, 2008, 09:42:57 AM
I just bought a curado 200 dpv during the Mel Cotton's Expo.  Was excited to use it b/c the sales guy heaped major praise on it. 

Last weekend, I thought I made a pretty clean launch out of Mitchell.  Not one wave over the bow.  When I got to my spot and started fishing, the curado was "crunchy".  Obviously sand had gotten into it somewhere.  Gave it a few dunks, which help somewhat, but not totally. 


QUESTION:  WHAT DO YOU DO OTW WHEN YOU'VE GOT SAND IN YOUR REEL?

Obviously the best thing is to avoid the scenario, but when its already there, what to do?  Would like to hear from all the hardcore reel techs out there.
Title: Re: On the water gear self assistance
Post by: jmairey on May 07, 2008, 12:41:16 PM

take it off, put it in a bag, put on a different reel.

when you get home, service the reel yourself or dial 1-800-alan-tani.

J
Title: Re: On the water gear self assistance
Post by: mickfish on May 07, 2008, 03:35:11 PM
Quote from: jmairey on May 07, 2008, 12:41:16 PM

take it off, put it in a bag, put on a different reel.

when you get home, service the reel yourself or dial 1-800-alan-tani.

J
Yep

Especially with a reel like the Curado that has tight tolerances and light weight parts.
Title: Re: On the water gear self assistance
Post by: PISCEAN on May 07, 2008, 06:20:49 PM
...and pick up a dry box/bag to keep your reel in during beach launches. I've got a nice little daiwa conventional still in pieces in a box from when I tilted during a surf landing a few years ago. Just took on enough sandy water to make it "crunchy". Since then all reels get stowed, going out & coming in through surf, no matter the size.
Title: Re: On the water gear self assistance
Post by: Dale L on May 07, 2008, 06:45:16 PM
The stowage/bag it is an excellent idea. I did a crash landing last fall and ended up with a crunchy reel, (great term), I dunked it in fresh water when I got home and left it till about a month ago.  Hours spent with solvent, brush, and new marine grease. OK now but precautions are well worth the trouble. Thanks for bringing it up.
Title: Re: On the water gear self assistance
Post by: pescadore on May 07, 2008, 07:08:12 PM
I guess that's why I still go with the old jigmasters and squidders.  I just pop em apart and rinse them out - even with salt water.  Just have to remember to re-rinse with fresh when I get home.  I know they're not the greatest, but they sure are durable.
Title: Re: On the water gear self assistance
Post by: mooch on May 10, 2008, 09:05:33 AM
Quote
QUESTION:  WHAT DO YOU DO OTW WHEN YOU'VE GOT SAND IN YOUR REEL?

CALL 911 REEL RESCUE = Alan Tani....(it's exactly what I did when I dumped my Calcutta on the surf a few years back :smt011)
I was tolds to soak in warm water for a bit, dry it and drive to his house asap :smt002

Title: Re: On the water gear self assistance
Post by: sigelvictory on May 23, 2008, 10:39:40 AM
My smart assed, completely useless answer is to buy a Penn gti and stop putting 200+ dollar freshwater reels in the salt.  The level of abuse the Penn is able to take allows for a much greater crunchiness tolerance.  On the other hand I get why you guys like the shimano's... being able to real in 120'+ of line faster than a Ferrari goes 0-60 has its benefits...