Washing your yakfishing gear

SaltX is the real deal for the first step in cleaning rods but expensive. Windex works just as well and is far less expensive. Spray either product on the guides of your rod and metal reel seats and let set a minute before the final rinse off. Avoid using on reels that are all aluminum. A light freshwater rinse on the reels after first cranking all the way down on the drag is sufficient. Tightening the drag first is essential. After they have dried, I use a rag sprayed with CorrosionX to wipe down the reel. Do the same procedure on all metal parts of the kayak.