Rod Cleaning

  • sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    March 8, 2007 at 5:13 pm #1234956

    About this time of year I start to get impatient for open water. I pass the time by organizing tackle, making and tying jigs, getting the boat ready, and taking care of rods and reels.
    I clean my rods with water, a Scotch-Brite pad and some elbow grease. I do not use soap, I did once and the first time out in the rain I was holding a very slippery fishing rod. I have not seen any adverse reactions to the cork or handle doing it this way, the St. Croix Legend in the pictures is over 7 years old. This year I thought that I would post the results and ask everyone else how they clean their cork handles.

    Ron

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    March 8, 2007 at 5:15 pm #546430

    Scotch-Brite pad that I use:

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    March 8, 2007 at 5:20 pm #546433

    Anyone every try “oxyclean” on their cork handles?

    I was told this will make them look like brand new, but have been hesitant to try.

    Fife
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 4056
    March 8, 2007 at 5:23 pm #546436

    Quote:

    This year I thought that I would post the results and ask everyone else how they clean their cork handles.

    I wait till it rains.

    That rod looks like it came out pretty well.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    March 8, 2007 at 5:25 pm #546437

    I use the scotch pad and Formula 409. Then rinse/soak/rinse in a 5 gallon bucket. Come out looking new. Never had the problem with them getting slippery when wet.

    Got all that done last month during the cold snap!

    -J.

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    March 8, 2007 at 5:27 pm #546440

    I heard that also Gary. I have not found a reason to use anything besides water. The picture of the clean rod really does not justify how clean it is. I have some rods that have never been out of their plastic shipping bag and the rod that is shown is just as clean.
    I got to go as I have a dozen or so more to clean.

    Ron

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    March 8, 2007 at 5:30 pm #546448

    I thought you only used rods with foam handles

    justin_panno
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 172
    March 8, 2007 at 5:33 pm #546449

    WOW that really does the trick

    STXNSTONES
    Central Iowa
    Posts: 20
    March 8, 2007 at 5:51 pm #546457

    I kind of like my rods to look like an old war horse. Lots of miles and lots of stories. Some of my rods look like they’ve about had it. I think there just getting broke in, got a little experience. I have a buddy that it just drives crazy; so I think I might keep them as rough looking as possible to watch him shake his head.

    Anyway it looks like it works real well.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    March 8, 2007 at 5:52 pm #546458

    I’ve used Comet and a Scotchbrite with success.

    Also, a piece of 200 grit sandpaper does wonders.

    Crankbait
    Posts: 365
    March 8, 2007 at 6:00 pm #546465

    If the cork isn’t too gunked up I use Windex, otherwise, naptha can work well if it’s really dirty.

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    March 8, 2007 at 7:06 pm #546495

    Crankbait;
    Is Naptha still on the market? I thought that stuff got pulled?

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    March 8, 2007 at 7:07 pm #546496

    Quote:

    I thought you only used rods with foam handles

    You talking to Lip?

    yellowdog
    Alma Wi
    Posts: 1303
    March 8, 2007 at 7:19 pm #546502

    I use Armour-All on the rods and a scotch pad with a half bleach half water solution on the cork. Look like new.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22548
    March 8, 2007 at 8:16 pm #546528

    Grass carp must be messy fish…

    big g

    scottsteil
    Central MN
    Posts: 3817
    March 8, 2007 at 9:09 pm #546550

    Quote:

    Crankbait;
    Is Naptha still on the market? I thought that stuff got pulled?

    Yes, not sure where but my wife buys it all the time for use on stains.

    Crankbait
    Posts: 365
    March 9, 2007 at 5:14 am #546750

    Quote:

    Quote:

    Crankbait;
    Is Naptha still on the market? I thought that stuff got pulled?

    Yes, not sure where but my wife buys it all the time for use on stains.


    I get it at Menards. Sunnyside brand in the yellow and white can. Commonly used for thinning certain finishes but makes a good residue free low-med power solvent too. Also works great for cleaning really grubby guitar fingerboards!

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