Maintaining fishing rods is crucial for their longevity. Allen Winchel, founder of Blackfin Rods, shares tips on maintaining rods. He demonstrates the importance of rinsing and wiping down tackle with a conditioning spray. By practicing cleanliness, you'll feel better and your fishing partners will appreciate your gear. Investing in Allen's tips can help preserve your fishing gear and make it a valuable investment.
How to Clean Fishing Rods
(00:09:50)In this video, Allen Winchel, founder of Blackfin Rods, has a few simple tips related to your fishing rods that will help preserve your fishing tackle. Allen comes to rod building as an avid tournament fishermen and a damn smart one at that. There is absolutely no reason not to keep your fishing tackle in peak condition. It is gross to get on someones boat only to find their tackle in shit condition. Lake water will leave a scum sheen and over time layers of it. Saltwater leaves corrosive salt. It only takes a few minutes to rinse your tackle of wipe it down. Your gear will last longer if you take care of it. Take the easy cleaning and maintenance tips Allen Winchel has for you in this In The Spread fishing video and help your fishing rods look good lasting longer.