Capt. Lou Loc: PA

WD 40 seems to work well on exterior of my reels , I’ve been using it in that manner for years! After salt snd fresh use .
I simply spray reel with a light coat and wipe , rotate it a few times done . Complete reel cleaning I take it to get serviced every couple of seasons depending on usage that season .
I’ve never used WD 40 to spray on lures etc , however some shad anglers use it on occasion .
Fluoro carbon the 100% grade will retain memory and a very poor choice for mainline use .
Like was mentioned it’s a great leader in conjunction with braid or mono .
It’s a waste of money to install it on a reel for a mainline .
I was involved in the original importing of Seaguar Fluoro in the late 70’s and have used it for over 30 years .
Always for leaders fly , conventional and spin !

audigger53 Loc: Severn, MD

OK first things first.
If you use WD-40, wear rubber gloves. It is an MSO. Penetrate Skin on contact. 30 seconds later you taste it. you didn't breath it, it went through your blood stream. Not good for the body. I also use it for killing Yellow Jackets and the nests. Coats their wings and they can't fly, then they go around in a circle and fall over dead. Nothing comes out of the nest alive either.
Second, Check the rod for max line LB. I go about 10 LB over, but no more than that with Braid. Most of my surf reels are 20 LB max drag when I have cleaned the metal washers. One at 44 LB drag. My rods are all M/H at 30 LB rating. If the rod bends too much (I wish!) I lower it to lessen the bend.
Fresh water, I just go for the rod and reel drag, which ever is lower.
I take the spools off the reel and take it apart to get to the washers and wash them. Learned that the hard way. Had to use a Dremal with the wire brush to clean them to get back to the 20 LB Drag. but that reel was/is really old. LOL Bought it back in 1978. Still killing fish with it.
I like Braid, but NOT Spider wire, the coating comes off and builds up on the bail roller. Power Pro seems to be better. however I have started using JOF from China as it is 4 strand and has less coating on it.
Anyway have fun and enjoy being with us.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Au I got some 4 strand last season. In thime it started to separate. Have you had that problem yet? I like power pro super slick or Berkeley 👍

audigger53 Loc: Severn, MD

Not with the POF brand so far. Been using some of it for 3 years so far. Some has started to wear, but what can I say. LOL
I order it from AliExpress.com You can search POF fishing line. I always check the shipping cost before buying it. LOL I have bought 1000Meters of 4 strand POF 40 LB for under $16 delivered.
takes 2-3 weeks to come in though, so winter time is best for ordering. LOL Only problem I had was once they sent me 4.0 LB instead of 40 LB line. It came USPS so I just wrote RTS on it and they refunded the money back to my credit card. Almost painless. I did have to take a picture of it with my phone to send to them to prove I got it and it was wrong. That was all it took to get the refund.

Balzey

For those who use flouracarbon try putting your spool in pot of water run tag end up thru hole n lid spool line on works great

Ave Loc: Okaloosa County FL

The idea of applying a petroleum product to any "plastic or petroleum based" product sounds great. Don't worry about a thing, my daughter & I will catch all the ones you lose. 😉 as far as fluorocarbon main goes, it's a great leader material & has strength as well as being invisible (to us) but once it's hits an abrasive be it sand, structure, shark (yes they're out there) etc, then its a warning beacon. I have tons of respect for Ande's Backwoods. Favorite color is grey. It's strong, tough & pretty hard to see in the water. It's also more flexible than regular Ande mono. Holds a great knot as well. If you want a suggestion, spool up some Power-pro & tie in a good length of fluoro leader with a good reel on knot. Then as you get bit-off, broke-off, knot untied-off etc, you have more flouro leader after a short snip and your back on the bite. Just my advice from experience. Tight-lines & broken rods.

Ave Loc: Okaloosa County FL

If you spray anything on anything' spray Teflon on your rod & eyelets. They'll appreciate it and it won't affect your mo o or floro, its probably in its chemestry already to keep it flexible. Besides you'll lose 30 - 50 ft of line on a good bottom trip anyways lol.

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

I usually make sure that I TIGHTEN DOWN the drag on my spinning reels as to not force the salt and dirt into the reel before I rinse it off and then spraying it with Reel Magic I've never used the WD 40 🎣🇺🇸😎👍

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

I never rinse my reels unless dropped into salt water. I do clean the surface with a damp rag if they get bait or fish crud on them. I do take them apart, detail clean and lube them, reassembling with new parts as needed from normal ware and tear, once each season. They work like new and only have use surface scars on them. My personal reels have served me for over 20 years and will likely serve me until I die. Note: I only use Penn bait casting, and Shimano spinning reels in saltwater. I did use Ambassadors, but the newer ones look and feel cheap to me.
My $100 shimano's now run about $230. I have other brands for freshwater, that work as well or better and cost a lot less than the more expensive reels. But I have not been happy with how they hold up when exposed to salt.

Note: When guiding, I had a regular replacement cycle. If you fish with a guides gear, it should look and act like new.

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

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johnlmac Loc: Salem OR

I just use fluorocarbon as a leader and use braid for my main line. As far as using WD-40 it works great for all kinds of things that need oil. It's a good cleaner to clean oil residue from anything. And over the last couple of years have been fishing with my 82-year-old trout fishing buddy that uses it mixed with anis oil to catch trout. It works great.

farmerttt Loc: vacaville, ca

WD 40 can be considered petroleum product and prohibited to add to fresh water. Don’t think fish and game refs cover that though.

Dakoda Loc: Cle Elum, WA

I caught more than a few Walleye and even a salmon or two last year. I used lots of WD-40 on my lures.

johnlmac Loc: Salem OR

My buddy called the ODFW and ask if it was harmful or wrong to use WD-40 on his bait and they told him no it's OK.

Ave Loc: Okaloosa County FL

If you spray anything on anything' spray Teflon on your rod & eyelets. They'll appreciate it and it won't affect your mo o or floro, its probably in its chemestry already to keep it flexible. Besides you'll lose 30 - 50 ft of line on a good bottom trip anyways lol.