If you do not take care of your fishing rods, they will not last long. It is so easy. Rinse your tackle down and wipe it off with a good conditioning spray. You can see a few of the excellent fishing tips related to maintaining fishing rods in this short fishing video with Allen Winchel, founder of Blackfin Rods. Allen is a long time game fisherman with a very sharp mind. His skill on the water found its way into rod building. He makes the blanks. He knows the materials that go into crafting a variety of fishing rods. This gives him a keen perspective on maintaining the product. He does it with his own tackle and knows the results. Practice cleanliness with your fishing tackle. You will feel a lot better for it and anyone that fished with you will appreciate it. Nobody like scummy fishing gear. Invest the few short minutes it takes to use Allen\'s tips and preserve your tackle.
How to Clean Fishing Rods
(00:09:50)Allen Winchel, founder of Blackfin Rods, has a few simple fishing tips related to your fishing rods that will help preserve them. Allen comes to rod building as an avid tournament fishermen and a damn smart one at that. The experience and knowledge he has built up fishing so much gets transferred right into the fishing rods he makes. His skill at laying down sheets of material to achieve a range of strengths and actions is master level. Allen makes a fine fishing rod. It is with this design focus that he has some serious, yet simple, tips for how to maintain your fishing rods in peak condition. Having a keen understanding of the materials that go into manufacturing a superb rod blank avail Allen to know how best to maintain them. 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.
