Repair services help ensure that your favorite rod is good to go.
An outdoor trip is not the same without a favorite rod or reel. These devices are an extension of yourself. When you are with your favorite people and at your favorite spot, your rod and reel must be in top condition. Rods and reels have lots of moving parts that are designed to wear out. Furthermore, a tiny problem could sideline your rod and reel, and for most outdoor lovers, second best, or a spare rod or reel, simply will not do.
At Angler 360, our two locations are open 14 hours a day, seven days a week. Our professional staff handles walk-in rod and reel repairs for unexpected emergencies as well as preventative maintenance activities to keep your fishing equipment in top shape. In addition to an experienced staff, we have a large onsite inventory of parts. This combination helps us ensure prompt, reliable service that maximizes your outdoor experience.
Preventative Maintenance
Cleaning your rod and reel after each use is the most important preventative maintenance activity. Even a tiny amount of salt or another mineral corrodes the parts and weakens the reel. If you fish in freshwater, you should clean your reel every five excursions. If you fish in saltwater, you should clean your reel after each trip. But washing the equipment is only part of the puzzle.
Lubricate the reel after each use. But not just any oil will do. We have a wide range of oils available designed specifically for fishing equipment. Furthermore, the proper amount of oil is important. Too much or too little could damage the delicate moving parts in a fishing reel. That is why we do not just sell fishing reel oil. We also show you how to use the oil, as every oil and every reel is different.
Proper storage is the best preventative maintenance for a fishing rod. After the rod dries, take it apart, wrap it in an old t-shirt or towel, or better yet, a fishing rod cover, and store it upright in a cool, dry place. Serious anglers should invest in a rod storage system like a free-standing or wall-mounted fishing rod stand.
Active Maintenance
Preventative maintenance does not prevent all damage to a fishing reel. As mentioned, the reel has many moving parts. Common issues include:
- Gears: Broken gear teeth often cause the gears to slip and make it hard to turn the handle. As a result, these parts take too much stress.
- Spool: The spool holds the fishing line and is stationary as the rotor revolves around it. The spool can also house the drag system.
- Bearings: Bearings are in places where components need to spin or rotate, such as the spool, pinion gear, and under-drag washers. They help the gears, knobs, spools, and level wind devices rotate.
The flexible tip of a rod is the most likely part to break. It’s farthest away from the handle, has little support, and must work precisely. Other parts of a rod that can break include the
top guide (metal guide at the top of the rod) and the rod guides (hollow loops along the length of the rod keep the line close to the rod during casting and reeling). Such damage is more likely if the rod bears a lot of weight, bounces in a boat, or is exposed to sunlight.
The tip-top, the smallest and most important part of a fishing rod, is also the most vulnerable part. Since it is so thin and flexible, it nearly always breaks at one time or another.
For more ways to maximize your outdoor experience, contact Angler 360.