fishing reels

old fisherman Posted 10/30/2012 5:44 PM (#107099) Subject: fishing reels New User Posts: 4 Location: Atkins, Iowa Do you guys clean your reels during the winter months? If so what do you do? Thanks sworrall Posted 10/31/2012 8:51 AM (#107105 - in reply to #107099) Subject: Re: fishing reels Location: Rhinelander Yes, I disassemble the reel and clean it out completely with acetone and hot water, re-lube using Abu grease and oil, and store ready to rock for next year.