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Rod and reel maintenance
The first thing to do at the end of the season is simply to clean your rods and reels and check that they are in working order.
For reels, you can opt for professional maintenance or try to do it yourself. In either case, the minimum is a good rinse, followed by a dab of oil on the various bearings and grease on the gears.
As for the rods, after washing them with soap, check the condition of the grips and reel seat, and take stock of your rings. Do they show signs of corrosion, are the ceramics in good condition and are your varnishes cracked? If you don't feel up to changing a ring, you'll easily find a seasoned rodbuilder around you.
Taking stock of your equipment
Once your rods and reels have been serviced, carefully store all your lures, accessories, clothing and luggage. Take the opportunity to sort out what you're missing. By drawing up a list of your needs, you'll have plenty of time over the winter to find the best special offers or bargains on the Internet. To keep costs down, resell what you don't need. Not only will you save money, but you'll also save space and see your equipment more clearly.
Twisting your braids
If your braids have been used for 2 or 3 seasons and are starting to wear out, you can turn them over on your reel spools. This doubles their lifespan. If one of them looks very frayed or breaks for no reason, change it and check your rings for chipped ceramics.
Changing broken rings and hooks
Especially if you fish at sea, your lures often need new clothes during the winter. Salt quickly gets the better of triples and broken rings, and it would be a shame to miss your record for a lack of bite or a ring that opens during the fight!
Searching for new spots
Winter is also the time to set new horizons and go in search of new spots to explore for next season. You can use your evenings to do your research on an aerial view site, but you can also take advantage of sunny days to stroll along the water's edge.
Taking stock of last season
Finally, winter is also a time for taking stock! Recall your successes and failures and try to understand the reasons for them. Cross-check the information you can use, such as the time of season, the weather and the strategies you've implemented. This will enable you to better select your spots and approach them with a relevant strategy.
