The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and even Lake Windermere is returning to its natural tranquility in time for summer. Isn’t it time to get your fishing gear in order? WD-40 is the angler’s best friend when it comes to getting prepared for fishing season.
Prevention is the best cure, and if you were clever enough to coat your rods, reels and metal fishing equipment with WD-40 at the end of last season, then you are ahead of the game. If moisture and rust has gotten to your tackle over the long winter months in storage though, WD-40 is the perfect tool to clean it up and protect over the season ahead. With loads of uses and the fact that it’s available in a variety of sizes it’s handy to always keep a can of WD-40 as part of your fishing equipment. Advice comes from TV’s DIY expert ‘Handy’ Andy, an avid angler, on the best ways to use WD-40 when fishing for your dinner or simply for sport. “I use WD-40 constantly when getting ready for a fishing trip,” said Andy. ” A coating of WD-40 helps keep my lures and flies corrosion and rust free. “In addition, the spray lubricates fishing reel knobs and, at the end of a trip, I use WD-40 to drive out any moisture to keep the fishing tackle in good working order. “I have also heard a number of tales of WD-40 being a great attractor for fish when sprayed on fishing hooks and bait, but I have only others feedback to go on for this as I’ve never tried it myself” he added. Other uses for WD-40 when fishing are:  When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community.
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