Gaff care/rust prevention
Submitted by Fisho1 on Tue, 2014-08-19 22:39
I've recently bought a 3 piece 21 foot busted fishing gaff, which i recommend to anyone wanting a long gaff for places like quobba. Better than any gaff i have bought from bcf and the like.
I was just wondering if there are any rust prevention sprays or oils that any of you guys use to keep your gaffs in good condition. I try to wash it down with fresh water after every use, but i'de still like to know if there's anything extra i can do to keep it corrosion free
Cheers for your help!
grantarctic1
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Try
Try Inox, or i prefer Lanox. Lanox will stick to the metals even if you give the gaff a wash,it usualy stays on for a few weeks then re apply when needed. www.inoxmx.com/inox/mx4-lubricant/
Paul H
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+1 for lanox - use it on so
+1 for lanox - use it on so many things (outboard, pliers, anything really)
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king chief
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lanox is the one.
lanox is the one.
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Fisho1
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Sweet cheers guys. I'll give
Sweet cheers guys. I'll give it a go
walloped
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Use aluminium
Use aluminium
Fisho1
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The poles are aluminium, its
The poles are aluminium, its the joining threads that I'm worried about. They're made out of steel, for added strength I'm guessing
dkonig82
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never tried Lanox, but have
never tried Lanox, but have found Inox to be great.
Is Lanox OK for reels?
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
dkonig82
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anyone know the difference
anyone know the difference between them?
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
grantarctic1
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Havn't
Havn't tried it on my reels, i don't like anything on the outside of my reels or on my line. Lanox is lanolin based and is not as corrosive as other products.
Here is a link to the properties and uses of it . http://www.inoxmx.com/inox/mx4-lubricant/
king chief
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Yeah lanox is good for
Yeah lanox is good for reels.
Live hard fish harder
Shark1
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If it's in threads use
If it's in threads use lanolin grease or lithium grease. Will stay better in threads better , higher "wash out" resistance
sea-kem
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I use the WD40 white Lithium
I use the WD40 white Lithium spray grease on just about everything threaded on my boat and trailer. Sticks like glue and lubricates beautifully.
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Poppy
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Where do I get it
I'm an ignorant old "B", but I've never heard of Lanox. Where do I get some? Have used Inox and have found it very good.
Cheers
Baz
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chris raff
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Think it's the same gear
Think it's the same gear Inox Lanox.. supercheap stock it
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Inox-Lanolin-Lubricant-300G.aspx?pid=100171#Cross
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Fisho1
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Bunnings has lanox, picked
Bunnings has lanox, picked up a can after work. From the sounds of it might have to stop in again and grab some grease
Paul H
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Lanox and Inox are different
Lanox and Inox are different products but Lanox is a Inox product (made by same persons). most auto marine stores plus bunnings etc have it (and any rural hardware store machinery shop)
Lanox is lanoline based (stuff you get from sheeps wool), its non conductive so can spray it on electrics, not petroleum based and won't harm rubber, plastic, neoprene etc.
1st thing I did with my new 4 stroke was give everything under the cowling and tilt trim etc, a spray of lanox to prevent corrosion, can even wipe the cowling cover with it.
used to use it on my reels (outside) but now use a silicon spray for that, that being said Lanox was fine for reels - I avoid getting it on the line though and just wipe the spool area with a bit on a rag
Any farmer will swear by Lanox
Just read the can - won't harm fibreglass either :-)
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randall df223
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Is it good for steering rods
Is it good for steering rods as well?
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Paul H
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Small squirt probably
Small squirt probably wouldn't hurt but I'd prefer not to use it to the extent you washing the grease out (not sure it would do that given not petroleum based)
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randall df223
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I don't grease it. Just a
I don't grease it. Just a drop of oil every so often.
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