Title: Better then q-tips for Cleaning Rod Guides
Post by: Pacific NW Ron on November 16, 2019, 11:47:14 AM
Post by: Pacific NW Ron on November 16, 2019, 11:47:14 AM
The other night I saw my wife cleaning her hummingbird feeders. She was using a small brush to clean the feeding ports on the feeder. A light bulb turned on in my head.
I was cleaning up my gear yesterday to put it up for the winter. I took one of those brushes and used it to clean the rod guides. Worked great. I had some algae that had dried on the guides. In my opinion these brushes worked much better than q-tips.
https://www.amazon.com/Hummer-Multi-Use-Feeder-Nylon-Brush/dp/B01DLRX88E/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hummingbird+port+brushes&qid=1573930950&sr=8-2 (https://www.amazon.com/Hummer-Multi-Use-Feeder-Nylon-Brush/dp/B01DLRX88E/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hummingbird+port+brushes&qid=1573930950&sr=8-2)
I was cleaning up my gear yesterday to put it up for the winter. I took one of those brushes and used it to clean the rod guides. Worked great. I had some algae that had dried on the guides. In my opinion these brushes worked much better than q-tips.
https://www.amazon.com/Hummer-Multi-Use-Feeder-Nylon-Brush/dp/B01DLRX88E/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hummingbird+port+brushes&qid=1573930950&sr=8-2 (https://www.amazon.com/Hummer-Multi-Use-Feeder-Nylon-Brush/dp/B01DLRX88E/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hummingbird+port+brushes&qid=1573930950&sr=8-2)
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Title: Re: Better then q-tips for Cleaning Rod Guides
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 16, 2019, 11:54:10 AM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 16, 2019, 11:54:10 AM
Very good to know Ron. :-* Not that I have hummingbirds in my area. lo But those brushes are similar to the brushes used for those specialized baby bottles. :-* Good tip.
Title: Re: Better then q-tips for Cleaning Rod Guides
Post by: Pacific NW Ron on November 16, 2019, 01:07:16 PM
Post by: Pacific NW Ron on November 16, 2019, 01:07:16 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 16, 2019, 11:54:10 AM
Very good to know Ron. :-* Not that I have hummingbirds in my area. lo But those brushes are similar to the brushes used for those specialized baby bottles. :-* Good tip.
Sorry, I should have included a link to get some. I just added a link to Amazon. $3.99 per three pack. I'm sure they are available at other places as well.
Title: Re: Better then q-tips for Cleaning Rod Guides
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on November 16, 2019, 02:25:43 PM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on November 16, 2019, 02:25:43 PM
Thanks for the tip Ron. 
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Title: Re: Better then q-tips for Cleaning Rod Guides
Post by: coldfront on November 16, 2019, 06:53:24 PM
Post by: coldfront on November 16, 2019, 06:53:24 PM
Quote from: Pacific NW Ron on November 16, 2019, 01:07:16 PM
Sorry, I should have included a link to get some. I just added a link to Amazon. $3.99 per three pack. I'm sure they are available at other places as well.
we have 'backyard birds' here locally. a store/shop that sells bird feeders, houses, etc.
will check there.
Title: Re: Better then q-tips for Cleaning Rod Guides
Post by: Princeton_Man on November 16, 2019, 07:57:06 PM
Post by: Princeton_Man on November 16, 2019, 07:57:06 PM
I use an old toothbrush with water and a drop of dish soap. For the micro guides, I use long pipe cleaners from the hobby shop isle at WalMart.
Title: Re: Better then q-tips for Cleaning Rod Guides
Post by: SteveTX on November 16, 2019, 08:33:49 PM
Post by: SteveTX on November 16, 2019, 08:33:49 PM
Quote from: Princeton_Man on November 16, 2019, 07:57:06 PMI do the same on all my guides. I usually get them all wet then start on one end with the toothbrush and a dab of Dawn dish soap.
I use an old toothbrush with water and a drop of dish soap.