Winter Tackle Maintenance Masterclass: Rod, Reel & Lure Care with Jeff Sullivan & Todd Treonze

Learn how to protect your rods, reels, lures and tackle from winter damage with expert advice from Jeff Sullivan and Todd Treonze.
In this Saltwater Edge Winter Webinar, two of the Northeast’s hardest-fishing anglers break down real-world maintenance routines, common mistakes, and the exact steps to make your gear last longer and perform better next season.

Whether you fish from boat, kayak, or surf, this is the video that will save you money, protect your equipment, and help you catch more fish.

What You’ll Learn

How to inspect rod guides, reel seats, and blanks for damage

The right way to rinse spinning and conventional reels

Where to apply grease and oil (and what NEVER to lubricate)

How to prevent rust on hooks, jigs, and split rings

Safe storage strategies for the offseason

Why silica gel packs and breathable boxes prevent long-term corrosion

Lure tune-ups, hook swaps, sharpening, & jig care

Organizational tips used by full-time anglers

00:00 – Intro and warm-up chat :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
00:42 – Opening the Winter Webinar & Guest Introductions :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
02:40 – Why fishing every day builds skill (Jeff on mindset) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
04:36 – Kayak fishing in tough fall weather (Todd) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
07:05 – Saltwater Edge Winter Expo announcements :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
08:01 – Rod maintenance: guides, cracks, reel seats, and light washing :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
14:11 – Reel maintenance: rinsing, grease, oil points, drag washers, line rollers :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
21:21 – The truth about bearings, bushings, and anti-reverse systems :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
26:21 – Lure maintenance: epoxies, hooks, jigs, plastics, split rings, corrosion :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
40:00 – Why sharp hooks matter more than anything else :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
41:20 – Tackle storage: silica packs, open-flow boxes, kayak considerations :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
43:06 – Organization systems for seasonal success :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
48:00 – How and why to keep fishing logs (Jeff’s method) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Featuring

Jeff Sullivan – Saltwater & freshwater angler, reel technician, contributor to The Fisherman

Todd Treonze – Kayak angler, writer, and multispecies fisherman