What furniture polish do you use?

[TyroneFly]

I was wondering what furniture polish you use on your flyrod? I use Pledge after every cleaning.

I have never polished my flyrod.
maybe I should?
why should I?

mgj

[TyroneFly]

mikeytwoshoes,

My grandfather told me it protected the rod from nicks and reduced friction when casting slacked line.

well I'll be fishin' this evening and I just may have to give it a try.

[William Fitzgerald]

I've never cleaned a rod ,but wax----haven't done that either

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Bill

[gerri]

Hi Tyronefly,
I have never used a furniture polish on my rods but I do have several of the silicone cloths such as the type used for wiping down guns etc that I have used forever to wipe down both my rods and reels after I have cleaned them thoroughly. My gear looks as new and the first rod I ever owned is over 50 years old and still looks new. I believe that getting into the habit of meticulously maintaining one's gear can indeed make it more impervious to wear, breakdown from dirt, grime and particularly salt water.

[relay]

Renaissance Wax, which is a micro-crystalline polish that I use on verything from my shop tools to my fishing gear.

Gabe

[Better Loops]

I've used pledge, but I was wondering if Rain-X would be even better as it sheds water so well. But I'm afraid it might be detrimental to graphite or to the fly line. Any thoughts?

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Lee - Better Loops (and straightening leaders)

[Weasel]

I use Pledge to clean the rod. Do you use something else to clean it then the wax to polish it?

[ny angler]

Just a thought on rain -x .. think it says not to use on plastic ... not sure what it would do to your rod fisnish but i have seen it melt plastic lenses ..... cause a haze if you will.Had a few guys try to use it on paintball goggles never heard anything good about it after that.

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Mike