Cleaning Sutton Spoons

[4x4bassin]

I was going through some of my gear today getting ready for my laker trip next week and noticed that some of my williams, suttons and cleo's have lost a bit of shine . Does any one here clean there spoons with something to bring back the shine ? I was thinking about a basic cleaner (brasso I think) but not to sure if it will leave a fish spooking scent trail while trolling !

Thanks

[Sinker]

Sometimes the tarnished spoons work the best. I've even had days where taking a lighter to my spoon, and blackening it up, was the difference between a great day and a skunk.

 

I've never tried any type of cleaner, but I'd be a little leary of that myself.

 

Just make sure the hooks aren't rusty, and they're sharp!

 

S.

[4x4bassin]

I never thought about that Sinker , I will give that a try with one of them , you just never know I guess

[smitty55]

Baking soda will polish them up fine. For more heavy duty cleaning try Barkeeper's Friend or Zud if you can find it.Amazing cleaners for metal. Cheers

[adempsey]

If they are silver plated (I think they are, I don't recall), could try the old baking soda in hot water with aluminum foil trick. Works well and you don't need any harsh chemical cleaners.

 

 

Edited May 11, 2013 by FishLogic

[Old Ironmaker]

Wow, it really works. I just tried it with some old spoons. The hotter the water the better. Thanks for the link.

[fishindevil]

Also mr clean manic eraser will bring some back to life as well !!!! It really shines chrome as well !!! If a spoon is really bad I will paint it with sparkling nail polish and that has caught me fish as well !!!! Some great ideas as well !!!!! Tight-lines

[dave524]

be careful using abrasives on spoons with a true silver or gold plating , often it is not very thick and you can wear through.