Well last fall was great for perch fishing. Got so busy I forgot to clean the shiner scales off my rods and reels. Now they have become a part of my fishing equipment. Does anyone have an easy or helpful method for cleaning perch scales off your rods and reels. Maybe an old family secret. They are dried and hard as rocks. Thanks in advance for any help you can give. Since its snowy cold and windy out I thought it could be a good time to go over my fishing tackle and get it ready for spring. Stay warm !!!