I know that reels need to be cleaned and lubricated, drag turned down, etc. What care do your rods need in the offseason? Thanks for all the sharing of information. Merry Christmas to all.

Offseason? Boy, I am glad I live in Florida .  

First, I clean every guide seat and guide with a damp cotton swab and an old soft toothbrush.  If a guide catches any cotton from the swab I get it replaced.  Then I rub rod and guides down with a very damp soapy cloth, then a damp cloth with no soap, and finally dry the rod with a  dry towel.  Same goes for the reel seat. Lastly, I spray the rod blank and guides with silicon spray and rub down with a cloth to a shine.

If it works for saltwater rods. I think it will work for winter storage. I still have an old Kunnan rod that is in excellent shape after many years of saltwater and bass fishing.  

I don't suggest spraying rod down under pressure which I see people do all the time.  It can get under the guide foot and start bubbling the finish.