How do I maintain my reels and rods to make them last?
Jun 18, 2019 11:10:26 #
Jun 18, 2019 11:10:31 #
Clean the regularly. Also keep them oiled/lubed and make the the reel internals have grease on the gears.
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by Theseus-Paradox
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by Theseus-Paradox
Jun 18, 2019 11:10:35 #
Jun 18, 2019 11:10:41 #
Jun 18, 2019 11:10:45 #
Or white lithium grease. I've bought lots of used reels over the years and they either had old crusty grease or were full of white lithium grease.
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by redmeansdistortion
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by redmeansdistortion
Jun 18, 2019 11:10:49 #
Jun 18, 2019 11:10:55 #
https://bassmaster.com/tips/10-tips-proper-reel-care
They mention greasing gears and oiling the bearings but don't forget to flush/clean out the old grease and oil first otherwise you're just adding to the muck!
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by whetchup
They mention greasing gears and oiling the bearings but don't forget to flush/clean out the old grease and oil first otherwise you're just adding to the muck!
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by whetchup
Jun 18, 2019 12:33:44 #
First and foremost, rinse them down after every use. Do NOT drown the reels, just lighly spray them off.
Jun 18, 2019 13:22:52 #
Jun 18, 2019 13:51:06 #
WD40 is a solvent not a lubracant. It will desolve your reel grease within the reel.
Jun 19, 2019 13:26:34 #
Jun 19, 2019 13:27:43 #
Jun 19, 2019 14:21:45 #
Touch base with your local reel repair shop to find out what lube they use and buy a tube from them.
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