This book is the first source ive come across that has that information. Clear the bench of your workshop or the table of your kitchen and put a rag on it. Fishing reel care and maintenance 101 by jeff holder, paperback. Make sure that you disassemble the fishing reel carefully so that no parts of it will be lost. Leaving a reel on during and after a clean can provide a spot that holds water or. Feb 12, 2009 basic fishing reel maintenance is essential to keep your gear in good working order. I have over 35 setups for all types of freshwater and saltwater fishing. You will also need oil and grease that is appropriate for fishing reels. Our goal for this book is to help teach you what is involved in starting your own reel repair business.
To get the most out of your fishing reels, its important to keep your reels clean. My setups cover panfishing, trout, white perch, catfish, lmb, smb, pickerel, pike, sal. It screwed up the drag to where it free wheeled so i sent it to the manufacture. Ive been told by a few people including people who service reels to only use ballistol on a reel after wiping it down with a damp cloth. Fishing reel maintenance is critical and if you want your prize reel to go to waste then read no further. Stop wasting your time on the water dealing with headaches and frustration over equipment failure and poor performance. If you have ever wanted to take the next step in maintaining your own reels then this is the perfect book for you. Fishing reel maintenance trailering boatus magazine. Buy fishing reel care and maintenance 101 by jeff holder paperback online at lulu. Make sure that the rag is clean and then place your fishing reel. When i got my first real reel, the deal was, i had to maintain it myself.
After all, we are fishing at nearly the same level as the fish, which provides a greater risk that our reels will be more in contact with the water then if we were fishing from a boat. Reel on this fishing guide service pk lake home facebook. If you have the wrench and parts list that came with your reel, keep them handy, too. Reel on this fishing guide service pk lake, graford, texas. We take you through every aspect of your reel, and teach you what you need to know about your reel, how to properly care and maintain your reels, and what products you should or should not be using. Basic fishing reel maintenance is essential to keep your gear in good working order. The above maintenance procedures should cover a reel that has not been dumped in the ocean and has been rinsed with fresh water after each saltwater use. Then, dry with a soft cloth and use a few drops of light oil to lubricate the line roller, bail hinge springs, crank handle knobs and shaft, and where the center shaft exits the top of the reel. Dec 22, 20 if you have the wrench and parts list that came with your reel, keep them handy, too. Clean your reel with a soft cloth and remove sand, dust and other dirt without pushing hard. Fishing reel maintenance and upgrades, reel repair, reel. Spinning reel maintenance made easy by doing it in winter as it takes many abuses while fishing for trout or bass and removes valuable grease and oil while replacing it with grime.
This includes lightly rinsing the reels exterior with freshwater to remove any traces of salt if you fish in saltwater or debris and drying the reel with a clean cotton cloth. Primary maintenance, by this, i mean that during the season you need to do primary maintenance, at least wash it off with water warm soapy water is a good start, especially if you are fishing in salt water right after you get off the water to prevent cancer from starting both inside and outside of the reel. The previous article on tackle maintenance looked at some tips for looking after your reels, this continues from that point looking at a few strategies that can help add some years to the life of your rod and line. We recommend a pan of hot water, simple green cleaning compound, ronsonol lighter fluid, tgs rocket fuel hispeed reel oil, reel x and super lube grease. Do not substitute reel oil with other oils intended for other uses. Basic reel maintenance basic reel maintenance is what you should do at a minimum at the end of the season and preferably after every time you go fishing. We take you through every aspect of your reel, and teach you what you need to know about your reel, how to. In this book we are going to give you the knowledge to properly care for and maintain your fishing reels for years of enjoyment and at its peak.
After a days fishing, there are several methods that you can use to clean your fishing reel. Easy reel maintenance to prolong the life of your reel. The fact is starting any business can be scary and full of pitfalls for the uninformed entrepreneur. In order to keep your reels in top condition you should lubricate key areas to ensure that your day on the water is a success. Even my old, reliable 1992 shimano chronarch will enjoy enhanced performance after the bearings are cleaned. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Once a month you should oil your reel and clean off any excess bait, dirt etc from the outside of the reel and clean inside the spool and oil. Reel care basic upkeep in simple terms and some actual step by step teardowns on many brands of reels, but only limited models of each brand as this is a book on maintenance, not indepth schematics. In this blog we will outline the proper way to care for your reels after your trips during the season. Please refer to your specific manual and schematics for the.
Please check out my services or pricing page for current rates or specials. Oct, 2015 i have over 35 setups for all types of freshwater and saltwater fishing. After each use, wash the rod and reel down with warm soapy water if possible, removing herring scales, smeared on scent or roe cure. If you still have a roughshod reel after performing the above steps, you may have to remove the rotor andor crack the body and have a look at the main gears. When you get home, you can use the garden hose with the nozzle adjusted to a light spray to rinse off any salt or dirt debris. Fishing tackle maintenance part 2 fishing the previous article on tackle maintenance looked at some tips for looking after your reels, this continues from that point looking at a few strategies that can help add some years to the life of your rod and line. Reel repair, maintenance, and upgrade forum 2coolfishing. After this has been done leave the reel in an open area to allow it to completely dry. With the following tips for reel maintenance, you can keep your spinning reel in tiptop condition. Fishing reels can get pretty filthy after repeated use.
Apply fishingreel lubricant or a finemachine oil, placing drops on the ball bearings, geardrag mechanism, steel spindle for the line spool and the crank assembly. Now that youve got a workspace set up and you have a cleaning kit ready to go you can proceed with performing maintenance on your reel. I can fix most any make or model of fishing reel or fishing equipment. I bought the cd, have been able to clean and maintain my old curados following their presentation.
If parts dont go back together easily, youre probably doing something wrong. Warm water and a toothbrush can be used to dissolve any salt buildup, which may be in the reel. Learn three easy steps to maintaining reels after fishing from captain johnny lloyd. May 29, 2009 reel care basic upkeep in simple terms and some actual step by step teardowns on many brands of reels, but only limited models of each brand as this is a book on maintenance, not indepth schematics. Naturally it helps to have some mechanical aptitude and understanding of some basic mechanical principles. The paperback of the fishing reel care and maintenance 101 by jeff. If you keep your reel in its box or in a neoprene reel cover let the reel sit for a day or. How to clean a spinning reel fishing gear care youtube.
Penn reel lube, blue grease, lime away if necessary and wd40 optional, and some new drag washers. A controlled burst of wd40 lubricant will do the trick in an emergency situation like in the middle of a fishing trip, but using the manufacturer. Use the secrets of the pros to get the most from your tackle. Reel grease again, use only proper reel grease designed for fishing reels. First, lets look at how to clean your fishing reel after an incident free fishing trip. Place the reel back together, spray the exterior with wd40, and wipe down. Its important to use quality fishing line in weights that are appropriate to both the size of the reel, and the type and size of fish that you will most likely be targeting with that reel. Ive just finished reading every post i could find regarding reel maintenance and what to do to your reel after fishing. Easy reel maintenance to prolong the life of your reel in this blog we will outline the proper way to care for your reels after your trips during the season. Lightly rinse reels with freshwater using a spray bottle. Buffalo new york fishing reel repairs and maintenance by chris kempf. Now you will have a smooth spinning reel lasting you for many more angling trips. We receive several calls a week on the proper maintenance of reels after daily use. For those who fish on a seasonal basis, it would be wise to have your reel serviced at the end of the fishing season rather than at the beginning of the following season.
Daiwa sealine 50h rebuild sometimes older reels need love too. I had a reel that i fished on the yakima one time in the middle of winter. Step by step he breaks the reel apart to access all the key lubrication points, then proceeds to put it back together in this maintenance tutorial. Paperback, 232 pages this item has not been rated yet. Its informative and easy to read with some pictures illustrating the steps of disassembling a fishing reel could use some more pictures detailing the work being done. Sep 19, 2008 ive just finished reading every post i could find regarding reel maintenance and what to do to your reel after fishing. The book touches on tackle repair and tuning lures as well as fixing damaged rods and replacing guides. This is the background of many of the older guys whove done reel. Required supplies for the task of lubricating your reel and replacing drag washers include. Use this diagram as a guide to locate and maintain these areas with the correct lubricant. We have updated alot of the schematic links recently and it will take some time for the search index to complete. Mark smith if you want to get long life essentially a lifetime of service from your quality built penn fishing reels some basic maintenance is essential. Fishing reel care tips fishing tackle and reel repair.
I give all my reels a good shot of reel lube before i use them. After every fishing trip it is wise to do basic maintenance. Basic bearing maintenance will keep your fishing reels running smoothly. This book along with jeff holders book on how to start a reel repair business are both informative and contain a wealth of information for the rod and reel user. For the metal reel seats, place a dab of light grease on the threaded parts of the reel clamp and on the clamp collar. Fight the fish not the reel by holder, jeff c isbn. Apply fishing reel lubricant or a finemachine oil, placing drops on the ball bearings, geardrag mechanism, steel spindle for the line spool and the crank assembly. Want to learn to repair and service reels the docks. Not that we are all not dummies when it comes to reel maintenance but for some this is an overwhelming task, especially for kayak anglers fishing in saltwater. If moisture were to get inside your reel and you put it aside for four or five months, some reel parts may become damaged from corrosion. The following is a series of observations based on my experiences with reel maintenance, tuning and upgrading. If one of your hobbies is fishing, then you should know that fishing reel maintenance is very important and helps your reel last for a longer time.
Fishing reel care and maintenance 101 by jeff holder. Fishing reel maintenance and upgrades, reel repair, reel tuning. Jun 14, 2009 reel care basic upkeep in simple terms and some actual step by step teardowns on many brands of reels, but only limited models of each brand as this is a book on maintenance, not indepth schematics. This is also good practice after every fishing trip. Once a month you should oil your reel and clean off any excess bait, dirt etc from. Sep 27, 2005 naturally it helps to have some mechanical aptitude and understanding of some basic mechanical principles. If you upgrade your penn with accurate or tiburon components, youll find that basic yearly maintenance is.
Reel maintenance guru, alan tani decides to rebuild and relube an abugarcia record reel. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Also put some of the same grease on the base of the reel seat itself especially the older metal reel seats to prevent corrosion in the contact points where the reel meets the reel seat on the rod. Lets get started by clearing an area in your workshop or even the kitchen table. Apart from this, there are also a few mistakes that you should avoid making during fishing reel maintenance. Use a small phillips or flathead screwdriver to remove handle assembly. Primary maintenance, by this, i mean that during the season you need to do primary maintenance, at least wash it off with water warm soapy water is a good start, especially if you are fishing in salt water right after you get off the water to prevent. Apr 23, 2020 do not know how to maintain your fishing reel. We will outline what we suggest that we have learned over the years. Protect your investment in your reels, get more for your money, and spend more time doing what you love, fishing.
There will always be water in areas that cant be reached with a cloth. Parkridge ave corona, ca 92879 888accu372 9514790909 fax 9514790305. Not so many years ago, reels generally needed much more in the way of daily maintenance, so if you fished like a maniac, you came to understand the machine in your hands. We take you through every aspect of your reel, and teach you what you need to know about your reel, how to properly care and maintain your reels, and. A screw driver and sockets are nice to have, but the wrench and driver tool supplied by penn with your reel is fully adequate for the job at hand. Avoid excessive water from a high pressure source as this may push salt andor debris inside the reel. Basic reel maintenance and reel schematics for avet and penn by chark a.
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