04-06-2007, 10:28 PM
Since I operate a charter service, my reels get quite a workout. My line gets changed frequently due to abuse and snag-ups year around. The line is normally changed (re-spooled) about every three months on average.
Every time the line is re-spooled, the reel gets completely broken down, cleaned and re-lubed.
The gears get a light coating of moly based grease and the rest is simply oiled with Outers gun oil. The drag washers are carefully cleaned with naptha, then re-oiled lightly with the gun oil.
It takes a little time and elbow grease to perform the maintenance, but the reels seem to last. I have some reels still operating in perfect order that were manufactured in 1948.
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Every time the line is re-spooled, the reel gets completely broken down, cleaned and re-lubed.
The gears get a light coating of moly based grease and the rest is simply oiled with Outers gun oil. The drag washers are carefully cleaned with naptha, then re-oiled lightly with the gun oil.
It takes a little time and elbow grease to perform the maintenance, but the reels seem to last. I have some reels still operating in perfect order that were manufactured in 1948.
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