Do you service your own reels? (basic maintenance)
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Topic: Do you service your own reels? (basic maintenance)
Posted By: jpfishingnz
Subject: Do you service your own reels? (basic maintenance)
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 3:24pm
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Does anyone out there service their own reels? I'm not talking about taking them into a million pieces, (that's a nightmare waiting to happen...) but basic lubrication?? If so, the NZ Fishing News team have been doing a bit of work with Deuthlon, an international company that specialises in lubricants (originally for bikes, but now fishing reels). We're giving away a number of starter kits and would be keen to get some feedback if any keen forum members would be interested. If so, you can sign up https://www.fishing.net.nz/fishing-news/be-in-to-win-1-of-25-deuthlon-reel-maintenance-starter-kits/" rel="nofollow - here or drop me a PM   ------------- NZ Fishing Media |
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Posted By: jpfishingnz
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 3:27pm
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Oh and you can see what I mean by basic maintenance below: https://www.fishing.net.nz/fishing-advice/product-news-and-reviews/maintenance-is-key-to-reel-performance-spin-reels/" rel="nofollow - Spin reels https://www.fishing.net.nz/fishing-advice/product-news-and-reviews/maintenance-is-key-to-reel-performance-overhead-reels/" rel="nofollow - Overhead reels
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 6:11pm
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I used to be very keen on servicing my own gear, a take them to a million pieces sort of guy. Now I tend to deal with them when they sound like coffee machines. It's all because I spend too much time doing 'stuff' instead of looking after stuff. Plus I have too much fishing gear.
------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: krow
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 8:33pm
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I strip mine down completely. Might be keen on purchasing some of the oil and the light grease.
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Posted By: RogueOne
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 9:16pm
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I do and being winter you just reminded me it's time to get cracking. Happy to help test things out
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 9:34pm
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Send a PM guys
------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 10:19pm
Thanks for the insight dorazhang. Been nice knowing you. ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
dorazhang wrote:Posted By: Kevin.S
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2022 at 8:15am
| Excellent idea, most of the greases required come in the size of pack that would last the average fisher several lifetimes. A set containing a small amount of everything you need is ideal. One of those ideas that you wonder why no one did it before. |
Posted By: Fishb8
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2022 at 4:27pm
------------- Be yourself; everyone else is already taken |
Posted By: yknot
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2022 at 5:06pm
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Sent off a PM the other day, and package received Today Good selection and look forward to trying them out  ------------- Those that say it can't be done are being overtaken by those doing it. |
Posted By: mejobloggs
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2022 at 9:50am
| Nice articles thanks. Should be very helpful. Some of my reels getting a bit stiff and never done this before |
Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2022 at 11:10am
Yep, been servicing and fully rebuilding my own reels for many years now. This sort of thing would be a treat to try out for sure. Message sent Smudge 
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Posted By: jpfishingnz
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2022 at 12:00pm
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Thanks for the expressions of interest guys The Deuthlon starter kits are currently being sent, so once they arrive, we'd appreciate any feedback (good or bad) and pictures. As an FYI, there is a guide on servicing baitcaster reels being published in the September issue of NZ Fishing News to compliment the spin and overhead guides. This will be posted online in a month or so. ------------- NZ Fishing Media |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2022 at 12:13pm
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Thanks JP, I'll be sure to send some feedback. First up it's a great idea to have the different types of lube bundled up in one package
------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2022 at 3:59pm
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I service approx 50 game reels a year plus plenty of smaller jig reels and even smelly bait fishermans reels. Wouldnt mind trying it out -------------  www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: gurnard
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2022 at 1:21am
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I generally just give them a good clean up with CRC by taking the reel/handle etc off but not fully disassemble them. One of my little Shimano TRG200 reels is still going after 14 years with this method, although the drag needs coaxing to get going now. I'd give this stuff a go to see if I can bring that favourite reel back to its full potential though
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Posted By: kimber7wsm
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2022 at 5:39am
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I'm not a reel "mechanic" but I wouldn't use CRC. It's just a kerosene based product and not really good for anything. Inox is very good. WD40 is better than CRC but not as good as Inox. Of course this is only my opinion, but I would recommend not suing CRC
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Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2022 at 6:51am
Very true, i prefer Reel X , even better ------------- www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: Ziggy86
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2022 at 7:18am
| Were can we buy these kits from i can't seem to find anywhere |
Posted By: jpfishingnz
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2022 at 1:49pm
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You can buy them at the site below, but I might have a couple of starter kits left. Flick me a PM https://deuthlon.com/en-nz/products/fishing-starter-reel-maintenance-kit" rel="nofollow - https://deuthlon.com/en-nz/products/fishing-starter-reel-maintenance-kit
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Posted By: muchalls
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2022 at 10:12am
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I’ll clean and lube the obvious points, maybe take a cover plate off. Anything more and I end up having to send a box of bits to Swordfish Steve (Reel Repair Guy) to rebuild!
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Posted By: jpfishingnz
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2022 at 9:06am
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Hi all, The team has just loaded the content on servicing baitcasters: https://www.fishing.net.nz/fishing-advice/how-to/reel-advice-servicing-baitcasters/" rel="nofollow - https://www.fishing.net.nz/fishing-advice/how-to/reel-advice-servicing-baitcasters/ Has anyone had the chance to use any of the Deuthlon kit yet? ------------- NZ Fishing Media |
Posted By: krow
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2022 at 8:12pm
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Yep I've used the light oil on bail arm of both my Ultegra 4000 softbait reels. Works great. I love the dispenser. Also added some of the light grease to the internals of one of them (I'd already serviced the other one). Both had the handle knobs removed and greased with the light grease. Nice. Is it waterproof? Like the consistency of that too and the sample packs although look small there is plenty in them. Most of my reels had already been winter serviced so might be a while before I can truly evaluate but so far great.
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Posted By: jpfishingnz
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2022 at 3:25pm
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Howdy all, Here is the final instalment in the series on servicing surfcasting reels: https://www.fishing.net.nz/fishing-advice/product-news-and-reviews/servicing-surfcasting-reels/" rel="nofollow - https://www.fishing.net.nz/fishing-advice/product-news-and-reviews/servicing-surfcasting-reels/ Would love to hear how anyone found the Deuthlon product if they did any maintenance over labour weekend! ------------- NZ Fishing Media |