Lube and Greasing reels

[LubeDude]

So, how often do most of us tear our reels down and completly clean and regrease them, and put on new line??<br /><br />Be honest now!

 

[crab bait]

Re: Lube and Greasing reels

never... except line every 3 years.. pro-line,,daddy,, pro-line..<br /><br />tore down once ... never again.. BOINNNNNG went gears an springs an jesus clips.. big bag of used parts..

 

[DaleT]

Re: Lube and Greasing reels

I usaully do the lube at the end of every season, Oct or Nov. The line is generally on a as needed basis. Sometimes I'm in lakes where I get snagged more and that added stress leads me to changing lines, also if I do more trolling I tend to change it more frequently.

 

[NOSLEEP]

Re: Lube and Greasing reels

I take down and lube my baitcasters at the end<br />of each ice fishing season when I change the<br />reals from the ice rods to regular rods. Usually<br />I dont have to change line unless I get snagged<br />and stretch the line or if it gets abrasions on<br />it.As long as I dont leave the line in direct<br />sun light for long periods the line will last<br />a very long time.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Lube and Greasing reels

I suppose it all depends on how much you use them. I lube my spinning reals at the end of the season as they dont get used that much. I lube my baitcasters sometime three times a season. I can tell when they need lubed as you start to feel the difference.<br /><br />Ive concocted my own mix for the grease, and use Tri-Flow for oil!

 

[SoulWinner]

Re: Lube and Greasing reels

At least once, but up to three times a year. I break down my open face spinners and clean and oil them. Then I clean the rods and pay special attention to the eyelets. It always amazes me how much farther I can cast after cleaning my rigs.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Lube and Greasing reels

I would have to say that the average recreational fisherman NEVER lubes his equipemnt. I carry a little kit in my boat just for this, and some extra line in the same box, I dont know how many times I have invited someone fishing only to find that there equipment isnt up to a full days fishing. Bails wont flip, line is old, or just plain gumbed up. Now I have some people bringing there reels to me in the fall to go through them. They see the advantage of having there equipment working properly.

 

[NOSLEEP]

Re: Lube and Greasing reels

I spend more than 100 days a year with rod in<br />hand. As long as you don't abuse your equipment,<br />and assuming you have more than one fishing rod.<br />One cleaning and oiling per year should keep<br />your equipment in excellent shape. Works well<br />for me the last 30 odd years.