I will attempt to oil and grease my first baitcasting reel (Shimano Cardiff).
Which parts do I oil? Which parts do I grease?
The worm gear (I believe it is the small metal shaft that the line guide eye moves across to lay your line onto the spoll), is that to be oiled or lubed?
All other advice welcomed.
Thanks to all that reply.
2007-10-26 11:41:15 · 7 answers · asked by MMA Fan 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
General rule is to oil it if it spins and grease if there is pressure applied to the part. Use a light oil on bearings and bushings such as found on the spool and the anti-reverse bearing if your reel uses one. Check the schematic diagram that comes with your reel and see where the bearings are located.
Use grease on the gears, but don't over do it. A little goes a long way. Too much lube becomes an attractant for dirt, grit, and can actually cause damage.
Check with your local tackle store for oils and grease for your reels. I know that Shimano distributes products that work well, are water proof, don't attract dirt, and will work with all reels.
Good habit is to remove your reels from the rod and rinse with fresh water after every use. If possible remove the spools, let dry and check to see if oil or grease is needed. Your reels will last much longer with just a few minutes of maint.
2007-10-26 13:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oil the parts that move from side to side or up and down and grease the gears or spindles,use small amounts of both
2007-10-26 19:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by jasonbatla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with all that has been said above. One more thing is go to the web page (or try and find it) for the brand reel you have. With most companies you can down load a owners manual, or look up proper care of your reel.
Here is an example from Shimano's web page.
http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/fish/sac/us/en/customer_service/reel_maintenance_instractions.html
You could also use what is here to help you with your brand.
2007-10-26 20:20:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the gears in the back are usually greased as for the rest use WD40 its the best it will even break down rust and keep it away
2007-10-27 04:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
pull the sides off and put white grease on gears,plus spray with wd-40,put wd-40 on worm gear also.small amounts.
2007-10-27 00:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by git r done 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to bass pro shops and go to the fishing register and ask for some oil and you could by oil
2007-10-28 23:53:24 · answer #6 · answered by trout master 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oiled, just use 3in 1 oil on parts that turn, not a lot, then wipe excess off,
2007-10-26 18:56:25 · answer #7 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋