Reel Repair and Maintenance
There is little worse for a fisherman than arriving at your special fishing spot and realizing that your much-loved reel badly needs repair or maintenance. Although reel repair and maintenance should usually be left to the experts, you can do it yourself if you are prepared to take the proper precautions. Keep in mind that someone who comprehends the workings of a reel should preferably undertake this kind of work, since it takes a lot of caution and care!
Preparation
How the project is begun is one of the most critical steps to any job that requires care, so you should prepare accordingly. Set aside a workspace that is suitable for the job, and make sure you leave plenty of elbowroom. Make sure that there is space for all of the delicate reel parts. It’s smart to add a detailed photo of the reel piece-by-piece so that it can be put back together after the maintenance/repair is complete, or utilize a hand-drawn diagram.
Take it apart
Nearly all reels come apart in the same manner, since they are put together in a comparable way (although some reels may vary somewhat). This step is the most imperative time to photograph or map each section as it is removed, so that you can assure that you will be able reassemble the reel later. Make sure that you cautiously detach each piece and place it in some type of order (or bag in a labeled Ziploc bag). Be sure to be particularly careful with very tiny pieces, like screws, springs, and like objects. Each piece has a valuable purpose, and every one has a specific place in your reel.
The Tools
The tools used during the repair and maintenance process are elemental components of your project’s success. Before beginning the project, confirm that you have what you should, so that you do not have to go searching for something in the midst of the job. Essential tools typically include an assortment of different sized screwdrivers (Philips and flathead), pliers, ratchets (with appropriate heads), unsoiled and absorbent rags, small brush (such as a clean toothbrush), reel grease, and reel oil. You should check to be sure that the reel grease and reel oil are in sealed containers to avoid messy spills.
Starting The Disassembly
If you proceed to take your reel apart in a controlled, graduated manner, you’ll find that your level of success will be far greater. The first step involves taking the reel apart and taking care of the maintenance and cleaning of the reel case. This step is fairly simple but must be followed exactly. There’s a nut that holds your reel handle in place – locate that nut and carefully remove it. Using a counterclockwise motion, turn your drag star, remove it and set it aside. Using great caution, remove the side place which is generally held in with four screws. You’ll have to have the right side of your reel facing you to accomplish this step. Once you’ve separated the main gear assembly, you’ll see your spool in the reel case, which you should remove.
Now that your reel case is completely empty this is the best time to carefully clean it. Remove any sand, dirt and old grease from it using a soft, absorbent cloth. After you have thoroughly cleaned it you will want to make sure that you grease the entire mechanism to ensure smooth operation. If your reel has a worm gear, make sure that you get to the drive for the level wind – inside the left plate – and turn that to help ensure that the grease is spread thoroughly. After doing this use a very small amount of grease on all teeth, clean the spool and then carefully oil the end pins. After this is complete you should replace the spool inside your reel case.
Main Drive Gear Assembly
This is perhaps one of the most critical parts of your cleaning and maintenance routine. Failure to follow these steps could result in problems down the line. Make sure to carefully remove the screws that join your main gear assembly. Some of these will be attached to a mounting plate while others will be able to simply be lifted out. Once you have freed the main gear assembly remove any old grease, dirt and sand from the gear assembly. Make sure that you are removing all old soil for best results. Once you’ve completed the cleaning, thoroughly grease the gear assembly.
The next portion of your cleaning and maintenance will involve the main drive gear assembly. Each step must be followed precisely to avoid problems.
The small parts
The main gear has washers within the top. After taking them apart, you can photograph or map the placement of every one. Then resume with the cleaning. Cleanse each washer with a cloth. Lubricate, being careful to manipulate the clean grease into each washer. Get rid of leftover grease with a clean rag. Finally, when the washers are totally dry, you should return them in the correct sequence.
If you have a problem with seized bearings, you can try to grease them thoroughly – grease along the sides. If you’re not successful with this, you would be wise to replace the entire bearing – nothing is more frustrating than chasing dozens of BB’s around a small work area.
Putting it all together
Place the spool back inside the reel casing to begin to reassemble your reel. Position the right side plate and gear assembly over the endpin. Line up the screw holes, making sure each side is aligned properly. Screw in each screw into the side plate. Next, you should screw the drag star back on. Finally, you can mount the reel’s handle. You are almost done!
Testing
Using your photos or map, confirm that each piece is back where it initially came from. Check your work by making sure the reel is well secured.
Summary
Most people are not patient enough to repair or maintain a reel. It’s time consuming and you need not only great eye-sight but an extremely steady hand. Regardless of the type of reel you’re using – conventional or bait-casting – this set of simple steps can help. Whether you’re not willing to spend the money or wait the time needed for a professional to repair it, you’ll have sufficient information to repair or maintain your reel yourself. It’s difficult to find a fisherman who does not prefer to have their reel maintained professionally. There are simply too many things that can go wrong, and there are many things that a professional can quickly and easily identify that are not familiar to you. Regardless of whether you prefer to do it yourself or have a professional do it, a well maintained reel will ensure that you enjoy your fishing without problems.
There are many great reels out on the market, some of the most popular include: Shimano Reel and Penn Reels.
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