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#1 flash_kid

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Posted 23 September 2008 - 04:34 PM

I've looked for instructions to clean/lube and maintain my casting reel but its so confusing.
Does anyone know the basics to maintain a casting reel when storing over the winter time?
Such as type of lube and where to put the lube and which parts require the most cleaning?


thanks in advance.
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#2 GB2pair

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Posted 23 September 2008 - 08:19 PM

These are some of the sites I use. You can also find some good "how to" books in your local book store. However, especially when it comes to the casting reels, I always take it to a professional because they can be complicated.

Casing

http://www.tacklethi...maintenance.htm

Spinning

http://www.scsurffis...maintenance.htm
http://www.ontariofi.../mar2004-2.html
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#3 Barrakkuda

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Posted 04 October 2008 - 11:40 PM

IIRC the quality reels have a basic maintenance pamphlet with the reel itself 8) and some even a a little bottle of lube oil.However 2 tips are to clean off all gunk from reel ,wipe down and always loosen the drag on spinning reels until the next trip.
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#4 MikeyMikey

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Posted 05 October 2008 - 12:33 AM

i posted a link for maintenance somewhere before.
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