Reel maintenance

[flash_kid]

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.

 

[GB2pair]

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.tacklethief.com/maintenance.htm

Spinning

http://www.scsurffishing.com/articles/reelmaintenance.htm
http://www.ontariofishing.net/news/mar2004-2.html

 

[Barrakkuda]

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.

 

[MikeyMikey]

i posted a link for maintenance somewhere before.