Reel oil?

[woody74]

Hi guy's, Been a while since I've been fishing, so since I have came into a bit of money{ sold the drum kit } mate and I are going to have a crack at cressy again, so it got me thinking I'd better give the reels a service. Seems that I dont have anything to use, so was wondering what would be the stuff to use. Do you have to use different oils for different water{salt / fresh} ? And can you use the same oil / grease on all your reels? Have spinning reels, alvies and a couple of baitcasters. Any help will be muchly appreciated.; CHEERS woody

[theoldlegend]

Can't comment on the spinning reels and baitcasters, but I use reel grease for the Alveys. There's a couple of different brands around. I just take the reel apart and smear the grease around the spindle, washers etc after I've cleaned it. An old toothbrush is good for cleaning them, especially on the inside of the backing plate.

I also take the handles off and clean under them, run the toothbrush over the threads of the bolts and then put a couple of drops of some light oil (sewing machine oil is good) on top of where the felt washers are. That seems to last pretty well.


TOL

[Got_the_Fever]

I have always used a little vasoline on my alveys. I pull them apart once or twice a year and give them a total clean with a soft cloth and then give them a very light smear. Some of my reels I have had 35 years and they are still going strong. Reel grease or light oil might be a better option but I thought another option would help some. I still have the first reel I was given when I was 5 years old, a little rosewood alvey and it is still going strong. I use it with the original rod for winter whiting. It has never failed me yet. I hope this helps

Kel [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

[theoldlegend]

Hi Kel,

You're fortunate that you've got a little rosewood Alvey. IMO they're better than the cedar ones, because rosewood is just a little bit denser than cedar. They're both beautiful cabinet timbers though.

Yes, the old vaso is good and will last forever if applied properly.

You could also get some light wood oil and appy it to the wooden spool from time to time.

TOL

[Got_the_Fever]

THanks TOL, I will try that next time I do my maintanece routine. I hope to be able to keep it in top shape for years to come. It is one of my favorites.

Kel [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

[tunaman]

I mix powdered lead grafite, and vasoline together, stays very smooth,and no trouble with wear or breakdowns.





signed tunaman

[fish_head]

The best stuff you can buy is Cals reel and drag grease. Jack Erkine sells it .He has a web site you can order it from. About 10 dollars. His email address is sportint@cairns.net.au