Thumbs up for this attention to details. circuit tester advice is something that you can save for yourself and viewers will be still happy with content, however you exceptionally take this channel to another level. Big fan here. There is no doubt that you deserve more subscribers Dennis! Thanks a lot.
I live near Pensacola and it's been raining all day with the hurricanes moving thru. Luckily I found your channel ! You do a nice job with your vids and I have bookmarked some for future reference. I particularly like your Shimano spinning vids.
Hi. Very helpful video. Thanks. My Stradic 2500 FJ was serviced by a shop a couple of years ago following some neglect. Parts and service cost me big time. I dunked it in seawater again today so I thought I'd try servicing it myself following your video. A couple of parts were difficult to separate and I wouldn't have known they come apart without this video. But a problem. The plate you took off at 13:08 to oil the pawl had a small white washer - mine hasn't. Perhaps the 2500 FJ is slightly different? I doubt that. Or perhaps it wasn't replaced during the service? Or perhaps i'm just a silly old bugger and lost it on the floor? Damn. Either way, is it critical on my reel? Maybe I can buy the part? Also, because it was dunked, that bearing cluster that you advise strongly not to disassemble would have been soaked in seawater also. Is this a valid reason to pull it apart or do I just give it a solvent bath, dry it and re-grease? Thank you in anticipation
That small washer on the pawl keeps tension on it and prevents it from catching on the cover. It is best to replace it if possible. Check with Shimano directly to see if they can provide you the part. You can call them at this number 1-877-577-0600 - Dennis
I don’t own a Shimano reel. That’s kind of sad since I have over 80 vintage spinning reels. I have heard that the Stradic is a fine reel but I have no experience with them. I recently had a problem with a Roddy reel where someone put a lock washer under the rotor nut. I was really mad at whoever did that. I had to use a tiny chisel to bend the points down on that washer before that nut would budge. I don’t like to use hammers on reels! I use a tiny awl on pinions. Works pretty good. Often I’ll spray it with WD40 and brush off with a stiff toothbrush. From watching you I’d say Shimano is synonymous with screws. I like the oscillating system on this reel. Seems like it would be very accurate. It has a nice main gear. I haven’t been able to find Purple Power but Home Depot has a pretty good product that is similar. Don’t you love white reels - they show all the dirt! Never seen a drag washer setup like this one. Altogether this is a fine reel but as you know - too new for me! Great video Dennis!
I like the worm gear oscillation. It is similar to the level wind feature on bait casters. Daiwa uses it on some of their tournament reels as well. They are smooth! Like you, I have seen all kinds of substitutions inside reels. Screws, washers, springs, etc. Sometimes it needs to be done if you can't get parts. -Not sure why a lock washer was used! Thanks Chris - Dennis
No. The pawl assembly is easily accessible inside the case. There is a cover cap that is removed in order to replace the pawl - Not easy, but not that hard either. The difficult part of this reel is getting the lower case opened for the service, as you can see in the video - Dennis
Hey man, just found your channel. I recently was given a stradic 2500FJ. How similar are those to the 3000? Also, seems that the handle spins both forward and backwards even with the anti reverse switch turned on. What do I need to do to fix this problem? Thanks!
If you do not have an A/R function, there is a problem in the assembly. It could be as simple as a loose spring or it could be a broken or frozen A/R clutch. You would need to take apart the reel in order to do an inspection. The 3000 is similar in design, but I don't recall the model in the referenced video. Early ones use an A/R pawl set up and later ones used the A/R one way clutch. Dennis
I enjoy surf casting on the bayshore of New Jersey for Bluefish and Striped Bass. When I go on the ocean, it is for Blues, Blackfish and Sea Bass. I'm not a drift and dream guy. - Occasionally on freshwater, it's largemouth bass and Crappie -Thanks for asking
You have it backwards on the spool shims. If the line is more at the top you need to lift the spool to get it even. By adding a shim. Otherwise great video. The 706z one helped me
Thank you much for the step by step instructions. It really helped!
Glad it helped!
Thumbs up for this attention to details. circuit tester advice is something that you can save for yourself and viewers will be still happy with content, however you exceptionally take this channel to another level. Big fan here. There is no doubt that you deserve more subscribers Dennis!
Thanks a lot.
Thank you - I appreciate the kind words of encouragement. Thanks for watching - Dennis
I live near Pensacola and it's been raining all day with the hurricanes moving thru.
Luckily I found your channel ! You do a nice job with your vids and I have bookmarked some for future reference. I particularly like your Shimano spinning vids.
Thanks and welcome. I appreciate your kind words and support. Please stay tuned for more as I post frequently - Dennis
Thanks!
Thank you for your kind and generous support of my channel. It is much appreciated - Dennis
Thanks a lot Dennis for quick response and professional advise.
Happy to help! Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the Shimano stratic,Great spinning reel.
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate the feedback. Best wishes. Please stay watching - Dennis
Hi. Very helpful video. Thanks. My Stradic 2500 FJ was serviced by a shop a couple of years ago following some neglect. Parts and service cost me big time. I dunked it in seawater again today so I thought I'd try servicing it myself following your video. A couple of parts were difficult to separate and I wouldn't have known they come apart without this video. But a problem. The plate you took off at 13:08 to oil the pawl had a small white washer - mine hasn't. Perhaps the 2500 FJ is slightly different? I doubt that. Or perhaps it wasn't replaced during the service? Or perhaps i'm just a silly old bugger and lost it on the floor? Damn. Either way, is it critical on my reel? Maybe I can buy the part? Also, because it was dunked, that bearing cluster that you advise strongly not to disassemble would have been soaked in seawater also. Is this a valid reason to pull it apart or do I just give it a solvent bath, dry it and re-grease? Thank you in anticipation
That small washer on the pawl keeps tension on it and prevents it from catching on the cover. It is best to replace it if possible. Check with Shimano directly to see if they can provide you the part. You can call them at this number 1-877-577-0600 - Dennis
@2ndChanceTackle thanks Dennis
I don’t own a Shimano reel. That’s kind of sad since I have over 80 vintage spinning reels. I have heard that the Stradic is a fine reel but I have no experience with them. I recently had a problem with a Roddy reel where someone put a lock washer under the rotor nut. I was really mad at whoever did that. I had to use a tiny chisel to bend the points down on that washer before that nut would budge. I don’t like to use hammers on reels! I use a tiny awl on pinions. Works pretty good. Often I’ll spray it with WD40 and brush off with a stiff toothbrush. From watching you I’d say Shimano is synonymous with screws. I like the oscillating system on this reel. Seems like it would be very accurate. It has a nice main gear. I haven’t been able to find Purple Power but Home Depot has a pretty good product that is similar. Don’t you love white reels - they show all the dirt! Never seen a drag washer setup like this one. Altogether this is a fine reel but as you know - too new for me! Great video Dennis!
I like the worm gear oscillation. It is similar to the level wind feature on bait casters. Daiwa uses it on some of their tournament reels as well. They are smooth! Like you, I have seen all kinds of substitutions inside reels. Screws, washers, springs, etc. Sometimes it needs to be done if you can't get parts. -Not sure why a lock washer was used! Thanks Chris - Dennis
I have a 2500 that evidently has a bad pawl as it doesn't oscillate. I that a tricky job to replace?
No. The pawl assembly is easily accessible inside the case. There is a cover cap that is removed in order to replace the pawl - Not easy, but not that hard either. The difficult part of this reel is getting the lower case opened for the service, as you can see in the video - Dennis
Hey man, just found your channel. I recently was given a stradic 2500FJ. How similar are those to the 3000? Also, seems that the handle spins both forward and backwards even with the anti reverse switch turned on. What do I need to do to fix this problem? Thanks!
If you do not have an A/R function, there is a problem in the assembly. It could be as simple as a loose spring or it could be a broken or frozen A/R clutch. You would need to take apart the reel in order to do an inspection.
The 3000 is similar in design, but I don't recall the model in the referenced video. Early ones use an A/R pawl set up and later ones used the A/R one way clutch.
Dennis
Hi,
I would like to know whether shimano stradic 5000 fj (2012 model) is compatible with stradic 6000 fj (2012 model) spool.
I am not sure. Many models do share a body that can accommodate the 50 or 60 size spool as a swap. Not sure on this one.
Dennis, what type of fishing do you enjoy most? Do you have a favorite brand or series of reel to use?
I enjoy surf casting on the bayshore of New Jersey for Bluefish and Striped Bass. When I go on the ocean, it is for Blues, Blackfish and Sea Bass. I'm not a drift and dream guy. - Occasionally on freshwater, it's largemouth bass and Crappie -Thanks for asking
You have it backwards on the spool shims. If the line is more at the top you need to lift the spool to get it even. By adding a shim.
Otherwise great video. The 706z one helped me
You are correct. Thanks for the edit - Best wishes - Dennis
Tooth brush instead the picks 😊
Ok
Your roller bearing is the main issue on the bail arm..
Thank you
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