I have ALS and took up fishing to replace my passion for shooting. Much safer option for my shaky hands! Anyway, I purchased a Stradic 2500 and love it however, I made a bonehead move. I got mono line wrapped under the entire top spinning part. This video saved me from upping my blood pressure meds
A friend just gave me this exact reel. This video is exactly what I need to service it. Thank you! (Oh, has anyone ever mentioned that you just might be the Bob Ross of fishing reels?)
I appreciate the detailed video. I have the exact same Stradic FK 3000HG reel. It was a great reel until the bail trip lever started pulling the friction ring up and out of place and binding the reel. Hopefully a new friction ring from Shimano will resolve the issue. I welcome any hints you may can offer, but regardless, your disassembly instructions will help plenty.
You will need to ensure that the trip lever is working properly before you replace the friction ring. The friction ring should not interfere with the bail operation. It is there to stop the spool from wobbling. The reel can work without the ring. so make sure you resolve the trip lever before replacing the ring or it will probably just get torn up again. - Dennis
I know people have told you to use the paint brush but I'd have to disagree with all of them. I did for a while and found bristles from the brushes get pulled out and hide in the grease all the time. I actually use a women's make up eyelash applicator thing now and it's perfect. The bristles are short, it's round and thin, and works well but negative on the paint brush.
Ditto on the Paint brush bristles Jeff. Most of the time, I still use my screwdriver. I try different things from time to time and each seem to have benefits and drawbacks. I will try the eyeliner brush. Never too old to learn and adapt.
They should be cleaned and or replaced as part of an annual service. You can fo it more frequently if the reel is heavily fished or subjected to a lot of dirt or salt spray
@@2ndChanceTackleso I took apart my Stradic 2500 to clean and lube. I added oil (Shimano oil) and grease (Penn) to all the parts on this video, I I am still hearing a light rubbing sound. It comes and go when I reel in the lines. Do you know what could be causing this? Thanks.
Hi Dennis, great video! Thank you for such informative content. I learnt a lot. I have a couple of questions: 1. What grease are you using in this video? 2. If you get sticky parts such as bearings, what's the best product to use to clean it? Thank you
I use Penn precision reel grease on most of my fishing reels. If the bearing s are sticky, I start with a penetrating oil like WD40. If it needs more, I use Masterblaster. Anything more than that and I replace the bearings - Thanks for asking - Dennis
Mr Dennis, I have a Stratic 3000XG that I am trying to clean and repair. I fill disassembled this reel and for some reason I little metal circle piece fell out and I can not find it on the schematic to see where it goes?..and also I put it all back together and now it like makes a grinding noise when you reel in and it is hard to reel in as well.
Can you send a picture of the part that fell out to my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com ? I will try and help identify it and get your reel working again - Dennis
Trick I use to remember what goes where is to use a piece of paper and draw the part, then punch holes in the paper and put the screws in the holes. Very hard to get it wrong using that method.
Thanks for all the good tips. I have a stradic ci4 + that recently, the anti reverse is slipping. Is it better buy a new housing or is it better to repair it?
Buy new. Once the clutch fails, it is very hard to prevent it from failing again. Cleaning will help, but they never get fully cleaned and are prone to fail in the future - Thanks for asking - Dennis
Thomas, I have narrowed it to 2 bits. I am unsure which, but I know it is one or the other. The first is a T4 torx and the second is a .9 hex. I have a set of micro bits and I know these two get used most often. I do not have the reel in the shop right now to confirm exactly which one it is - Dennis
Hi Dennis- thanks for all the great videos, I have learned a ton. Question - you say that felt washers get oil. How about CarbonTex washers - do they get oil, or are they put in dry? Thanks
Good day sir! So I have another Stradic ci 4 plus that’s a little rough when retrieving. Don’t think I need to change the bearing or the gear drive? Thanks
Have you cleaned and serviced the reel? It could just be dirt and old grease causing the rough performance. If you have. serviced it and it is still rough, then you may need the bearing or gear - Dennis
Hi Dennis, thanks for the information ! I do have a quick question.. I fish a lot out of a kayak when we go to the beach and recently got dumped coming back in .. I had three Stradic 3000FA with me.. What can I do to get the sand and salt water out of them and service and re-lube?
The best thing to do with them is to put them in a bucket of fresh water and let them sit overnight A lot of time the sand will work its way out and settle on the bottom of the bucket just from sitting in the water. If that doesn't work, you can open up the reel and use a blow dryer to dry and blow out the sand. Finally, if the sand has become imbedded in the grease, you will need to clean all of that out and re-lube it. - Dennis
I have this Straic when I opened it up the friction ring was destroyed I ordered a new one .what is the purpose of the friction ring and what’s causing it to break
That is an anti-vibration band. If it is breaking, it may be dried out, or it may be mis-installed. They don't usually break. The one part of it tucks behind the bail trip ramp. It is possible it was mis-installed and that the bail trip mechanism tore it up. - Dennis
Hello Dennis, Another question I purchased a Shimano Stradic 3000 and mated it to a St. Croix Triumph Salmon & Steelhead 2Pc. Light Action Moderate 9' Rod, would it be beneficial to put carbon drag washers in it for the purposes of fishing these heavier fish or just wait till the stock one's (felt) wear out or get smoked and then replace them with carbon?
Generally I go with the factory set up unless you are tearing through them. THat's when I would switch up to the Carbontex. I would use what you have and then upgrade if you find they aren't holding - Dennis
Hello Dennis ! Learned a lot by watching your videos. One Questions, why dont you service the line roller? In my opinion it's one, if not the, most important piece in a reel. Could u make a video, in which u service a shimano line roller correctly? I want to service my Shimano Stella 4000 FI. Would u recommend "servicing" it, if i can service a Shimano Sustain and Stradic? Or is the Stella a whole new game? Tight lines and thank u for your informative videos! Greetings from Germany Cedric
I tend to rush the videos and forget to do some things. Thank you for noticing. Many of the reels I service do not have the line roller bearing, so it is easy enough to overlook. I will try to include in the future. In your case, you only need to put a drop of oil on it if it is working properly. If it is stuck, use a penetrating oil spray to free it. You do not need to disassemble it unless the bearing is frozen. If that is the case, get the reel schematic for the proper order of the shim washers and bearing and simply remove the screw or nut and replace in the order that you take them off. The stradic is no different than the others. Thank you for noticing and for asking - Dennis
Great video Dennis!! I have 3 new Shimano Stradic Ci4 + spinning reels in the 2500 size. I've used them maybe a dozen times. Since the first time out with these I noticed a rough point in the spools travel. If there's a load on the reel either retrieving a bait or fighting a fish there's this rough feeling I get through the handle when the spool is furthest out from the reel body. Once the spool moves closer back in towards the reel body everything is silky smooth again. If there's no load on the reel at all like when I spun it right out of the box without line on it yet there's no rough patch in the oscillation. I also have a 1000, 3000 and 4000 size versions of this same exact reel and they do not have this same problem. Any ideas?? Thanks so much.
My first thought is the you have a bent axle shaft, especially if this is occurring when the spool is at the top position and the axle extend to the max. If it is bent, it will have a rough time clearing the internal hole in the pinion gear and it will get caught as it slides through. You may want to change out the axle shaft and see if the problem persists. Since it appears that you have more than one of these, take the axle out of one that does not have the problem and switch it with the other that does. If that correct the issue you would need to get a new replacement axle shaft - Dennis
Do you know where I can get a Shimano part that has been discontinued. The only place I found the part I need is in the U.K. I am looking for a drag click for a Stradic 3000FI. The part number is RD10347. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Good Morning Dennis I made the mortal sin of not taking a picture of the Drag Click assembly for the Stradic 3000FI. Would you happen to have a pic or a description of how the spring sits on the clicker? Thank You. @@2ndChanceTackle
Dear Dennis, I have a number of old Penn Multipliers and I have followed your video's and serviced each of them successfully. Today I have just bought a Shimano Stradic X 3000 GTM (Japan) and hoping to do the same. I have a couple of questions I would like to put to you please; firstly, I find it very difficult to source parts with any confidence - especially new drag washers - here in the UK. Some are offered but they are for the C3000 is this the same reel? Secondly, this video above - is the Stradic X the same? Sorry to bother you but before i get the tools out I want to know I will finish and get this reel into acton in the best condition it can be. Regards, Steve.
Steve - it is hard to say what the differences are. Unfortunately Shimano has used many model numbers under the Stradic and each is slightly different. I would encourage you to get the schematic diagrams and compare part numbers to find what id the same and what is different. As for the servicing, the reels are essentially the same mechanically and you can follow this video when servicing your reel. Thank you for watching and for asking. On the parts availability, best to check with Shimano on the authorized parts distributors for your country. As for the interchangeablility of the parts between models, you will need to check those schematics. Best wishes - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle You are a star Dennis - Very many thanks for the reply. I am a former resident of New Jersey you make me miss it even more. Cheers mate.
Hello Dennis and thank you again for an informative video. This video actually came at a perfect time for me since I'm considering purchasing the new Shimano Stradic FL. I plan on using this reel in a saltwater application to catch fluke, albies, and schoolie stripers. I've heard wonderful things about the smooth and precise operation of these reels but mixed opinions about their ability to hold up to splashes during use from shore or a kayak. As a person who works on reels for a living I thought you would be the best person to ask. Based on their external/internal design do you think these would hold up well to moderate use in the surf or out of a kayak? Greatly appreciate any comments you have.
You are right in what you have heard regarding early generations of the Stradic. More recently and currently, the design changes have minimized water intrusion and have included a more corrosion resistant coating. I think the reels are well priced and feature rich. You should not have a problem in surf or kayak. I have liked these reels for a long time. As always, you should wash down any reel with fresh water after each use and using a drying agent like WD40 or Penn rod and reel cleaner will prolong the life and appearance of the reel. Thanks for asking - Dennis
Did you take the anti-reverse bearing off and disassemble it? If you did, you may have misaligned the roller bearings and springs inside. If you took it off, but did not open it up, then the most likely cause of your problem is that you installed the rotor ring ( the inner sleeve that goes on the pinion gear shaft) upside down. The ring has an offset taper. Try turning it top to bottom on how you have it installed now and see if that makes the difference - These are best guesses. Let me know if that helps - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle Hey Dennis, hope you're doing well, so I did what you told me and flipped the bearing and it worked perfectly. I really appreciate your help, thank you again.
Just bought a new Stradic and Nasci, brand new in the box, I opened both reel cases and found they were dry, no lube. Made sure to coat all gears , workings and lube bearings. Hear about people complaining about these reels seizing after short use and wow, no wonder as moister will find it's way in,. both reels I bought came dry as a bone but now they are properly lubed.
Wow - I have seen this before, but not in every reel. I think the problem is that the reels sit in hot warehouses and on ships for extended periods of time in the distribution process and the greases and oils evaporate in transit. Great tip. Thank you - Dennis
Dennis, this was a great video! I only have 1 Shimano and all my reels are more vintage. Wondering should a reel drag lubricant be used or any synthetic reel oil? I’ve been restoring a Mitchell 488 that uses a large Ferado drag disc under the spool. Does that Ferado Disc need lubrication and if so what do you use? Also I have not seen any Mitchell 300 reel tools on EBay but I have seen them for 302 and larger. I had never worked on a reel with needle bearings until the 488. I had to replace the main gear bearing. Speaking of fishing reel synthetic oils, I recently purchased a product on EBay (price was great) that had sold many units as reel oil. This oil could very possibly be exactly what it says it is, Being often a cynical person, to me this oil smells and looks like synthetic automotive oil. I have no way of knowing the truth. I will only purchase branded synthetic fishing reel oil in the future.
Thanks Christopher. I don't lube the Mitchell washers. On the oils, They are inexpensive enough to buy the reel thing. If you are going to put the effort into the reel rebuild, it is worth it to go the extra step and use quality grease and oils. Keep watching on Ebay, or send me a note through 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com , I may have an extra in my parts bins
I have ALS and took up fishing to replace my passion for shooting. Much safer option for my shaky hands! Anyway, I purchased a Stradic 2500 and love it however, I made a bonehead move. I got mono line wrapped under the entire top spinning part. This video saved me from upping my blood pressure meds
Glad it helped. Please stay well and stay watching - Dennis
A friend just gave me this exact reel. This video is exactly what I need to service it. Thank you! (Oh, has anyone ever mentioned that you just might be the Bob Ross of fishing reels?)
That's a nice gift. I'm glad to help and appreciate the Bob Ross compliment. Only happy, happy reels - Thank you Dennis
I admire your knowledge and skill. This sort of operation is way, way, way above my paygrade. That is why I stick with the $50 and below reels.
Thank you. Once you get the system down, they get easier. Thanks for watching and please let your fishing friends know of my channel - Dennis
Thanks so much Dennis. I’ve learned my lesson on reel oil! I’ll keep watching on EBay.
Experience is a. good teacher! I've also learned a lot of what not to do that way! - Dennis
Amen!
I appreciate the detailed video. I have the exact same Stradic FK 3000HG reel. It was a great reel until the bail trip lever started pulling the friction ring up and out of place and binding the reel. Hopefully a new friction ring from Shimano will resolve the issue. I welcome any hints you may can offer, but regardless, your disassembly instructions will help plenty.
You will need to ensure that the trip lever is working properly before you replace the friction ring. The friction ring should not interfere with the bail operation. It is there to stop the spool from wobbling. The reel can work without the ring. so make sure you resolve the trip lever before replacing the ring or it will probably just get torn up again. - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle I will definitely investigate the trip lever. Thanks for the suggestion and I hope to enjoy your future videos...
Excellent! You know your stuff, thanks
Thanks Scott and thanks for watching - Dennis
Fantastic thank you so much for this.
You're very welcome! I appreciate the note and you watching - Dennis
I know people have told you to use the paint brush but I'd have to disagree with all of them. I did for a while and found bristles from the brushes get pulled out and hide in the grease all the time. I actually use a women's make up eyelash applicator thing now and it's perfect. The bristles are short, it's round and thin, and works well but negative on the paint brush.
Ditto on the Paint brush bristles Jeff. Most of the time, I still use my screwdriver. I try different things from time to time and each seem to have benefits and drawbacks. I will try the eyeliner brush. Never too old to learn and adapt.
Jeff Smith Invest in quality hobby brushes mate, although I do like the idea of the eyelash applicator!
Great Video Thanks. Dennis how often should one oil the drag washers ?
They should be cleaned and or replaced as part of an annual service. You can fo it more frequently if the reel is heavily fished or subjected to a lot of dirt or salt spray
Excellent tutorial! What is the name of the reel grease you’re using? Thank you!
I use Penn Precision reel grease and oil
@@2ndChanceTackleso I took apart my Stradic 2500 to clean and lube. I added oil (Shimano oil) and grease (Penn) to all the parts on this video, I I am still hearing a light rubbing sound. It comes and go when I reel in the lines. Do you know what could be causing this? Thanks.
Hi Dennis, great video! Thank you for such informative content. I learnt a lot. I have a couple of questions:
1. What grease are you using in this video?
2. If you get sticky parts such as bearings, what's the best product to use to clean it?
Thank you
I use Penn precision reel grease on most of my fishing reels. If the bearing s are sticky, I start with a penetrating oil like WD40. If it needs more, I use Masterblaster. Anything more than that and I replace the bearings - Thanks for asking - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle Cheers Dennis, much appreciated!!
@@Flintier do not use WD40 on bearings.
Mr Dennis, I have a Stratic 3000XG that I am trying to clean and repair. I fill disassembled this reel and for some reason I little metal circle piece fell out and I can not find it on the schematic to see where it goes?..and also I put it all back together and now it like makes a grinding noise when you reel in and it is hard to reel in as well.
Can you send a picture of the part that fell out to my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com ? I will try and help identify it and get your reel working again - Dennis
Trick I use to remember what goes where is to use a piece of paper and draw the part, then punch holes in the paper and put the screws in the holes. Very hard to get it wrong using that method.
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching - Dennis
Thanks for all the good tips. I have a stradic ci4 + that recently, the anti reverse is slipping. Is it better buy a new housing or is it better to repair it?
Buy new. Once the clutch fails, it is very hard to prevent it from failing again. Cleaning will help, but they never get fully cleaned and are prone to fail in the future - Thanks for asking - Dennis
Great video, can you please confirm for me the size of screwdriver needed for that tiny set screw on the spindle. Thank you
Thomas, I have narrowed it to 2 bits. I am unsure which, but I know it is one or the other.
The first is a T4 torx and the second is a .9 hex. I have a set of micro bits and I know these two get used most often. I do not have the reel in the shop right now to confirm exactly which one it is - Dennis
Hi Dennis- thanks for all the great videos, I have learned a ton. Question - you say that felt washers get oil. How about CarbonTex washers - do they get oil, or are they put in dry? Thanks
You can lightly grease Carbontex and then wipe it off before installing, or you can run them dry. Do not oil them
Good day sir! So I have another Stradic ci 4 plus that’s a little rough when retrieving. Don’t think I need to change the bearing or the gear drive? Thanks
Have you cleaned and serviced the reel? It could just be dirt and old grease causing the rough performance. If you have. serviced it and it is still rough, then you may need the bearing or gear - Dennis
Hi Dennis, thanks for the information ! I do have a quick question.. I fish a lot out of a kayak when we go to the beach and recently got dumped coming back in .. I had three Stradic 3000FA with me.. What can I do to get the sand and salt water out of them and service and re-lube?
The best thing to do with them is to put them in a bucket of fresh water and let them sit overnight A lot of time the sand will work its way out and settle on the bottom of the bucket just from sitting in the water. If that doesn't work, you can open up the reel and use a blow dryer to dry and blow out the sand. Finally, if the sand has become imbedded in the grease, you will need to clean all of that out and re-lube it. - Dennis
Hey Dennis love your videos and subscribed question, can you use Penn Premium Oil to lubricate felt washers in drag systems?
Thanks for the note and for the sub. Yes - you can use that oil on the felt washers - Dennis
I have the older white stradic and I’m replacing the friction ring do I need to oil or grease the ring before reinstall? Thanks
Not, but a light coat of grease may help with sliding it on the rotor - Thanks for asking - Dennis
I have this Straic when I opened it up the friction ring was destroyed I ordered a new one .what is the purpose of the friction ring and what’s causing it to break
That is an anti-vibration band. If it is breaking, it may be dried out, or it may be mis-installed. They don't usually break.
The one part of it tucks behind the bail trip ramp. It is possible it was mis-installed and that the bail trip mechanism tore it up. - Dennis
Hello Dennis, Another question I purchased a Shimano Stradic 3000 and mated it to a St. Croix Triumph Salmon & Steelhead 2Pc. Light Action Moderate 9' Rod, would it be beneficial to put carbon drag washers in it for the purposes of fishing these heavier fish or just wait till the stock one's (felt) wear out or get smoked and then replace them with carbon?
Generally I go with the factory set up unless you are tearing through them. THat's when I would switch up to the Carbontex. I would use what you have and then upgrade if you find they aren't holding - Dennis
Hello Dennis !
Learned a lot by watching your videos.
One Questions, why dont you service the line roller?
In my opinion it's one, if not the, most important piece in a reel.
Could u make a video, in which u service a shimano line roller correctly?
I want to service my Shimano Stella 4000 FI.
Would u recommend "servicing" it, if i can service a Shimano Sustain and Stradic?
Or is the Stella a whole new game?
Tight lines and thank u for your informative videos!
Greetings from Germany
Cedric
I tend to rush the videos and forget to do some things. Thank you for noticing. Many of the reels I service do not have the line roller bearing, so it is easy enough to overlook. I will try to include in the future. In your case, you only need to put a drop of oil on it if it is working properly. If it is stuck, use a penetrating oil spray to free it. You do not need to disassemble it unless the bearing is frozen. If that is the case, get the reel schematic for the proper order of the shim washers and bearing and simply remove the screw or nut and replace in the order that you take them off. The stradic is no different than the others.
Thank you for noticing and for asking - Dennis
Great video Dennis!! I have 3 new Shimano Stradic Ci4 + spinning reels in the 2500 size. I've used them maybe a dozen times. Since the first time out with these I noticed a rough point in the spools travel. If there's a load on the reel either retrieving a bait or fighting a fish there's this rough feeling I get through the handle when the spool is furthest out from the reel body. Once the spool moves closer back in towards the reel body everything is silky smooth again. If there's no load on the reel at all like when I spun it right out of the box without line on it yet there's no rough patch in the oscillation. I also have a 1000, 3000 and 4000 size versions of this same exact reel and they do not have this same problem. Any ideas?? Thanks so much.
My first thought is the you have a bent axle shaft, especially if this is occurring when the spool is at the top position and the axle extend to the max. If it is bent, it will have a rough time clearing the internal hole in the pinion gear and it will get caught as it slides through. You may want to change out the axle shaft and see if the problem persists. Since it appears that you have more than one of these, take the axle out of one that does not have the problem and switch it with the other that does. If that correct the issue you would need to get a new replacement axle shaft - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle thank you very much Dennis!! I'll see what I can find out.
Do you know where I can get a Shimano part that has been discontinued. The only place I found the part I need is in the U.K. I am looking for a drag click for a Stradic 3000FI. The part number is RD10347. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The part shows as available at Southwesternparts.com. Follow this link southwesternparts.com/code/orderparts.php - Dennis
Thank You so much. I ordered them just waiting for confirmation.@@2ndChanceTackle
Good Morning Dennis I made the mortal sin of not taking a picture of the Drag Click assembly for the Stradic 3000FI. Would you happen to have a pic or a description of how the spring sits on the clicker? Thank You. @@2ndChanceTackle
Dear Dennis, I have a number of old Penn Multipliers and I have followed your video's and serviced each of them successfully. Today I have just bought a Shimano Stradic X 3000 GTM (Japan) and hoping to do the same. I have a couple of questions I would like to put to you please; firstly, I find it very difficult to source parts with any confidence - especially new drag washers - here in the UK. Some are offered but they are for the C3000 is this the same reel? Secondly, this video above - is the Stradic X the same?
Sorry to bother you but before i get the tools out I want to know I will finish and get this reel into acton in the best condition it can be. Regards, Steve.
Steve - it is hard to say what the differences are. Unfortunately Shimano has used many model numbers under the Stradic and each is slightly different. I would encourage you to get the schematic diagrams and compare part numbers to find what id the same and what is different. As for the servicing, the reels are essentially the same mechanically and you can follow this video when servicing your reel. Thank you for watching and for asking. On the parts availability, best to check with Shimano on the authorized parts distributors for your country. As for the interchangeablility of the parts between models, you will need to check those schematics. Best wishes - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle You are a star Dennis - Very many thanks for the reply. I am a former resident of New Jersey you make me miss it even more. Cheers mate.
Thanks
Hello Dennis and thank you again for an informative video. This video actually came at a perfect time for me since I'm considering purchasing the new Shimano Stradic FL. I plan on using this reel in a saltwater application to catch fluke, albies, and schoolie stripers. I've heard wonderful things about the smooth and precise operation of these reels but mixed opinions about their ability to hold up to splashes during use from shore or a kayak. As a person who works on reels for a living I thought you would be the best person to ask. Based on their external/internal design do you think these would hold up well to moderate use in the surf or out of a kayak? Greatly appreciate any comments you have.
You are right in what you have heard regarding early generations of the Stradic. More recently and currently, the design changes have minimized water intrusion and have included a more corrosion resistant coating. I think the reels are well priced and feature rich. You should not have a problem in surf or kayak. I have liked these reels for a long time. As always, you should wash down any reel with fresh water after each use and using a drying agent like WD40 or Penn rod and reel cleaner will prolong the life and appearance of the reel. Thanks for asking - Dennis
2nd Chance Tackle Thanks Dennis.
How much do you charge for this service?
Please send a note to my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com for service and repair information - Thank you for asking - Dennis
I took apart my shimano nasci 2500, I cleaned it but when I put it back together the anti-reverse does not work, what did I do wrong, please help.
Did you take the anti-reverse bearing off and disassemble it? If you did, you may have misaligned the roller bearings and springs inside. If you took it off, but did not open it up, then the most likely cause of your problem is that you installed the rotor ring ( the inner sleeve that goes on the pinion gear shaft) upside down. The ring has an offset taper. Try turning it top to bottom on how you have it installed now and see if that makes the difference - These are best guesses. Let me know if that helps - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle Hey Dennis, hope you're doing well, so I did what you told me and flipped the bearing and it worked perfectly. I really appreciate your help, thank you again.
Glad to hear that the problem is solved - Best wishes for a great 4th. Dennis
Just bought a new Stradic and Nasci, brand new in the box, I opened both reel cases and found they were dry, no lube. Made sure to coat all gears , workings and lube bearings. Hear about people complaining about these reels seizing after short use and wow, no wonder as moister will find it's way in,. both reels I bought came dry as a bone but now they are properly lubed.
Wow - I have seen this before, but not in every reel. I think the problem is that the reels sit in hot warehouses and on ships for extended periods of time in the distribution process and the greases and oils evaporate in transit. Great tip. Thank you - Dennis
Dennis, this was a great video! I only have 1 Shimano and all my reels are more vintage. Wondering should a reel drag lubricant be used or any synthetic reel oil? I’ve been restoring a Mitchell 488 that uses a large Ferado drag disc under the spool. Does that Ferado Disc need lubrication and if so what do you use? Also I have not seen any Mitchell 300 reel tools on EBay but I have seen them for 302 and larger. I had never worked on a reel with needle bearings until the 488. I had to replace the main gear bearing.
Speaking of fishing reel synthetic oils, I recently purchased a product on EBay (price was great) that had sold many units as reel oil. This oil could very possibly be exactly what it says it is, Being often a cynical person, to me this oil smells and looks like synthetic automotive oil. I have no way of knowing the truth. I will only purchase branded synthetic fishing reel oil in the future.
Thanks Christopher. I don't lube the Mitchell washers. On the oils, They are inexpensive enough to buy the reel thing. If you are going to put the effort into the reel rebuild, it is worth it to go the extra step and use quality grease and oils. Keep watching on Ebay, or send me a note through 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com
, I may have an extra in my parts bins