In detail: reel for spinning do-it-yourself repair arc spring from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
Considering the conditions in which the spinning coils are operated - river sand, water or mud - the mechanism can be subject to various malfunctions. Falling into the water also has a negative effect on the operation of the fishing device: it is necessary to change the lubricant in it, as abrasive substances in the water can damage the parts. Various breakdowns can be associated with some features of the device of the coils of individual companies, and, of course, the duration of operation depends on the quality of the selected coil.
This guide will guide you through basic service of your coil, identifying and fixing the most common problems.
The main rule when disassembling, especially if you are doing this for the first time: put all the parts of the mechanism to be removed in order, from left to right. So when assembling you will not get confused and assemble it correctly.
Before disassembling the coil, thoroughly wipe off dirt, sand and fish slime with a cotton pad moistened with warm water. For stubborn dirt, you can add a little liquid soap to the water. Use tweezers or a cotton swab to remove dirt in hard-to-reach places. Do not use harsh household cleaners. If the surface cannot be cleaned with soap, you can remove the dirt with alcohol or gasoline. Neglecting the external cleaning step will make it difficult to disassemble the coil.
The coil assembly is carried out in the reverse order, in addition, it is necessary to constantly check the correctness of the installation of the parts during the process.
Depending on the type of coil and its design features, problems may arise during operation, some of which are easy to fix on your own. Let's consider the principles of configuration in more detail:
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Prevention of poor-quality operation of a spinning reel begins with a careful attitude towards it: storage and transportation should be carried out only in a special case. This will protect against external mechanical damage. In addition, exposure to ultraviolet radiation has a detrimental effect on the fishing line.
If the coil gets wet in the rain or falls into water, it is imperative to lubricate the mechanism. Very often, bearings wear out precisely from dry running, and replacing them will cost 20-25% of the cost of the entire fishing device.
At the close of the season, it is also imperative to service the coil.
To carry out preventive measures, you will need assembly instructions, which are included in the set of a proprietary spinning reel. In addition to her, you will need some tools: screwdrivers, a set of tweezers, brushes, cotton swabs, gasoline for lighters (you can replace with white spirit, alcohol or ether), lubricants: liquid oil for external elements, and thick, which will be needed to process parts with full disassembling the coil.
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A very useful video for the repair of many parts of the inertia system, as well as the prevention of breakdowns.
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At the close of the season, it is also imperative to service the coil. The first step is to disassemble and clean it. It is cleaned with a cotton pad (and in hard-to-reach places - a cotton swab) dipped in a cleaning solution.The main spool mechanism must be lubricated with thick oil, but do not use grease-based oils for this. Such lubricants tend to coke. On parts made of aluminum alloys, and it is this material that is most often used in coils, it has a destructive effect. Many anglers use household oil, although manufacturers recommend not doing this and using lubricants designed specifically for reels, or at least specially designed to work with bearings.
Manufacturers recommend the use of aerosol silicone lubricants for machining parts that do not need to be disassembled because they are not damaged, such as the bail or bearings. They are safe and easy to use. Silicone grease is liquid and easily penetrates deep into mechanisms, enveloping parts, and does not allow them to rub against each other.
The service life of the coil depends, first of all, on the attitude towards it. Do not continue to use it if you notice the slightest malfunction. Further use without repair can lead to the fact that it will finally fail, and, initially, minor repairs can turn into a complete replacement of expensive parts. You should not skimp on quality when buying a reel if you intend to use it for a long time. Purchasing fishing accessories from trusted manufacturers in brand stores, and not in the markets, will save you from many unpleasant situations.
The mechanism of the reels is constantly tested due to the conditions in which they are used. The presence of sand, dust, water can contribute to various types of breakdowns. Improper use, transportation, untimely repairs and maintenance of fishing reels can also cause them to malfunction. Sometimes breakdowns can occur against the background of their device features or quality. Repair of fishing reels in most cases is done by hand.
If the repair of a fishing reel with your own hands is carried out for the first time, then you must strictly follow the sequence of actions and lay out the spare parts in the order of their removal. This condition is necessary for its correct collection after repairs or preventive measures.
Before disassembling, it is necessary to thoroughly wipe the outer part of the product from contamination with a cotton swab dipped in plain water or using liquid soap. If the dirt is not washed off, you can use more active agents (gasoline or alcohol).
First of all, easily accessible external parts are removed:
clutch nut followed by a spool;
small washers and gears. The main thing is not to mix them in the process of taking them off and put them in the sequence in which they were filmed;
mechanism handle.
Next, the mechanism itself is analyzed:
it is necessary to turn the clamping nut and remove it together with the lining;
the rotor is removed, then the bow and the latching mechanism is disassembled. The line roller must also be disassembled.
The body of the spinning reel is disassembled:
the lever bolt is unscrewed, which is responsible for switching to reverse, and the toggle switch is removed;
the plug is removed and the bolt is removed with a screwdriver;
the wall of the coil is removed. Since this will require effort, to simplify the process, you can take tweezers and pick it up with them.
Analysis of the main mechanism, which includes two gears and a slider. If the reason for parsing is prevention, then it is better not to disassemble the contents, but how to clean the spinning reel and lubricate it with a cotton swab. If the parts are heavily soiled, it is still better to remove them and rinse them well.
Assembling a fishing reel after repair or cleaning is carried out in the reverse order in which the parts are folded. But at the same time, you need to check the correct installation of each part.
Depending on the quality and type of the coil, as well as its design features, breakdowns periodically occur that can be eliminated at home. How to repair a spinning reel and what problems there are, we will consider in more detail.
An important element of the reel is the handle folding system. The simplest mechanism consists of a handle and a hexagon that holds it, and a fastening screw is screwed into it from the back side. The handle with a push-button folding mechanism is more convenient. These handles are more durable and break less often.
The most common problem with spinning rods is their loss. Handles are lost due to improper transportation, careless use of the spinning rod. Sometimes the main mistake of fishermen is screwing in a plastic part, thereby the device loses a lock nut.
it is necessary to insert a new handle, screwing it onto the iron pin, and fix it with a screw;
to prevent loss of the handle, it is recommended to purchase models with additional fasteners, in the form of washers or bushings.
Do-it-yourself repair of the line guide for spinning reels. Dirt or improper throwing techniques can cause this part to malfunction. If there is a problem with the line guide, more serious damage can occur, such as rod breakage or poor throw accuracy.
all fasteners must be carefully inspected and, if necessary, tightened. In most cases, this is sufficient;
if the result remains the same, it is necessary to look for the cause in the tension spring. To find and repair it, you need to remove the coil cover and, having found it, carefully replace it or insert it into place, if it pops out;
in order to prevent it from popping out in the future and to extend its service life, it is recommended to put a rubber gasket under it. Such a spacer will also add elasticity to the spring;
repair of the fishing reel line can be done right on the spot, in the process of fishing, and instead of a spring, you can use a homemade pin.
Line breaks are one of the most common reel breakages.
breaks are mainly due to the locking nut, which is 2 mm larger than the spool in most reel designs. When casting the line, it, clinging, falls under the nut, where it breaks. But it is worth noting that only the braided line breaks, monofilament is not prone to breakage;
the next reason may be premature closure of the line holder bow;
when using inertial reels, line breakage occurs due to wear and seizure of bearings during line unwinding.
if the bearings are jammed, they should be replaced with new ones, and the coil must be disassembled;
in case of premature closure of the bow, it is necessary to replace the retainer and its case, if they are commercially available for this brand;
if the problem is a protruding locking nut, replace the felt pad with a thinner one such as plastic. This will allow the washer to move down a bit and align with the edge of the spool.
Important! In order to prevent breaks, it is also necessary to monitor the line itself, and if knots appear, they need to be eliminated.
In case of reel malfunctions, the line is fed in a spiral.
The main reason for wave feeding of the line is its contamination. If dirt gets into the bearing, it clogs up, stops functioning normally and does not feed the line correctly.
Repair of reels for spinning in this case consists in disassembling and cleaning it.If cleaning is not successful, it is recommended to disassemble the coil down to the bearings, remove the old grease from them and apply a new one.
Noise inside the coil means a broken bearing or one of its parts. Ordinary dirt on the mechanism can also cause noise. It is necessary to immediately stop operating it and repair the spinning reel with your own hands, for this you need:
disassemble the coil according to the technology described above;
if dirt is found, clean it;
carefully inspect all parts for their integrity and replace them in case of breakdown;
reassemble the coil.
It happens that there is an uneven winding of the fishing line on the spool, it occurs along an oblique line, thereby forming a cone. On the main axis there are washers with different thicknesses. If the line is wound taper down, you need to remove one washer. And, accordingly, when the cone is directed upwards, the washer is added.
It is necessary to lay out the spare parts in the order of their removal.
To prevent damage to the coils, it is recommended to take timely preventive measures that will save you from repairs and spending additional funds on the purchase of spare parts.
The first step to long-term use of a product is to treat it with care. What is needed for this:
spinning should not be dropped or thrown anywhere;
often move the reel from one rod to another;
the coil cannot be wetted, and if this happens, it must be dried and preferably lubricated;
during transportation, the fishing rod should not lie among the tools that can damage the reel when shaking the machine. There must be a special shockproof cover for the fishing rod;
after the trip, it is necessary to check all the fastening bolts, which, during the shaking process, could unwind or fly off;
do not store fishing rods in the sun, as ultraviolet light has a destructive effect on the lubrication of the device;
it is necessary to constantly maintain the level of lubricant on the bearings, since in the event of a breakdown, repairs will cost more;
after the end of the fishing season, if you cannot make repairs and maintenance with your own efforts, it is recommended to contact the service center. This is especially true of expensive models, such as, for example, the Ambassador 5600 fishing reel, which is not so easy to repair with your own hands.
Important! Do not throw away the instruction manual for the reel that came with the purchase of the product. It tells you how to care for a particular model.
The next step is timely care. What is needed for this:
every fisherman in his arsenal of fishing accessories must have such means and tools: a screwdriver, cotton wool, tweezers, alcohol, lubricant, liquid soap;
every six months, regardless of the number of days the coil is used, it is necessary to clean and lubricate the entire mechanism;
when lubricating the mechanism, it is imperative to remove the remnants of the old grease, which will begin to coke over time if it is not removed in time. The hardened residues of grease affect the operation of the coil and have a destructive effect on aluminum, from which most of the product is made;
if the coil has a one-piece construction, it is better to use a lubricant with a silicone base or spray (also based on it). This is necessary in order to protect the mechanism from getting wet and lubricate the most inaccessible places, it is silicone grease that allows you to do this.
Having considered how to fix a spinning reel, you understand that any problem can be solved. The main thing is to follow the sequence when disassembling the coil, carefully unfolding its elements and the availability of spare parts. But if you take preventive measures in time, which consists in cleaning and lubricating the coil parts, you can prevent its breakage altogether.Care and care of the product will extend its service life for a long time.
Every real fisherman knows how much time and effort is spent on choosing and buying a suitable spinning rod. Therefore, it is not surprising that with an unforeseen breakdown, the mood is lost. In such situations, the ability to repair the spinning rod with your own hands helps out. The type of repair and the materials used for this depend on the type of spinning rod and the nature of the breakdown.
There are two main types of spinning rods:
Telescopic. One that folds like a spyglass or telescope. His rod will evenly split into knees, inside the structure is empty. That allows it to fold (thin part in a little thicker).
Plug (knee). The knees in the rod, between themselves, are tightly fixed with tubes. Such spinning rods are more convenient and reliable to use.
Broken spinning rod with telescopic rod, easier to repair.
Inertial coils of the "Nevskaya" type. This is the simplest type of coil. Often it does not even have a line braking mechanism. The fisherman has to slow down the drum with the line with his finger.
Professional anglers prefer to use a spinning reel. In such a reel, when casting the bait, the spool (the place where the line is wound) remains motionless. Only the line is unwound. The main condition for using a spool is that it must be completely filled with line.
The newest development of the specialists is the inertial baitcasting reel. It combines the mechanisms of operation of an inertial and a non-inertial coil.
The first two, it is possible to fix it yourself. Multiplier are very difficult, and it is better to leave their repair to specialists. The only breakage with this reel that you can fix yourself is line tangling.
Spinning rods break for two reasons:
Manufacturing defects. This cause of further breakdown can be found upon purchase. The main thing is to choose carefully;
Breakage occurs due to the fault of the fisherman. Due to inept handling of gear and improper transportation. More than 90% of breakdowns occur for this very reason.
Let's consider what rod breakages can be.
The rod (knee) breaks in half.
Breakage of a tulip, the very tip of a spinning rod. It often breaks off at the base.
Top breakage. It often breaks in the middle or beginning of the last section.
There is a gap between the line roller and the arm. The line gets stuck there, and this brings a lot of inconvenience.
Failure of the line guide return spring.
The reel turns hard and binds.
Bow transformation.
Loss of the reducer cap.
In order to carry out a successful repair of a spinning rod, the following materials may be needed:
Suitable tube diameter. It will fit into a broken rod, so the tube should fit snugly without breaking the rod.
Flat thread (nylon) or spinning cord.
Two-component epoxy resin.
Sandpaper.
Scotch.
Carbon fiber.
The selected tube is sanded, degreased with a solvent and lubricated with epoxy.
One side of the tube is inserted into the broken rod. The broken part of the spinning rod is tightly put on the other side of the tube. Both parts of the rod are connected, the tube is inside.
The place of the fracture of the spinning rod is wrapped with carbon cloth soaked in epoxy resin and squeezed out.
In order to remove excess resin, tape is tightly wound on the fabric.
For greater strength, a flat nylon thread is wound on the carbon fabric.
Excess resin is removed with a cloth.
The place of repair is dried with a hairdryer for the fastest drying of the epoxy resin.
The repaired rod is placed near the battery for a day.
Scotch tape or nylon thread is unwound and cosmetic repairs are carried out.
If a light spinning rod is being repaired, then the fabric is not used.
sandpaper for stripping;
Super glue;
thread.
The repair of the tip of the spinning rod itself is quite simple and will not take much time. The main thing in this business is attentiveness. We begin to repair:
It is better to take the tip of the rod without rings. If there are rings, they should be carefully removed.
Both parts of the broken rod are trimmed so that the tip can be inserted into the rod (suitable for the volume).
The tip of the rod is inserted into the broken edge.
The place of breakage is tightly wrapped with thread.
The thread is filled with glue.
Dries up.
The disadvantage of this tip repair is that the rod becomes shorter. The tips can be repaired in the same way as rods. This method is described above.
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This is the easiest type of repair. It can even be carried out directly on a fishing trip.
The first thing to do is to free the tulip from the rod tip. The tulip is slightly heated and removed with a straightened paper clip.
Then the following manipulations are carried out:
The tip is cleaned with sandpaper.
Super glue is used to spread the place of attachment (planting) of the tulip.
The tulip is aligned with the rest of the rings (strictly above them).
Glued to the top of the spinning rod.
A simple tulip repair is completed.
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It is difficult to repair fishing reels with your own hands, but perhaps the main thing is to have everything you need at hand:
grease;
small screwdrivers (cross and flat);
electrical tape;
patch;
file;
sandpaper;
small pliers;
two-component adhesive;
pin.
We are starting to repair a fishing reel. Before disassembling it, we clean it from dirt. When carrying out repairs, be careful and attentive. The reel is the most difficult mechanism in spinning.
Major breakdowns and remedies:
The line is held between the line guide roller and the lever where the gap is formed. This unit is disassembled and a flaw in the roller head is filed with a file.
If the spring of the line guide is broken, it is quite possible to replace it with a pin. It will not last long, but for the first time it will help out.
When the reel turns tight and sticks, add grease to the gearbox. For this, the screws on the cover are slightly unscrewed. The lid opens slightly and grease is buried in this gap.
If the spinning rod is not handled correctly (it falls), the bow can be deformed. If this happens, it is removed and leveled. You may have to do this more than once.
If the cap of the reducer is lost, the place where the cap was located is sealed with electrical tape or tape. If this is not done in time, the ingress of sand into the reel will lead to serious damage, which cannot be fixed by yourself.
With more complex breakdowns of spinning reels, it is better to turn to specialists.
When disassembling a fishing reel, it is important that all parts are laid out in the correct sequence. This will be needed in order to properly assemble it. Disassembly sequence:
Remove the brake nut and spool.
The gear and washers are removed under the spool.
The handle is unscrewed.
The clamping nut in the spool mechanism is unscrewed.
The rotor is removed.
The bow of the line guide is removed.
The latching mechanism of the line guide is removed.
The roller is disassembled for passing the fishing line.
The backstop bolt is unscrewed.
The switch is removed.
The cap bolt is unscrewed.
The plug is pulled out.
The wall of the coil is removed.
What follows is the main mechanism. It consists of a runner and two gears. It should not be removed unless necessary. The coil is assembled in the same way, but in the reverse order.
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In order to keep the spinning rod in good condition and protect it from malfunctions as much as possible, you need to follow just a few simple rules.
Handle the spinning rod carefully and carefully. Be careful when transporting.
Disassemble and clean the reel after every active fishing.
Always lubricate after cleaning.
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The fault of unintentional "casting without return" is most often the spontaneous closing, or, as they say, "slamming", of the arches of the forestry machine. There can be quite a few reasons for this behavior of such an important “inertia” unit, but there are three main ones: weak fixation of the bow in the open position, a large mass of the bow itself, and too small an angle of travel of the lever of the forest laying roller. Let us consider all these phenomena in more detail using the example of different designs of bow return units for common models of spinning coils.
Fixation of the bow in the extreme positions is carried out through the passage of the "dead center" (photo 3), where the spring force is maximum. Sometimes the return system, that is, the spring and the lever mechanism that controls it, is located in one rotor rack, but often these units are spaced apart: the spring is in one rack, and the lever device is in the other (photo 4). We will consider the advantages and disadvantages of single and spaced systems below, but for now we note that a spiral double-arm spring is as simple as it is short-lived. It is she who, in the entire return system of the arch of the line, experiences constant dynamic loads, the full cycle of which is twice the number of casts. Accordingly, it often fails, that is, it simply breaks down, and at the most inopportune moment, and the coil becomes completely inoperative. It is quite simple to repair it at home - craftsmen have long been using safety pins for such springs, suitable for the size and diameter of the wire. But in the field, it is very useful to have a spare spring with you, made in advance in size.
Conclusion: coils with a return system of this type with a monolithic bow are most prone to spontaneous slamming with all the ensuing consequences. Self-resetting "cure" in such structures is rather troublesome, since the structure is so simple that it does not provide for the possibility of adjustment.
It would be a mistake to believe that the designers and manufacturers of spinning reels are not aware of the problem of "shooting" or have deliberately put it into the design, so that poor spinning reels would often fork out for the purchase of new wobblers, jig heads and any other lures to replace those that were irrevocably gone. The system for fixing the bow was improved along with other units of the "inertia", its design, production and assembly became more complicated, and as a result, the quality and price of the reel increased. In an effort to eliminate "self-resetting" the designers have made the following improvements: - improved the performance of the spring by replacing the spiral two-arm spring with a long spiral spring operating in compression;
Additional roller arm locks are usually made in the form of a spring-loaded ball (or a cylinder with a spherical running surface) that fits into a recess in the arm sector. Such a device, with a click, rather informs the angler that the bow is open, rather than fundamentally improves its fixation before casting. It is not worth modifying this unit on your own. As for the rotor braking with an open bow, this option is only available on expensive reels, which by themselves have a fairly reliable fixation unit for the open bow. Braking is carried out due to the fact that a small lever on the rotor, after opening the bow, with one of its shoulders rests against the rubber ring put on the coil body under the rotor.It is believed that reels with a very light move can turn under the weight of their own handle, thereby forcing the bow return system to work against the will of the angler. Therefore, if there is such a device on the purchased coil, then let it remain, but if not, this is not a reason for sadness.
Those malfunctions that can occur in fishing reels either completely disable the product, or interfere with the enjoyment of the fishing process, creating discomfort during operation. In this article, we will analyze the question of how to repair fishing reels of different types - inertial and inertial.
Of course, there is an opportunity to contact specialized workshops for help, or you can try to repair fishing reels with your own hands. This will not only save money, but also experience the joy of doing the work yourself.
Choosing this attribute of fishing, each fisherman carefully thinks over the options and conditions for fishing, and only then acquires a product that is suitable in terms of characteristics. And it becomes a pity if suddenly it becomes unusable. Where to start repairing a spinning reel? The answer is unambiguous - from the disassembly of the product.
To begin with, we will study the phased disassembly of the product, and then we will consider the signs and main causes of breakdowns, which necessitate both the repair of the inertia coils and the repair of the inertial coil with our own hands.
Regardless of whether you are about to repair spinning fishing reels or repairing multiplier reels that combine the principle of inertial reels - it is very important to properly prepare and carefully disassemble the product. When disassembling it, lay out each removed element and part in order of priority. This approach afterwards, after you carry out the repair of the spinning reel, will greatly facilitate the assembly procedure.
To clean the product, use cotton wool or a cotton pad previously soaked in warm water. If you need to remove dirt in hard-to-reach areas, use either tweezers or cotton swabs. It is strongly not recommended to use aggressive household cleaners to remove dirt. When repairing reels for spinning, it is better to use gasoline or alcohol for cleaning.
Let's take a look at the disassembly of a spinning reel using the example of a Shimano Catana 2500 FB:
To repair a spinning coil with your own hands, you must first disassemble it. And let's start this process by removing the handle.
The next step is to remove the plastic washers and the sprocket under them.
We unscrew the nut by first unscrewing the bolt that holds it.
We unscrew all the mounting bolts and remove the decorative overlay.
To remove the main gear, you must first unscrew the bolt securing the rod. Then you need to pull out the stem, and then remove the gear.
We remove the remaining gears.
Consider the disassembly using the example of ABU GARCIA REVO POWER CRANK 6-L REEL:
We unscrew the lock nut securing the coil handle.
We disassemble the case of the multiplier in order to get the spool. To do this, unscrew the lock nut,
turn the "cheek" of the multiplier and remove it.
We remove the spool from the multiplier body.
To get to the main mechanism of the multiplier, we remove the part from the axis
and gaskets installed underneath.
Remove the axle brake cover.
We unscrew all the fastening bolts that hold the cover that covers the main mechanism and remove it.
We disassemble the main mechanism. The largest gear is the main gear, it contains the clutch pressure discs.
Carefully remove the decorative strip (http://prntscr.com/giaynv) and remove the slider guide.
Remove the worm stopper, unscrew the lid and take out the "tooth", and then remove the "worm".
The product is completely disassembled, rinse it, diagnose the damage and repair the retractable coil.
In order to carry out competent repair of inertial coils with your own hands, as well as inertial coils, you must first determine the cause of the breakdown, and do it correctly. Of course, after disassembling the product, you can clearly see the part that is out of order. However, the manifestation of certain malfunction symptoms will most likely help to identify the failed part before the coil is disassembled.
Types of faults and their manifestation:
Internal noise. If extraneous sounds appear in the product during use, you should immediately stop using it. It is not necessary that the noise is caused by a damaged part; it can also be caused by dirt trapped in the mechanism. However, if the reason is not in the contamination of the product, then most likely the bearings are out of order. Then, in order to repair the fishing reel, it will be enough to replace the worn out parts.Squeak in the reel. Constant creaking inside the body signals only one thing to the fisherman - it's time to disassemble the reel, clean it of old grease and process it with a new one. Determining which part or assembly is the source of the squeak is quite problematic. Therefore, it is better to carry out a complete maintenance of the product.The line winds unevenly on the spool. Sometimes the following situation begins to occur - the line is unevenly placed on the spool, forming a front or rear cone. The fix is easy enough. If winding is done with a cone down, then it is necessary to remove one washer from the main shaft of the reel. In case of upward cone formation, the washer must be added.
In order for the product to serve you in the long term, you need to properly and carefully operate it, carry out periodic maintenance and promptly respond to any signs of deviation from normal operation of the coil.
Do not postpone the repair of spinning reels indefinitely - delay will only aggravate the state of affairs and accelerate the destruction of not only damaged parts, but also those that interact with them. This will lead to an increase in the cost of repairs or even failure of the product!
Let's take a look at the video of repairing fishing reels with our own hands with a few tricks:
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Experienced fishermen do not advise disassembling and lubricating a high-quality new reel for 1-2 seasons. In the absence of problems, only light lubrication of the rotating parts is permissible to facilitate sliding. Also remember that some breakdowns can be avoided by knowing the rules for operating the reels - for example, after returning home from fishing, do not leave the clutch tightened, loosen it. This will help to avoid deformation and sticking of the friction discs during a long idle spool!
