kemper Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 So im sitting here, bored and watching crappy music videos on much music and I decided that instead of spending coin to upgrade my bearings id try the degrease and light oil trick I have been hearing about around here. For the test I very scientifically lightly flicked my reel pre pit stop and came up with a spinning time of 2:10. Not bad, but I knew it could do better... little did I know! After a ten minute procedure and a regrease with my favourite bike oil (SUPER light, and its a dry type oil) I lightly flicked it again...actually seemed a little less hard than the first time and got a spin time of... SIX AND A HALF MINUTES Now, I'm not one to brag about my gear...nor do I care what anyone else rocks, because I say get out there and fish what you got so this post is simply a heads up for people to take the ten minutes and do a little work that will greatly improve the performance of your reel for FREE. unbelieveable, thanks Solo and Drifter and any others that have mentioned this tip Its GOTTA be bedtime now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelfuN Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 i think okuma-sheffield did that same thing tonight...he told me the exact same thing.. hmmm, maybe its my turn lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Is this spinning being done while it is full of line? forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okumasheffield Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Kemper, it seems to great minds (fishermen) think the same! I did exactly what Solo suggested a week ago (didnt want to buy a whole tank of degreasing solution, had to wait for my coworker to bring me some) and WA-LA! my Sheffield now spins forever ... just kidding. It spins significantly longer than it did before wonder if it has anything to do with lubes I have used or whatever but I am just too happy to think about it the problem is that ... when can I get sew oil? I really dont want to keep using what I have been using .. Lets just go out to spin our centerpin and forget about hooking onto fish, what do you say? Kemper BTW, I think this never-ending-cold-snap has bored us ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 See?, what'd I tell ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 maintenance maintenance maintenance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 You guys gotta get out and drill some holes!!!! I can catch just as many fish, with my spinning reel BTW Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) the problem is that ... when can I get sew oil?I really dont want to keep using what I have been using .. You could also try using a light gun oil to lube the bearings if you have sewing machine oil. Edited January 17, 2009 by MJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Nice! How did you degrease the bearings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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