rbaquial Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hey Folks, I've just recently started Float Fishing - Just a quick question... is there a PROPER way to clean a CENTERPIN? (aside from dunking it in the river, and giving it a good shake while spinning). Back when I bought my Matrix (By Raven)... I don't ever recall getting an "assembly" picture or any sorts, or anything like that? My question is... 1) Is there a way to clean out the CenterPin? (properly) 2) How often does it need to be greased/oiled? I know this question seems n00bish, but I wanted to ask. (being my Centerpin never came with any sort of paper work & I'm new to this style of fishing) Thanks A2F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwxr Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 quick question: do you press search button ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 i've heard that lubing it up with molasses and rolling it in sand works nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 i've heard that lubing it up with molasses and rolling it in sand works nice. Smooths out the tolerances quite a bit. It will spin forever after that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT8 smoker craft Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I just wipe mine clean with a soft cloth and blow it out once or twice a season with the compresor mine has packed bearings so it doesn't need to be greased grease actually slowed it down quite a bit before I asked at the store I bought it from good luck and enjoy your pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvio Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) Catch a dirty male chinny and use its natural lubricant... just dont get any on you it stains. LMAO to answer your question wipe it down and put some sowing machine oil on the bearings. you can also soak the bearings in lighter fluid and then put some sowing machine oil on them. Edited August 24, 2009 by silvio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I soak my bearings in Kerosene (since mine are new like yours only for a hour or so), pat them dry and add a few drips of sewing machine oil - Singer if you want specifics. Got that tip from a very experienced solo pinner on this forum I lube mine when I feel its necessary. If I've had to dunk it a lot on a trip I'm more likely to check the bearings. Aside from that a soft cloth with some light soapy water will do the job cleaning the spool of sand, dust and roe juice that will inevitably find its way on your reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaquial Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) quick question: do you press search button ever? To answer your question: YES... but because I was @ work, I am limited to certain websites. Thus, why I wasn't able to do the search. I thought I would ask while I was @ work, otherwise I know I'd forget later! Edited August 25, 2009 by A2F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 To answer your question: YES... but because I was @ work, I am limited to certain websites. Thus, why I wasn't able to do the search. I thought I would ask while I was @ work, otherwise I know I'd forget later! LOL! (He meant a search on this forum, not a general google search. Even so a general google search on cleaning bearings isn't likely to cause any pornados on your work computer. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaquial Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Ha! Ooops! Sorry Ekfa! LoL Well, even still.... results on the forum should still be the same off google; either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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