Why Clean a Baitcasting Reel

Why Clean a Baitcasting Reel

There is nothing more frustrating than to be on the water bright and early, the sky is perfect, the breeze is comfortable, and your baitcasting reel malfunctions. While spending the next few minutes trying to figure out what’s wrong or swapping it out for another reel, those perfect conditions slip away. Reels will be...

Why Clean a Baitcasting Reel

Reel Care Part 2 the Do Not’s

The first article of this series talked about the “Do’s” of fishing reel care, now lets discuss some do not’s. There are many things that will cause Baitcasting reels to fail, lack of or improper cleaning being one of many that we will discuss. As an example, everyone describes the Shimano Curado 200B (Greenie)...

Reel Care Part 1 the Do's

Reel Care Part 1 the Do’s

Taking proper care of your baitcasting reels, between scheduled servicing and or cleaning, will help prevent additional cost in replacement of damaged parts and bearings. Specializing in Shimano reels, I have been cleaning and repairing all brands of baitcasters for myself and friends for the last 20 years. Over time, I have learned a...