Reel Maintenance?

[VinnieT]

Hello everyone, I was looking into getting an Abu Garcia Revo s, and I was wondering what kinds of *light* reel maintenance I should do on this reel.

1. What *light* reel maintenance should I do to keep reel in good working order? (Without completely disassembling reel)

2. What materials are needed?

I am a noob to reel maintenance, so please keep it easy. Thank you!

[kickerfish1]

There was an article posted on the main page of the site. It has everything you need. An excellent read!

[LgMouthGambler]

Get the Ardent reel kit. Just make sure you flush the spool bearings, then add a drop of oil to them, and if you use it a lot, then just add a drop every month or so. Also, make sure you keep a thin coat of grease on the brake drum.

[VinnieT]

I live in Pennsylvania so the fishing season isn't too long. I just want to know if there are a few spots to put a bit of oil on and what kind of oil or lube to use.

[LgMouthGambler]

Thanks for the video, but I don't fish 5 times a month, I live in Pennsylvania so the fishing season isn't too long. I just want to know if there are a few spots to put a bit of oil on and what kind of oil or lube to use.

5 times a month? I fish 5 times a week! lol

[SirSnookalot]

5 times a month? I fish 5 times a week! lol

Only 5 a week?

[VinnieT]

Well, during the summer and spring it's more like 3 or 4 times a week, but i tried to compensate for the winter and fall(:

But on the serious side, is there a way to do a quick clean without taking the entire reel apart (Im ok with taking apart a few pieces) What oil (brand) is best for this?

[*Hootie]

5 times a month? I fish 5 times a week! lol

Fish hog, fish hog.......lol

Hootie

[LgMouthGambler]

Fish hog, fish hog.......lol

Hootie

I cant help it. There is a canal every 100ft down here. Its like putting twinkies all over the place for fat kids. lol

[Diggy]

Only 5 a week?

sometimes I fish 5 times a day and once or twice ive fished 5x per hour

this may also help

[central.PA.bass]

Vinnie,

There is oil that will come with your Revo when you purchase. Use that. Put a drop of oil on each of the exposed bearings once you take off the sideplate and remove the spool and you should be good for minimal cleaning and maintenance.

[central.PA.bass]

Also,

What part of PA are you from?

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The main things to keep in mind to care for reels:

Handle them with care. Keep them away from sand etc. Wipe and allow them to dry before storing.

One drop of the factory oil on the race (side shield) of each spool bearing periodically. (Every 6-8 trips maybe)

Keep level wind clear of debris and very lightly oiled.

Have reels deep cleaned annually or as needed. visible gunk and/or noticeable decrease in performance are sure signs it's time.

[VinnieT]

Revos come with oil? Nice!

Also, I am from the Reading-Philadelphia area.

[VinnieT]

So if I do everything that video Diggy posted says after every 6-7 times I fish, I should be good?

[SirSnookalot]

Oiling after 6 or 7 times is probably a bit excessive. I've got saltwater conventional reels that endure some hard briny conditions, not that the reels are used a lot, about once a week, so somewhere around 50 times a year. They should require some attention once a year, I haven't done it in at least 2 years just haven't seen the need, they operate like new, that said it's probably a good time take them in for a professional service, which reminds me I'm going to do it in the next few days. Luckily turnaround time is usually 3-4 days.

[LgMouthGambler]

Oiling after 6 or 7 times is probably a bit excessive. I've got saltwater conventional reels that endure some hard briny conditions, not that the reels are used a lot, about once a week, so somewhere around 50 times a year. They should require some attention once a year, I haven't done it in at least 2 years just haven't seen the need, they operate like new, that said it's probably a good time take them in for a professional service, which reminds me I'm going to do it in the next few days. Luckily turnaround time is usually 3-4 days.

You fish with spinning reels, which dont go through the beating like a baitcaster does. By this I mean the spool bearings on a baitcaster do a whole lot of spinning between casting and reeling, so they need a drop of oil once a month.

[VinnieT]

1. So Gen 3 Revos do come with oil?

2. That video Diggy posted is legit?

[.RM.]

So if I do everything that video Diggy posted says after every 6-7 times I fish, I should be good?

IMPO no you won't.

That video is nothing more than one of a hundred remakes of the standard service video that Shimano (no complete break down) has on line.

Never use a Q-tip on the worm gear, with the super sharp edges of the gear cut the q-tip will leave fluf/fibers that will foul it sooner or later. Using that large bottle of reel oil the yourker cap allows to much oil to flow and isn't controled. The bearing were not cleaned/flushed and wipe downs don't do it all..

[VinnieT]

There is nothing else wrong with the video right? Also do Revos come with oil?

IMPO no you won't.

That video is nothing more than one of a hundred remakes of the standard service video that Shimano (no complete break down) has on line.

Never use a Q-tip on the worm gear, with the super sharp edges of the gear cut the q-tip will leave fluf/fibers that will foul it sooner or later. Using that large bottle of reel oil the yourker cap allows to much oil to flow and isn't controled. The bearing were not cleaned/flushed and wipe downs don't do it all..

Thanks for the advice, but I'm NOT going to be completely taking the reel apart and cleaning every last inch. I don't have the skill to do that.

[SirSnookalot]

You fish with spinning reels, which dont go through the beating like a baitcaster does. By this I mean the spool bearings on a baitcaster do a whole lot of spinning between casting and reeling, so they need a drop of oil once a month.

I said conventional reels that are used offshore in saltwater, 1 of which is an Avet mxj which isn't too much bigger than a bass reel. Salt air, saltwater, and the size and strength of offshore fish are hard on a reel, additionally sand from the beach can cause havoc as well, no level wind so one less thing that can go wrong.

[.RM.]

There is nothing else wrong with the video right? Also do Revos come with oil?

Thanks for the advice, but I'm NOT going to be completely taking the reel apart and cleaning every last inch. I don't have the skill to do that.

Thats good, Mike (DVT) has a great offer for members here. Pluse there are a few others that can help you out.

IMPO I would just fish the daylights out of the reel then send it in for a proper cleane up, then, you mantain what the pro's have done..

Tight Lines!!!

[VinnieT]

Do Revos come with oil?

[VinnieT]

Do Revos come with oil?

Also what is the difference between reel oil and reel lube and how do you use each one?

[.RM.]

Also what is the difference between reel oil and reel lube and how do you use each one?

Reel Oil, as stated it is an oil made/bottled for reels.

Reel Lube, IMO is both reel oil and reel gear grease bundled under the same header.

Remember; light oil for bearing packs and line carriage/worm gear.

Gear Grease for internal gears. Always flush old grease/oils before adding anything.

New lube (any) over old, doesn't do any good....

Tight Lines!