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[CPBassFishing]

Hey everyone, my daiwa takara is a bit rough on the retrieve. It makes a tiny grinding noise sometimes. Does it just need to be oiled?

[MarkH024]

Strip it down and clean it. Flush the bearings, oil them, clean the gears and grease them. If it's never been done that's probably it. If you're not confident, send it to DVT. DVT is a sponsor, you can find the link to the site on the right side of the website.

[OkobojiEagle]

 send it to DVT. 

 

 

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[MarkH024]

 send it to DVT. 

 

 

Forget the rest of what Mark wrote.

 

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Perhaps he would rather fix it himself.  Why not let him decide?

[Bankbeater]

Send it in.  The reel may have some damage, or something foreign inside it.  If there is a problem, using the reel may make it worse.

[ClackerBuzz]

I'm gonna say b/c of ur age (ie budget, free time, ambition, savings for years to come etc) learn to do it yourself. lots of good info on the web. if you watch the vids a few times it should be a breeze.  start with just cleaning the gears.  that alone will most likely fix the problem.  don't pop out bearings the first run.  just oil them.

tips:

1-take a small spare screwdriver and as you remove each part...clean and slide it onto it.  it will help you keep not only the order but the DIRECTION each part is facing.

2-when you do remove bearings you have to pop retaining clips (they look like a staple bent into a square).  Put the reel in a clear zip lock bag.  you will be able to see what you are doing and the bag will catch any flying clips.

3-bring lots of patients and don't expect it to go back togther perfect the first time.  you might have to play with it. reverse direction of a single part etc. don't panic, you will figure it out.  after that its like riding a bike and you never look back

here's a 2 good vids of breaking down a shimano. it worked great for taking apart my Pro Qualifiers

http://youtu.be/ZLpO74dWuoE?t=1m24s

post what kind of reel it is b/c some guys can probably give you a heads up on stuff.

also:

http://youtu.be/zlQjPNZeD80?t=32s

don't know why that link is coming up the same.  youtube "

Cleaning a Baitcasting Reel ("Reel" Good Fishin' Buddies Webisode 5)" Edited February 6, 2013 by ClackerBuzz

[CPBassFishing]

What do I use to oil the bearings? Does wd40 work?

[MarkH024]

No. If you have your original box that the reel came in with the purchase, usually there is a small supply of reel oil. That should last you a long time. If you don't have it, go to your local bait shop or sportings good store and there should be plenty of choices. I use Shimano oil because I have a ton and it comes with my reels.  You can use Rem oil, Abu Hot Sauce, Shimano oil, Ardent...the list goes on. 1 drop per bearing.  They should be flushed first though before you oil them up. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Lubing without cleaning will only mask a problem if anything. Don't let WD40 etc anywhere near the internals of your reels. It contains petroleum distillates to make it sprayable and will act as a degreaser. In fairness these reels are about $50 new so with shipping and labor you'd be over half way to a replacement if you sent it in. Is this a spinning or casting reel? If you want to tackle this yourself feel free to email me for assistance.

[CPBassFishing]

Alright thanks guys. I'll deal with it until I get a job in march and I can afford a better reel hah.