Need To Learn How To Tear My Reel Down And Clean It

[Smiths.R]

I came here because I know you guys will be able to help me, or at least point me in the right direction.

I am not a mechanically inclined human, so the inside of my reel is a daunting thing. 
I am sick of buying new reels. I want this one to last, but not sure how to make that happen. Does anyone on here know of a good video, or STEP BY STEP guide to tearing down a Pflueger President spinning reel? I need something that will tell me EXACTLY where to put oil or grease. 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I love the president; I think it's a great reel for the cash...I just am sick of buying them ever couple of years. Oh, and some info: I fish often. Like at least three times a week.

Thanks!!

[Raul]

Why you have to purchase a new reel every couple of years ? If you beat the schintz out a reel 2-3 times a week then the problem has to do more with parts wearing out than with reels needing maintenance, for changing those parts you better have it done by a pro, send it to DVT or RM once a year and they´ll fix it.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Spinning reels are a little more challenging to work on than bait casters. Especially the A/R and bail spring assembly. If you'd like to send reels for service mention your BassResource.com screen name and I'll apply a discount.

[Choporoz]

Good thread.  I've read a couple/few articles here about reel maintenance, but they focus on baitcasters.  I've generally done the same thing with my spinning reels for 30+ years:

At the end of the season I take off the spool, clean any dirt or blackened oil off the spindle and visible gears; take off the handle and squirt some oil in from each side and put it back together.

 

DVT, I assume you're suggesting much more should be done?  I'm not trying to suction your business away, but would you mind a layman's description of what 'should be done' and why those of us that aren't very mechanically inclined shouldn't attempt the job?  I'm also curious as to what you would charge for the recommended service.  PM would be great.  Thank you!

[Capt.Bob]

If you want to tackle it yourself there are many youtube videos to help you. One has to realize one part broken can easily cost more than the small fee reel services charge for an annual service, which is way to little, trying this job yourself will make those in doubt realize just how little one get's for these services!!

[Cgrinder]

If you're not mechanically inclined, don't disassemble your fishing reel.

 

Source: I am not mechanically inclined.

[0119]

The reel manufacturers have you-tube videos on regular maintenance.  If you don't find one that'll work for your model try their overseas websites.  I've found easy to follow tutorials for spinners on Germany's Abu site, Australia's Abu site and Australia's Daiwa site.   Alantani.com has a section for each manufacturer and spinners in particular that have hundreds of tutorials on complete take downs.  There are dozens of reel repairmen on that board that will offer you help if needed.  Taking care of your reels is very satisfying.  I don't consider myself mechanically inclined but working on my reels has helped me improve that.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Good thread.  I've read a couple/few articles here about reel maintenance, but they focus on baitcasters.  I've generally done the same thing with my spinning reels for 30+ years:

At the end of the season I take off the spool, clean any dirt or blackened oil off the spindle and visible gears; take off the handle and squirt some oil in from each side and put it back together.

 

DVT, I assume you're suggesting much more should be done?  I'm not trying to suction your business away, but would you mind a layman's description of what 'should be done' and why those of us that aren't very mechanically inclined shouldn't attempt the job?  I'm also curious as to what you would charge for the recommended service.  PM would be great.  Thank you!

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