BobP Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Theoretically, you can disassemble a spinning reel and get it back together if you are very meticulous and methodical about how you take it apart - and if you have some basic mechanical aptitude. But very few guys are gonna be methodical enough not to screw it up. They are significantly different from baitcasters. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have no other choice and if you try it, I'd recommend following Delaware Valley Tackle's advice. There's a reason that many reel maintenance shops won't work on spinning reels. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 16, 2015 Super User Posted January 16, 2015 Theoretically, you can disassemble a spinning reel and get it back together if you are very meticulous and methodical about how you take it apart - and if you have some basic mechanical aptitude. But very few guys are gonna be methodical enough not to screw it up. They are significantly different from baitcasters. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have no other choice and if you try it, I'd recommend following Delaware Valley Tackle's advice. There's a reason that many reel maintenance shops won't work on spinning reels. To a great extent I think this is true. Couple of years ago 1 of my sorons had a shot bearing some where in the interior of the reel. I took the reel to my local guy, he's been repairing spinning reels over 50 years. He doesn't work on Abus much and had a little trouble, can only imagine the trouble I would have had. Living 5 minutes from Boca Bearings I take the bearing to them to match it, on their advice I buy a ceramic bearing. That may have been a mistake, smooth yes but a bit of noise from that bearing, I can live with it. Quote
I.rar Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 This is a fun thread to read as some of the posts are about spinning reels and some of the posts are about casting reels... oe Lol, so I'm not the only one who noticed. I don't take apart spinning reels. I did take apart and old cheapo/beat up Shakespeare just because and it ended up in the trash. I leave those for the pros. Casting reels are pretty straight forward until it needs a thorough cleaning. Then off to the pro it goes. DVT does amazing work to reels. Quote
cyclops2 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 The only maintenance is spool shaft oil. Anytime a reel falls in or sits in the rain. New drag discs. Quote
AQUA VELVA Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Iv'e been doing tear-down ,clean and lube on my BC's and SR's for years. If you are mechanically inclined and pay attention it gets easier every year. It also helps to have good exploded drawings of your'e reels on hand.I use an egg carton and place the parts in the compartments as they come off the reel. When it's time to re-assemble just work in reverse. Most BC reels are fairly simple. Spinning reels can be a challenge but not impossible. It all depends on your skill and comfort level. Keep in mind that a little lube goes a long way. Iv'e seen guys with reels that are dripping oil, that is not what you want. All metal to metal contact gets lubed. If there is any negative effect on the performance of my reels, I can't tell. I use Hot Sauce grease and oil exclusively. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 17, 2015 Super User Posted January 17, 2015 The only maintenance is spool shaft oil. Anytime a reel falls in or sits in the rain. New drag discs. With all the fishing I do in both fresh and saltwater I've yet to have a major issue with drag pads. I have replaced only a few and when I've done it I took pads from a spool I wasn't using. If I were to order them I'd be buying the best available for just a few bucks more. So far I haven't done that yet as stock drags work fine for me. Quote
cyclops2 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 True. But I use 4# normally. & 1 spool with 2# test. So I keep them dry. Quote
mjseverson24 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Each year my casting reels(25 +/-) get a full tear down and lube... 6+ months of no bass fishing in MN what the heck else am I going to do... Spinning reels while I do the maintenance on them myself I do it on as as needed basis, other than what can be done from the outside... Mitch 1 Quote
powerduster Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Theoretically, you can disassemble a spinning reel and get it back together if you are very meticulous and methodical about how you take it apart - and if you have some basic mechanical aptitude. But very few guys are gonna be methodical enough not to screw it up. They are significantly different from baitcasters. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have no other choice and if you try it, I'd recommend following Delaware Valley Tackle's advice. There's a reason that many reel maintenance shops won't work on spinning reels. it's pretty easy once you do it a few times and understand how everything works. I think the hardest part is getting the screws mixed up if I'm not careful. Quote
jignfule Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Plus it's not a good feeling after you put them back together and have spare parts left over. No problem here. I just save them and figure down the road I'll have enough parts to put together a whole new reel. 1 Quote
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