BUTT GREASE / SHORT FOR BUTTER?

[Worm Man 2020]

Any comments on, where to get the best stuff? Seen "BUTT GREASE" on-line, do you get that, from rod and reel repair shops?

There are a lot of different types, my reels are mostly Bait-casters, and 2 Spinning.

Question #1:Same grease and oil for BC & Spinning?

Question #2: How often do most of you lube you reels, or do you take to custom repair person?

Question #3: Reels came with small tube of oil in box. Do you have to use that brand, and type?   Warranty concerns.

Thank you for your in-put, 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

It is illegal for a manufacturer to require proprietary maintenance products to keep warranty in force. Any of a number of quality lubricants will fit the bill. Marine grease or super lube work fine for either caring or spinning reels. Wet drags require drag grease like Cals or Shimano and they can do double duty. If you'd like to email or call I'll be happy to consult with you regarding diy or sending them in . 

[cottny27]

Hemorrhoid cream??  What are we talking about here

I take a q-tip and dab it in the gear teeth.  I know you don't need much though.  I like Hot Sauce, no complaints yet after a few years.  

[0119]

I maintain all my reels and those of my friends. Your question about frequency of maintenance really depends on a lot of things. Saltwater use, if ever, means frequent takedowns for bass tackle. I've found that transporting my gear in the rod rack in the bed of my truck causes more frequent maintenance since road dust gets into and into the levelwind worm gear. The kayak and wading makes for more frequent maintenance too.

[Worm Man 2020]

36 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

It is illegal for a manufacturer to require proprietary maintenance products to keep warranty in force. Any of a number of quality lubricants will fit the bill. Marine grease or super lube work fine for either caring or spinning reels. Wet drags require drag grease like Cals or Shimano and they can do double duty. If you'd like to email or call I'll be happy to consult with you regarding diy or sending them in . 

Thanks Sir,

Looks like, I'll be posting in flea-market forum, to get rid of 4-5 learning/remorse rigs.

All new equipment, (3-4 months abuse) I fish only fresh water, everyday, pretty much, all day.Except, when, on internet.(first timer)

How often would you recommend, (not saying I'm An Angler) doing, thorough lubricating? Seen something, about replacing factory washers/clutch pads for drag type, on reels? Any thoughts?

Does is mean, I have to buy 2X the equipment, ,because, mine will be in rotation with rod shops? Just kidding on 2X equipment.

Thanks for your advice, in advance.

[cottny27]

You fish everyday?? I'm jealous.  I just do mine each Winter, but I fish once a week for about 9 months out of the year.  

[Worm Man 2020]

1 hour ago, cottny27 said:

You fish everyday?? I'm jealous.  I just do mine each Winter, but I fish once a week for about 9 months out of the year.  

cttny27,

What lubricate works best for you? any brand, you fine is better?

Illinois, beautiful country up there, I'm jealous. Do you get to fish, those Michigan Lakes? One decent size lake 4 hours from house. I travel a lot to South Carolina. Old and can't take the cold.

I think the areas population, where I live is only: 6.2 Million people ! (50 mile radius) of Washington, D.C. (roughly)

Thanks for your comments, tight lines.

[Worm Man 2020]

4 hours ago, cottny27 said:

Hemorrhoid cream??  What are we talking about here

I take a q-tip and dab it in the gear teeth.  I know you don't need much though.  I like Hot Sauce, no complaints yet after a few years.  

 My Mistake, Notes; I have has "Reel Butter", watching instructional video, all I could see was Butt, in yellow print. , it was grease, not oil..

Love your response, tried it, that reel is going to Squeal, like a pig....

I deserved that, now that's funny......

Think, I'll have to review notes more before posting..  

My apologies,

[WRB]

Annual or ounce a year professional cleaning is a good idea for most fresh water reels that aren't abused, nothing can help if your reels are not treated with care.

Drag washers last for years unless you are catching fish that make powerful long runs, LMB bass don't do that. If you back off the drag tension when not using the reels, the drags last a very long time.

Get reel covers when you purchase the reel or a simple wrap like a a terry cloth clean rag around them when transporting or storing the rod-reel.  Common sense goes a long way.

If you use a line lubricant, especially Reel Magic, keep the spray out of the reels internal gears/bearings. Lightly oil the moving parts like spool bushings, bearings level wind gear that you can get to without tearing down the reel. 1 drop of oil goes a long way, you don't want access oil collecting dust, dirt or grim.

Tom