To all the reel repair experts

[Poolshark]

I have some older reels that are still in good condition but I was wondering.....

What are the commonly worn parts on casting reels other than drags or bearings that are worth aquiring for future use. 

I would like to keep a small stockpile of parts that will keep some of my discontinued reels in service indefinitely. 

the reels I'm referring to are namely curado d series, b series a Calcutta d and an old shimano stradic 2500 fh.

i know it's worth buying newer stuff and I will, but these particular reels have some sentimental value to me. 

Thanks in advance for your advise 

[buzzed bait]

i have a few of the easy to lose parts laying around.  things like the e and c clips, small springs, drag stack washers, etc.  anything that can go flying will go flying and it sure sucks to not have the replacement part available! 

[MickD]

The part most likely to be worn used to be bait caster level wind pawls, but I don't think I've had one fail in many years.  On my reels, the pawl worm gets washed dry pretty quickly, so I lube that particular part often.  If one didn't do that, I think it would still be pawls.

 

If taken good care of with reasonable service, I expect most reels will last almost forever.

 

On spinning reels I think the most likely component to fail is the bail spring.  If you can get into the habit of manually closing the bail you can avoid this problem for a long long time.

[Poolshark]

Thanks for input. 

[Jeff H]

Pinion yoke springs on a few reels I've fixed but I don't think I'd call it real common 

[J Francho]

On 4/27/2017 at 1:19 PM, MickD said:

The part most likely to be worn used to be bait caster level wind pawls, but I don't think I've had one fail in many years.  On my reels, the pawl worm gets washed dry pretty quickly, so I lube that particular part often.  If one didn't do that, I think it would still be pawls.

 

If taken good care of with reasonable service, I expect most reels will last almost forever.

 

On spinning reels I think the most likely component to fail is the bail spring.  If you can get into the habit of manually closing the bail you can avoid this problem for a long long time.

 

I agree with the pawl and worm gears on baitcasters.  Even more so if they get dirty and aren't flushed out, so great advice to lube that part often.

 

Older spinning reel designs used to have issues with bail springs, but I feel like all manus have resolved this issue.  Most are using a lever or jam bar mechanism that is not as failure prone, and doesn't really stress that spring.  One thing I do see some issues are corroded roller bearings.  That's the part that actually comes into closed contact with you line (via the roller sleeve), and helps prevent excessive twist.  If it freezes, you're just creating friction on the line.  Manually closing the bail is always a good plan.

[Poolshark]

Thanks again gentlemen. 

I pulled apart my curado 70 today and noticed that the worm gear is made of a plastic or some type of composite material. I was a little shocked. Does anyone think this will effect its longevity?

i have never noticed that before on any of my casting reels. 

[The Bassman]

Bantam 1 over on TT addressed this a while back. Said that composite worm gear wore less than machined metal ones in tests. Question arose as to why it's not on high end reels then. Created quite a stink for a spell.  Time will tell.

[Poolshark]

7 minutes ago, The Bassman said:

Bantam 1 over on TT addressed this a while back. Said that composite worm gear wore less than machined metal ones in tests. Question arose as to why it's not on high end reels then. Created quite a stink for a spell.  Time will tell.

Interesting...  

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The exposed nature of the level wind contributes to potential for wear but I'd concentrate on maintenance rather than stockpiling parts. 

[J Francho]

@Poolshark I haven't seen any issues with composite worm drive gears. Though, I prefer a gear cut form the same alloy as the worm. Mostly because it's easier to disassemble. That's expensive though, and only found on high end reels. 

[Poolshark]

1 hour ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

The exposed nature of the level wind contributes to potential for wear but I'd concentrate on maintenance rather than stockpiling parts. 

Thank you dvt. I break them down and have them cleaned once a year and oil them sporadically. 

i know shimano only supports reels for so long so I wanted a minimal amount of stuff to keep these things in shape. 

50 minutes ago, J Francho said:

@Poolshark I haven't seen any issues with composite worm drive gears. Though, I prefer a gear cut form the same alloy as the worm. Mostly because it's easier to disassemble. That's expensive though, and only found on high end reels. 

Good to know. It was just something new to me and thought I'd poke around for opinions. I love that particular reel and wish I owned a few more of them. Thanks for the input 

[OnthePotomac]

I like Shimano because they last a very long time.  My Curado 100B's are passing 10 years old and going strong, but I service my own reels.  No major part or bearing has had to be replaced and there is no boat rash on them because the reels on deck lay on a foam rubber pad and are always covered when moved in my truck.