Vinny Chase Posted April 10, 2010 Posted April 10, 2010 I was all done fishing yesterday when i looked down at my curado and saw white goo in the part right in front of the spool (don't know the name for it). What could this be? My line? Any input will help. Thanks, VC Quote
0119 Posted April 11, 2010 Posted April 11, 2010 Did you lube or wipe it down recently? Often water reacting with oil will look white on various parts of you reel. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted April 11, 2010 Super User Posted April 11, 2010 The levelwind worm gear? Quote
VolFan Posted April 11, 2010 Posted April 11, 2010 Had you just caught an extremely large fish? Quote
The Rooster Posted April 11, 2010 Posted April 11, 2010 I was all done fishing yesterday when i looked down at my curado and saw white goo in the part right in front of the spool (don't know the name for it). What could this be? My line? Any input will help.Thanks, VC Had you just caught an extremely large fish? ;D Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted April 11, 2010 Super User Posted April 11, 2010 Not touching this one. Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted April 11, 2010 Posted April 11, 2010 Did you loose some Twinky filling during that big bite while casting ? Sounds like lube and water mix to me, off the worm gear:) Quote
Super User Sam Posted April 11, 2010 Super User Posted April 11, 2010 1. Pollution from water accumulating on reel. 2. Reaction of oil (do not put grease on worm gear) to product you put on worm gear. The foreign material either came from an outside source or it is a reaction to an outside source and the product you put on your reel. Why not put grease on worm gear? Because it accumulates dirt and grime. Quote
dave Posted April 11, 2010 Posted April 11, 2010 Not touching this one. He LOOOVVVVEEESSS that Curado. : Quote
Vinny Chase Posted April 11, 2010 Author Posted April 11, 2010 Not touching this one. He LOOOVVVVEEESSS that Curado. : I knew this was cumming :-/ yea i went there But seriously should i be worried because there are places in the reel that i cant get to but its in there Quote
Super User .RM. Posted April 11, 2010 Super User Posted April 11, 2010 Vinny, Just a thought..... Bet the reel is new and has never been service. If so it is the old heavy grease that Shimano puts on the worm gear, and just about covers the inside of the reel with at mfging time. Clean it out and re-lube with a light oil. If the reel has been serviced then it could be a foreign substances like cottonwood fluff, etc. Like I said just a thought... Good Luck & Tight Lines!!!! Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 Yup, sounds like grease/water contamination. Quote
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