Spinning reel

  • gusschoenfeld
    Winsted, MN
    Posts: 409
    February 26, 2010 at 12:08 am #1237786

    I have a couple of reels with the anti reverse mechanism only working 50% of the time. I have never taken a reel apart and dont want to ruin them cuz I can still use them for casting in the summer. But not very handy for jigging, especially if using 2 rods on the river. Is it an easy fix, or spendy to take them somewhere? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    February 26, 2010 at 12:12 am #846397

    Usually in extreme cold weather the anti reverse fails for some unknown reason. I was told by a fellow cold weather fisherman that he took the back cover off the reel, removed the “hard” grease and then refilled it with “reel” hot sauce and he hasnt had a problem since

    Dave Ansell
    Rushford, MN
    Posts: 1572
    February 26, 2010 at 12:13 am #846400

    Sorry I can’t help with an answer but I will be watching because I have the same issue on a few ice reels. It seems like they only work well when they are warm – not great for a “sub-zero” ice reel

    gusschoenfeld
    Winsted, MN
    Posts: 409
    February 26, 2010 at 12:16 am #846401

    I noticed it last summer and I can make it screw up in the house now too. I will try and get it apart without completely destroying it. I really like these reels other than that!

    Eric Rehberg
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 3071
    February 26, 2010 at 12:19 am #846404

    Most likely its a grease issue. Have had it happen many times. Take them apart as far as you dare. Wipe all grease off that you can. Reassemble and fill up with hot sauce.

    Should solve your problem!!!

    ryno
    Posts: 90
    February 26, 2010 at 1:14 am #846438

    The grease is most likely your problem has the roller bearing won’t grip because the grease is holding it back. That is if it has an anti-reverse bearing. What kind of reels (model / make) are they? An i can direct you to what exactly needs to be done. It is nothing you can’t do.

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    February 26, 2010 at 2:09 am #846459

    As mentioned more than once…hot sauce!

    Spray the reel out with WD40 until it looks clean and wipe dry. Apply Quantum Hot Sauce and use year round without a problem.

    The reel mentioned hangin’ up even in the house, clean it up the same way before taking somewhere for repair. Dirt might be the enemy in this case.

    Quantum Hot Sauce

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    February 26, 2010 at 2:29 am #846465

    After you do your reel put some of that Hot Sauce on your Buffalo Wings… YOUR anti reverse will be flowing smooooth too!!!

    Sorry Bret…couldn’t resist!

    gusschoenfeld
    Winsted, MN
    Posts: 409
    February 26, 2010 at 2:49 am #846477

    I have taken them apart and cleaned out the grease best I could and they seem to be running better. Amazingly the one that was done first and lost a little spring in the anti reverse lever works perfect. The second one, after I realized I didnt need to go that far, now runs stiff but at least it wont go backwards. I have no hot sauce at the moment but will it hurt to fish for a day without it?

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    February 26, 2010 at 3:10 am #846493

    Since you are coming in for line….we have the “sauce” too. Myself or the guy in the pink hat will fix ya up!

    northstar42
    west central Minnesotsa
    Posts: 921
    February 26, 2010 at 4:08 am #846510

    Quote:

    After you do your reel put some of that Hot Sauce on your Buffalo Wings… YOUR anti reverse will be flowing smooooth too!!

    Oh Tom, you devil you.

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