How I clean my fishing reel and do regular maintenance

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This is how I clean my fishing reel after I go surf fishing. I first spray it with a light spray from a garden hose. Don't use high pressure water as it tends to push sand or dirt into the reel body. Then I let it set for about 24 hours. After it dries, I open the reel body and remove any dirt or sand.
Opening the reel body up to clean it is only necessary if you have a lot of dirt or sand in the reel. Like after you dunk your reel in saltwater or dropped it in the ocean. When you lubricate the reel, it's best to use grease instead of oil; oil tends to be too runny and has a chance to leak out. Regular reel maintenance is key to prevent rust and corrosion.
Usually, I just stop after I rinse my reel and let it dry.
Penn Reel Grease - really good for preventing rust
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@ginadyer8037 2 жыл бұрын

*Bought a 500 for an ultralight rod. It's very smooth **enjoyable.fishing** recommend casts great. One odd thing- the bale wire is a bit heavy diameter in my opinion for a reel of this size. But a great purchase.*

@SaltLifeGeo 3 жыл бұрын

I took mines apart and have 3 extra screws lol

@joselfs 3 жыл бұрын

If u keep all the extra pieces u will have a new reel soon! :)

@ARCSTREAMS 3 жыл бұрын

@@joselfs lol

@retrokid23 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to say thank you. I lost my Penn Fierce 8000 to the ocean waves, but luckily another fisherman pulled in my rod/reel after 20 minutes. Needless to say, the reel was inoperable due to all the sand inside. Followed your video and was able to clean, degrease, grease, and use my reel again. Looks good as new! For those who are wondering, it was my very first time disassembling and reassembling my reel. You can do it!

@giorgishavgulidze6148 3 жыл бұрын

Get penn spinfisher vi, my rod and reel were lost for month in sea after month i found it on the shore and it still worked like new

@Deathdealer40cal 5 жыл бұрын

Always been scared to take apart any of my reels but this inspired me to try it out! Tight lines back at ya PK

@averyvenegas5077 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, I’m new to fishing and bought a lot of second hand fishing gear and most of the reels needed some major TLC and you helped me give them that!

@dennisstewart7849 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice, everyone should be able to take apart a reel and clean it. Especially if the want to do any long term fishing. Thanks so much for doing this demonstration.

@yellownp22541 5 жыл бұрын

You sir have done a great deed for the day by doing such great job, I have learned so much from you. Thank you very much.

@nova.9811 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your step by step video that helped me cleaning my 8000 poursuit after a short swim in the sea! Now, fully operational thanks to your advices.

@casinoknight9717 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video PK. It's these kinds presentations that will grow your base of subscribers. A 10 minute video on even the most mundane aspects of fishing is welcome. Things that you take for granted, can open the eyes of a beginner like me when shown the detailed steps necessary to achieve the correct results. I look forward to more videos that show rigging, rods and reels to catch various types of fish, both freshwater and saltwater . CK

@69SweetLouis69 4 жыл бұрын

What a Champ! Thanks for the great tutorial! Now to give my reels some good ol' TLC :)

@spookdaddy9874 5 жыл бұрын

I have had many problems with my battle 2 and have heard other people have also. I recently switched to the penn spinfisher. Another great video PK!

@edquier40 10 ай бұрын

I had a rod drop in the surf during your wonderful perch tourney on Saturday, I rinsed the reel and then soaked it in clear water, to no avail, I started disassembly and found this instructional video on the Battle II, thanks PK for the tourney and the video, my reel will be smooth again!

@cruzale69 4 жыл бұрын

A very detailed description of this "scary" process. Step by step guidance to a well cleaned and maintained reel. I'll practice first on my old-no-longer-in-use reels. This type of lubrication process will keep our reels in shape and "forever young." Muchas gracias.

@freddiegonz4113 3 жыл бұрын

Yes practice in old reels or buy “Cheapo” made in China reels and practice on them.

@kamarte 4 жыл бұрын

Nice disassembly and cleaning/greasing Penn battle II reel!

@bizzyboy1539 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for keeping on uploading pu PK!

@pawelgiza7510 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! Now I’m going to clean my reel. 👍🏻

@NeilGool 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and clear video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

@brenterwin99611 3 жыл бұрын

Just a tip for making salt reels resist saltwater. Once you are done cleaning your reel, let it dry completely. Spray a small amount of Pledge (yea the furniture polish) on a rag and wipe down the outside of the reel. It will not damage any type of line and it puts a very this layer of wax that will cause salt spray to bead off it will only last a trip or two. I do this after every trip.

@bmariner7319 4 жыл бұрын

I own a few BTLII's...This is really helpful! Thank you!

@ActuallyAndrewFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome and informative. Thanks for posting this!

@sourdough6800 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Thanks for the information

@manseraoutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the maitinance tips ive never cleaned out the reel but now for sure going to do it

@teamdmt1618 4 жыл бұрын

Well instruction video 👍. This give me confidence to clean my reel now. Thanks

@snowayadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Great in depth video!!! Thanks for the video, doing my reels is this weeks project lol

@s.marottapottery4398 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Very helpful video. My Penn reel is making a grinding sound every other rotation. I’ll try cleaning again to see if I can find the problem

@gavingi5875 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heaps from Australia Mate. I just learnt I am too gumby to do this ... the service fee from the tackle shop is well worth it : )

@RemoteHogg10 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought this reel and your tutorial will definitely come in handy. Well done! Thanks

@TermiteWrangler 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Vid. I am laughing because I'd never get my reel back together.. :)

@redneckracer3517 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@perryjohnson1701 3 жыл бұрын

I tried this last week... 2 tiny springs were left over and the thin washers fell apart... it didn’t work as good with the sand in it. It’s time to go to Bass Pro for a new one

@RegularAssUsername 3 жыл бұрын

I lost a spring on the bail for one of my cheap Daiwas thinking I was going to clean it real nice.

@timothymorales6048 3 жыл бұрын

Not so difficult with schematics from their website

@PaFisherman 3 жыл бұрын

What Penn Battle model is that? 4000 ?

@hoss6048 5 жыл бұрын

That was a good watch! I’m gonna try on a reel!

@PKJae 5 жыл бұрын

nice video, and very helpful. Thank you!

@overtheedge9298 5 жыл бұрын

When I was kid ( in the 60s ) I had a Mitchell 300 reel that went through every thing but saltwater. That reel worked great for years.

@danlindsey3183 4 жыл бұрын

The 300 is still one of the best reels out there as far as I'm concerned. You can't get a more durable reel for what the 300 costs. It's an awesome value in my opinion. I guess it makes sense that they still make the 300 over a half century later.

@justintanner6652 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool my steofather gave me a whole bunch of Mitchel 300A in mint condition some still in boxes. I have never used one. I'll give it a shot.

@welshknight1456 4 жыл бұрын

I've had my Mitchell 300 c Reel for over 35 years and it still works great.smooth wind.

@simontimoney 2 жыл бұрын

Great video..thank you..from Northern Ireland.

@jeffreybabino8161 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for your time and help 🐟

@RatdogDRB 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff PK, thanks.

@markreynolds3850 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing,good information.

@cpeacock_2198 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the help.

@samuelbormett5629 4 жыл бұрын

Might not see this comment but thank you for the in depth video looking into all aspects of the reel. I’m a newbie angler but a friend bought me a penn fierce 3 combo for my birthday that I really want to take care of well. I’ve already improperly cleaned it twice by blasting water upwards towards the bottom of the reel with the actual intention of getting water into it not knowing that was bad lol.

@welshknight1456 4 жыл бұрын

don't blast water into your reel, water means rust. wipe the outside of your reel wth some WD40 on a soft cloth. strip reel ,wipe away sand ,dirt and old grease, once clean apply new grease. easy.

@allkindsofoutdooractivities 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video!

@ThaxorSmash 5 жыл бұрын

Great video pk, i love these reels for their simplistic design (no reverse mechanism). I think i own 6 of them. Some feedback on greasing as others have said, in reels its usually best to grease gears and oil bearings. Grease vs oil is a popular debate in machine maintenance.

@fish153 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks PK!

@3brewster 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks 👍

@charlesrlee74 2 жыл бұрын

That reel is brand new!

@jamesdriscoll9405 5 жыл бұрын

Good job, I do this to my reels, and it protects my investment. Salt and sand are very destructive. Do not forget to clean your reel seat on the fishing rod.I also inspect the guides and windings for damage and debris.

@CHAD-RYAN 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever used epoxy on the eyelets to keep from rust and to hold the ceramic rings in place

@vladocamus Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video with us. Nevertheless, next time you should avoid 2 things: 1. Don't put so much grease in your reel. Only a thin layer of grease on the gear is enough. 2. Never grease the AR bearing. It will stop working in cold weather and otherwise. 1 drop of low-viscosity oil in it is enough. Good luck! 😊

@BKaneNp8 Жыл бұрын

I thought I wanted to clean my reel until I saw this detailed video

5 жыл бұрын

well done.

@dixondjallen6620 3 жыл бұрын

Twice a year. 6 Penn Clash II, 2 Spinfisher Live Liners, 6 Penn Slammer III, 2 Penn Torque, 8 two speed Squalls ( trolling spread), 4 Fathom two speeds conventional reels and break them down at least twice a year for cleaning and lubrication. Be sure to remove old grease and oils instead of adding new to the old. The viscosity and lubricating qualities of old lubrication products break down over time and loose their viscosity. Tight lines!

@fischercustombaits 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@westcorkbassfishingbydavid6153 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that was helpful. Can you advise which tweezers you were using please?

@cefiro2662 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Just sharing from my experience, 7:44 AR ( anti reverse) bearing/ (roller clutch bearing) cannot be greased. The grease will prevent the roller pins in the AR from moving freely and it eventually will fail due to the pins get stuck in the disengage position. Very oil can be used. Cheers.

@oregonlife 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't know that at all. Thanks for the heads up.

@steveo201 4 жыл бұрын

My penn fierce 2 ll had this problem need a pro to clean my penn and lews

@sykostudios7423 4 жыл бұрын

I am soaking mine in Dawn dish soap right now because I think I over-greased the whole anti reverse/roller clutch bearings. I’m hoping this fixes my reel from reaping in both directions no matter what. It’s like the switch isn’t doing anything.

@deathcar 2 жыл бұрын

@@sykostudios7423 Have heard from a few reel mechanics that Q-tip and rubbing alcohol are the best way to clean out these roller clutch bearings...keep wiping, and changing out Q-tips until its clean. A couple drops of corrosion x is all it needs.

@sykostudios7423 2 жыл бұрын

@@deathcar appreciate the reply bro. I ended up biting the bullet and upgrading to the shimano vanford. It’s super lightweight - definitely lightest I’ve ever fished with. I love it

@geoeconomics5629 2 жыл бұрын

Penn Reel grease is good stuff

@joemerabella2744 4 жыл бұрын

nice video ..

@jasonlopez4855 3 ай бұрын

I put a lot of grease on my reel and it was slower than before ⁉️ so I had to go ina wash it all off and but it on thinner to spin the same thing as new feeling. It felt tight or gooey feeling on the rotary sping. I use mineral spirits to wash out the old oil and grease with all the dirt. Then reoiled up light was the best feeling.

@ARCSTREAMS 3 жыл бұрын

excellent full service job,but what about the line roller and bail arms? only i would degrease the entire gear box as it might have sand and dirt hidden in the grease and i would not use cotton q tips as they will leave strands,you really know your reel to have the confidence to take apart are those components and know how to put them all back together

@fish153 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Simple and straight. What size is your Battle II?

@oregonlife 5 жыл бұрын

4000

@freddiegonz4113 3 жыл бұрын

What and where to get those small screw driver and the other thing to pick small washers and screws. Thanks PK

@viper2788 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you want grease in your anti reverse bearing... it'll seize up in colder weather.

@PR-lu7tu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Really helpful. One question. To remove all old grease/oil to basically start over on lubrication, what is best solvent? I've seen acetone recommended several places.

@jayytee8062 3 жыл бұрын

Do Not use acetone for cleaning- only for stainless steel parts. It's not good for plastics, paint etc. Shellite/naphtha is alot better. Or Wd40 if you have to, as long as the excess is wiped off before applying new lubricants.

@rickjames6948 3 жыл бұрын

Silicon grease like Magic Lube is highly water resistant. It stays put you will see.

@FireSlayer85 4 жыл бұрын

Yea. I'm too scared to go that in depth lol. Not a lot of reel repair shops around me :/

@dirty16sierra72 5 жыл бұрын

Going to be coming up to Oregon in June for some crabbing, what area do you head out at, do you know any places that rent boats and have camping? I have been looking at a place in Rockaway Beach. Seems like they have some good crabbing up there.

@spookdaddy9874 5 жыл бұрын

insta.thacker nehalem bay

@TheTroutHammer 5 жыл бұрын

Dang it. I was working on this exact same video 😅

@joshuasilverstein5088 3 жыл бұрын

same

@tuanzkie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. This is great. Do you use oil or grease for the joints on both sides of the bale? I normally use grease if it needs maintenance but curious on your take. My owner's manual says to use oil on those joints but I'm using grease these days because I cast a lot on the surf and don't feel the oil holds up well with frequent operation.

@oregonlife 2 жыл бұрын

I use grease since it sticks better and isn't so runny.

@ARCSTREAMS 3 жыл бұрын

what would you safely use to degrease if necessary? kerosene ok? or maybe methanol?

@Pacifictheory 14 күн бұрын

Almost every reel i have bought takes a shit. I never greased or oiled. I always rinse my reels after saltwater fishing but they still go to shit after a couole years. I will be doing this to see if i can save some of them now.

@jpjr6757 4 жыл бұрын

When a reel gets dunked in salt water, which of those bearings using need to be replaced? Over the years this has happened and I’ve brought it to a shop. Generally, they charge me for a bearing they they replace and the reel is as good as new. Is there generally one that gets messed up and affects the smoothness?

@airgunnersedge4061 3 жыл бұрын

Replace them all as they all are affected by salt water,you just don't replace one set of brakes or rotor as you will just have to do it later...do the job once and do it right...

@email16v 4 жыл бұрын

Holy crap dude. Talk about doubling the weight of the reel with grease! SMH

@matthewubele6470 4 ай бұрын

How do I clean a thin battle to just like like you’re real?

@lengdavid6434 2 жыл бұрын

Is It ok If I used normal Grease?

@Sweetaccord 3 жыл бұрын

Why would you put grease in the clutch?? 🤔 Supposed to be dry to lock and preform as a clutch.

@gerald.landes Жыл бұрын

Grease inside anti reverse !? 🤔 I often see "no grease here" written.

@rickjames6948 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, if there is any sand, that reel needs to be stripped down and washed out with Diesel and a brush. Compressed air is your friend too. Diesel is 3 bucks a gallon. Will last for years.

@jmluisdeoliveiramore 10 ай бұрын

now just need to get to get a newer pole

@Viking19077 3 жыл бұрын

Grease gears, Oil bearings

@freddiegonz4113 3 жыл бұрын

Correct

@jayvanhouwe6107 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid!What about changing drag washers? I got some oil in mine and I can not reel in fish.The drag slips no matter how I tighten it.It was a stupid thing for me to do.

@timpage5021 5 жыл бұрын

Just get new carbon felt drag washers.

@davidstinson5095 4 жыл бұрын

Replacement ones order you'll be fine

@freddiegonz4113 3 жыл бұрын

Can you very lightly put grease on drag washers.

@LSDMCraika 4 жыл бұрын

When do you ever use the oil?

@CHAD-RYAN 4 жыл бұрын

I would use oil in just the bearings.

@jackhammer9622 4 жыл бұрын

After how many hours of fishing do you grease your reel?

@welshknight1456 4 жыл бұрын

once every season.

@welshknight1456 4 жыл бұрын

Remove the old grease before applying the new.

@chaddy5232 4 жыл бұрын

how much do u charge for cleaning?

@Mr._Chievous 4 жыл бұрын

more than the cost of a new reel

@dannyhernandez1109 5 жыл бұрын

My ugly sticks reel is weird when I reel it stops then go’s and then stops reacting the process do you know what’s wrong

@timpage5021 5 жыл бұрын

Check the shaft.

@oniesma 3 жыл бұрын

Which one is better for bearing? Is it grease or oil?

@Viking19077 3 жыл бұрын

oil

@oniesma 3 жыл бұрын

@@Viking19077 thanks bro

@kongkeahoe 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of grease is it sir , is it car grease ?

@oregonlife 3 жыл бұрын

It just might be axle grease rebranded. I'm not sure.

@louisaliendi7568 3 жыл бұрын

DO NOT put any grease or oil on the anti reverse clutch or the collar that sits inside. These need to be clean and dry for them to work properly and lubing them may cause your anti reverse to slip

@user-lk3gh1zr9f 4 жыл бұрын

magisc paper

@GnoneckOG 5 жыл бұрын

Just swam across the Clackamas, 60 feet across, 45 is degrees.... twice. Current was 10 mph or so. White water. Perfect video to watch that has something to do with fishing...no water... man I'm cold. No fishing license yet either. Saw a lot of crawdads spawning. A lot of rainbow trout minows.

@spookdaddy9874 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Norway why would you do that?

@GnoneckOG 5 жыл бұрын

@@spookdaddy9874 I had something to prove.

@user-ix1zx9ht9r 2 жыл бұрын

Это он обгонную муфту густой намазал)))

@dpr2011 5 жыл бұрын

I send ya a box of parts would ya put it back together again for me?? LOL just kidding..

@rickjames6948 3 жыл бұрын

Might need to add MORE GREASE LOL. Man that sucker was loaded down. Less is more people.

@user-ix1zx9ht9r 2 жыл бұрын

Чет мало смазки совсем, надо больше мазать)))

@MyRivera23 2 жыл бұрын

I wont be able to put it back

@cerescop 3 жыл бұрын

I got that blue grease at O"Reilly Auto parts, one pound can, for $5.00, with a plastic replaceable cover. Good deal.

@constantinshim4271 2 жыл бұрын

This seems to deep for me, I will manage to mess it up.

@Devilfish415 2 жыл бұрын

Not enough grease

@haziqnawfal2218 3 жыл бұрын

looks like you over grease the reel. it might be heavier, not smooth

@xyzct 4 жыл бұрын

It's not rocket surgery ... oh, wait ...

@maxjohnson2335 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, do you have an email so that I could ask some questions.

@oregonlife 5 жыл бұрын

pk1998@gmail.com

@islrubsca2330 4 жыл бұрын

Way Too Much Grease!

@mohdhilmi6181 3 жыл бұрын

Yeahh thats right. Thats not the proper way to grease. It should be just a tiny bit.

@kenglee88 2 ай бұрын

that's too much grease.. try using a brush instead of a q-tip

@jonathangarzon2798 3 жыл бұрын

I can't stop laughing at people using brand name grease cause "it's made for fishing reels" dude it's grease, if it's the right weight and right application it doesn't matter what the fuck you're putting on