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Spinning Reel Maintenance
Ok....here is another question showing just what a rookie I am.
I grew up on a lake not the ocean, and therefore always fished Fresh water streams and lake. So no salt to contend with, and just the type of fishing, I had no dunkings or sand to contend with either. So I never took my reels apart for cleaning and maintenance.
Now,I have 2 PENN SS reels a 4500 and 6500 and a Shimano on my my rods. From reading the thread, I knew when I got home to give my reels a bit of a rinse from the hose. I have taken off the spools and gave them a good cleaning.
But they have been dunked a few times and one did get a short drag in the sand.
I have no experience taking apart a reel, cleaning, lubing, etc. Is this something best left to an expert or can a novice takle this task. Also if there any recommended reference material on the subject? What to use, what to do, etc?
With spring approaching, I am tying my leaders changing out hooks on some of my plugs and tin. And I am about to load up my reels with Power Pro. I want to make sure the reels are ready for the season before loading them up.
I welcome any help
-IWK
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