Dunking Reels

[Gunpowder]

Thanks for the feedback guys.... Question: is it ok to pack any reel with a lot of lube or grease? will this affect the reels performance overall or do most people do that to help in case the reel gets dunked?

[SAUERKRAUT]

I put hundreds of OTW hours per season on my two reliable but ancient manual pickup 706Z's. I stuff them FULL of multipurpose (greasegun) grease. Do not use wheel bearing grease; it is almost fibrous and a little too viscus. I do not like that white lithium type grease either. The grease can be bought in tubs; it is cheap, and doesn't seem to change with temperature extremes.

The idea is...the more space stuffed with grease in the reel, the less room for the water.

Now, after you stuff the reel, it is a little messy for a few cranks or casts (assuming you have "ordinary" reels like me), but then it all settles down.

[DJ Muller]

Originally Posted by SAUERKRAUT

I put hundreds of OTW hours per season on my two reliable but ancient manual pickup 706Z's. I stuff them FULL of multipurpose (greasegun) grease. Do not use wheel bearing grease; it is almost fibrous and a little too viscus. I do not like that white lithium type grease either. The grease can be bought in tubs; it is cheap, and doesn't seem to change with temperature extremes.

The idea is...the more space stuffed with grease in the reel, the less room for the water.

Now, after you stuff the reel, it is a little messy for a few cranks or casts (assuming you have "ordinary" reels like me), but then it all settles down.

VS-I fish it, I rinse it, then I sleep...no grease packing, just

Simply put...There is no comparison.

[SAUERKRAUT]

Yes, I'm finally getting the message that I should reward myself with a VS upgrade. But duplicating my supply of 706Z spare spools will be additionally $$ painful.

[DJ Muller]

Originally Posted by SAUERKRAUT

Yes, I'm finally getting the message that I should reward myself with a VS upgrade. But duplicating my supply of 706Z spare spools will be additionally $$ painful.

The VS is actually an investment, I used to keep 5- 704's loaded and ready for the season, the end of the season they all got overhauled, then a switch to Shimano's, had 5 of them that I kept in the circuit. Bought a VS, (really 4) , all the reel buying and repair stopped instantly-no more problems, no more repairs, no more worries. Just small maintenace every couple of years.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by SAUERKRAUT

Yes, I'm finally getting the message that I should reward myself with a VS upgrade. But duplicating my supply of 706Z spare spools will be additionally $$ painful.

With as much as you fall in and as far as you cast, you'd do better with a handline.