What Can I Use To Lubricate My Reel?

Can you use Vaseline to lubricate fishing reel?

Well, if you don’t have any fishing reel oil in hand, you can certainly use Vaseline. Vaseline mainly acts as a grease. So it won’t reach the smallest part of the reel. But you can keep the parts lubed which are reachable.

Can you use WD-40 on fishing reels?

You can use WD-40 on your fishing reels for your annual maintenance. WD-40 will not ruin your fishing reels, and it can be used in place of a cleaner, degreaser, or to get parts un-stuck. However, WD-40 should not be used for regular maintenance.

Can you use white lithium grease on a fishing reel?

I personally recommend White Lithium Grease but not out of an aerosol can. Lithium Grease out of an aerosol can will also have an acetone in them and may damage your fishing reel. White Lithium Grease from a tube does not contain an aerosol or acetone.Regular grease will not accomplish this.

Is gun oil good for fishing reels?

You should actually have a different reel oil for those, not the same one as for bearings and other parts, if you want to ensure maximum performance. So, yes, the gun oil may be used on reels, however, it is not the most optimal option. But, it is much better to use that one, than not using oil at all.

How do you loosen a stiff reel?

How to fix it: fortunately, this issue is very easy to fix. Unscrew the drag knob at the top of the spool, and remove the spool from the spinning reel. Then open the bail arm, and put the spool back in place.

Why is my reel getting stuck?

Any amount of dirt in the worm gear assembly can prevent proper movement of the paw against the tight track causing the gear to lock up. This can cause stripping of the gear or an uneven ride of the paw, which will stick to one side of the equipment. The result is a pile-up of line on one side of the spool.

Is Super Lube good for fishing reels?

Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Grease and Oil will not wash off in water and salt water applications, making them the ideal lubricant to use on fishing reels. Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Grease is an excellent lubricant to use on recreational vehicles like skateboards and ATVs.

What do you use white lithium grease for?

White lithium grease automotive uses
White lithium grease is used to keep components moving smoothly, free of friction and seizing. You can also apply it preventatively to protect against rust and corrosion.

How often should I oil my fishing reel?

Keeping your gear clean is an important step on how to fish, and for quick maintenance, you don’t need to clean the reel every time. Oil your reel every couple of uses and deep clean occasionally.

Can you soak fishing reels?

Soaking A Fishing Reel
Some people recommend soaking for the cleaning process. The idea is that it promotes deep cleaning. We’re going to not recommend that here. The more you soak a fishing reel, the greater the chance is going to get into your gear system.

Can you use gun oil on a spinning reel?

You can use gun oil on the spool shaft and bearings and something thicker you probably have on hand already for the gears and other non-freespoo related internals.

Why does my spinning reel make noise?

Commonly, the noise occurs when people are actively using the reel, and tends to get worse as they do so. Noises like that are caused by something rubbing a surface, and in this case, this means the reel’s brakes. Reels with centrifugal brakes have plastic or fiber tabs that rub the interior of a brake ring.

Why is my reel spinning backwards?

Fishing reels are made to cast out line and retrieve via the spool and handle. Many modern fishing reels use anti-reverse clutches or mechanisms that allow the reel to spin both ways. There are times when these devices get jostled, causing it to turn in one way only, such as backward.

How do you remove salt build up from a fishing reel?

A sink with a little dish soap and lots of water to dip them in and let them set a bit. Then dip and swish around in some clean water, spray with some WD-40 (doesn’t take much) and everything should be good. With reels I don’t spray water on them directly so to keep from driving in any salt into it deeper.

How do you deep clean a fishing reel?

Directions for Cleaning Fishing Reels:

1. Take the reel apart.
2. Strip or tape the line.
3. Rinse.
4. Apply Simple Green Marine All-Purpose Boat Cleaner.
5. Use a toothbrush or small paintbrush to scrub.
6. Make sure to rinse all the cleaner.
7. Thoroughly dry to prevent rust.
8. Apply grease and oil.

How do you fix a fishing reel that won’t cast?

Pinch the cast bail on spinning reels (open-faced reels where the spool is exposed) and release the two ends out of the cast bail housing. Look for any bends in the bail. If no bends are present, pinch the bail again and place it back into the housing to ensure it is not askew. Test the reel in function.

Why is the drag on my reel not working?

A common problem with spinning reels is a frozen drag, which is often caused by dirt, debris, or the drag being left tightened. Always loosen your drag completely after using your spinning reel. If loosening the drag and turning the spool frees the drag, then there is usually no need for disassembly.