Reel Maintenance Tips

I have been servicing and repairing fishing reels for 13 years and have seen a lot of the problems associated with them. With this knowledge I can service your reel and help you keep it running smooth for years to come. I am a fisherman repairing fishing reels not a clerk behind a counter who doesn't understand you. My shop is located just North of Eagle River in Northern Wisconsin. I have recently aquired another reel repair centers inventory and now have a larger amount of discontinued parts. The most important thing is to have your reel serviced once a year. Just like you need new fishing line every year. Think of it like an oil change for your car. Preventive maintenance is the first step to the fish of your dreams. I’ve seen more fish lost to mechanical problems than I care to think about.

1. Avoid using a lot of oil in your reel, oil breaks down the grease and also can trap and hold dirt.

2. A soft toothbrush can be use to remove loose dirt from your reel chassis.

3. Rinse your reel under fresh tap water if fishing in salt or brackish water.

4. For bait casters use as little cast control as possible, use your thumb to slow your spool down this saves wear and allows you to become a better caster.

5. Backing off your drag when not in use will prevent your washers from being flattened out, allowing your drag to work smoother longer.

6. Keep your spool full with fresh line. A spool that is half full has to be reeled twice as hard to pick up the same amount of line a full spool would. I will do my best for a quick turn around to get you fishing faster

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