REEL MAINTENANCE

SPINNING REEL MAINTENANCE TIPS

1

Tighten drag knob and rinse under low pressure tap water in upright position

2

Rotate spool and rinse for 15-20 seconds

3

Use a toothbrush to brush handle area, line roller area and drag knob

4

Spin reel in fast rotation to channel excess water out

5

Use a dry cloth to wipe down reel exterior

7

Remove drag knob and wipe off excessive water on spool and rotor area

6

Use an air duster to spray difficult access area/ joints to clear off excess water

8

Screw back drag knob and leave it in a cool dry place

• Remove line after deep sea fishing to wash down spool or if intending to keep for long time storage • Avoid placing your reel on boat side rod holders when boat is traveling to prevent splashes of sea water • Put 1-2 drops of oil on main shaft, line roller, handle knob bearings, drive gear bearings and screws after 2-3 times usage • Send for servicing every six months if the reel is being used frequently

• Rinse your reel when drag knob is loose • Remove handle when washing • Use high pressure water to wash down your reel • Wash your reel in an upside down position • Soak reel in a bucket of fresh water • Place your reel under direct sunlight after washing

BAITCASTING REEL MAINTENANCE TIPS

1

Tighten cast control cap and star drag before washing

2

Rinse well under low pressure water

3

Rotate spool and rinse for 15-20 seconds

4

Use a toothbrush to brush handle and star drag area

5

Use a tube brush to brush reel seat and line guide to ensure salt removal

6

Spin the reel in fast rotation to channel excess water out

7

Use a dry cloth to wipe the exterior of the reel

8

Remove the side cover and wipe off excessive water droplets

• Remove line after deep sea fishing to wash down spool or if intending to keep for long time storage • Avoid placing your reel on boat side rod holders when boat is traveling to prevent splashes of sea water • Put 1-2 drops of oil on main shaft, line roller, handle knob bearings, drive gear bearings and screws after 2-3 times usage • Send for servicing every six months if the reel is being used frequently

• Loosen cast control and srad drag before washing as water minght penetrate into the body • Rinse overhead baitcasting reel on high pressure water • Dip or soak your reel in fresh water • Place directly under sunlight after washing • Wash your reel in upside down position

ELECTRIC REEL MAINTENANCE TIPS

1

Tighten star drag and cast control cap before washing

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Cover socket with rubber socket cap Quick run through of low pressure water on screen (not more than 3 seconds) Rinse the spool area for removal of remaining salt

5

Engage clutch and pull out 2-3 meter of line whle running low pressure water

6

Use a toothbrush to brush the handle shank and handle knob area

7

Use a tube brush to brush small accessible area (reel seat, line guide area) to ensure removal of remaining salt

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Use a wet cloth to wipe down the whole reel to ensure remaining salt and bait is removed

9

Use a dry cloth to wipe down completely

10

Use an air duster to spray difficult access areas to clear off water droplets

11

Loosen star drag and leave in a dry, cool place

• Wash your reel with warm water (undre 30 cegrees Celcius) • Detergent can be used if stubborn stains can not be removed • Wash your rwwl after every trip • Remove line after deep sea fishing to wash down spool or if intending to keep for long time storage • Avoid placing your reel on boat side rod holders when boat is traveling to prevent splashes of sea water

• Wash the screen for too long as water might penetrate • Wash the reel when the motor is still hot • Use chemicals like gasoline, kerosene, benzene to wash down reel as ot will damage the coating • Wash your reel when the socket is not covered • Wash when star drag and cast control is not tightened • Dip or soak the whole reel into a bucket of fresh water • Use high pressure water to wash down your electric reel • Place your reel under direct sunlight after washing