LJ 4/3 & my first wipeout

[Deamon]

When my yak turns on the landing, whamo just about every time...as everyone has stated repeatedly...it's not a matter of if you ever flip it, it's when...I've dumped it so many times, I put my reels in a waterproof bag then leash everything else down. Now when I dump it, I just flip the whole damn thing back over and get out of the water like nothing ever happened...

[ebrake180]

Originally Posted by Deamon

When my yak turns on the landing, whamo just about every time...as everyone has stated repeatedly...it's not a matter of if you ever flip it, it's when...I've dumped it so many times, I put my reels in a waterproof bag then leash everything else down. Now when I dump it, I just flip the whole damn thing back over and get out of the water like nothing ever happened...

I'll be bagging mine from now on!

[ebrake180]

If my reel takes a dip do I need to have it professionally serviced? I rinsed them with water But doubt that is enough. Any advice would be great

[FishNinjaY]

i'm no expert.. but it probably depends on the type of reel.

I can't afford to keep servicing my reels every time they get a little salt water on them. I'd probably just rinse them off with clean water (but not too aggressively), shake it off, let it dry, and fish on. If the reel starts acting up or feeling gritty, then I'd tear it down or take it in.

I'm interested to hear what the pros here do?

[tomahawk]

I would break it down completely, clean it, lube it back up. Inspect the drag washers, if they are wet, I'd replace them too.

[ebrake180]

They're Daiwa Sealines and a Lexa 300. I don't feel comfortable taking them apart which is why a good rinse is like my only option besides bringing it in for a service. I took apart 2 reels in the past and they were better off without me opening them up haha.

[CorvinaLoca]

Your reels are prob full of sand n salt.
Will start making weird noises.
Will eventually fail.
Hopefully not when landing trophy you've worked so hard to hook.

Soak them In Salt Away or equivalent overnite.
Take apart n completely clean, lube, n replace bearings.
Take drag washers apart n let dry or replace.
Or take to tackle shop n get same for 25 plus parts.

Next time take water out of bilge immediately.
Serious safety issue.
Lesson learned.

You got off cheap.
Could have lost lots of gear and or got hurt.
Count ur blessings.

[Biggameaddict]

I would take the lexa to get serviced at least, if you can take the sea lines too. In my kayak reels i grease them heavily and put some marine grease in the spool bearings. it doesnt have great freespool but im drifting for halibut, or trolling around so i dont need the freespool and get great protection against the salt. take it this once and ask the guy rebuilding them to grease them heavily even in the spool bearings. some guy on craigslist does 3 for 30 and that sounds like a great deal.

[steveooo]

Originally Posted by ebrake180

If my reel takes a dip do I need to have it professionally serviced? I rinsed them with water But doubt that is enough. Any advice would be great

Sealines are pretty bullet proof, and probably the perfect kayak reel. I've dunked mine plenty of times with no real problems.

Rinse it with fresh water, let it dry. If it seems to be working fine and the drag is decently smooth- no worries. When you let it dry, back off the drag so any water trapped in the drag washers can evaporate.

Good luck next time you head out

[Cbad Mike]

Its kinda funny how fast we can do math to determine the cost of our belongings from low to high. I think that Ive started calculating what I was going to grab midway through my roll. LOL

[wiredantz]

My reels are always in the ocean. and just hose them down at the end of the day and spray WD40 and when surf launching put them inside if it looks iffy.

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

Well I'm sorry you wiped out, but it sounds like you fared well overall. Your'e safe and that is the main thing. I have tried twice launching at LJ. The first time was better than the second, but I got wet both times. I have yet to try again. It's been about a month since I've tried. Tryin to work up the courage. The good thing was my stuff seemed to be well secured, the only thing I lost was a box full of heavy and surface irons. I guess I better get out there. I WILL NOT catch a YT in the bay, that is for sure! Good luck to you and go get em!

Janine

[ebrake180]

Originally Posted by steveooo

Sealines are pretty bullet proof, and probably the perfect kayak reel. I've dunked mine plenty of times with no real problems.

Rinse it with fresh water, let it dry. If it seems to be working fine and the drag is decently smooth- no worries. When you let it dry, back off the drag so any water trapped in the drag washers can evaporate.

Good luck next time you head out

Thanks Stevo