LJ 4/3 & my first wipeout - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Biggameaddict · 04-03-2013, 08:55 PM

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.

jaws197 · 04-03-2013, 09:25 PM

I can tell you from experience that the daiwa reels are dead easy to service!

Get a schematic from Daiwa's web site, carefully take them apart and grease anything non-free spool with Yamaha marine grease, a couple of drops in the free spool bearings, and bang your done!

I have done all of mine ala Alan Tani's web site and couldn't be happier with the results, If I can do it ....BELIEVE ME anyone CAN!

04-03-2013, 08:55 PM	#1
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	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. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

04-03-2013, 09:25 PM	#2
jaws197 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 148	I can tell you from experience that the daiwa reels are dead easy to service! Get a schematic from Daiwa's web site, carefully take them apart and grease anything non-free spool with Yamaha marine grease, a couple of drops in the free spool bearings, and bang your done! I have done all of mine ala Alan Tani's web site and couldn't be happier with the results, If I can do it ....BELIEVE ME anyone CAN!