Reel Maintenance - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

skrilla · 02-07-2015, 09:10 AM

I do. Drags and bearings can be found at the local tackle shops, at least for the more common and latest model reels. For other parts I order from the manufacturer. Older discontinued reels that parts are no longer made for or kept in stock gotta hit up the aftermarket, specialty shops, or Ebay.

Hit up Alantani.com there are a bunch of parts sources listed for just about every common reel we typically use.

Oxbeast1210 · 02-07-2015, 09:23 AM

Can I send you a list of the reels I have for a quote? I know that it can change depending on the condition inside but just so i can get an idea for typical maintenance and upgrades if available.

thank you

Lipripper92592 · 02-07-2015, 01:26 PM

I have broken down a rebuilt a few reels. You should check out the Alan Tani site, ton's of great photo breakdowns. Unless you have some super trick shimano reel, try it yourself first. If you get hung up.....ask on here and we'll be sure to help.

Just order up replacement bearings or pick them up and spend an evening tearing them down and rebuilding them. Pick up a couple ounces of marine grease as well as some brake cleaner and you should be set.

dmrides · 02-07-2015, 02:30 PM

I'd recommend you learn to do it yourself. Squidco has most of the parts you will need.
I've done all my reels myself since day one. It's pretty easy to do if you follow Alan's directions. Just make sure that if you service your friends Avets that you put the pawls back in the right way. D'oh!!

T-Rex · 02-07-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dmrides

I'd recommend you learn to do it yourself. Squidco has most of the parts you will need.
I've done all my reels myself since day one. It's pretty easy to do if you follow Alan's directions. Just make sure that if you service your friends Avets that you put the pawls back in the right way. D'oh!!

Ditto. Make sure you print out a schematic before you start. Makes reassembly a lot easier.

Oxbeast1210 · 02-07-2015, 04:21 PM

thanks for the advice everyone
looks like ill try one myself first.
how do you know when the need it.
Do you have a set time or by how they
feel?

02-07-2015, 09:10 AM	#1
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	I do. Drags and bearings can be found at the local tackle shops, at least for the more common and latest model reels. For other parts I order from the manufacturer. Older discontinued reels that parts are no longer made for or kept in stock gotta hit up the aftermarket, specialty shops, or Ebay. Hit up Alantani.com there are a bunch of parts sources listed for just about every common reel we typically use. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

02-07-2015, 09:23 AM	#2
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Can I send you a list of the reels I have for a quote? I know that it can change depending on the condition inside but just so i can get an idea for typical maintenance and upgrades if available. thank you

02-07-2015, 01:26 PM	#3
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	I have broken down a rebuilt a few reels. You should check out the Alan Tani site, ton's of great photo breakdowns. Unless you have some super trick shimano reel, try it yourself first. If you get hung up.....ask on here and we'll be sure to help. Just order up replacement bearings or pick them up and spend an evening tearing them down and rebuilding them. Pick up a couple ounces of marine grease as well as some brake cleaner and you should be set.

02-07-2015, 02:30 PM	#4
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	I'd recommend you learn to do it yourself. Squidco has most of the parts you will need. I've done all my reels myself since day one. It's pretty easy to do if you follow Alan's directions. Just make sure that if you service your friends Avets that you put the pawls back in the right way. D'oh!!

02-07-2015, 04:21 PM	#6
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	thanks for the advice everyone looks like ill try one myself first. how do you know when the need it. Do you have a set time or by how they feel?