Shimano Sedona 2500FB Take apart and service

[@ltd-edition-koa]

Thank you very much.I just dug out my Sedona that is at least fifteen years old that my loving mother gave me.It has very little use and it in great cosmetic condition,though I know that the grease has to be somewhat dry in spite of the fact that it turns and rotates very easily.Your videos are awesome as you concisely and clearly show the process while sparing no detail.I agree that these are decent quality reels.It turns just as smoothly as my new Pfleuger President that I really enjoy using.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad it helped. Those Pflueger President reels are nice and very well made. Thanks for the note - Dennis

[@arayazaryan3235]

Thank you once again Dennis! You helped me completely service my Sedona. Though it was a slightly newer model with some updated internals, your video was still extremely helpful. I accidentally made the mistake of opening up the anti-reverse bearing housing, but was able to reassemble it after a few hours of further research. Thank you once again as always, as I am a huge fan of all your videos and your channel!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are welcome. Please tell your fishing friends about my channel and ask them to subscribe - Dennis

[@christopherjenkins2373]

I got my Shimano Senora 4000FA today. I looked inside and it needed no service as it had been done recently. I love it that it has an AR override switch. It is very smooth though it doesn’t have as many bearings as your Sedona. This Senora mist have never been used as it show no evidence of line being on it or any scratches or boat rash anywhere. I’m quite happy with it though I thought a 4000 size reel would have been larger. It is as you said exactly the same inside as the Sedona.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

So - what is your target collection for 2022? 250?? +?

[@christopherjenkins2373]

@@2ndChanceTackle I guess 250 is possible especially given that I’m over 220 nor. I don’t have any targets though. I once had they crazy thought that I had pretty much gotten most of the reels I ever wanted but boy was I wrong. As far as Mitchells go I do have almost all the reels I ever wanted. Daiwa are another story. I had no idea how many great reels they have made even with the limitations of my collection.

[@IcecoldDan26]

Thank you for this! I've got a Sedona 2000FA that was starting to run rough, so this was tremendously helpful.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad it helped! Thank you for watching - Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis

[@raymondm9785]

I just serviced my Shimano 2500FB this was helpful

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad it helped. Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis

[@timfisher1376]

I love all your videos!! Your videos encouraged me to learn to service reels and repair reels!!👍👍👍👍

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks Tim - please stay tuned - there are more to come. If you have a favorite reel that you would like to see on video, let me know and I will do one if available - Dennis

[@QuailsFarmY]

Hey, I followed this video for my shimano sienna reel but my handle isnt screwing all the way back in now, I must have messed up putting the gears back into place, another try for tomorrow thanks for the video it was really detailed.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

YW. Glad it was helpful. Dennis

[@ltd-edition-koa]

Thanks!Dennis,your website is excellent.My Sedona is missing the side plate on the non handle side.I didn't notice this until I came across your great video.I recall gently scraping off what I now believe was glue on that side of the reel.What are those five holes for? I would like to find a side plate for this very sentimental reel if possible.There's nothing on ebay at the time,if you happen to come across one,please let me know.I have a few questions regarding my 430ss and will inquire of your expertise shortly.Thanks for your time.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I believe the side plate is held on with plastic studs that fit in those holes and that is why the holes are there. Thanks again Mark

[@ltd-edition-koa]

Thanks!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you Mark! Dennis

[@ltd-edition-koa]

@@2ndChanceTackle I have a new old stock Mitchell 400 (made in France)with original box and papers.The serial number dates it to 1961.There is another guy on youtube who shows how to service this reel.I'm torn between using it or selling it as I am not a collector of fishing reels,just love fishing.I also have two Penn 430ss reels.One is new old stock also dating to sometime in the 1980s.I see these are very collectablel also.I plan on servicing the used one and using it for lighter river fishing.

[@robertsalas6360]

Great video to learn how to clean my reel. I misplaced the drag knob to this same reel. Do you know of a replacement. The shimano part RD8918 is discontinued.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

No, sorry I don't - if it is discontinued then the best place to check is Ebay in the fishing reel parts section - Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@timfisher1376]

I need to see you take the anti reverse apart on one of these....

[@2ndChanceTackle]

If I can find the reel, I will add that request to my list. - Dennis

[@Fisherman_83]

Me too!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I just posted the Anti-reverse take apart here kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6q8dIame7qXpMU I hope this is what you were asking about in your note

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I just posted the Anti-reverse take apart here kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6q8dIame7qXpMU I hope this is what you were asking about in your note

[@tomf6545]

Dennis - Thanks for this video I have two SHIMANO AX2500FB AX-2500FB reels and the drag seems not to work on both of them. Rather than throw them out what do you suggest I do to fix them? I took the front drag off looked at it and it seems normal.... Put them back on and when I screw them all the way down until they stop there is no holding power at all. A sunfish could take 100 yds of line out.... :-)

[@2ndChanceTackle]

That sounds like worn or missing drag washers on those reels. I am not sure on those spools if you can replace the washers of if you need to replace the spool. Try adding a hardware store thin washer on top (under the drag adjuster knob) and then tighten it down. If the drag holds, you have worn drag washers - Dennis

[@BobStoneBoi]

This is identical to my Shimano Sahara 2500fb.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Many of the Shimano and other manufacturers shared parts and designs between models. Penn was best at it, using one handle and main gear for at least 20 models. Dennis

[@jeirsonlopes3616]

My crosswind gear has two arrows. Dose that mean I have to set them in a certain direction. Thank you

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Which reel? If your reel has an elliptical gear set up, then there are alignment marks on both the main gear and the crosswind gear that need to be matched up. That is because the two gears need to mesh properly throughout the stroke. If you have the normal round gearing, then the reference marks are not important. A quick way to see is to set the crosswind gear and main gear in place and turn the rotor. If it does not turn smoothly at any point in the cycle, then you need to align these gears using the reference point. Send me the reel information and I will be able to give you further information. Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@jeirsonlopes3616]

2nd Chance Tackle I have a Sedona 1000 fd with the oliptical gears so I think that might be problem I'm having.

[@sc0tt500]

@@2ndChanceTackle Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Google found your video when I was trying to work out how to align these gears. Here's a detailed pic that explains how to align the gears properly if you have the elliptical gears it in case someone has the same issue. www.ultimateangling.co.za/articles/sedona/Sed%20gear%20align.JPG

[@arthuraustin4293]

My name is Arthur hunting parts for 302 need axle key dust shield and piece that bolts under side cover screw for bail reseting side cover on handle side

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Please send a note to my email - [e-mail] and I will help hunt for you - Dennis

[@theklamps9305]

What kind of lube are you using?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I am using Penn Precision reel grease and ReelX fishing reel oil. I suggest in my videos, that you can use any reel oil and lube as long as the are designed for fishing reels. Please stay away from general household and automotive oils and greases and most do not have the properties to deal with excessive water and/or salt. - Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@theklamps9305]

@@2ndChanceTackle thanks for the speedy reply. I just bought a Shimano Sedona 2500 HC and I noticed it feels a little gritty when reeling in my lures. Might need to take it apart and grease it up

[@denny5757]

why didn't you work on the Bail that's what I have a problem with you showed nothing , mine locks up an won't flip back sometimes !!! Great video but incomplete ....

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Dennis - you do not need to service a bail unless it is broken. My video showed how to service the core of the reel and simply add a drop of oil to the bail. If yours is locking you, it is likely that the trip mechanism is sticking. I think I have a Sedona in the shop. If I do, I will try to show you what to do. Thanks for the note and for watching Dennis

[@denny5757]

@@2ndChanceTackle Thank for understanding my problem ,The Bail tries to flip back but 9 out of 10 times it fails it's seems the spring is to week the flip it back with any authority ! And some time it just locks up where I cant turn the handle on the reel I have to manually flip it back ,Nobody has shown the proper disassembly and reassembly of the Bail and the few parts that are in it are hard to figure what position they should be in I probably screwed something up when I took it apart and not paid enough attention hope you can help .Thanks Denny

[@paultondolojr9432]

​@@denny5757he has a video where he covers bails on other reels. Most of the time the wire is bent.

[@ltd-edition-koa]

Thanks!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for your generosity Mark.

[@ltd-edition-koa]

@@2ndChanceTackle You're more than welcome! I'm more than happy to pay a few bucks for excellent instruction and knowledge.I'm determined to find that cosmetic piece for this reel.My mother gave me the real sometime in the mid to early 2000s and I really only used if for a season.I do vividly recall taking a healthy half dozen Walleyes out of the Susqhuehanna river with this reel and I remember being very impressed with it.A friend of mine that is an avid Salmon guy recommended it.It barely has a scratch on it and I'm excited to use it again! I will catch up with you on one of your other channels.