Cleaning a Baitcaster - The Fast Method

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the mention brother! I don't like to use q tips either...check out the Ardent swabs. Nice work on the quick clean! 👊💪

[@Flukemaster]

No problem bro. I just ordered some swabs off of Amazon.

[@theflannelfisherman8329]

You can get 100 count packs of lint free auto paint detailing brushes fir $8 on amazon. They’re basically mini ardent swabs for the tighter places.

[@MISANTHROPE1964]

Discovered SwabIts for cleaning my guns. Found they work great for cleaning reels, no lint or fuzz. Washable and reusable.

[@elonmust7470]

Qtips don't typically leave anything behind.

[@br4dleyrd]

Awesome Gene! These are the perfect “off-season” types of content. There are so many topics other than baits, rods, reels that get overlooked by most channels. Keep up the fry work in 2021 🎣

[@Flukemaster]

You bet!

[@ZhouNiBassin]

There is no such thing as off season here on lake Chickamauga. 🤣😂

[@stephenlitten5576]

Thanks for this video. I just got an Ardent reel cleaning and maintenance kit as a gift for Christmas and used your guide to do a basic clean on a couple reels I've had for at least 15 years. Neither has ever been cleaned before so obviously they're in need of a deeper clean, but I'm not brave enough to try that just yet since this was my first time. Following your tips I can tell already from just a quick clean and oil they are working a whole lot smoother. Your video was very helpful so thanks again!

[@danielgoddu4673]

I have to keep remembering to like your videos so KZbin suggests you more often.. great explanation as always. Thanks a bunch.

[@caseybecker6835]

I live in Buffalo NY, the next 2 days are supposed to be 12 and 14 degrees. -2 wind chill. Its cold! Recommendations on storing my fishing reels? So far they're up in the rafters, breaks turned down, drag and tension knobs. Dry in the garage, but not enough room in the house for them all.

[@JimGrady67]

Great video! I think it was a reel cleaning video that got me watching your channel all those years ago.

[@UltimateGuidetoWoodworking]

Smooth, well crafted fishing reel

[@basskicking4532]

Thank you, you answered a question I had about squickig sound in one of my baitcasting reels. I took care of it as you suggested and it's no longer squikcing... thanks a lot

[@ronnstone7023]

Good video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@papaduck2443]

Great video man! I took alot away from that one. This has been on my mind for a while and this video couldnt have come at a better time. Thanks and keep up the good work. God bless!

[@Flukemaster]

Glad I could help!

[@harveymontano2565]

Hey Gene, does your buddy still charge to do a deep cleaning?? I know this video is a couple years old.

[@MYYSOCCER]

I believe Trey Harpel still offer reel service and maintenance. He has his own IG and YT channel and recently shared some Pro Angler reels that he serviced.

[@williamtennill6744]

Thank u..I’m hard on my gear and learned a lot about fishing but not as much about taking care of my gear lol

[@americanstriper8666]

Useful video. I would do all of these things except for the spool tension knob. Because, unfortunately, my baitcaster doesn't have one anymore... :(

[@skeeterboy77]

lol NICE! Thanks man and hope you had a great Christmas and new years!

[@Flukemaster]

Same to you man.

[@Budget_bassin]

I do the same. Also wet my swab with rubbing alcohol. Helps clean and will evaporate.

[@Flukemaster]

That's cool.

[@shawnbeck2303]

Hi, Greg! I also use 70% alcohol with my Q tip's for cleaning. Just thought I would comment. I use a lubrication pen from Menard's for $3.99. I find them at the check out counter. Hanging on the little wall as your checking out. It's a combination of oil and grease. It doesn't sling. The pen also allows me to put it where I need it with out running all over the place. I work my baitcaster reel's pretty hard during the seasons I fish. So they get dirty. But hold up really well. I use Quantum reel's only. The best bang for your buck out there. Many fisherman over look Quantum's reel's. KVD used them for year's. So I know there very good. Lew's threw alot of money for Kevin to jump ship from Quantum. So his signature product are sale at half price on E Bay and other places on Amazon. So take advantage of these products at half the cost. Also use Suffix 832 moss green 30 braid. Cast's great doesn't fade it's color. Those bass don't get off either. Thank,s for your input. Shawn.

[@PatriciaFerrier-xn4wp]

What is the name of company where you send your reels for cleaning. We live in Iowa, my husband is getting fishing equipment ready

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

great tips brother. definitely something to do during these colder months! Happy New Years Brother!!

[@BlueJaysOutdoorsLLC]

Great video, just started using the same reel oil

[@Flukemaster]

Good stuff

[@HillBillyHideOut]

So I’ve never cleaned my fishing reels before lol. But now that I watched this and know how to do it I went to tackle warehouse to order some oil and grease. Will that Lucas reel oil and ardent reel butter work on Shimano or do I need Shimano specific oil and grease? Any help will be appreciated. I’d assume any oil and grease would work but want to be sure

[@seizedcarcass8440]

I want to see a video on the best overall terminal tackle you recommend. Hooks, weights,swivels,etc. everything you would carry in your main tackle this day in age.

[@johngore3484]

Amish leprechaun here. Once again another awesome informative video! Keep up the good work! I high recommend reel clean ardent swabs from Amazon! How about a kayak cleaning/ waxing series?

[@Flukemaster]

I will check it out

[@briansumma528]

IMO bamboo skewers work great for getting the gunk out worm gears without the risk of cotton fibers.

[@davidrateliff1231]

Love all your videos Gene. Always easy to follow and understand. Even if you do wear a funny-lookin hat. Ha Woo Pig!

[@russellanderson876]

Why grease instead of the oil on the wheel?

[@shawnbeck2303]

Hi, Russell! I go one step further. When cleaning my reel's. I use a Q Tip with 70% alcohol. It cleans really well and dries with no residue left over. Gene, Is right not to push to hard with the tip. Don't want to leave fibers behind on the worm gear. Keeping the tip wet at all times prevents that. I buy a lubricant pen at Menard's for $3.99. I found them at the check out isle one day. Been using them ever since. It kind of a combination of oil and grease. It doesn't sling and stays put. It cheap and works. I use only Quantum Pulse and Accurist PT S3 reel's. Alot of fisherman over look Quantum. But KVD used them and won alot of Tournament's with them until Big Money from Lew's took him away. The Quantum reel's are Bang for your Buck reel's. Cheap but work really well also. I use Berkley Cherrywood HD Medium Heavy bait caster rod's and Ugly Stick Medium Spin rod's for my Shimano spincaster reel's. My equipment has stood up after coming off the best two years of Largemouth bass fishing I have ever had. I fish 2 to 3 times a week. No Tourament's but fish every month during the year. I caught 43 bass in 1 hr and 15 minutes on Mother's day this spring on a Quantum Pulse baitcaster and A medium heavy Berkley Cherrywood HD baitcaster rod. The bait I was using was A KVD 1.5 Sexy Shad crankbait. On Suffix 832 Moss green 30 pound braid line. It's called a "Flurry". Never heard of it till last spring. My arm's and hand's were wore out at the end. I know there were more caught. But didn't start counting till then. Took many pictures. The weight was 1 pd to 5 pd's. I sat down for 20 minutes. When The "Flurry" ended as fast as it started! I was shaking because I couldn't believe what had happened. It's a story I will tell till I die. I hope you get a chance to experience. It one day! Shawn.

[@Flukemaster]

That gear gets wet every time you fish. Oil washes off easier than the grease. I used to oil mine but found myself putting oil on it all the time until an old tackle shop owner schooled me on grease and oil.

[@andywilliamson7846]

@@Flukemaster Yes, I was wondering same thing as Russell. A reel service man employed by ABU Garcia once told me before I start using my new reel, wipe off the grease on the worm gear and oil it. I think he said grease is initially used because it has a longer "shelf life", but when a customer starts using that reel, remove the grease and oil the worm gear. This should possibly get you more casting distance. But, I see your point also....oil washes off easier.

[@daveversion2.2]

On the centrifugal brakes, why would you want oil on the brake surfaces? Doesn’t that defeat the whole point of brakes? I’m confused.

[@bruce3579]

What's your favorite brand rod and reels?

[@igolokoloko-io2op]

Can i just use oil instead of grease?

[@chuckkaleel9105]

Trey is the man!!

[@skeeterboy77]

thanks man

[@fishthe6147]

My reel is making really bad noises when I retrieve. What do I do? I don’t want to deep clean it I don’t trust my self. Sill this fix it or what? I am new and don’t know what to do. A quick reply will help alot

[@rich_v]

Hmm. Gonna have to check my cast control knob on my curado for the sqeak. It's been squeaking for a while now but I just could not figure out how to fix it. Thanks!

[@Flukemaster]

You're welcome

[@DavidC-ut3kk]

thanks for the video that was very helpful!

[@elonmust7470]

How important is it to use Shimano oil on Shimano reels? "Bantam" oil and "BFS" for some.

[@H8er-Maker]

Doing this to a brand new reel will pay dividends in the future. New reels tend to lack grease or the grease that is on there is past it's service limit.

[@Flukemaster]

I totally agree with that.

[@adamkilduff3438]

I’m close to stlouis, like 30 minutes can I get your reel guys contact info please ? Thanks great video!

[@weenee2625]

how often do i do it

[@alexbosinger5507]

Thanks!

[@procaster100]

Appreciate it

[@TopsailOutdoorAdventures]

Good tutorial!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks!

[@jimmcculloch5825]

If you put oil on the break ring, aren't you defeating the purpose of the breaks?

[@Flukemaster]

A thin coat is good. It keeps it consistent. If it's dry it stutters a little bit.

[@sbaner5]

I could be staring right at it, but I don’t see the link to your thorough reel clean video...

[@Flukemaster]

Click on the little i in the top corner.

[@stevesmith7164]

Good vid

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@SlowCarsFastSFV]

Daiwa says to lightly spritz with fresh water and wipe after use. Shrugs..

[@triplea6278]

Another good cleaning tool other than q tips is pipe cleaners.

[@Flukemaster]

Very true!

[@MRbassmasterman]

👍👍

[@conormason8989]

Adding oil on the braking system? Why on earth would you do that. Would not be a static stop at all

[@semipuro]

You need to get a lens with a quieter auto focus man

[@d10dozerman2]

@ChestGibby, Right! Hearing the noise was driving me batshit crazy....lol.😂

[@SlowCarsFastSFV]

Well... 13 Fishing? Not a very reputable brand.

[@aarondavis8224]

Clean them 4 times a year unless they are JDM shimano reels, those need to be services once every 10 years. lol

[@Flukemaster]

Why would anyone spend that much money on a reel?

[@aarondavis8224]

@@Flukemaster Reliability, quality. You can beat the crap out of them and they still perform. I have JDM reels that are 10 years old, have never been serviced and work great.

[@thatonebeone]

i just dunk mine in a gallon of w40 🤣