Daiwa GS2 Gold Series spin fishing reel how to take apart and service

[@wilbertbenjamin9928]

Your a good man at repairing and greasing reels love your videos and that is a beautiful reel one off my favourite reels 😊

[@2ndChanceTackle]

THANK YOU! I appreciate the kind feedback - Dennis

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

I like old beat up reels because I'm old and beat up too! Those gold series reels are beautiful!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

:)

[@thomasmyers4891]

Great to see you do this reel. I remember my Dad showing it off to me while I was on leave from the Navy. His first new reel other then a Mitchell 300. I have it now minus the handle. I've serviced it and the anti reverse works until I put the rotor on, then it doesn't. I'll get it. Quick note , I've just finished my first reel in a bag. Bought for $3 at flea market with no idea what it was. Turns out a Ocean City City 985. Back together, noisey but it can fish. Thanks for your videos, I watch them all the time.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the note and for watching. Glad to hear your first reel in a bag was a success! Best wishes - Dennis

[@curteouslycook]

I had exactly the same thing with the anti-reverse. I think I figured it out though. Remove the anti-reverse mechanism (watch the video, around 11:20 mark) and closely inspect the metal "keepers" that hold onto the anti-reverse gear. You have to remove to view from the side angle. One of the keepers on mine was bent a bit. I re-bent it and increased its "grab." These not only align the anti-reverse with the gear, but they also drag and pull the anti-reverse tab so it engages. Also, I removed all grease and oil from the anti-reverse gear so as to increase the "grab." After that, it has not failed again!

[@bobjohnson7207]

That's my favorite reel but I was lucky to get an SS2000 and a Silver 4000. The drag knob is easy to use as well.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Good choices! The SS2000 was the predecessor to the BG series and is a very well made reel. Best wishes - Dennis

[@christopherjenkins2373]

Dennis, is there any rhyme or reason to the numbers on these GS Daiwa reels? At least with the Silver Series the numbers went with the size of the reel - small nos. to large nos. went with smal reels to large. It doesn’t seem to be the case with the GS reels. A GS-9 is much larger than a GS-13 for example. It is also interesting that my GS-90 and GS-60SC do not have any anti-reverse clicker like my GS-9 does. The clicker gear under the ratchet is there on both reels but nothing hits it to make the click sound. At first I thought something was missing but it’s not on the schematic. I love these GS reels. I’m up to seven now. - Chris (I guess you answered my question on the nos.)

[@armandoreyes1891]

The GS with the 2 numbers were later models. A GS 60 is the same as the earlier GS 6 etc except it has 3 ball bearings not two. Same as the GS 9 vs a GS 90 or BG 90. The Daiwa 9000 uses the same body as the GS 9 and also has 2 ball bearings. There are some other differences because Daiwa had a lot of different models as you know. The Black Gold 3 ball bearing series were made to compete with the Penn SS series introduced in the mid 80s. But there seems to be a fair amount of interchange between the earlier single digit GS and the silver series. Many seem to use the same body castings. I think the 2 digit GS series were made to distance from the silver series- be more upscale as compared to the earlier GS single digits.

[@armandoreyes1891]

@The Goods The GS 13 became the BG13 which got 3 ball bearings to compete with the Penn SS. All are great reels, Silver series included.

[@christopherjenkins2373]

@@armandoreyes1891 Armando, the silver 9000C only has 1 bearing while the GS-9 has two. Everything else you said makes sense. The GS-9 is the only single digit GS that I have. I have a GS-13X so what does the X mean beyond just Xtra. I found out what the SC means after a two digit number. I have a GS-60SC but someone converted mine to a GS-60 AR ratchet instead of that one notch Spool Centering ratchet which I would hate. Thanks for making some sense out of the GS series. I doubt I’ll bet getting any of those early Black/Gold Daiwas. They cost too much and seem to me to just be different in color with a wooden handle knob.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you again Armando!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

These are well made reels that truly will last a lifetime - Thanks for sharing - Dennis

[@mosicnflowmuasyaj9748]

For the gold series which size reel holds more mono lbs lines for sturgeon fishing?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

the biggest in the series is the GS90

[@surfcat2051]

You say people are still interested in these. What would the value be for one in similar condition to the one in the video?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

On average about $30-$75 depending on condition. Some in mint condition could go for over $100

[@Sanotsuke]

can you do a tear down on a Megajaw Elite (the one with flip switch) , my flip switch kinda drop out and i cant figure out how to put it back Lolol

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I don't have that reel in my shop. I will add it to a list of requests I have and be happy to do it should I get one in the shop. Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@Sanotsuke]

@@2ndChanceTackle be nice to know T-T

[@zae73604]

Many old daiwa reel and parts you will find only in Vietnam

[@2ndChanceTackle]

How do you get them to the US?

[@seymourwrasse3321]

the sad part about these older daiwas is when you need a part, you may be able to find it, after you pay for the over priced , then pay shipping you have more money tied up in the part then you can buy a whole other reel

[@bigguy7618]

I don’t think that’s the point of saving classic reels

[@2ndChanceTackle]

It all depends. There comes a point where it is just not economically feasible to "save" the reel and then it is best to let it become a donor reel to help restore others and give them a 2nd Chance - Thanks

[@seymourwrasse3321]

I wonder if Scott sees many ugly reels when he's finding these beautiful reels, his equipment looks mostly like it's been barely fished with

[@scottgrant2250]

Most are covered in dirt and grime and the line is years old. So I wash them down in hot water, remove all line, Wd 40 the exterior and off they go to Dennis! Then magically they get a second chance because of Dennis!!! Surprisingly most reels can regain their luster.

[@seymourwrasse3321]

@@scottgrant2250 now your secrets out!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Now you can do the same!

[@seymourwrasse3321]

@@2ndChanceTackle don't want the secret to get out too much, the worse a reel looks the better price I can get it for