Daiwa GS7050 spin fishing reel how to take apart and service

[@rea8755]

You Sir are a Treasure!

[@wayneo7307]

Hi Dennis, Nice Job On This Reel As always. Very Similar to My Diawa GS850RD Rear Drag ! So Another Near Future Helpful Video For Me. Looks About The Same Size.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad it was helpful! Best wishes for giving your reel a 2nd Chance! Dennis

[@bobbymiller1672]

Looks like a really good Beach Reel !

[@2ndChanceTackle]

It was!I think it is. The question will be on max drag capacity. The rear drag reels do not have a lot of drag, so that can be an issue with large fish -

[@bobbymiller1672]

I am really illiterate to Saltwater fishing .

[@pennyan2057]

I can't count how many rear drag spinning reels I have where the drag knob was cracked, broken, or missing. Shakespear's Contender series, the Penn 230,240,250, GR series, Daiwa's small and large like this one and others to name a few. Penn replacement knobs are still available, try to find one for that Daiwa or Shakespear. They couldn't have put it in a more vulnerable spot (hence "bump guards") on nearly all contemporary spinners. I don't think they still make rear drags today? do they? BTW, hope my doctor never tells me " you're too old to work on". Thanks Dennis.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Rear drag reels are still made today, but mostly for fresh water fishing applications.

[@christopherjenkins2373]

Dennis, based on the four large saltwater rear drag reels I have, I find this drag to be inadequate. The one of mine that is a Daiwa is a 9000RD and has 12 drag washers in it. The three Shimano SSG 7000 reels each have 14 drag washers in each. I am glad this Daiwa does not have that rubberized AR claw that will dissolve if lubricants touch it. I have an AS 7050 rear drag that had that AR claw and required a bush fix to make the reel operate properly. I was wondering if this Daiwa had the same spool locking switch in it like my 9000RD. I wrote you and asked you about that. Also, all four of mt large rear drag saltwater reels are very smooth operators too. I was also wondering if this 7050 has an all metal case and aluminum spool? I do like this reel. Great video Dennis! - Chris

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I initially thought this one had the claw and I was relieved to find that it was a more traditional dog with he eccentric spring set up!

[@rea8755]

My Shakespeare reel has rust on the drag adjuster and more rust elsewhere inside (I just learned I should oil parts of reel) How should I clean rust off with steel wool?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Steel wool and metal polish should clean superficial rust. If the washers are pitted, they need to be replaced as they will tear up the drags - Thanks for asking - Dennis