Daiwa Sealine 50H Fishing reel maintenance

[@MrStream55]

Nice to know 5 years after your video a mate sent me a 50H to maintain. This video was a tremendous help. Tks.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

YW - the reel hasn't changed, so the process is still the same! Best wishes - Dennis

[@Yelladog78]

I used this video this video today to take down & service my 50H for the first time today, I was a little nervous but it's back together and working fine, Thank you

[@2ndChanceTackle]

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

[@reddogleader1968]

This reel has been part of my kit for fishing Baja for many years. The Panga Captains all give this reel 5 stars for reliability, durability and smoothness.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

They re great reels that are nearly indestructible

[@alanouellette]

Thank You so much. I originally found your channel when I picked up a Penn Beachmaster 155 from a 2nd sale shop. You help me services and replace a few thing by watching your videos. I just found a Daiwa Sealine 50H, so I knew right where to come. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and expertise.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to help. Thanks for remembering the channel. Best wishes - Dennis

[@MC-pe8mx]

Another great video. Thanks. These older Sealines are built like tanks. Simple and indestructible.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

No question on the durability of this reel. One of my favorites for deep drop fishing - Thanks for watching - Dennis

[@carlosvazquez5201]

Dennis, You're the best with this tutorial. Simple and easy to understand.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I appreciate your kind words of encouragement. Thank you. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis

[@sclikelly599]

Daiwa Sealine 50 H is the best conventional reel I've owned. I have several different Penn's which I do like a lot but this Daiwa has been my go to for yrs and yrs. Dont know why they were discontinued. Thanks for the video. Very helpful.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

The 50H is one of my favorites on a very short list. Graphite changed everything and Daiwa went to those frames using them on the later Sealine reels to reduce weight and cost. They are still making good reels, but I will always be partial to the 50H.

[@shallanprasad5684]

Thanks for video and your help with identifying my reel.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to help. Thank you - Dennis

[@williamgreene3192]

Dennis - A great video like all of yours. What I usually do as part of maintenance is always put PENN blue grease or PENN muscle grease on the drive gear and pinion with all of my PENN and DAIWA conventional reels - if I do nothing else, I hit the drive and pinions with grease at the beginning of each season. Since I bottom fish, my reels don't get the same use intensity one gets with constant casting & retrieving of lures.

[@nirmalarodrigo9093]

Thank you Dennis. This video helped to service my Daiwa Sealine 350H and is now working well!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to hear! Now go catch the big one! - Dennis

[@nirmalarodrigo9093]

@@2ndChanceTackle This has become my lucky reel! Caught many good size GTs in the past few months, although the max drag is around 12lb probably because the washers are old, it works perfectly. Thanks Dennis and keep up your good work.

[@K9bare66]

Just discovered this reel in my 85 yr old dad's closet, hit pay dirt!! Great vide

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Great find! Now tune it up and take it fishing. If you need the drags or internal parts, I have a bunch for the reel. It is one of my all time favorites and I still fish one today - Thanks for watching - Dennis

[@310.outdoors4]

Dennis, thanks to you I was able to service a very old sealine 30H that my fathers friend gave to me. Great Vid! Thank You!

[@denniskuntz1368]

Glad to hear it worked! That’s why I am doing this - Dennis

[@farmerjoe6908]

Thanks mate. I just upgraded my drag on the 600h using this as a guide. The carbon drag washers make a big difference.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I'm glad to hear this helped. That's why I am doing these. Best wishes and good fishing - Dennis

[@rabbitskinner]

2nd Chance Tackle hi friend great videoes, is the 600h the same drag set up?

[@andrewjones5675]

i have just got one this vid helped me to clean it thank you

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad I could help. That reel will last a life time - Best wishes - Dennis

[@zedadventures8010]

Just got one today, so this one really helps.. Thank you!!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad I could help! I think you will like this one - Dennis

[@romp23]

Had a friend give me 4 of these reels yesterday thank you for the tutorial!!!!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You have quite a friend! In my opinion, the Sealine 50H was one of the best saltwater reels ever made. The high speed retrieve and the bullet proof engineering made this one to last a lifetime. Best wishes for great fishing with these reels - Dennis

[@sclikelly599]

Wish I had a friend like yours!

[@harrisonkeyton5784]

Do you know where I could find one of the first screws you loosened when you took it apart? Noticed one of mine was loose and turned out it was broken

[@seniorLu48]

Dennis another great video, I don't own one of these reels but I have a chance to get some for parts at great deal (these reels have nice looking handles). Question? Do this handle also fit Penn's 500, 200, 155?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I don't think that they are interchangeable but I will check. I think the gear sleeve on the Daiwa is larger

[@Ready_Fire_Aim]

awesomke, just got given one of these but 9/0. thanks for showing me what im in for =)

[@2ndChanceTackle]

The 9/0 is a total beast. Hard to kill that one. It shares the same internal design as the 50H. Best wishes - Thanks for the note - Dennis

[@scottyvickers9026]

I just bought one of these reels and love it! The only issue with it is the brake, it will not affect the spool until it's bottomed out and then it's very fine adjustment. Just a 1/16" of a turn and it's too tight vs too loose. I would appreciate your advice. Thanks

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Not much you can do there. I would that the reel apart and check each side plate bearing. If there is a lot of dried grease on them, it may be limiting your adjustment - Dennis

[@scottyvickers9026]

@@2ndChanceTackle Will do! Thank you very much!

[@geraldmyers2358]

I have 5 Sealine reels. Some are very very old. When did they start making them? 4 of them are line counter. I use them in Lake Huron trolling. They all perform like they are new. The Okumas I have don't hold up. Is this typical or am I just lucky. Thanks, Jerry

[@2ndChanceTackle]

That is typical of the old Daiwa Sea Line series. These were one of the best reels ever made. I don't know for certain when the reel was introduced, but My 50H is at least 25 years old and may be older. You can't beat this 50H as a rugged work horse. Totally over-engineered. Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@danielhalligan5777]

Mate you are a ledgend

[@2ndChanceTackle]

THANK YOU! That is very kind of you - Best wishes - Dennis

[@DOPE_SESH]

I appreciate your videos, helped me service my Penn 155. I have a Daiwa sealine SMF 250. It has the magforce. Would it be similar to the 50H if I take it apart? Edit: thanks again for your videos, I scrolled down and found a similar comment. Seems I’m good to go. Much mahalos. Also I have Daiwa reel grease is that okay for use with the washers also? Or somewhere in storage I have a pink performance reel grease with Viscosity index 171 (Very High) with an operating temperature of -35F to 350F. Would either work or Cals is the way to go?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I would go with the Daiwa grease if you don't have Cal's. Thanks - Dennis

[@jackybonbong]

Hey! Real helpful videos man thanks for posting. I have a reel that looks exactly like that except it has a magnetic brake on the side, do you know what model it would be?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I don't - it is rare to have a mag bak on a larger saltwater conventional reel. If you send a picture to my email [e-mail] I will try to help identify your reel. Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@jackybonbong]

@@2ndChanceTackle I shot you over a email!

[@garybaumann3885]

What do you recommend for the fabric drag washers? Is there an upgrade for the 50H that can still be bought in stores or online?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Those original 50H washers are very strong. They do not need to be upgraded if yours are not worn. If you like, Carbontex would be the next step. The original washers are thicker than the Carbontex, so you may need to add an extra layer in the drag stack if you make the conversion - Dennis

[@joeywatts7779]

Nice! I have this reel... Is the foot supposed to be arched a little bit? And the Seagate 50h has the carbon fiber drag washers are they interchangeable with this reel? Unfortunately this won't fit right on my nice big rod but I still want to upgrade it a little

[@2ndChanceTackle]

The sole of the reel foot has an arch that should match to the round shaft on the reel butt, so yes. - Dennis

[@joeywatts7779]

@@2ndChanceTackle I guess I should have specified it's arched lengthwise. I can't tell if it's supposed to be that way or if it got bent. If I sit it on a table only the ends touch and there's a gap all along

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Joey - can you send a picture to my email - [e-mail] ? That will help me see it better. Thank you - Dennis

[@Goldenkryptonite999]

I just tried to take mine apart but the spool won’t come out this easy it on tight. How do you remove it ?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Your spool may be frozen in the bearing that is located in the bridge. Flood that area with a penetrating oil, let it sit for a while and then try to work it out - Dennis

[@ThatOldMan2112]

Awesome. This seems to be the closest I can get to the reel I'm trying to refurbish. It's a Diawa Magforce SeaLine SMH 250, and it looks to be built just like that. The problem is parts. All I really need to do is replace the drag washers, but finding the old parts seems impossible. Can washers for a newer reel, say a Saltiga 40HA be used in these things?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I have replacement washers for the 50H. If you like I can send them to you. Please send me a note to my email - [e-mail] and we can discuss - Thank you - Dennis

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You may also want to contact Smoothdrag.com to see if they have a direct replacement with the upgraded Carbontex washers - Dennis

[@ThatOldMan2112]

@@2ndChanceTackle OK, thanks. I will do just that.

[@ThatOldMan2112]

@@2ndChanceTackle Got the Carbontex from Smoothdrag. They are the same as the 50H. Thank you so much for the video. Got it all done in under 30 min and your video let me do it with total confidence.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Great! Best wishes for great fishing with your rebuilt reel. Please stay tuned - Dennis

[@mitchellhelms7238]

I purchased a sealine 50h and the seller says he took care of it. I got it cheap and it sounds like it was dragged through dirt it a lot of wiggling to get it apart. The piece that holds tensioner came out with entire thing. What I could remove was nasty and gritty. But the tension threaded piece will not come off. I'm doing my best to not warp the shift

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Hi Mitchell. If you send some pictures to my email - [e-mail], I will try and help identify the problem and propose possible next steps. These are built well and you should be able to get this one fixed. - Dennis

[@gowrestle160]

great tutorial, thank you!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are welcome. Stay tuned - Dennis

[@scottishwildfowler4062]

Hello, I am looking at purchasing one of these reel second hand. Although im stuck between this and a Penn Jigmaster 500. How do these reels compare? Kind Regards

[@2ndChanceTackle]

In my opinion. the hands down winner is the Daiwa 50H. The downside is that parts are getting tougher to come by. The Jigmaster is a good reel with parts still available sine it is still manufactured today. Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@scottishwildfowler4062]

2nd Chance Tackle Thanks for the reply! Cheers

[@johnnycortez46]

What do you think are the differences between this particular 50 and today's sealine gold and blk 50? Performance wise

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I think they are pretty similar, given that there is a 25 year difference in technology. The main difference is that the current Sealine has a higher retrieve ratio. The original 50H reels were absolutely bulletproof. The newer one has stainless and bronze gearing, so that is good. Both have ball bearing construction. Both were star drag reels with good max drag. Let's see how the graphite case and spool holds up over time on the newer version. I still have a 50H and still fish it for big fish here in the northeast. - Dennis.

[@johnnycortez46]

@@2ndChanceTackle Yes here in South Texas people still fish those same reels you have. Solid reels

[@reyalvarez5458]

Hey my friend.. I have an Abu garcia 5000 probably from 70's is red ..it has a hard shield..on the left. Plat....en 4 screws..on the left also..the spool is black...and the handle..is one side...lets say new abu.s..have a double handle....

[@MC-pe8mx]

Hi Dennis. If I install new PENN H-t100 drag washers do you think this reel can be fished with 40lb mono? Or even 50lb?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Yes - The manufacturer's drag washers are cap le of handling this - Dennis

[@jonathanswage886]

Dennis, Why do you choose to use Cals drag grease instead of the Penn blue? Just curious. Another great video. You got me servicing my spinning reels.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Both would work well and are tried and true. I started using Cal's for drags and have stayed with it. If you have the Penn Precision reel grease and do not want to get Cal's for the drag washers, then go ahead and use the Penn product - Dennis

[@garybaumann3885]

Is the Cals Drag grease the same as Penn reel grease, or is it only made for the drag?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

There are different properties, but you can use them interchangeably - Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@garybaumann3885]

@@2ndChanceTackle Thanks for the video, it helps a lot!!

[@scarz1951]

I'm in the market for a small diawa non level wind real. Can you make any suggestions. I want it for fresh water cat fishing so I don't need one of the larger reels. Thank you for these excellent vids.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You don't have much to choose from in non-level wind. The Millionaire has a version as does the Sealine star Drag. There are also the Saltist and Saltiga, but those are deep sea, not freshwater. Daiwa has the low profile bait casters, but they are level wind reels. Shimano and Abu have a broader line or round bait casters that can also meet your need - Dennis

[@scarz1951]

@@2ndChanceTackle Thank you taking time to help out. So many out there. Right now I just remove the line minders from old round bait casters. May sound wierd but it works. Gonna tackle an old level wind Millionaire tonight.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Not weird at all. If I do it, I make sure to take the idler / transition gear out of the assembly to increase the spool speed for casting - Dennis

[@scarz1951]

@@2ndChanceTackle Thank you for the info. The reel is ready to fish next chance I get.

[@MichaelJones-xp8kf]

Nice dawa reel

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Please stay tuned - I have a few older Sealine that are on deck for maintenance - That line is hard to beat for dependability - Dennis

[@rodolfoespinoza9206]

HI, did you know the max drag of this reel? thank you

[@2ndChanceTackle]

No, sorry I don't, but the work horse is probably around 20 pounds if I had to guess - Dennis

[@tphvictims5101]

10:26 thread a piece of line through the end of the spring and gently maneuver it in place.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I will give it a try next time - Thanks - Dennis

[@ziaudeenmahomedsayid8022]

How do these reels compare to the penn 500s in terms of preformace?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I will take a 50H over a 500 any time- The are stronger and more durable and the ball bearings make a big difference when casting. - Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@ziaudeenmahomedsayid8022]

@@2ndChanceTackle thanks for taking the time to reply, your content is awesome, I find your videos therapeutic and love seeing internal designs before I buy something rather than listening to a fisherman who used it and said it was "very smooth"... keep the awesome content coming...

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Sure thing. Best wishes for great fishing - Dennis

[@easyfishing9152]

Hey I have one but it has no stickers ,or name on it ,it looks similar to this The handle is big ,I pay 20$ for it The max drag looks like 10 lbs

[@2ndChanceTackle]

It probably is. That reel usually loses the stickers or side badges. Great reel and $20 is a good price for it. Thanks Rey - Dennis

[@ilyaashendricks786]

Hi i have the same reel but my reel if i put it back to cast it dont clip back can u pls help

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I am unsure of your question. This reel does not have an automatic trip to return the reel from free spool to engagement. As you saying the your reel is stuck in free spool mode and that it cannot move to engage with the gears? Please clarify the problem - Dennis

[@ilyaashendricks786]

@@2ndChanceTackle where in South Africa are u

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I am not in South Africa. I am in New Jersey, USA. Not sure how I made you think I was in South Africa. Thanks for watching - Dennis

[@ilyaashendricks786]

@@2ndChanceTackle oh because I wanted u to service my reel