How to clean and oil a spinning reel

Hey twickalers do you know how to clean a spinning reel if not stand by and see how.

[@sirius35555]

*Bought a 500 for an ultralight rod. It's very smooth **enjoyable.fishing** recommend casts great. One odd thing- the bale wire is a bit heavy diameter in my opinion for a reel of this size. But a great purchase.*

[@peterschilling8876]

This is the fifth clean and oil video I have watched. It is by far the best. Great job.

[@genebarousse112]

I appreciate your easy to follow directions. As a novice I don't want to get crazy and take it all apart yet. This is a quick and easy way to keep my new reel maintained. Thank you!

[@thefucrew9865]

Thank you for showing this ! I actually had 2 reels that had a minor "thumping" when reeling. When I looked into the front of the spool, the spring clip had worked itself forward, and left the spool wobbling during reeling (which made it reel line unevenly, which also caused the minor "thumping"). I pushed it back down into its spot, and now the reel reels smoothly ! Thank you once again.

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

I started watching some videos on KZbin on how to oil / maintenance spinning reels, and only 1 of the many videos address removing and lubricating the line roller (on the bail). I started to clean my reels and did not intend on doing this extra step; primarily because I didn't think any of my reels had bearings in that area. Come to find out, their are reels that do have bearings in the line roller and some that just use lubricated plastic washers. Anyhow, I ended up removing the line roller on one of my reels, and low and behold, it was rusted beyond belief. After seeing that, I decided to take apart the line roller on the rest of my reels, and the same thing had occurred on every reel. I actually had to use an impact driver on two of the line rollers, just to get the screw out. I could not get them out by hand and did not want to risk stripping the screws. One screw did end up breaking. So that's how stuck it was in there. The point of this is that, I don't think enough people are addressing maintaining the line roller. This will now be the 1st thing I maintain on my reels before anything else. I am almost certain that the reason this happens, is because the line roller is the one part of the rod that is exposed to the most salt. When you think about it, every time you cast your line out into the water, your line gets coated with salt water. That salt water is then transferred to the line roller, and any residual amount transfers to the bearings (if any) of the line roller. Check your reels for this and I'm pretty sure you'll be surprised at what you find. This issue creates resistance that can be felt when reeling in smaller fish; and proper maintenance of the line roller will allow your line to roll with the line roller, instead of against it. After I lubricated all of my line rollers, I then took a rubber band, cut it and ran it back and forth across the line roller (in a V shape) to make sure it was properly lubricated.

[@_Tang0_]

Great advice. I made sure to wash & lube my line roller and i noticed a difference immediately.

[@elijahrevell1201]

Mate you could make your own video

[@colonelsanders3512]

This video was very helpful for me because my reel was super squeaky and it fixed it! Thanks bud!

[@papiohunter2172]

Thanks for the video I have been looking for a good video to clean a spinner and this is the best

[@ronluckenbach9492]

good vid, thanks...good to wipe down the complete bail with 'reel butter' oil..it gets a buildup of saline and can be rough on your line. Wiping your rods as well of your reels with WD-40 every few trips is an excellent idea, concentrate on the insides ofthe line guides.

[@jaydengreen8762]

Thanks for the help i didn't know what to do my reel wasn't acting right u helped me a lottttttt! #realMVP

[@Enpassantful]

When we leave the EU, we might be able to buy that grease in the UK. Using Carlube Silicone multi purpose grease at the moment, seems to work ok.

[@woodywong76]

Great video with detailed example work for beginners. Thanks.

[@Twickleitfishing]

Thank you!

[@Hi-Ho.Sylver]

Thank you! Very easy to follow.

[@DAndy4201]

Great video... just dont forget about the thing that u flip back to cast u can drop one or 2 drops there on each side.. also the line guide that the line goes around after the spool needs some too.

[@Gino_Garcia]

Andy Gustafson bail

[@maxschoolman3950]

Thank you this was extremely helpful

[@kateskrmetta2022]

Thank you for this it is exactly what I needed !!!!

[@imageknightentertainment2135]

Thanks for this!

[@jimcrick4429]

Great vid. thanks for posting

[@Lj-er8mo]

Sweet vid mate. Just wondering if you recommend using Lanox to either clean or grease?

[@Twickleitfishing]

I would not use lanox on a reel just special oil made for reels

[@thatgamer2774]

Try using high-strength alcohol and that will get the grease off the real

[@ind3n]

I thought you have Daiwa branded paper towels for a moment 😂

[@shorelinefishingmafia6133]

😂😂😂 I just saw that

[@user-lk3gh1zr9f]

jus rimtai?

[@rybye83]

I thought the same thing 😂

[@ktk2008]

😂😂😂

[@MEGAHOUSETV]

nice video just did my first fishing vlog

[@gerard2620]

Thanks for the great video. Very helpful. Question...I have several older style spinning reels that I 'inherited'...They all need a good cleaning plus new line....what should come first, the new line or the cleaning ? I was going to buy line at Cabela's and just have them wind it on...but should the overall cleaning come first ?

[@Twickleitfishing]

I would clean them first

[@thompsonjean3982]

Thank you sooooo much

[@cazadoresnorteamericanos]

Cool vid. Thanks

[@rayseeback6958]

Thank you. I think you (at 3:19) say "you're gonna want to oil those parts" but then you use the grease. When I oiled the handle parts, the oil dripped out. Thought maybe those should be greased , not oiled???

[@dixondjallen6620]

How often do you break down your reels for cleaning and lubing? I have 22 spinning reels, 12 conventional reels inshore and offshore fishing, boats and kayaks and I do this twice annually. They are way too expensive to not maintain your investment... That Reel Butter is some great lube/grease. I'm a former charter captain and my reels went through hell. Dunked, dropped, you name it. Reel Butter to the rescue! No doubt in my mind that Reel Butter lubricants lengthened the life of my reels. Also a former Penn Pro Staff member.

[@Twickleitfishing]

2 times a year sounds about right

[@zakmairose1818]

Do you know how to fix a messed up spring in this reel? My bail won’t flip because the spring is messed up.

[@Twickleitfishing]

Most likely you will have to replace it

[@wakandaforeva.]

Just basically clean and grease any and/or all metal components!

[@mirnav9776]

Where did you get the oil and the rust cleaning things

[@freddiegonz4113]

Amazon has it Ardent reel cleaning kit

[@941DLOW]

So what's the difference between the little one and bigger oil? Do you need both?

[@Blank-kn1ku]

Hearts your comment but doesn't answer.😂

[@Twickleitfishing]

It’s grease for gears oil for bearings

[@muskietime]

D. Moreno Reel Butter is a grease. Grease is used on metal-to-metal contacts and oil is used for bearings and tight areas where grease can not reach.

[@mikeanthony07]

Bro. FYI, Real Clean is just a cleaner degreaser! Stuff you can find it anywhere very cheap! ie. Super Clean!

[@billrheinhardt7354]

Where do you get the oil and grease that you use? Thanks for the video

[@Twickleitfishing]

Bill Rheinhardt I got it from gander mountain but they have been going out of business so I think bass pro or dicks sporting goods has it but if you are in the Tampa fl area there is always Tampa fishing outfitters has plenty of anything you need

[@freddiegonz4113]

Amazon has Ardent reel cleaning kit

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

Cool vlog...thanks

[@mikeanthony07]

A great alternative to reel clean is Orange cleaner/degreaser or any degreaser, I prefer orange degreaser, it's just awesome!

[@BHzDkeeper13]

try using a Q-tip

[@Twickleitfishing]

Keeper I usually do but I didn't have any on hand

[@ronluckenbach9492]

yup, for the entire cleaning and lube process, gets you into territory tgat rags and paper towels can't reach.

[@dcpfishingbhr2027]

thank you bro

[@peterstock6241]

Great 👍 very informative video 👀

[@tomn5880]

You don't remove a side plate and lubricate the wheel and pinion??

[@Twickleitfishing]

I do but not unless I need to but I do that 1 time year.

[@tomn5880]

@@Twickleitfishing I do mine once a year over winter. I use Lucas Red Bearing Grease. I have reels that are 40 years old and still function just fine.

[@900stx7]

I do alot of surf fishing in chest deep saltwater. My reel spends half it's time submerged. I remove the cover, clean and relube everytime I fish.

[@anaidacampbell3947]

I really want to see you build one just like yours please.🙏👍👏

[@Twickleitfishing]

Anaida Campbell what do u bean build one

[@Twickleitfishing]

Mean

[@tozepinto1946]

How can you fix sticky drag?

[@Twickleitfishing]

Toze Pinto you can Oprah the drag washers regrease them and that should work

[@DylanGarciaaa]

Should I do this like every 2 uses in saltwater

[@Twickleitfishing]

Reeling N' Revving it really depends like if it gets dunked then you have to take it apart but if you use it lightly in salt water you can do it every other use

[@DylanGarciaaa]

Twickle it fishing oh ok thanks man I use it lightly at piers or flats fishing.

[@geraldbraganza2617]

How about the inside gears? No grease/lube?

[@Twickleitfishing]

Gerald Braganza you can clean them and grease them if you need to this is just the basics I can do a video we're I take it all apart if you want

[@hafizx1018]

Twickle it fishing yes please

[@whatthats6584]

Everyone don't forget to use half a roll of paper towels try using q-tips easier and less waste and it's not a handle

[@novasweat4432]

Thanks sensei

[@reelzonefishing3207]

Good how-to

[@Twickleitfishing]

thanks man!!!

[@Twickleitfishing]

be sure to sub

[@reelzonefishing3207]

yep

[@reelzonefishing3207]

sub my channel?

[@Twickleitfishing]

sure thing!!!

[@fike301]

you didnt clean or lube the bail or line roller

[@freddiegonz4113]

Yes and it’s the most important part as line when saltwater fishing passes the saltwater thru the line roller.

[@kinggrizzlybeard5677]

Will regular gun oil work, like Rem oil, or some generic CLP?

[@Twickleitfishing]

King Grizzly Beard I wouldn't recommend it the manufacturer says to use reel safe grease and oil

[@PapaSmurfx93]

Excess? lmao

[@trumandouglass2922]

I've heard plenty of guys say its pretty much the same stuff

[@ryanrussell2632]

Wd 40 can work its way inside the reel and it will eat away the greese. Not a good idea to wd40 any part of your reel. Also, don't forget to oil each side of the bail.

[@TroutWest]

Forgot quite a bit

[@Mouseend]

Will 5-56 work

[@Twickleitfishing]

Mouseend1 1 I would only stick to oils and grease that I’m meant for the reels besides what I did at the end

[@fuceye]

Cleaning product and grease cost more than the reel...

[@Twickleitfishing]

fuceye 10$ for all cleaning products I used

[@bigdaddyvince1825]

Twickle it fishing wrong it was about 30$ for everything you used according to Google (huge rip off)

[@ramblingrose6604]

Cleaning products used should last for many cleaning applications .. good value 😁

[@williamfowler4047]

@@ramblingrose6604 reel oil costs like $5😂

[@reel817fishing9]

I'm 285 boss.. 🤙🏿

[@JM-mp4dm]

which part is the "axis"

[@Twickleitfishing]

John Martinez what part of the video

[@ronluckenbach9492]

he's talking about 'excess' oil/grease.

[@Dropshot1]

theres no reason to put grease on your handle. IT screws in. Maybe a dab for sake of keeping it wet. but sorry no. Grease lubricates parts touching each other not for something that screws in.

[@Twickleitfishing]

Steven W I fish in saltwater I truly to avoid rust

[@srtsuch1]

Makes sense to me. Mechanics use anti-seize grease on bolts so they don't seize up and most likely reduces rust buildup. Thanks for the tip Twickle, I'll be trying this all soon.

[@seant6346]

Also, my reel is pretty much brand new and only used it twice thus far, but still saw blue grease on the stem of that screw section from the factory.

[@abaddon2479]

I always grease or oil anywhere that can rust. That's good advise

[@muskietime]

Sean T That “blue grease” is medium strength Loc-tite which is used on screws and nuts so they do not loosen easily.

[@russyoung714]

It's not an "end cap" it's a drag knob..

[@milldt88]

You're one of those guys

[@texastailfin3568]

Y’all...do NOT use WD-40 on your reels, ESPECIALLY if you fish saltwater. Saltwater reacts with WD-40 and makes corrosion even worse overtime. White lithium grease does well in salty conditions, and lasts long. It’s also cheaper.

[@happycat0411]

For anyone who doesn't have access to reel grease, Vaseline will work as a great substitute!

[@TheRunawaysforever]

Right? Thinkin about using brake cleaner to clean it

[@ramblingrose6604]

Can contaminate line and leave residue in water while fishing 🤓

[@Twickleitfishing]

That's why would spray it on the paper tower first and then wipe it onto the reel!😎

[@ryanrussell2632]

Fun fact...Fish are attracted to wd40. Downside, wd40 will eat away your reel grease when it works its way into the reel.

[@ricker76er]

Too much lube and grease, a little goes a long way. Otherwise, very helpful info, thanks for posting.

[@Twickleitfishing]

Eric Killmeier maybe for high end reels or just in fresh water but in saltwater grease will save your reel from corrosion I’ve had this reel for 4 years has been dunked and not a single problem if you oil and grease it like this

[@ricker76er]

Twickle it fishing good to know. I only freshwater fish. I’m a good 10-12 drive from the Atlantic.

[@kendall0071]

I think you mean excess...not access. Not being a hater just bringing awareness to those who may be confused.

[@billbrown1166]

Does anyone not clean the freaking spring on the bail??

[@Twickleitfishing]

Most people would lose all those pieces at that point or not be able to put it back to geather but I do now just not on this video

[@cliffordbryant9658]

That looks like a penn fierce reel

[@agentownerservices2255]

Dude are you using Daiwa napkins? lol

[@user-lk3gh1zr9f]

medjick cleen paper

[@Yallstupidkidsgetofftiktok]

I can’t believe I’m learning from a guy who doesn’t know the difference between axis and excess

[@doomslayer3036]

will wd 40 work

[@Twickleitfishing]

Sorry for the late reply and I would not use it for the inside of their reel

[@TheRealTruder]

works for just cleaning the inside gears to rid it of grease and stuff before you put new grease on it. but take the gears out so you can wipe off the wd 40 so it isn't stuck inside your reel thinning out the grease because that's basically what it does. it's nasty stuff. broke a few cheap reels to learn my lesson. also take pictures after taking each piece out so you can remember how to put it together if you've never done it before. one part in the wrong place equals a ruined reel.

[@slingshot6722]

what about cheep sewing machine oil?

[@ricker76er]

What about cheap reel oil?

[@pejastojakovic5617]

just buy some reel oil

[@999togetin4]

you used more than what you needed

[@bigbamboo936]

Terrible job! If you’re going to clean your reel, pull it down completely. This is a surface clean job! Only good for beginners!

[@Twickleitfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Sunstepa]

No I don't . You don't have an idea that cleaning means!

[@freddiegonz4113]

@@Twickleitfishing there would always be haters

[@Twickleitfishing]

@@freddiegonz4113 yah of they know what they are doing why did they watch a how to video Haha...