How to fix a SPINNING REEL BAIL that won't close | PENN SPINFISHER V service & maintenance

In this episode I go over a common problem that occurs with many saltwater spinning reels, the bail becomes hard, rough and sticks when closing... And is impossible to slam shut using the handle. I show you how to trouble shoot and correct this problem so your reel will work like it's brand new. If you fish saltwater with spinners, you're bound to run into this, if you have or if you haven't, and you want to learn about the DIY approach to working on your own gear. Then this episode's definitely for you.
Enjoy ;)
Tight lines & good vibes.
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Reel - Penn Spinfisher ssv5500
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Rod - 7 foot Penn Battalion 15-20 lb class
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line - 12lb Momoi smoke blue Nylon Mono
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[@gordon7700]

I just serviced my grandpa's Mitchel 300A for the first time ever. Went from a total 0 to hero! Now I'm hooked and serviced our other 5 rods! Totally worth it. You get the knowledge and experience, and save money from getting a new reel.

[@vladseleznev7972]

Thank you so much!!! You are the only person that I found who talks about how to properly set the bail spring!!!!!!!!

[@Fwibits]

Thanks so much. Exactly my reel problem, and very hard to find how exactly to get right into the bail mechanism with good narrative. Tight lines!

[@angelperez4717]

Bro your video was amazing, the only one I see on KZbin who went over everything step by step

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million ;)

[@marinusmendonca7791]

thank you for the tip I was able to repair my roll arm issue

[@itsgottabeinteresting.8388]

That was the coolest thing I have seen today!!!

[@immoetv7882]

Hey Heath, thank you so much I was wondering why my reel wasn’t working properly and this helped so much! Bless your heart

[@baderalfaydi9865]

man!, i was searching for weeks on internet. thank you!

[@aminimin]

This is the first time I subscribe on KZbin because of your very meaningful useful and helpful video. Thank you very much Dennis

[@ronmelton9706]

Great tutorial Heath! Thank you.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and always being here to drop a line. I truly could do this without your help. Penn Spinfisher V's commonly have this problem, so if you've got one and this happens... This is the easy fix.. If you don't have one... then the answer to a sticky bail is either corrosion, or metal on metal wear. Thanks again for everything you do and making this happen. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@jimdoherty8633]

Thank you, your explanation and video was exactly what I needed to fix my diawa ag 500. Much appreciated and earned you a new subscriber and a like.

[@bikiniangler]

This video helped a lot, thanks heaps for sharing!!!

[@madvtecyo546]

Helpful, Thankyou!

[@Wolfdeer777]

very nice. Thanks

[@spencerbrady6791]

Awesome video. Seems like it still doesn't want to slam shut even after the cleaning. I'm having the same problem with my Penn reel. I loosened the bail screws a quarter turn and that seemed to help.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Slams closed just fine... eventually corrosion does build up where the screws hold the bail to the reel... what I did was I took a 7/32" drill bit and honed it out a little bit.... worked like new after that.

[@user-jg4gj5hv3z]

Thank you!! I couldn't figure out why the bail wasn't working properly after opening and closing it up again. That little spring hole 😂😂😂😂😂 had me all angry.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

😁

[@middies63]

Life saver

[@ricks2907]

Good tech video. FYI the noises in the background is because sound travel much faster through solids so place a soft cloth under the microphone or tripod whatever is sitting on the table. Thanks again Ricky 💃🕺🏼🎶🐈‍⬛🎸💥

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching Ricky. I appreciate the advice. I'll have to give it a try... There's always weird noises. I wish I could find a budget friendly mic that could Bluetooth to the camera. They have ones that hook directly in and operate on a remote, this, allowing you freedom to move around, but they expose the inside of the camera. Thanks again for always taking out time to watch and be here. I really and sincerely appreciate everything you do for the channel. Hope all is well with you and your family. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@binaryglitch64]

Nobody lubes the ramp... cuz lazy... you did it right, good job.

[@befmx31]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a boat load for watching and leaving some great feedback. So, even if you don't have this reel... Servicing and maintenance are important... The inner gears don't really need to much work... Other than cleaning and regreasing... I do mine about once a year... The bail and that metal on metal connection gets a lot of wear and is exposed to saltwater all the time... That needs some TLC more often... There's no set time line like twice a year or anything... Just whenever it starts acting funny. Thanks again for taking out time to watch and be here. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@befmx31]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing you are very welcome.

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Heath, Great video on reel maintenance. Saltwater corrosion is a big problem in spinning reels. I rinse my reels in the shower with warm water. When dry, I lube all the moving parts with WD-40. Surf fishing has the additional problem of getting sand into the reel. The sand just grinds into everything. Maybe you can make a video on line roller bearing maintenance. It seems to be the part that needs oil but rarely get it. Say "Hi" to Avi and Bella. I hope Bijoux is doing well. Take care and I'll talk to you on Sunday, Mickey

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Hi Mickey. Thanks for watching. Bijoux is doing good. Thanks for being concerned. She has her surgery tomorrow at 12:30 and will stay overnight for observation. With all fishing reels, it's either corrosion or metal on metal wear... Hopefully, the gear hasn't been neglected for too long and the problem is caught before it's damaged beyond repair. My spinners start acting up about once a year, but, I really put them through some torture, not only with the fish that outclass them, but with the ocean too... Usually after a day on the water, I give the reel a nice rinse and drench the rod and handle... But I'm lazy and hold off on the lube until they need to be serviced. Thanks again for always taking out time to visit and think of my family.. Hope all is well with you and yours. Talk to you Sunday. Take care :)

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Heath, Tell Bijoux I'll be thinking about her tomorrow and I would like to see her in a video soon. Good luck tomorrow, Mickey

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Heath, It's 11:30 central time or 12:30 eastern and I'm saying a prayer for Bijoux. I'm sure everything will be fine. Usually the three days after surgery can be the hardest time and then it gets better. "Hi" to everyone, Mickey

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks Mickey we're here waiting. She's playing on her phone. Not nervous. Thanks for thinking of her. She says "Hi"

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Heath, "Hi" to Bijoux. She's not nervous but I bet you and your wife are. Good luck and I'll talk to you on Sunday, Mickey

[@mudshark412]

Thank You

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and always taking out time to watch and leave a comment. Not the most exciting content, but a helpful and necessary video to save folks a few bucks and take away some of that intimidation of working on their own gear. Thanks again for all your support and everything you do. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@eddievasquez2897]

Perfect great video...T Y.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. I truly am sincerely appreciate it and your support for the channel. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@bobbyhempel1513]

My Abu Garcia spinning reel has the bail held on with two posts secured with c-clips the problem my real has is that both the c-clip and the groove in one of the pins that the c-clipse seats into are worn out. I'm assuming I will have to buy a replacement bail if they are available or just replace the reel itself

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Go online and look up a schematic of the reel. There should be a part number available... hopefully you can order it from a third party vendor. Garcia website will most likely only sell the entire reel.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing I just found a second problem with it; there's a spring loaded retention device that's just a little brass Ball with a spring under it but the hole in the plastic housing that keeps that ball detent where it goes has worn out so now when the bail goes to close the ball comes out and locks it up so I just remove the ball in the spring now it's a little sloppy but at least it works. From what I can tell I would have to buy more than what the reel is worth to me to get it back to brand new condition

[@robertbrandywine]

Penn calls that arm you didn't know the name of the "trip lever".

[@danielstone8388]

Mine will only close by hand, I want it to get back to closing on its own when I reel it

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

You may have corrosion built up where the bail is screwed on to the reel.. try unscrewing it, use a drill bit around the same size as the hole and ream it out a little bit... then lube it up with oil.. this should solve that problem.

[@ROLFCOPTERZZ]

Mine is brand new and does that

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

If your real is brand new and it's doing that and you haven't used it much I'd take it back and try and get a replacement. Ken has a great one year manufacturer warranty for defective products. However if you've used it enough insult water and it hasn't been rinsed off properly these problems can occur. So you have to think about how you've used it and where you've been and what you've done and does it make sense to take it apart and fix it or just bring it back. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your supportive channel I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@wilbertbenjamin9928]

Good job you did not put Vaseline on that one and took it apart in put the proper grease in it thank you for this video

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Vaseline breaks down in Saltwater

[@kareemalleyne7574]

And if the bail is slack

[@charlessanders4337]

Can you just take the bail off without taking the whole thing apart?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Yes

[@thevernonposse]

Do repair reels for a business?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

I'm always down for trying to get my bills paid on time 😁

[@holdenfryer1936]

Thanks from lefttesyt39

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)