How to Oil and Lube a Baitcasting Reel

When short on time this is how I do a quick clean and lube on my reels.
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[@bshiftfishing9833]

Been watching your videos for a few years now Decided to watch this throw back. When you had 11,000 followers. Damn man. You made it!

[@MarciaCristina-vk3qr]

I purchased this model a year ago and was very happy with it so I purchased a second to add to my gear. Easy and fun to use and I would recommend it to anyone that wants to bait cast.

[@pbondfishing768]

Crazy how much better you have gotten with video quality. I bet you would have never thought then that you would have this many subscribers and sponsors. Crazy what some hard work will do for someone.

[@ericstowe8285]

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[@theluth9046]

I know this is an old video but it's all new to me and it is an excellent video to show me how the proper way to lubricate my baitcaster thanks again for making this video and sharing it with us.

[@Flukemaster]

I'm glad I could help Albert. Keep learning and thanks for the comment.

[@Flukemaster]

I'm a huge deer hunter. i was in the GON Truck Buck shootout two years ago for a 150 class buck I shot in Newton County. Thanks for watching.

[@alexpetrovich441]

Credit for the magnitude of detail. Extremely helpful!

[@SabbathTheBlack]

Pretty cool how your excited in this video on hitting 11,000 subscribers and now your over 175,000!!! Lord knows you have made me a hell of alot better fisherman. Congrats to you Flukemaster. Good luck this year on the water

[@johnmitchell1534]

Nice tutorial on how to quickly clean a real especially the same reel I own. Thanks for taking the time.

[@davidshellhaas1730]

Gene you have so many of us subscribing because you make videos that are great to watch and pick up fishing tips from--thanks!!

[@Flukemaster]

David Shellhaas Thanks David. I really appreciate that.

[@Mr1996rivera]

i enjoy learning from your videos as much as you enjoy teaching us, thanks without you i would of gave up fishing by now

[@npsdave]

Congratulations on the 11,000+ subscribers! Another awesome video. Thanks Again!

[@TackleJunky81]

Great vid Gene! Very informative and great tips! Thank you for the shout out, it means a lot coming from you!

[@kituwahband]

I take apart computers regularly, change components (memory, PCIe, processor, hdd/sdd etc.), put it back together, reload the OS (if needed), and be good. But taking apart a reel makes me nervous for all the SMALL bits and pieces that, like you mentioned, just fall out. Of course like a computer, once you learn to do it, you do it easily I suppose. Great video, and very informative!!

[@paul11072]

I just wont to thank you for what you are doing for us . Thanks Paul and sherry

[@Flukemaster]

They are called Reel Grips and they can be found at just about any major fishing store

[@Flukemaster]

Yes. I own two of them and they are great reels at that price. I finally found something that they can't do. They don't like to cast heavy lures like big swimbaits and umbrella rigs. They are great for everything else.

[@erterrill]

Thanks Gene!! Yeah I found them at our Bass Pro up here in Cincinnati. And thanks for the video. And yeah, that Reel butter and grease works awesome!

[@Dragoneir]

Nice vid man! You did a real nice job of explaining. Thanks, this helps a lot!

[@jakerossi2969]

This is a awesome video! I have been useing baitcasters since I was 9 self taught as well. Thanks keep up these awesome videos!!!

[@Flukemaster]

Jake Rossi Thanks Jake

[@ChubzTX_gg]

Thanks much for this video! I just got some second-hand reels and they really need some TLC! Thanks again!

[@TackleJunky81]

Also congrats on the 11,000 subs, that's awesome man!!!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks James. I still can't believe how much it's growing. I only had 4000 subs in January. I don't know what I did any different. I just made videos.

[@c.blackburn2024]

You make the best videos on KZbin!!!

[@nawinchester]

Fluke, as a trusted resource, I would love to see you do a similar video on cleaning your 13 Fishing spinning reels. I have seen a lot of varying opinions and videos out there on what components should be oiled versus greased, and vice versa, and how far a maintenance or cleaning should go, ie how far do you go to get things greased, oiled and cleaned. As a resource many see as honest, straight forward and without bias, I would very interested in watching a video done by you on cleaning and maintaining a 13 Fishing Spinning reel. Thank you and keep up the great work. Sincerely, Nick

[@sifuculreif6448]

I'm new to baitcasters, but I've done a lot of research on the parts commonly seen inside them, especially the bearings: Generally speaking, if a bearing needs to move as fast as possible, use thin oil. if a bearing needs friction to work right, but still needs lube, Thick grease. Some parts don't need speed Or friction, so you might just use grease so the lube lasts longer, or maybe oil so it stays cleaner. For that I like to split the difference with THICK viscosity oil, which is thinner than grease and thicker than speed oil. One more side note about Ceramic Ball Bearings: DO NOT use oil, or grease, or any other liquid lubricant on CERAMIC ball bearings. It will ruin the bearings, as the ceramic BBs are porous, and once they absorb liquid lubricant, they will grind forever, and they cannot be cleaned. Ceramic bearings are meant to run completely dry, no lube. Some types may be able to use graphite, but I recommend leaving them alone. That's just ceramic, though.

[@Flukemaster]

That's a 6.3:1 Revo STX Gen2. I'm working on the outline and details of something similar to the video you asked for. I'm not sure when I'm going to film it but it's in the works.

[@xXJohns89Xx]

Great video but a spot you failed to mention is the worm gear to main gear. I cleaned mine multiple times and it still had a growl while reeling it in even changed the anti reverse bearing as to it being a little rusty from saltwater fishing still had a growl. I took a small paint brush and greased the worm gear to main gear and it got a lot quieter. Hope this helps someone. Other then that great video long time sub glad to see the time you take and the instructions you give have helped me a lot.

[@chasinthewind8649]

Justin Johns he didn’t fail he said in the beginning it’s just a quick clean video not an in depth.

[@justingibson6722]

haha, just watched this and you were excited about 11k subs, look at you now! love this channel, thanks for the great videos.

[@Flukemaster]

LOL

[@parrotbill]

Now this video is MUCH BETTER!

[@lukkyluciano]

have same reel, actually got 3 revos, only 1 stx. I just take spool out, clean a little bit, drop of reel fluid down where spool connects during the fishing season if I think it's running a little rough or I accidently dunk it, get it wet and see a little oil slick in the water, literally 1 tiny drop is good if it's just running rough, I might do what gene did if I accidentally dunk it. I do the whole tacklejunky81 thing over the winter, Gene's absolutely right, tj81 has some good videos, I used to have my reels serviced, last winter did them myself

[@gunsnroses19952012]

A black or white Buzzbait can be really helpful as well as a rebel popper. I'd fished many ponds before the big reservoirs and lakes but anytime of the day I could catch a fish from those 2 baits. I'd actually started with those 2 baits with a 6'6" Zebco Spincast and caught hundred of bass from it. A Mann's Minus is a great shallow pond bait as well. PM me about any type Qs about Bass fishing...I have many years of tournaments, tackle, gear, and equipment knowledge. Keep on Fishin'

[@Baconstealer303]

Keep up the fantastic videos Gene

[@craiglawson4263]

Great video thanks easy to understand and follow.

[@jameslinkiewicz]

This is what my table looked like yesterday. Great video... they're all very informative. I'm always looking for good videos on reel maintenance because I'm always looking for good tips and some extras I might miss. I also brush the top of my brake weights with a q-tip because they will also collect dirt and I also run the q-tip around the inside of the side plate where the brake weights run. Do you recommend oiling the worm gear, or using grease?

[@fryeguy9939]

Thanks Gene ... At first I didn't recognize you without your HAT LOL... Nice idea of taking photos of the reel on disassemble... I think I will do the simple breakdown cleaning first to get familiar with the term at first.. Keep a tight line..

[@xXStonewall1978Xx]

Another great video Gene!!

[@Flukemaster]

I enjoy making them. Thanks

[@TackleJunky81]

Yeah, that's a huge jump!! Keep up the great work!!

[@Tristinhunt351]

Wow that was fast thank you! also i have a 6 foot pole could that also contribute to the extremely short casts?

[@daleporter9162]

Great reference video since I use Revo STX as well..thanks!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Dale

[@keithlisenby3357]

thanx for the info and advice bro...

[@rockchalk06]

Great video Gene! Thanks alot

[@flyboy0920]

Great video like always!

[@anthonyrogers3178]

Great video! Could you explain or show us how to use the bass resource

[@ashtongarren]

Thanks so much for your videos!

[@Luger718A1]

Awesome vid, think ill go as far as you did but just be a bit more meticulous about getting sludge off(I know this was only for show or a quick cleaning). Did you put any grease or oil where that sludge was or was that residue from the main gear? How often for a deep cleaning?

[@Flukemaster]

Will do, Thanks

[@AnubhavAnkitGeorge]

Nice tips, sir can u tell me which parts of baitcasting reel is more responsible for smooth retrieve. Is it pinion gear or one way clutch or any other part. Sir I go 3-5 days for a week so my reel is not so smooth while retrieve. How can I get it as it was new. I did oiling and greasing too. But still not so smooth. Can u tell me any suggestions

[@basskickinredneck]

Sweet video good pointers

[@dirtybayadventures9563]

im from the future and am here to tell you, you will soon have more than 11,000 subs.

[@bass4lif3]

I like the two go pros!

[@gonzo2.0]

Great video. Being as lazy as I am I run the empty case through the dishwasher then blast it with the air compressor, then butter oil and put most of the parts back where they were.

[@BigsexyBMF]

Great video man, thanks. I enjoy a lot of your videos.. And BTW, that's coming from a Florida boy.. Go Gators.. ;)

[@Flukemaster]

My second favorite team is whoever is playing the Gators. LOL. Thanks for the comment.

[@Flukemaster]

That's awesome Mike. I'm glad I could help you out. Keep catching my friend.

[@CJ-so6vl]

I love Abus but the knob that you twist for the magnetic cast control on my Revo SX keeps pushing in. I can't figure out why and I think I need to take it in to a repair man. Any tips? That being said I used your last video to regrease my STX and it feels better than new. Thanks man!

[@mattwheelerfishing2596]

Great video! Have you used the Abu Garcia Black Max reels?

[@Flukemaster]

You're welcome Kamron

[@CatchingtheCraze]

What do you do to fix a casting reel if the spool release button isn't being clicking into place to prevent line from coming out as soon as you start reeling? It's so hard to fish top water when you have to stop with your thumb, change hands, and then by the time you start reeling the lure has already sunk 4' into a snag.

[@Flukemaster]

I'm still trying to convince him to start his own channel. He would do a great job.

[@OGUstylezwest]

very imformative thanks again!

[@michaeljenkins5839]

I have a Daiwa TATULA 100HS that makes noise no matter what. I've sent it off to have a deep cleaning and it comes back sounding the same. I returned it for a new one and it does the same right out of the box. Is it something I'm doing wrong or is this a Diawa problem? Thanks for all your videos. Best videos on the net!

[@Flukemaster]

Michael Jenkins It may just be a normal noise. Reels these days are made with materials that thin but very strong. This makes for a lighter reel but also allows us to hear more sound coming out of the reel. If it casts good and retrieves good and doesn't break then it will be fine.

[@michaeljenkins5839]

Flukemaster Thanks for your help. Keep up the good work.

[@deadchiefrising]

Hey Gene, you should make a video about JJ's Magic. Like when, where, and how to. I'm new to it, and pretty sure there's alot of anglers who don't know about it either.

[@rustygecko201]

I beg you to link a video or make one on how to reassemble a ultra balance reel please mine is messed up and I love this reel

[@Flukemaster]

It all depends on the application. I use fluorocarbon, copoly, and braid.

[@SK88RR5]

I have a Quantum EXO PT 100. Should I put any oil or grease on the the inner plate where the ACS break makes contact?

[@bobgill4069]

I got a few new reels on some combos. H2O Xpress Mettle camo and 2 of them aren't as smooth as the others, they feel more geary and make a slight whirly sound when letting the handle spin and I can feel the vibration in the handle of the rod. Do you think the gears and bearings either have too much or not enough grease and oil or is that something else? Thanks for any input.

[@frankvanco3903]

My Lews reel has an exterior lube port on the gear side of the reel. I guess it's safe to assume that this is where I would put my reel grease?

[@QUIKKxSCOPEZ]

ive been looking at the shimano curado. have u ever used it? any thoughts on it?

[@slikrik6098]

great vid ,new sub

[@Flukemaster]

My favorite color of any soft plastic is Green Pumpkin

[@Dragoneir]

You gained a sub

[@jonathanhayes7697]

What kind of revo is it ? Gear ratio? Can you make a video of gear ratios and the types of rods line and lures you can throw with each?

[@SamLax8]

do you think this would be any different when lubing an cleaning the skeet reese bait casting reel? I also can't tighten my physical reel handle and it is getting real loose on me. I can't find anywhere where I can tighten the screws on the handle, any help on this? thanks!

[@Tristinhunt351]

Should i do this with my new bait caster? im new to bait casters and i cant cast very far with it

[@stonestone3077]

I just got a 13 fishing concept c and it already makes a grinding sound when I reel it in. Do you know what is wrong?

[@Flukemaster]

That's cool man. I'm glad it worked out for you. It's amazing what a little TLC will do to a reel. I'll check out your message in a few. Thanks for watching

[@Liambrouillette]

I'm having trouble unscrewing the little silver knob thing on my Abu Garcia revo sx it like is so tight when I turn it towards me but it will unscrew away from me but then I can take the side plate off what should I do??

[@onepumpchump09]

hey Gene! bought a couple new reels the other day. should I clean and lube brand new reels or is the factory grease fine? thanks a bunch, huge fan.

[@Flukemaster]

+dustin vernon Factory is just fine for a year or so.

[@cjkline841]

This video really helped me! I did it and it worked great. But I feel it's time for me to do a deep cleaning. I watched tacklejunky81's video. I am not doing that haha. Who do you recommend I send it to?

[@Flukemaster]

cj kline Look up a site called Delaware Valley Tackle. He does an outstanding job.

[@cjkline841]

OK thanks

[@Flukemaster]

You have got to focus on finding the fish. The bass aren't going to bite if they aren't there. If you are bank fishing start off on the steepest bank and fan cast all along it. That is usually where the channel of the pond comes closest to the bank and the channel is the travel route of all the fish in the lake.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@AnubhavAnkitGeorge]

sir in my baitcasting retreive is not so smooth what to do i have cleaned it and put greasing also did nicly but not so smooth as before what to do please reply me

[@brycerush98]

Can you use lithium grease? And what oil do you suggest?

[@Flukemaster]

I would stay away from the magnetic for right now. I like mine but it can be problematic for a beginner.

[@austinflybmx]

like always good vid!

[@Flukemaster]

yes

[@gunsnroses19952012]

The more oz the weight of the sinker the deeper or the ability for punching situation to go through cover. The weightless style is more for finesse type of fishing but can be great for skipping with spinning gear..Keep on Fishin'

[@Flukemaster]

You're welcome

[@Flukemaster]

I don't know anything about those reels but most are generally the same with small differences in how to take things off.

[@gscompton1965]

Hey Fluke, i know this is an older video but was interested in your comments on the Lubricant on the worm gear...some say no grease and only oil because grease will catch dust and debris, I really dunno was just tryin to figure it out. thx your friend Greg from Kentucky

[@Flukemaster]

Greg, I've always used grease because even though it does pick up some stuff it still lasts longer than oil so I don't have to worry about it as much.

[@gscompton1965]

ty so much brother for the reply keep your line tight and you rod tip up :0)

[@ammarathar5082]

Awesome video but how often should I oil and lube my baitcaster like this.

[@Flukemaster]

I do it this way whenever they start making more noise than normal. Then each year I completely break them down and give them a complete cleaning and lube and oil.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks man.

[@ModernGuy321]

Hey flukemaster. I have an abu garcia ambassadeur and recently lost the spool tension knob and finally got a new one. Once I had put the new one on I relized my anti reverse was not working. I was just asking for help on how to fix it.

[@Flukemaster]

It sounds like it was put back together wrong. I would be able to help you without seeing it though. Take it to a local repair man. That should be an expensive fix.

[@chefclay615]

I have a pretty big problem, alright so about 3 months ago I bought a brand new lews speed spool lfs it's not even a year old and well me and my freind went fishing and well long story short he dropped it in mud and water and it hasn't been working great since it makes alot of noise and all that so I watched this video did everything it said and turned out I had alot of dirt in the reel cleaned all that out did everything and now it might be even worse sounding I even cleaned the worm gear and lubed it I'm just frustrated cause I paid a good chunk of change for this reel can someone help me

[@kerryparks1979]

Hey FM, some here...like me, are questioning changing out the bearings for faster CERAMIC bearings. Can you give the pros and cons in upgrades? Thanks for the videos.

[@Flukemaster]

I personally don't see the need. I have never done it and probably won't but that also means that I don't have any experience with ceramics.

[@kamronshorey5342]

thx for the help

[@ericramos9187]

What is the best reel oil and Greese to use for my lews tournament mb?

[@peytontutterow1535]

Idk if you use a curado but if you do how many of the brakes do u put on?

[@Flukemaster]

Pick two. A moving bait like a spinnerbait and a bottom bait like a texas rigged soft plastic. You can't go wrong with either of those from the bank. I was a bank fisherman for 12 years before I got my first boat.