How to service a typical bait feeder fishing reel using Okuma Epixor for Demo

[@jimmikoz1422]

This is the best video of lubing an Okuma reel I have seen. I have just purchased a ABF-80B and was making sure it had lub inside it but was having trouble removing the side plate and your video showed it was held by the rear drag end cap. Thanks very much.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I appreciate the feedback with this and you other comment Jim. Thanks again. Stay safe and stay well - Dennis

[@knotpc5754]

Thank you for another great tutorial! I serviced our Stradic 3000 FJs this season using your Shimano video and that gave me the confidence to dive into my cherished 20 year old Okuma Coronado CD50 using this video. I was always afraid of Okuma’s use of tiny springs (threw in the towel on my cd30 after a failed attempt a couple of years). This went so well, I had the confidence/recklessness to dive into the very filthy anti-reverse after seeing the condition through the lower maintenance. All went great and I can’t thank you enough!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are welcome. I appreciate the kind words of feedback. I am glad to have helped. Best wishes for great fishing - Dennis

[@rubentorres4071]

Thanks Dennis! Thanks to you I was able to service my new to me Coronado CD50!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Great to hear! Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis

[@davidsams2190]

Dennis, I saw your video on the Condor 555 the other day. I have had that South Bend combo since 1989 or 90. It cost me $19.95 when I purchased it. I had used it up until 2015 for freshwater and saltwater fishing when the rod broke. I maintained the reel on a regular basis and now use it as a back-up to my Penn 5500 when fishing. You are absolutely correct when you say regular maintenance and care for a reel prolongs the life of a fishing reel. Even though it was an inexpensive combo, for the longest time it performed well and gave me back more fishing fun than it cost to purchase. I particularly enjoy your working on Ocean City reels since I have 2 which I use regularly for catfishing in the Delaware River. Great videos that are entertaining and educational as well. I subscribed and watch most of your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you for the kind words David. If you enjoy the Ocean City reels, stay tuned. I will be doing an Ocean City 113 reel this week. - Dennis

[@jamesmacion1020]

Thanks for all of your videos! You're the man!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I appreciate the kind words. Please stay well and stay watching - Dennis

[@jimmikoz1422]

Hi Denis I have the reel back together now. What a tricky reel had to "time" the osculating gear and then jiggle the back lever to get the cover to seat. The reel had a bit of grease but I added some Inox MX8 grease to the gears and I lube my reel bearings with Type A Transmission oil as it stays in the bearing. I clean my reels out with brake clean as it dries way quite quick. Found it at disaster to put grease in the bearings of a reel as the reels gets too stiff. Added the Okuma Cal's drag grease to the pack of drag washers and that makes the drag on any reel smooth. You are doing a good demonstration.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Sounds like you've done it all. Nice job. Thanks for watching - Dennis

[@bkm6175]

Thank you for all the information you share.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are welcome - Dennis

[@bitefishing]

Thanks for the upload!! I needed to replace a stripped main gear, and this video helped me fix it without issue!!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to hear that the video helped. Bait feeders add a level of complexity to a tune up or repair, but you should be afraid to work on them. - Please stay tuned - Dennis

[@smokster0604]

Number one... Love fishing and your take downs..Happy Holidays...

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you - Have a great holiday season - Dennis

[@bryantsalmon2]

oh my I can't wait to show him. thanks!

[@davidmcilveen5013]

Thanks for this Dennis,I have a similar Okuma and this video will be very helpful when I come to service it. 😀

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are welcome- Best wishes for a Happy New Year - Dennis

[@paullambert1485]

Hey Mr Dennis I have a okuma 6000 bait runner the rear drag is stuck it will not turn what could that be ?

[@hstetser5376]

This also is the same reel that is labeled as cabelas salt striker, with the plastic bodies

[@2ndChanceTackle]

That may be part of the answer as to who makes the reels for Bass Pro and Cabellas. Thank you - Dennis

[@hstetser5376]

@@2ndChanceTackle i have an older salt striker and i played hell finding drag washers for it. After a long search, i found the diagram for an 4000 series epixor and it was a match

[@tylercarr6238]

I have the avenger abf 65 it’s similar, the anti reverse is broke what part is messed up in it

[@2ndChanceTackle]

It could be the A/R clutch under the rotor if your rotor is not stopping from turning backwards or there is a possibility that something in the bait feeder function - rear drag, trip lever or something else that is impeding the lock if it is the spool that is not locking in place - Dennis

[@bertrandstanio9119]

can yo do a video with a penn live liner or bait feeder

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I don't currently have one of these in the shop. I will add it to a list of requests and do the next one to come in for service. It may be a while. Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@bertrandstanio9119]

👍🏽

[@reyalvarez5458]

I have one bait feeder...it looks like that one but is called...CYCLONE 65...my reel is clean....but i don't know anything about it...

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Cyclone reels are generic reels. They are generally sold in department stores like WalMart. They have a good reputation as an intermediate priced reel - Dennis

[@bobking4031]

Do not use mechanical screw drivers on fishing reels or Rifles you will most likely bugger up the head of the screw

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are right about that. I have seen too many broken or damaged screws from folks that have tried to power out of it