The TRUTH of WD40 vs Fishing Reels !!!

[@andrewgilmore9054]

No problem using WD-40 as long as you know you're using it as a solvent/cleaner and not as a lubricant. As long as you wipe it off after cleaning and apply a proper lube and grease as you mentioned !The problem comes when people think it's a lube !

[@TheRodbond]

Good call and exactly correct........I am a retired elevator mech.......My company decided to save money once and buy WD-40 for lubrication on rails and slides......I told them it was a solvent.....buy they didn't listen......it dried rails and created rust build up points......just awful stuff for rollers and slides........took them 6 mo to hear from the guys and go back to a real lube......but as a cleaner I like it

[@calvinh.8882]

Exactly.. its main use is as a solvent and/or a rust dissolver.. If i'm in a hurry and need something done for a quick fix, i will spray it with WD40, and then shake it out and spray some lithium grease in it.. WD-40 will lubricate something for a few minutes, but it doesn't last long at all..

[@replaceablehead]

It's matter of public fact that wd40 does contain lubricant. It's a two part concoction that degreases and then relubricates. It's like shampoo and conditioner. It may sound like an oxymoron, but this is what manufacturer claims the product does.

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[@marlontristen2095]

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[@HeavilyArmed]

I have an UL reel with an annoying squeak where the knob is attached to the handle. Hit it with some WD-40 and the squeak went away. WD-40 is Water Displacement 40th Formula. I've used it on all my reels since I started fishing. It lubricates and prevents corrosion. I have Penn reels from the 1970s-1980s that have no rust, pitting or corrosion because I soak them in WD-40 every few months. Along with proper cleaning and maintenance; these reels work as good today as they did when my father bought them 30 years ago.

[@matthewemmerik7420]

I been useing wd 40 on my reels for maybe 30 years now,and still going strong,same reels same rods no problems.

[@tabbythehousecat5419]

matthew emmerik I "polished" my rod once with wd40. was never the same color again.poor rod was jeered by the other rods.they said he had a dumb owner.lol

[@ibogames3915]

@@tabbythehousecat5419 u can use silicone spray helps better maybe

[@shadowcard6923]

WD40 has a solvent, making it good to remove old grease. Once you put in good fresh grease just add some oil every once in a while to keep the grease soft. It’s also good to save a reel you dunk, where you can flood it with WD40 temporarily until you need to clean it I’d say you don’t have cleaning stuff cuz you went somewhere far.

[@johnmartin4332]

My 86 year old father in law has used WD40 on his reels forever. He swears by it. Still uses old Penn 9 reels.

[@garylaubscher4487]

Have used a jigmaster over 30 years, grease inside, after fisging wash clean reel with wet rag, dry it and spray with that spray.or q20. no issues no rust corrosion and reel is awesome.

[@GarthGoldberg]

Agree with you 100%. WD40 is great for cleaning and getting the water out. You still have to lube with oil or grease. WD40 helps stop corrosion, especially with salt water.

[@kencleg7721]

It’s a fish oil product

[@truegrain81]

My dad has been using WD and 3n1 on his reels since I can remember and so do I. Haven't needed to take our reels to a repair shop yet. And we are both avid anglers. That's just my opinion.

[@riccardocarbo2479]

The 3in1 rocks. I used to buy it for my skateboard bearings when I was 7 years old. It was 29 cents in 1978.

[@scottducote7389]

Do u take the reel apart

[@riccardocarbo2479]

As a reel-nerd, let me tell you, you can use WD if you go way too long with too heavy of a grease, and it will reconstitute the grease back to a lube. You can "get away" with this on those old Penn reels. They were simple and strong. Let me give you a better tip, Yak; use 3-in-1 oil (same company) instead. It actually has anti-frictional properties that WD simply does not. It also does not evaporate in a month like WD. You could also use a heavy motor oil like a 20W-50 for motorcycles. It's great stuff for anything in your real, gears included. It can get sticky/tacky after some time, however, but just add WD or some 3in1 oil. That's the cave man way of lubricating your reels and it will work! But don't expect a Shimano baitcaster to put up with this crude approach to lubrication and be working at full charm.

[@SEMAJ1071]

For the past 10 years I fish a month in Fl salt water using freshwater equipment. I don't think I ever paid more than $35 for a reel. Caught a lot of 3 ft and smaller red fish, shark etc. and a few 40 pound sting rays using 20# super line. I rinse the equipment off and flush with WD-40 after every trip, which could be 3 times a day, and am still using the same equipment. One year, I used a guide 10 times in a month and he had good salt water equipment. I did not notice any difference in performance using similar equipment. I can afford to buy better equipment, but decided on the first trip to replace the fresh water equipment when it failed. It never has.

[@jeremystalsby6552]

I have been fishing all my life, used it since I had my first reel, never had a problem.

[@roberth1568]

I spray my entire rod and reel after washing every time. No problems

[@EndlessWeekendFishing]

Robert Hyman Same

[@parajchari8817]

Same here

[@riccardocarbo2479]

@@parajchari8817 I'd just avoid getting it on your line. It will displace water and prevent corrosion for at about 3 to 4 weeks. But you've fished again, before then.

[@michaelcooper7602]

I've used WD40 when one of my reels fell in the water and I had to fish it out. Took it home, hosed it out with WD40, but then blew it out and used good grease and oil on it.

[@saltyfly69]

I've been using wd40 on my reels for 40+ years. I use it to clean the grime and gunk out then grease and oil. Also rinse your reel the coat the outside of the reel to prevent corrosion. As for the mono I Change mine pretty often due to stretch.

[@mathewlinder4764]

You answered my question. Thankyou.

[@capitolbassfishing]

I don't know why people even have an opinion...Its your stuff, your reels, do what you want! If it works for you who cares about the haters. No need for justification. Catch Fish!

[@adamformanack6700]

You read the instructions it says oil&grease for maintenance, wd40 takes the water out of your parts when cleaning, they make a oil spray in a aerosol can

[@HeavilyArmed]

Here's a trick I use on my rods. When the finish starts to lose it's shine, take some CLP, squirt it on a cloth towel and wipe the rod and guides with it. I do this on rods before I sell them, that way they look better/cleaner too.

[@TeamLerrur]

Use WD40 to clean every reel I own-my friend once gave me a penn 309 levelwind that was completely seized so I took it apart soaked it in wd40 overnight (no line on the spool) and it works almost new

[@YakMotley]

Never let me down. lol

[@RT-up4fn]

Team Lerrur Take it apart and see the buildup inside. Js.

[@TeamLerrur]

I take all my reels apart nearly monthly to clean and maintain them...also any time I soak in WD40 I clean off the excess with another cleaning agent before putting them back together

[@jaydenbutler2116]

Yak Motley I repair fishing reels, and WD 40 does great

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

I've always used WD-40 to spray off all the old grease and gunk on the insides of my baitcaster before I re-lube with some form of reel oil and grease. I agree.

[@gregvoutsikakis9493]

WD 40 was developed for removing moisture from electrical components ,not intended for lubricant or as a penetrating oil. Great for using on exposed areas you intend to wipe . Sawing machine oil and or reel oil the only thing goes on my reels .

[@Dreamlink91]

I just dip my line in sunflower oil and it stays soft and moist at all times, never burns the line or stuff like that.

[@SiangHng]

I used WD 40 on my 2 reels, Abu mag and penn mag, all the time and it still cast like a breeze. It's been 15 years now. :)

[@ChipEstrada]

WD-40 is awesome rod cleaner, I've been using is since 1977. Keep it away from fishing line.

[@markgutierrez7000]

I've been using WD-40 on my reels for years and I still got them 20 years old pinwheels works for me but you do need to take your reels apart clean them put a light grease on them

[@keithmorrison4096]

I've used WD-40 a few times in a quick pinch but usually when I need to clean my reels I prefer to use ardent reel cleaner and grease. I hope that 850 is ready for a few more tarpon this year buddy! We gonna get em

[@makemyday2560]

Most fishermen never take their reels apart to clean and lube the parts. I just serviced an old Penn 12/0. I used a water repellent bicycle grease that is light weight. WD works to loosen rusted and corroded parts but it is not a full lubricant

[@yapbird]

It's bunker oil. Menhaden oil to be exact. Use proper lube but in a pinch it will unstick it!

[@kencleg7721]

Transmission fluid is a synthetic. Look up Ed’s red for gun cleaning just back off the acetone

[@robertvanmeter2521]

I understand that WE 40 is a fish oil based lubricant. If so that is a reason to consider it.

[@Hunterslife315]

Yup I've used that and remington gun oil to clean my reels, never had a problem and all my Rods are in great shape!

[@alexcancel16]

i use wd 40 on all my reels and have never gotten any break downs on all of my expensive reels . on all of my other reels i just clean them and put grease and 2 of them have broken down . and i use wd 40 on the rest . it works awesome i think

[@scottducote7389]

Does it affect the fishing line

[@chrisford736]

4 yrs old same line same reel same pole. Shakespeare tiger rods. Wd40 only still rocking.

[@jaddy540]

I had a friend who fished saltwater with a conventional Garcia. He never washed it,just sprayed it with WD-40. Reel looked fine.

[@stevedavis9446]

hello, as for chris w yes he is right grease goes on the gears,oil goes on bail,spool shaft,roller barrings,etc.

[@jeffmedina43]

I use either WD40,or Liquid Wrench. In cold weather,Ive found that sometimes grease gets cold and stiff.Ive got reels Ive used for many years now and they are still working with no problems.WD40 never did hurt them. I use what works

[@Bad_Batch_65]

I've always heard if it moves and it's not supposed to, duct tape. If it's supposed to move and it doesn't, WD 40

[@woodsnwateroutdooradventur9813]

I think what a lot of people misunderstand is that WD-40 is a penetrating oil, not a lubricating oil. It does have lubricating properties, but isn't designed solely for lubrication. It's definitely not a solvent.

[@biggamelureshawaii]

Cool! We spray it on everything too. Keep catching!

[@ericoquinn7856]

WD-40 melts grease. If you disassemble your reels and clean all the old grease out of gears and whatnot just rinse them off and dry them and reapply grease and/or oil. Works like a charm.

[@Yelladog78]

I restore old reels and use wd40 to clean them, if they're in bad shape drop them in a 5 gallon bucket full that 20 years old in a basket and pull'em out a week later before the teardown. On reassemble i coat the interior with wd40 ptfe dry lube then oil & grease accordingly

[@jamesbreeden3061]

I use WD-40 to clean my real after I spray the reel with fresh water and strip the line. I then wipe it off and put on reel oil then put on new line. I don't know if WD-40 will hurt the line, but I figure the line is better off with no solvents on it. I don't want to lose a big fish because of something I could have prevented, but I clean my rods and reels twice every year and replace the line. Once before fishing season and once after fishing season. I replace the line one before the season, unless it takes a severe beating.

[@robertrichartz9520]

I have discussed this issue with the tech support agent at WD 40 company . They told me that its ok to leave WD 40 on any metal parts but, to leave it on any internal plastic parts would be a huge mistake . I agree with this advice . That being said just keep WD 40 away from any plastic internal or external fishing reel parts and its good to go time . WD 40 will seriously break down plastic rendering it weak and subject to breaking alot more easily over time . WD 40 and plastic are a DO NOT DO !!! . CRC 2-26 multipurpose lubricant is safe for plastics . I intend to use it for my fishing reels . Otherwise for metal parts WD- 40 should be just fine . I hear that Reel Kleen is very safe for all fishing reel parts but they dont say which materials . : * )

[@paulpanciarello7554]

I love rem gun oil for lubing my reels. it wipes off and leaves a nice fine coating.

[@johnmorganjr769]

Jigmasters are the AK's of the saltwater kayak scene !! 🐟. (huge fish have fell to 500's 🐟)

[@tshadow6]

Thank you. I’m looking for a cheaper alternative to expensive Penn reel cleaner spray.

[@mathewlinder4764]

I'm still learning so excuse my ignorance. Can I just use wd40 everytime I clean my reel? I know to wash off the film it leaves. Then oil and grease.

[@carlbanks1575]

I do a wash down and then WD-40 wipe the rod and reel till the season is over then do a service on them.

[@pacman4568]

when I was driving we delivered steel coils all over the UK. A loader (shunters) at the steel worked who would load and strap down the load, used WD40 on the ratchets we could not work out why they all rusted and broke. Then we discovered the one guy who sprayed all the ratchets. He cost the firm thousands of pounds with his WD40 spray can.

[@900stx7]

I'm sorry but WD 40 may not be the greatest rust inhibitor, but it does not cause rust.

[@Joe_1971]

Everyone saying that wd40 is a solvent and not a lubricant, can I ask a question? Why is it that wd40 when it gets on your fingers feels greasy, where as a true solvent like acetone, isopropanol, methanol will not feel greasy. In fact they evaporate so quick and leave your fingers really dry. So in my opinion wd40 may not be a long lasting lubricant like grease or oil, but it helps to penetrate sticky parts allowing them to move freely.

[@carlito977]

WD40 can help loosen up the reel but after a while like you said it starts to get sticky and make the reel slower but it can be used

[@76unclefester]

I live in a fishing community and I have Penn reels that my great grandfather used no problems .

[@urbanadventuresvideosurban8542]

In Texas we call Wd-40 (apache piss) . Grease/lube are different than wd40 . It's more for like penetrating oil. It Will work but for a short time. Like the video bro.

[@jaydominguez1116]

Why

[@forrestforrest7790]

Never in a million years would I use WD-40 The WD stands for water displacement. Ask a gun owner what happens if you let it sit too long. Is can also act as a degreaser and will age your plastic and rubber parts in the reel. Use it to clean the reel when taken apart if you really need to, wipe away and then use a proper oil.

[@paulvictor9368]

I use the silicone WD40, the yellow can. I am just wondering if the strong odour will deter fish?

[@pierrebonnard990]

Whatever it may do to reels, WD40 destroys line. It extracts the plasticizers that are formulated the with polymer to keep it supple. As a result the line gets stiff and loses its tensile strength. Going back to reels, it also extracts the plasticizers from any seals, gaskets, or polymer washes. Great for metal, but there will be a price to pay if you put it on anything plastic, and the bill will probably come due at a time you won't like.

[@jt3055]

Don't count on those parts being available ten years from now. Some parts for some vintage Penns are already not available. My approach is to care for my old Penns properly.

[@apolloandcreedbulldogges2229]

I look at it like this... If you pay for the reel you use what ever you want on it, and what ever you think is best

[@TheBulldog5045]

I pee on mine all natural. and some times only some times jergins splatters on it a little bit.

[@csickpuppy]

U R 1 sic dude & I am LAMO!

[@Askeyb2011]

A scent company some years ago showed cleaning lures after applying gel scents. They used WD40. I actually cleaned my plugs after taking the boat out and sprayed and whipped clean each plug. That scent company never showed that commercial except a few times. Must of got flack because of telling people in their commercial to use WD40. We also had one of our best Springs hooking Summer Steelhead when I was doing that.

[@drewdouglas4883]

Awesome cleaner my friend uses it to clean small engine carburetors

[@deckard313]

Water Displacement Formula 40....seems like using on reels is a great use for something invented to "displace" water to me!LOL....been using it for all my life for reels....my Dad used it on his reels...never had an issue..

[@YakMotley]

Yeah, I have never had a problem . Rumors to freak folks out lol!

[@mullz1382]

WD-40 Rocks dude i use it on my Shimano spinning reels on the front main bearing cold weather casting for shore/wading walleyes in the fall when the reel gets water in all the time in freezing temps you can't use much grease the reel won't crank and ice fishing also WD-40 is the answer

[@riccardocarbo2479]

Well, there, you need to go with a very light oil, becuase the grease will just be too stiff in Zero-ish weather. I'd recommend you use any light oil (motor oil, yes; or 3-in-1, or Liquid Wrench Penetrating oil will runny it up too.

[@zpwagler1826]

Has anyone else ever heard of "reel magic" it literally comes in a bottle that matches the WD40 and it is sold for line and reel lubrications, smells the same as wd40 too

[@miguelcorleone6633]

Saltwater reels...wipe them down with wet rag (fresh water)...let them dry....spray WD 40 on a rag and wipe the reels....works for me.

[@ReelHardFishing]

I agree with the wd40. Used it all my life on good reels. Cheap ones may not be able to tolerate it due to cheap drag. I love wd40 for any lubrication.

[@bqoutdoors2334]

Nice vid bro been here since the beginning I use wd40 and car greese lithium. Never had a problem in the salt. Love ya

[@YakMotley]

BQ Outdoors works every time! Lol 👍

[@slyknezz6862]

There is a new WD40 Lubricant spray now. Wonder if it's any good.

[@thomasdugger5935]

I've been using WD 40 forever on my reels never had one fail for doing so

[@jamescooper2618]

A lot of people have found out the hard way that WD40 does not protect firearms from rust for long either. WD40 is great for certain things, but it is NOT the universal cleaner / lube / protectant that the WD40 club says it is. It does have it's uses, but it's far from perfect.

[@worthdoss8043]

Goes good in Corn Flakes too.

[@Jazzberrytpt1]

WD 40 is a solvent not a lube. I use it to clean the oil and grease, let dry then re oil and grease. Where people go wrong with it is they try to use it as a lube

[@johnmartin4332]

By the way. I just purchased kayak for "hobby" fishing. Could you recommend a "good", but not too pricy paddle that will last?

[@maxheadroom1378]

I am amazed how strongly some people condemn the use of WD40 on fishing reels when there are just as many people out there using that stuff for decades without any problems whatsoever!

[@riccardocarbo2479]

You stated it wrong. People do NOT condem WD's use on reels--what's condemed is the notion that it's a lubricant. IT"S NOT. It does NOT have metal to metal protection against friction--Fact 1. Just because they have "no problems" doesn't mean they work their best--Fact 2. Max Headroom? Really?? LOL.

[@MichaelJones-xp8kf]

WD stands for water displacement. Great for cleaning. In a pinch to break. Loose parts. Then you use fishing reel oil lube. Good to go.

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

WD (water displacement) is great fo reels. Ive got Penn reels I've used in salt water for 10 plus years and I have a similar practice of maintenance.

[@riccardocarbo2479]

Yes, it's OKAY to use WD. It's fine. Just don't expect it to have the same effect as replacing with fresh clean grease, free of dirt. WD can't clean your grease up or remove sand and salt. Only water can do that. WD will be glad to stop corrosion for a while, indeed.

[@davidwolter5786]

My farther used WD 40 on his reels, but he also used Lucky Tiger hair oil to clean his guns. I use CLP it does it all. Cleans, Lubricates and Protects. WD 40 only cleans. God knows what Lucky Tiger did.

[@dsheffield2010]

I use a cheap gun oil. its high temp resistant, good water protection, and rather easy to apply. one or two drops a side.

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Hay yak WD-40 ls a great cleaner degreaser I use in my reels at end of the season

[@ibogames3915]

Can i Use WD-40 on my Rod Guides from protecting from rust ?

[@OutdoorRhodes]

What about wd-40 with silicone? That's what I use when I am out of grease.

[@riccardocarbo2479]

DON'T.

[@richardgreene6810]

Um...the "WD" in WD-40 stands for water displacement. So, if you are using it to clean and/or protect, it should be just fine. Just be sure to have enough proper oil and grease too.

[@joeblowjohnny2297]

Is that the 850SS OR THE 850SSM ? LOOKS LIKE THE 850SSM ?

[@Tomintx81]

As long as you tear em down to the frame every season or 2, soak, degrease, re grease, and oil properly there is no issue at all with a mid season spritz or two of 40... it's fish oil anyhow.

[@doorguru168888]

no it is not fish oil..

[@wayned5872]

the WD40 naysayers should read up on what it was originally created for,that might change their opinion...WD 40 RULES

[@calebvickers3010]

Wayne D yea I know the story

[@AG.Floats]

WD stands for "water displacing" and its main use is as a solvent or rust dissolver. Thelubricant-like properties of WD-40 come notfrom the substance itself, but from dissolving components. And the effect doesn't last. WD-40 can be a good substance to start with - it can help clean up rust or other grime. I use pure PTFE spray to lube things up. Much better and cleaner!

[@Devills_hill]

there is a chance that the wd40 will gunk up the grease that's in the reel... depends on the grease and I personally didn't have it happen in reels...(lots of other stuff though)

[@rockyhill9946]

WD-40 isn't actually a true lubricant. WD stands for "water displacing" and its main use is as a solvent or rust dissolver.

[@3ziz1981]

Add to that it is not friendly with seals and O-rings. It hardens rubber

[@richardandrew44]

This man is correct, look it up it stands for water displacement and the 40 relates to the recipe or version of this stuff. So if your fishing in salt water environments particularly, wash your kit in fresh water first and then liberally spray this stuff all over the working parts of the reel. Wipe off the excess, and from time to time check the bearings for grease, in particular behind the spool plate. Tight lines folks.

[@JavierTeran81]

never used wd40 on reels. i always heard not to use it. never knew why , whats the negative of using it?

[@YakMotley]

JT Kayak Fishing haven't figured it out . I mean is there better stuff ? Yeah , but if WD is laying around I'm gonna use it. The. Put real oil in it .

[@TheMcChesneys]

it will also damage any mono and flour line.

[@3tvet]

I use WD to degrease the cosmoline off my surplus rifles. It eats grease, it's not worth ruining your bearings in a GOOD reel guys.

[@YanksLife]

Thanks Brother I Find The Answers I Was Looking For With This Video.....

[@turbodieseldumptruck]

Wd40 is a great cleaner and LIGHT lubricant. It is amazing to loosen and clean things just as you are using it in this video. I just used it to flush and clean the old grease/grime/sand from a 70's vintage Zebco 33. Then (and I hope you are sitting down) I used Windex to remove the wd40 film, dried the reel, and applied ardent reel butter to the gears and spool and bass pro reel oil to all other moving parts.

[@bluesdawg8014]

If your reel explodes you had a great day of fishing. I've been fishing 55 years and never had a reel explode. Long ranch Tuna and everything else. WD 40 works great on the chrome and plastic, just wipe it dry and clean, you'll be happy with results. Los Angeles

[@kencleg7721]

Penn tuna stuff and rock cod dip soap water Dawn. Let dry cali sun won’t take long spray wipe that’s after a 2 week Baja trip

[@ashtonguillory2179]

Iv been using gun oil. First to clean it. Then to lube it. Works great.

[@alfakilla1]

Yea i use the dub on everything from my truck to my air rifles, to my abu reels ..good stuff!

[@bigredstick]

I clean all my suppressor with WD40 after every use. And it greats for burning out Hornets nests. LOL! Much love Brother!

[@thomaspaysinger1047]

I love to use slick 50 auto oil on my reels in gets in the metal of the reels an no way to ever wear out

[@riccardocarbo2479]

Slick 50 is great stuff. It will make your stuff last forever.

[@fernandosalas8589]

I use wd40 on my black n decker fan when motor stiffens and it works then wait till dry n add oil. God bless whoever invented wd40 it does miracles.

[@retnav92]

I'm just glad to see a new vid from you that's not about cooking. ;) I use WD-40 on my fresh water reels. No problems so far.

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

Are use silicone spray on everything