SHIMANO CURADO MGL 151 - Take Apart & Tune Up - Reel Maintenance

[@WhereWeWild]

NOTE: There are actually 2 bearings in the tension knob area of this reel. I forgot about the second one in this video. Thats my bad. Thanks for watching 👊🏽😊🤙🏽

[@moondog5553]

Thanks for the video. It helped a lot. I dropped my cap at the river and I bought a replacement and it didn’t have the spacer. Definitely saved me a lot of time wondering why it wasn’t working properly.

[@WhereWeWild]

No problem glad it helped you out 👊🏽😊🤙🏽

[@MakeItTakeItOutdoors]

Subbed for the camping stuff and got bonus fishing stuff!

[@WhereWeWild]

Awesome! 😎🎣🤙🏽 Fishing is a big big part of my life and this channel so, you’re going to see a lot of it. ❤️😊

[@MakeItTakeItOutdoors]

@@WhereWeWild I've been known to do a little bit myself lol

[@WhereWeWild]

@@MakeItTakeItOutdoors Welp, then I guess you’re gonna get another subscriber brother 👊🏽😊 (I made a bunch of my own spinner baits this year 😎🤙🏽)

[@theyumie8608]

Sir, I have a Curado 151 MGL , I wanna change the gear ratio from 6.2:1 to 7.4:1, so can I use the drive gear and pinion gear from Curado DC151HG ? Are these gears swap able? Thank you for answering

[@WhereWeWild]

Wow. I honestly don’t know man I’ve never thought to try that before. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂 If it were me I would simply just sell the 6.2:1 on eBay, and buy myself an HG. Actually that’s a lie, I would probably keep the 6.2:1 for certain techniques and also buy the HG. 😎😂🤙🏽

[@RubenakaChupacabra]

Great video. What tool would you use to remove the roller clutch bearing/one way bearing/anti reverse bearing? Normally, I'd just use an appropriate sized socket to push/punch it out. However, the side plate lip design only allows the socket to push against the plastic cage of the bearing (instead of the metal housing), which will only result in the plastic cage being removed and sending springs and rollers all over the floor. The only answer I've been able to find is "Send it to Shiamno."

[@WhereWeWild]

Thanks man 👊🏽😃 Ya know I haven’t had to replace that on this exact reel so I can’t say for sure, but anytime I’ve had to replace a one way roller I just pop it out by pressing it hard with my finger. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Usually they only are able to come out of the one side. This reel I was under the impression that it would just push out towards the inside of the case like I said at 17:40 are you saying it doesn’t push through in that direction either??? 🤔

[@RubenakaChupacabra]

@WhereWeWild yes, the bearing comings out on the gear side/inside of the reel only. But the way the side plate is, only the plastic cage of the bearing is exposed, so that's all you have to push against. If the bearing is a tight fit, then you'll just push out the plastic cage. Even the Shimano parts website states that bearing is not user replaceable. None of my reels have required a replacement yet, but I'd like to be prepared before they do. Thank you for your time.

[@WhereWeWild]

@@RubenakaChupacabra Hmm that’s odd man. Any part should be easily replaced on a shimano. Luckily that part should last a really really really long time. Another Shimano plus. 😎🤙🏽 I’ll have to see if I can get it out next time I clean an MGL 150!

[@jakecarpenter6358]

Awesome video! I need to service all my Curado 151's, my 71, my 201K and my 151DC. On a couple of my Curado's I feel a slight clicking when reeling. Hopefully it just needs some proper lubercation and it is not a bad bearing. Guess I will find out. I have noticed and it states on the Curado instructions, when opening and closing and locked and unlocking the side plate cover you need to loosen the tension on the brake dial. If it is tight it makes it especially hard to close the side plate cover and lock it. I see you did a video on the K. What about the 71 and the DC? Plan on ordering the kits in your links. Thanks again!

[@WhereWeWild]

Thanks man appreciate it! Stoked you enjoyed it! 👊🏽😊 Slight clicking huh? Hmm. Yeah might just need some love perhaps, and they are a little harder to close the door lock like that for sure. Have a Shimano reels playlist and am constantly adding to it if you want to check it out. Definitely have the 201k in there. 😎🤙🏽 Thanks again for the nice comment and thanks for watching 👊🏽☺️

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

Excellent job with the video

[@WhereWeWild]

Thanks man 👊🏽😊

[@cjmullins]

What bearings would you recommend for a shimano slx mgl 70

[@WhereWeWild]

Honestly not sure brother I haven’t had to replace them yet haha thing bombs as is! 💣😎🤙🏽 Love that reel. But, whenever I do need to replace bearings I usually just get the standard replacements from Boca Bearings. I don’t really go nuts trying to upgrade them to like the most expensive ceramic ones or anything like that, I just keep them super clean and well oiled and never have any complaints. I ripped that reel apart also if you’re interested, I’ll leave the link here for ya 👊🏽😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4q4aKGCabN8hZo

[@callisto32]

Outstanding Video!

[@WhereWeWild]

Thanks 👊🏽😊 Hope it helped ya out 🎣🤙🏽

[@bretking5907]

How often do you maintence your curados? Recently picked up 150 mgl and 150 mgl xg and i want these reels to last a very long time. They are easily the nicest reels ive owned!

[@WhereWeWild]

Nice 👊🏽😎 Depends on how often I use them, once or twice a year is probably cool unless I get one really really dirty on a trip. I have a lot of reels lol so I don’t really use the same one every time I fish which helps. If you find yourself using the same reel all the time I’d probably clean it up every couple of months because I have problems and really like to keep them clean. 😂🤙🏽

[@bretking5907]

@@WhereWeWild thanks for the reply... im guessing as much as i will be using them, 2 or 3 times a year might be enough. Thanks again and God bless.

[@WhereWeWild]

No prob man. 👊🏽😊 Yeah that should be fine. Shimano reels can last a lifetime if you take care of them. 😎🤙🏽 Thanks for watching! God bless.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

I bought a water pick to clean out the worm gear and bought an ultrasonic cleaner to clean the bearings and makes them like new

[@WhereWeWild]

Sick 😃🤙🏽 I’ve been curious about the ultrasonic cleaner. 🤔😎

[@SulaimanbinSalam]

Hello, i just wanted to know the what kind of bearings in it and there sizes..

[@WhereWeWild]

I don’t remember all of them off the top of my head I’m sorry, I believe there are two 3x10x4 bearings on there, but I’m not certain it’s been awhile. I’ll link a size chart for you that you can print out at 100% in landscape and it’s all true to size so you lay them on it and find out the size of any bearings you need for any reel. It’s really nice to have. 🤙🏽 www.bocabearings.com/files/files/downloads/Fishing-Bearing-Size-Chart-Mouse-Pad.pdf

[@jesusisking7874]

Great video thank you

[@WhereWeWild]

My pleasure glad you enjoyed it 👊🏽😊 Starting to build a solid playlist of these Shimano reel vids haha 😁🤙🏽 Thanks for the nice comment!

[@adamkoepke1366]

I just got this reel out on the water and I’ve had issues with the drag slipping. Unless I have it tighten down all the way, every time I go for a hook set, I’m getting slipping. Is there something I need to tune up on this reel or is this a common issue?

[@WhereWeWild]

Hmm well ya know I guess you do have to keep it pretty darn tight really to set super hard on it. I’ve had that happen on a spinnerbait hit but I just had it a little too loose. Sometimes I’ll keep reels one or two clicks tighter than I’d like it to be and then back it off once I set the hook. Definitely would take it apart and make sure everything is cool though, make sure there isn’t too much grease on the washers and stuff like that. 🤙🏽

[@adamkoepke1366]

@@WhereWeWild thanks for the info! I haven't taken off any of the factory grease, so that's probably playing a big role. I also got a bit of sand in it, so I really need to get in there and completely clean it out. Thanks for this video!

[@WhereWeWild]

@@adamkoepke1366 No problem! Happy to help! 😊 Definitely rip that thing open and tune her on up! Always makes a huge difference even right out of the box! Thanks for watching really appreciate it. 🎣👊🏽☺️🤙🏽

[@adamkoepke1366]

@@WhereWeWild I haven't dove to deep into your stuff yet, but have you done one of these about the Daiwa Tatula 150?

[@WhereWeWild]

No sorry I haven’t. All Shimano reels so far. Maybe down the road I will though. 😊🤙🏽

[@shannonmctighe4369]

I have the same reel and it’s started making a slight grinding noise before I stopped using it for winter, I started using it again and now it’s making a constant grinding noise when I turn the handle. I watched your video and took it apart, re greased and oiled and put it back together the same and the grinding is still there. The reel is practically new. I bought it last July and put it away in October. This is my first shimano reel, I normally use Lews. I can’t find anything that’s wrong with it. Could it be the main bearings? Should I try that next?🙄

[@WhereWeWild]

Well that’s no fun. 😕 Hmm, yeah I mean I would definitely test and inspect all the bearings and gears make sure they’re all good, no damage to them, all are smooth and quiet, all cleaned, greased and oiled including the worm gear. Make sure there is no sand or dirt stuck anywhere sometimes that’s all it takes. I’d just go through the whole thing part by part like that until I found the problem. Shimano reels are great and the MGL 150 especially.

[@shannonmctighe4369]

It feels like the drag plate is the issue when everything’s sandwiched together and you slide the metal peices in a circle around that plate you can hear it grinding and resistance. I don’t know the correct terms for it but when I was turning the big spindle that everything and the handle goes on I could also feel it grinding while turning it, I greased those 2 connecting gears but it still didn’t fix it. It seems like it’s still further in the reel. I put everything back together and when the drag is all the way out, no grinding noise but the spool won’t turn, like theirs too much resistance. As soon as you tighten the drag the grinding happens when you turn the reel. I worked on it for 4 hours last night till 2:30 am lol. I’m at my wits end, I’ve never taken a real apart this deeply before. Any suggestions or ideas?

[@shannonmctighe4369]

For reference what I’m talking about is around 27 minutes in your video.

[@WhereWeWild]

@@shannonmctighe4369 Well definitely take that hidden bearing out I refer to around 27 minutes and check it. I really should have taken it out in this video. Also with the drag system make sure everything is seated properly like how that first clutch ratchet is squared and keyed and sits down all the way first, then the small drag washer and so on how I show to put it all back together. Also when putting the drag star and handle back on make sure that drag star is completely pressed down tight and keep tension on it while putting on the handle. If you like you can shoot some videos or pictures and dm them to our Instagram and I can maybe spot something it’s at wherewewild. It can be very tedious sometimes but you always find the issue one way or the other.

[@andrescruz9448]

If it didn't sound like that when you first got it and it hasn't been exposed to salt water, it might actually be sand or something stuck in your worm gear for your line guide. I would tear all that apart, strip clean, re-grease, and test again. If was grinding when you first got it then I would say your main gear or pinion gear but since it developed after a seasons of use and you didn't notice any broken teeth when you cleaned it out, it's gotta be something with your worm gear and pawl. The other place to check is where the lips of your spool rides could be rubbing on your frame or dirt trapped in those channels.

[@dab5328]

Have this same reel and recently had some issues with it locking up. I adjusted the brake pads, sorry if that’s not term for 6 pads that move up and down on spool and also adjusted brake knob and now I can get reel to turn correctly after putting back together. It’s like it’s locked and I can’t figure what’s going on although I know it should be an easy fix. Anyone with same issue or any advice? Even when I did get it back decently right once I don’t know how and the tension was all out of whack

[@WhereWeWild]

I would rip it apart and just make sure everything is put back together correctly just follow this video step by step if you have to. Something might not be sitting flush enough or slightly off and that makes all the difference. Also before you take it apart just maybe check if the tension knob is just cranked up way too tight. 🤙🏽

[@dab5328]

Thanks for suggestion. I’ll go through the process. Just so happens I went back through and reset dial to 3 then moved pads to 3 - 3 up/down position and it worked out. Still need to throw to check tension but nevertheless I’ll still tear apart to clean and regrease.

[@perccury2479]

what happens if you lose the pins on the drag?

[@WhereWeWild]

Replace em! 😃 Haha link for parts is in the description 😊🤙🏽

[@knifeaddict1014]

I took my 150xg apart and I think I messed up my drag. It’s kinda lose. Do you have a video of the drag system?

[@WhereWeWild]

This video shows how to take apart and put back together all aspects of the drag system… 🤷🏻‍♂️ Loose? 🤔 What exactly do you mean by that? Like the actual drag star is loose? Or like the drag is slipping on fights? I would just watch how I’m putting it all back together and make sure yours is going back together the exact same way. If the star is loose your tension washers might not be sitting back to back correctly, or maybe you didn’t push the star down enough to sit it properly before putting the handle on.

[@knifeaddict1014]

@@WhereWeWild I have 2 extra small washers on mine I can’t figure out exactly where they go.

[@WhereWeWild]

@@knifeaddict1014 Extra??? 😃 Like you mean you didn’t put them back on??? 😳 That would definitely be your problem brother! Definitely watch the part of the video where I pull that area all apart and put it back together man. Those washers go under the spring, nut, and flat washer that’s the grey/copper color… and they sit opposite each other like this )( or like this () so that they create a little spring tension effect keeping it on tight. 😊🤙🏽 40:27

[@knifeaddict1014]

@@WhereWeWild no I put them back but not sure if I put them back in the correct order 😂 🙄. In your video I don’t see the 2 small washer like mine has. So 🤷‍♂️

[@WhereWeWild]

@@knifeaddict1014 Dude. 🤦🏻‍♂️😁 Unless you’re looking at a different model reel. It’s not going to be any different than this one is. Click these numbers 40:27 it’s the exact time stamp of this video where I put the washers back on.

[@Gio-nl7eg]

My drag stopped clicking where did I go wrong?

[@WhereWeWild]

@@Gio-nl7eg Guess you mean the drag star? The little pin and spring seen at 03:15 makes the star click.

[@Gio-nl7eg]

@@WhereWeWild right when you said to be careful I dropped the reel a few inches and it went flying into carpet floor 😂

[@dq1343]

Just my opinion, all bearing support such as under drive gear shaft, under clutch cam retainer, small bearing at tension would be more protective if you covered with grease instead only oil due to those bearing is very easy to get rust. Not disclaimer just opinion. But nice video anyway

[@WhereWeWild]

Hey run em how you like em brother! 👊🏽😊 In my experience and opinion grease slows bearings down and they seem to be much faster for me with just oil on them. 🤷🏻‍♂️😎🤙🏽

[@moisesramirez7898]

Do you do other peoples reels boss?

[@WhereWeWild]

No actually I never have haha 😁

[@moisesramirez7898]

Should I add oil or grease to the worm gear? I have an mgl 150 as well but I noticed you added oil but mines pretty dry rn so trying figure out which I should put thanks

[@WhereWeWild]

@@moisesramirez7898 It’s up to you brother you can use either one. Personally I prefer oil. 😊🤙🏽

[@davidmorrison3328]

Have u ever installed a drag clicker on this real or any other real if so is it difficult

[@WhereWeWild]

No I’m sorry I haven’t 🤷🏻‍♂️