Young Martin's Reels Daiwa AG1355A Service and Lubrication

In this video we disassemble, clean, lubricate and reassemble a Daiwa AG1355A spinning reel. There were no problems, but I was surprised by the bushings the manufacturer refers to as "graphite bearings. If you like the video, please hit the like button and if you would like to see more of them, please hit the subscribe button. Young Martin’s Reels was created to honor my dad Martin B. Stivers of Louisville KY. He was an avid fisherman and repaired thousands of fishing reels in his lifetime. I spent numerous hours watching him do so, but I have forgotten most of what he taught me. Now that he is gone, and I find myself in need of reel repair, so I am learning how it is done and trying my best to pass it on.
If I can be of assistance, feel free to contact me [e-mail]
I would also like to thank Dennis Kuntz of 2nd Chance Tackle. His videos have helped to fill in the gaps in my “reel” knowledge. Without his KZbin videos I’m afraid Young Martin’s Reels would not exist.
Rick Martin Stivers

[@Yelladog78]

I appreciate you sharing about your dad, lost mine last year. He was good Godly man who could fix anything. Good video & glad to see some Diawa's

[@youngmartinsreels5314]

They always say to appreciate them while they are here. That is absolutely the truth. I’m glad you like video.

[@barneyewing2664]

I see now the advantage of the sheet pan when you pulled the clip off the axle and it went flying across the pan only to be stopped by the wall of the pan. Brilliant.

[@youngmartinsreels5314]

It also help me keep everything together. When I’m done with a reel there should be no parts left in the pan.

[@christopherjenkins2373]

I got one of these earlier this year new in the box. It is a decent low cost freshwater rear drag but I felt it was cheaply made for a Daiwa. I have 57 vintage Daiwas that I’ve collected over the years. This collection includes two complete sets of all the silver series reels from 500C to 9000C. This rear drag is nowhere close to those reels or the others in my collection. The good thing about this low cost reel is that it makes a good starter reel for young or novice freshwater fishermen. I’m quite fond of reels with good bronze or brass bushings. They’ll outlast most ball bearing reels every time. The 1600C you’ll be doing is one fine reel! I love your testimony about your dad and what he meant to you. I think making these videos to honor his legacy is a most fitting tribute. - Chris

[@youngmartinsreels5314]

This is absolutely not a high dollar reel. It’s definitely entry level. That being said, I see no reason it wouldn’t perform well if taken care of. The 1600 I plan on doing today is considerably heavier. I think it will be a pleasure to service and lube. I hope the guy I gave them to contacts me. I gave him my card so he could pick them up. As for my dad, I spent hours watching him work while we talked but I wish I had done more hands-on with him. I don’t regret one single fishing trip we made. Once years ago, my step brother Jeff asked me why I had driven 1200 miles to repair a shed with my dad. His dad had passed away years before. I said “Jeff, what would you give to be able to repair a shed with your dad?” A puzzled look came one his face then cleared. “I’d give anything to do that.” That’s why I’m here. He smiled and walked away.

[@christopherjenkins2373]

@@youngmartinsreels5314 what a great story. I was 19 and in college 800 miles from home when my 48 yr. old father suddenly passed away. He loved fishing but I can only remember about five times we fished together. I was a very driven musician and spent every moment practicing piano at first and then organ. My father never heard any of my later organ concerts but his love of music and my mother’s was what drove me. Both have passed now and I think of them all the time. I eventually went to seminary and became an ordained minister working. In the area of music and worship for 45 years. I had to give all that up when I became 6o% blind from Stargardt’s Disease (a retinal disorder). So now I’m retired and enjoying my grandchildren two of which work on reels with me. Vintage spinning reels are my hobby now. I wish my dad could see my collection! - Chris (pS. I love all the Daiwa silver series spinners except the 1500C. That one was a mistake by Daiwa.)

[@youngmartinsreels5314]

I looked today and I found that I have the following Daiwa reels that I have yet to video: 7350RL Jupiter-S 3550 AG750 AG1305x If you have an interest in any of them left me know and I’ll do the video. None of these are high quality reels. I am partial to the 7350RL but it has a broken foot.

[@christopherjenkins2373]

@@youngmartinsreels5314 The Daiwa with the broken foot is the one I’d be most interested in. I’m pretty sure I have that one.

[@youngmartinsreels5314]

That’s the one I like best. It won’t be useable but it will still make a good service video.

[@christopherrussell3409]

Love the videos sir!! A new loyal watcher for sure!! Love these vintage reels!!

[@youngmartinsreels5314]

Stick around, there’s plenty more to come.

[@ddselvig]

I really like the rear drag knob. Seems a lot more convenient than a drag knob on the spool. Most of my Shimano spinning reels have rear drag.

[@youngmartinsreels5314]

I guess I’m too old school. I’ll be learning how to use them and I’ll adjust. It just looks wimpy to me. The thing I’m going to start looking into now is bailess spinning reels. I have a Mitchell 306 that I’m looking to convert. I’ll let you guys know how that goes.