Wet baitcasting reel

toppwatr · 07-21-10, 05:06 PM

I was wading at the lake today when my baitcasting reel, revo premier, took a dunk. What should I do about this?

WTL · 07-21-10, 05:26 PM

Wash it out in the sink and go fishing again as soon as possible.

(as long as it aint salt water and theres no sand in it, it will be fine. Flush it with a hose.. I sometimes dunk my reels in the lake if they arent acting quite right and it cleans out a little grit.)

Jrob78 · 07-21-10, 05:38 PM

I would recommend a drop of oil in each bearing and on the worm gear after they are completely dry.

Captmikestarrett · 07-21-10, 07:12 PM

Just put in the back of your vehicle.. the heat will cook it dry..

Maybe some oil if it feels odd.

Capt Mike

Tavery5 · 07-21-10, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by toppwatr

I was wading at the lake today when my baitcasting reel, revo premier, took a dunk. What should I do about this?

The Premier is a great reel. Might be a good time if you have not already done so to remove the spool bearings and flush them. As good as your Premier casts now, if you have never flushed the bearings, you will be pleasantly surprised at how much improvement it will make with minimal effort. I recommend flushing the bearings in acetone, it is an excellent degreaser and dries very quickly, add a drop of hotsauce or your favorite reel oil and fish away. There are a couple of other bearings internal to the reel, one under the drive shaft and one in the level-wind system. These bearings have little effect on casting, but if your retrieval is rough, you may want to give these a look also.

I flush the bearings on all new reels, and at a minimum once to twice a year depending on use. A clean reel is a happy reel.

skeeter1804 · 07-21-10, 10:49 PM

It isn't any different than fishing in the rain, it is sealed well enough it shouldn't have gotten anything in the bearings.

KSH · 07-22-10, 06:07 PM

I have an old Curado that casts a lot farther when its dunked. Even when its freshly oiled, water makes it run smoother.

toppwatr · 07-22-10, 07:46 PM

cool thanks for the responses guys. i used it today and it casted great.

Jrob78 · 07-22-10, 08:07 PM

If you want your reel to last keep it lubed. Contrary to what has been said, water is not a appropriate lube for reels. A quick, accidental dunking is one thing, purposefully submerging your reel to make it run smooth isn't good. Water displaces the oil and grease that is in your reel for a reason, water will give you problems. Take care of your gear and it will take care of you.

Rebbasser · 07-22-10, 10:04 PM

If it happens again, open it up, let it dry, put it back together and go fishing. As long as you let it dry out and keep it lubed you should have no problem.

geezer1 · 07-23-10, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrob78

If you want your reel to last keep it lubed. Contrary to what has been said, water is not a appropriate lube for reels. A quick, accidental dunking is one thing, purposefully submerging your reel to make it run smooth isn't good. Water displaces the oil and grease that is in your reel for a reason, water will give you problems. Take care of your gear and it will take care of you.

The absolute truth.

Embrey · 07-23-10, 02:14 PM

i dunk mine all the time...no problems

Jrob78 · 07-23-10, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Embrey

i dunk mine all the time...no problems

That's sort of the point, a properly maintained reel doesn't need to be dunked "all the time."

WaffleJaw · 07-23-10, 02:39 PM

You also have to keep in mind how much dirt and debris lake water has in it...Everytime you dunk your reel...Your letting all kind of dirt particles get on/in your reel...Thats going to gunk up.
Wash it in the sink...re-oil

Jrob78 · 07-23-10, 02:47 PM

Rinsing reels out with fresh water in the sink is ok, mandatory if you fish in the salt. It should always be followed up with a re-lube though. Dunking your reel in water is not the way to maintain it.

Embrey · 07-23-10, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrob78

That's sort of the point, a properly maintained reel doesn't need to be dunked "all the time."

i didnt say i dunked it to make it work right...

dodgeguy · 07-25-10, 01:25 PM

anytime a reel gets dunked it should be disassembled cleaned and lubed properly.

adamgambill · 07-27-10, 07:11 AM

if you are worried about tearing it down, get it to someone who can and have it lubed. my gear for bay fishin is rebuilt every year. I have one curado that has more in replacment parts than a new one would have cost, this is after a clean lube and adjust after every use.

07-21-10, 05:06 PM	#1
toppwatr BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 215	Wet baitcasting reel I was wading at the lake today when my baitcasting reel, revo premier, took a dunk. What should I do about this?

07-21-10, 07:12 PM	#4
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Just put in the back of your vehicle.. the heat will cook it dry.. Maybe some oil if it feels odd. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

07-22-10, 10:04 PM	#10
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	If it happens again, open it up, let it dry, put it back together and go fishing. As long as you let it dry out and keep it lubed you should have no problem. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

07-23-10, 02:39 PM	#14
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	You also have to keep in mind how much dirt and debris lake water has in it...Everytime you dunk your reel...Your letting all kind of dirt particles get on/in your reel...Thats going to gunk up. Wash it in the sink...re-oil __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

07-25-10, 01:25 PM	#17
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	anytime a reel gets dunked it should be disassembled cleaned and lubed properly. __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

07-21-10, 05:26 PM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Wash it out in the sink and go fishing again as soon as possible. (as long as it aint salt water and theres no sand in it, it will be fine. Flush it with a hose.. I sometimes dunk my reels in the lake if they arent acting quite right and it cleans out a little grit.)

07-21-10, 05:38 PM	#3
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	I would recommend a drop of oil in each bearing and on the worm gear after they are completely dry.

07-21-10, 10:49 PM	#6
skeeter1804 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edgerton KS Posts: 321	It isn't any different than fishing in the rain, it is sealed well enough it shouldn't have gotten anything in the bearings.

07-22-10, 06:07 PM	#7
KSH BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 7	I have an old Curado that casts a lot farther when its dunked. Even when its freshly oiled, water makes it run smoother.

07-22-10, 07:46 PM	#8
toppwatr BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 215	cool thanks for the responses guys. i used it today and it casted great.

07-22-10, 08:07 PM	#9
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	If you want your reel to last keep it lubed. Contrary to what has been said, water is not a appropriate lube for reels. A quick, accidental dunking is one thing, purposefully submerging your reel to make it run smooth isn't good. Water displaces the oil and grease that is in your reel for a reason, water will give you problems. Take care of your gear and it will take care of you.

07-23-10, 02:14 PM	#12
Embrey BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 505	i dunk mine all the time...no problems

07-23-10, 02:47 PM	#15
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Rinsing reels out with fresh water in the sink is ok, mandatory if you fish in the salt. It should always be followed up with a re-lube though. Dunking your reel in water is not the way to maintain it.

07-27-10, 07:11 AM	#18
adamgambill BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Columbia, TX Posts: 375	if you are worried about tearing it down, get it to someone who can and have it lubed. my gear for bay fishin is rebuilt every year. I have one curado that has more in replacment parts than a new one would have cost, this is after a clean lube and adjust after every use. __________________ Anyone who has a problem with getting a truck dirty shoul trade for a Volkswagon and a pair of panties.

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