reel care

[Crankbait]

don't let your reels suffer http://s978.photobucket.com/albums/a...Reel%20Photos/

[gonefishin3]

Uhm... I think I have some maintenance to do this weekend.... :P

[DVT Mike]

With a regular scheduled deep cleaning and proper lube a midlevel baitcaster will last you a life time and perform at its best. The affects of poor maintenance build up gradually over time and can go unnoticed.

[Raul]

Originally Posted by DVT Mike

With a regular scheduled deep cleaning and proper lube a midlevel baitcaster will last you a life time and perform at its best. The affects of poor maintenance build up gradually over time and can go unnoticed.

Exactly, it´s not all about: "they used to make them better", it´s more: "you take care of it and it will take care of you". I have these Abu XLT series Ambassadeurs I purchased more than 20 years ago and other than cosmetic wear ( the markings are almost gone ) they work as perfectly now as they did when I purchased them, and not that I don´t use them, I still use them, not as much as I used to because got a bunch of reels nowdays, but for at least 15 years those were all I had.

[Crankbait]

In showing those pictures I have seen some 15+ old reels that looked almost new. A little maintenance can go a long way!