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Originally Posted by MidTNKayakAngler
I'd be happy to look at your reel. The round 4600-6500 Abu's are what I cut my teeth on.
Adding a good quality reel oil to the line pawl, and spool bearings is a good way to keep your reels in good working order, and NOT dropping or dipping them in the water.
The problem with reel oils is that yes, they are OILS. Oils collect and attract dirt and dust. So dirt attracted to dust creates GUNK, then add more oil to that gunk, and you get more gunk. Well over the years this build up gets greater and greater, and after time the performance of your reel deteriorates. Eventually this gunk has to be removed. Most people don't know but a little reel oil 1 drop goes a long ways.
I have oils and will use them upon request, but I recommend a lubricant that leave no film.
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What do you charge? I have a Diawa that screams like a banshee under load and it's only a little over a year old. I think it needs to be torn down and cleaned and properly lubed.