Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Good to know.  I've seen those Tycoon, but figured they must have metal rollers.

I've seen paddlewheel aerators with stainless shafts supported by a block of UHMWPE as a bearing.  The 3//4" stainless shaft would wear down and was eventually cut in half while the plastic bearing it was rubbing on was fine.

PEEK plastic is another good one but it is more expensive than UHMWPE.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Weldwood-32-fl-oz-Original-Contact-Cement-00272/100125525
I used this glue before and work good .May be some better glue today .Later on I screw 2 strip of plastic made it real slick very easy to slide boat up and down

Quote from: boon on October 10, 2024, 09:10:58 PMThe parts inside a saltwater reel should never corrode in the presence of fresh water only.

Exactly.  I never understood why folk load up their dishwasher with aluminum pans and stainless steel utensils but are afraid to get their reels wet.

-J

I won't argue with Dave.  I never soak just service and I have never had an issue. Spray during running is a killer though.

Todd

That's a good place for the drains.  They will also drain well on a rod stored vertically.  Those big drain holes are good too.

-J

Quote from: Gfish on Today at 01:05:26 AMI would. How are you gonna fasten the carpet to the wood?

Stainless steel staples

Tried to keep my fish processing fee low, worked somewhat with it just shy of $800. If you are real aggressive on the slide you will get them! Fish is best when given away or consumed immediately.

Yeah, I got one. Wanted one even smaller than the size 8 Shimano Speedmaster. Also wanted to see what a lower-end Okuma LD was all about. Little more expensive than the Speedmaster, but seems to be a slightly better reel. Slower ramp-up(better drag range) and less cranking friction at comparable strike-drag settings.
So, I wanted to show a picture of the drain holes on these two. Remove from rod after rinse and place as Dave said for max. draining potential.
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I would. How are you gonna fasten the carpet to the wood?

Welcome from San Mateo, CA  Dominick