Hi guys
Ive been thinking of trying out Du Ponts Krytox grease for the two bearings inside my Winthrop Titanium roller-tops and guides on my custom rods.
Most other greases Ive used in these bearings either emulsify with saltwater or washes out after a marlin season. Was hoping Krytox would lengthen the period of time in-between servicing and mantainance of these bearings.
So to those who have experience using Krytox, what are youre thoughts? Does it absorb water? Does it yield the longivity it claims? I thought it would be a good idea to get opinions (good or bad) from guys who have used it, before I have to sell one of my body parts to pay for the stuff!
Cheers guys!...Jon
Jon , see post's referring to Yamaha Blue.
I think this will solve the majority of your problems.......
And it's cheap ;D
Cheers,
Jonathan
Anyone??
Surely!
I use corrosion X on my big game trolling rod bearings, and recommend annual service. I have avoided grease because it seems to trap dust, grit, and salt.. can emulsify and harden over time and reduces the effectiveness of the bearings. I use Penn Blue and Cal's on the reels.
It sounds like you have alot of experience fishing heavy rollered rods so maybd I am off base and have been servicing my and few of my customer's rods incorrectly. I am always willing to change. I think bearings packed with good marine grease would be best if they have the watertight seals. Rinsing and oiling regularily, and a single through service seasonally or annually seems the way to go on bearings that suffer from water intrusion. I dissasemble them fully, submerge in mineral spirits and run through the sonic cleaner before lubing with corrosion X and reassembling.
We could use a post on how different folks service their rollered rods. I have wondered about what the best products to use on the butts would be too. I have seen a very sticky silicone lubricant/protectant used here to prevent salt intrusion. I favor the corrosion X and liberal washing after use methodology. I pull me reels off of the rods often enough for a more through cleaning though.
I think the key point really is to service your equipment regularily. Don't forget the rods, knives, tools, lures/skirts, and hooks.
John
I`ve heard that it`s not so good, mainly because it`s soap based and therefore doesn`t do well with other greases
I would try to use NLGI 00 EP types of greases and with that type being between oil and grease in viscosity I would fill up the reel with it
Quote from: Tightlines666 on May 10, 2017, 06:18:48 AM
I use corrosion X on my big game trolling rod bearings, and recommend annual service. I have avoided grease because it seems to trap dust, grit, and salt.. can emulsify and harden over time and reduces the effectiveness of the bearings. I use Penn Blue and Cal's on the reels.
It sounds like you have alot of experience fishing heavy rollered rods so maybd I am off base and have been servicing my and few of my customer's rods incorrectly. I am always willing to change. I think bearings packed with good marine grease would be best if they have the watertight seals. Rinsing and oiling regularily, and a single through service seasonally or annually seems the way to go on bearings that suffer from water intrusion. I dissasemble them fully, submerge in mineral spirits and run through the sonic cleaner before lubing with corrosion X and reassembling.
We could use a post on how different folks service their rollered rods. I have wondered about what the best products to use on the butts would be too. I have seen a very sticky silicone lubricant/protectant used here to prevent salt intrusion. I favor the corrosion X and liberal washing after use methodology. I pull me reels off of the rods often enough for a more through cleaning though.
I think the key point really is to service your equipment regularily. Don't forget the rods, knives, tools, lures/skirts, and hooks.
John
I was doing a quickie rescue on a yard sale 650SS and decided to myself, "Self, if you have to get 90% of the way there on two things, Penn Blue on heavy parts and carpet bomb the rest with Corrosion X".
Hi Jon, not very much grease on the drag dog, if the grease drys out, then the dog wont pivot, Yamaha marine grease does not dry like most greases, cheers Don.