Reel Repair by Alan Tani

General Maintenance Tips => Tools and Lubricants => Topic started by: Mr.Grinta on June 26, 2014, 12:08:18 PM

Title: Cal's Grease: Tan for Larger Reels VS Purple, for Smaller Reels, Colder climate
Post by: Mr.Grinta on June 26, 2014, 12:08:18 PM
Hi,
wich is, in your opinion the real differnce?
Would you like suggest the purple for Spinning small dreag washer, for example.
Or maybe you consider the Tan the still best?

best regards
leonard
Title: Re: Cal's Grease: Tan for Larger Reels VS Purple, for Smaller Reels, Colder climate
Post by: Keta on June 26, 2014, 12:16:46 PM
I tested both by putting reels in the freezer and then checking the drag.  Both broke about the same, tan was a bit stiffer until it warmed from friction.
Title: Re: Cal's Grease: Tan for Larger Reels VS Purple, for Smaller Reels, Colder climate
Post by: Mr.Grinta on June 26, 2014, 12:22:08 PM
Quote from: Keta on June 26, 2014, 12:16:46 PM
I tested both by putting reels in the freezer and then checking the drag.  Both broke about the same, tan was a bit stiffer until it warmed from friction.
Hi,
thanks Keta.
This can have a sense, so the purple is indicated for small reel and thereforse smal drag (less friction less heat). Maybe.
many thanks!
leonard
Title: Re: Cal's Grease: Tan for Larger Reels VS Purple, for Smaller Reels, Colder climate
Post by: Keta on June 26, 2014, 12:34:20 PM
I use Cal's Lite on my trout and steelhead reels, Curado 200s and Calcutta 50's.
Title: Re: Cal's Grease: Tan for Larger Reels VS Purple, for Smaller Reels, Colder climate
Post by: Mr.Grinta on June 27, 2014, 10:21:37 AM
Hi,
I would like to know the opinion of others.
What Alan and other friends think about.
many thanks
leonard
Title: Re: Cal's Grease: Tan for Larger Reels VS Purple, for Smaller Reels, Colder climate
Post by: thedw on June 27, 2014, 11:03:58 AM
i use the peanut butter (tan) one on my certate 1003. for 4lb line. smooth and light as.

i ahve not tried the purple one.  But the Tan one is real nice and i see no need to buy the purple one.


try the daiwa SLP 555 drag grease.

its the best. esp for big fish at high temp.