Delaware Valley Tackle
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There is no magic in lubes labeled for reel use but it helps assure proper application. Drags require special drag grease but it works well on gears too. The most important thing is to clean parts thoroughly to remove abrasive contamination. When I service reels I adjust for the reel's application and such but in general I use marine grease on gears, Cals on drags, 80w140 gear oil on the worm gear and non-spool bearings, Boca Lightning Lube or Yellow Rocket Fuel on spool bearings and an anti-corrosion oil on sliding parts.
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In general reels with the same frame and case dimensions will allow gear swaps, but I can't recall any 50 size reels made in a cranking ratio.
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Delaware Valley Tackle replied to Blake - ColoradoAngling's topic in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and KnotsMost likely If you want ta level wind issue. I recommend replacing the pawl and worm gear as a set if either is bad. In all fairness if this reel was $50 new it would be cheaper to replace than to have repaired. I wouldn't use it the way it is. If you want to attempt a DIY make sure to have a schematic and email me if you get stuck.
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PM me with your email or email me direct and I'll send some pics of past builds I've done for Vets etc.
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Prior to upgrading bearings I suggest a at minimum a pro deep cleaning and proper lube. The PQ also responds very well to Super Tuning and if you want absolute max free spool upgrade the bearings. Members here get a 10% discount on labor and aftermarket parts.
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I suggest putting the money toward a better reel and maybe consider a military theme custom rod.
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It may appear as though that the spool shaft is not in contact with the bearing by looking at the very end, but there is usually a small collar area right where the bearing rides. The third bearing is a little redundant but don't run without it. as long as it is functioning it will not harm casting. If you'd like the PQ tuned, they typically respond very well.
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There is such a thing as actual ferrule wax, but I've used bowstring wax or automotive will work as suggested. If the ferrules are in good shape and not forced together and left for extended periods you could very well get by as they are. Don't actually lube the connection as with oil etc.
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The spool rims and frame are easy to clean with a swab of alcohol. A small amt. of contamination here can be noticeable
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The Certate is a very good reel. I was especially impressed with the sturdiness yet light weight of the bail.
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If braid damaged a modern reel or rod I suspect it was largely due to sand/grit on the line. Daiwa makes good reals but are typically a little higher priced than competitor's equiv. offerings. I think this is largely due to the exchange rate of the currency.
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I've seen more than a few spools damaged by attempts at removing those spool pins. The original flat nose plier w/hole in the end was the lesser of evils at one time but they don't press squarely on the pin and can bend them. I'm a Boca dealer and extend a 10% discount to members here. Just dropping bearings into a reel won't get nearly the results of having them installed as part of a deep clean & lube service. Let me know if I can help.
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I like the easy to see animations and adjustable speeds. Cool site.
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The weight savings of smaller guides isn't weight in hand but rather unnecessary weight on that high performance blank partially deadening it. "micro" guides are not a cure all or magic at all. The guides on any rod should be the smallest, lightest ones that will do the job. Line, connections, conditions (ice & filamentous algae especially) all come into play. I don't care for the generic term "micro" anyway since the term is used for guides from 5.5mm all the way down.
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If you can push the budget closer to $100 for a bait cast reel, you'll get much better longevity and performance. About the only "store" brand I recommend regularly is the BPS Pro Qualifier.
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Thank you to Glenn and the staff for providing the BassResource.com community and to all the members that participate, contribute, and support myself and the other sponsors. Happy Thanksgiving! Mike
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It's common practice for those brake pins to be removed to improve casting.
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One probably won't immediately see the difference between micro guides when comparing to another rod without them. It's not apples/apples Using guides with better strength/weight ratio only makes sense to take full advantage of quality blanks with the same characteristic.
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X2, the "right" way to fix this is to replace the guide.
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No one brand has a monopoly on any specific technique plus drop shot is a terminal rig that can modified for many different circumstances. If you mean the traditional vertical finesse jigging a ML/XF 6'10" +/- on a high quality, light weight blank from whatever maker you choose is a good starting point. BTW, a nice custom can be done in the price range mentioned.
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X2 A MH/F rod in whatever product line you choose will work.
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X2 Too many variables such as cover, baits... Also being here in the Northeast my choice would be a 7' M/F. I do however find myself leaning more & more toward a ML for spinning apps.
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The Ardents I've worked on didn't impress me either. Not very refined at all.
