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Quite possible why @fin has it now and not the original owner.

I got gas last night and had a pretty good chuckle after reading this notice on the gas pump:

Sometimes when fish short strike a spinnerbait I kill the retrieve and will get bit. If that doesn't work I speed it up and more often than not it gets blasted. @YoTone, good advice there.

Thanks @tbone1993, your advice is not lost with me. Your post was helpful and not abrasive. I have my methods to clean and lube a reel I was taught and have used for years. It works for me. In fact my reels last for years and only get taken out of service when parts just flat out get worn from use and I can't find replacements. I think what gets lost here is that the OP is looking for a tutorial so to speak to clean his/her reel. I and another member raised an eyebrow about using a product that's meant to be used for something other than a fishing reel. Kind of in an off the cuff sort of way. I work in construction and comply to manufacturer's recommendations otherwise the warranty would be invalid. To me, using a product that may cause defects, in this case, a reel, wouldn't bother me, I'll get another one, but to some members it could be a big deal. I was just expressing a concern about using something that is not intended for use in a reel. No harm no foul. I don't normally get into threads like these and now I wished I didn't. "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it"...Ferris Buehler With that, I'm done here.

I gotta try fishing with them I guess. More stuff to buy. ?

I agree, the post kinda leaves you hanging

I think the sacrifice will be well worth it @A-Jay

Our fish are much too educated to bite period. I just want a warmer breeze coming off the water. It’s bad enough I gotta spray my clothes with Fabreeze cuz I know I’m smelling of skunk on the way home, Id rather be warm while getting skunked

Priceless!

I guess I'm old school, cork.

OMG, @Catt! That is AWESOME. Congrats! ^^^What a great story^^^.

OMG! So what now, back to the sandals?!?

I thought @.ghoti. did a piece on reel maintenance? I could be wrong tho. EDIT: Here it is. https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/supertune-baitcaster.html I've always been in the camp that you never used anything caustic, but this article proves me wrong. I am striking thru my earlier post. I want to thank the OP for posting and having this discussion. I learned something today.

SAHWEET! Nice one for sure! He has crappie eyes? Kind of young?

No not at all. I was lucky and caught my dog sniffing a lipless crank one day. I was able to get her away for it. My daughter would have flipped (her dog) if something happened. Sorry to hear of your misfortunes, but thanks for the fair warning.

Hate to admit this, but I still like C21 copoly.

Not sure I'd use Rem Oil for a reel. Seems a little caustic for the non-metal components inside a reel. Great for a gun, but I'd steer away from using it on a reel. JMHO To explain how to clean and lubricate a reel would be a little bit of work here on a forum post. I hate having this done to me and I try not to do this, but in this case google is your friend. EDIT: After reading @.ghoti.'s article, I stand corrected. My apologies to the OP.

I always set the drag according to the line strength. When I go for a hook set I keep my thumb on the spool so it doesn't slip. If fish are jumping my rod tip is in the water when I'm trying to land them. It's inevitable that some come unbuttoned tho. Personally like fast action rods that are more on the moderate side, but every rod manufacturer rates them differently unfortunately.

The trickster blade looks to me like a willow with the end of the blade ground off and rounded. They can grind fairly quickly, however, if you're like me, you have a grinding machine. If you have a drill you can get a stone grinder attachment for a few bucks and can grind the willow that way? Seems like a lot of work tho.

Those really look comfortable. I'm currently wearing Timberland but when our weather gets wet and cold I opt for these: @TnRiver46, these would be good for you down at the lake house. Especially the way you do construction... ... Which I admire BTW!

Hey guys, do we have any north shore fishermen here that fish the Nashua River?

I'm trying to get out as well @Derek1, looks like Sunday will be the day to be outside...Near 60* and sunny. Hopefully the surface temps will warm by mid-afternoon.

This thread will be a help to you. And, we're about 45 minutes apart so this thread will be a help to you as well

Sweet pic @Bluebasser86! Man I miss those days sometimes. My daughter is graduating HS this year and my son will be entering next year. Enjoy these time while you can, believe me, you'll miss it. If I may be a proud dad and brag, my daughter is graduating with high honors. I'd post a pic of the certificate but she asked me not to for whatever reason. Still proud as can be for her. Great kids you have there blue

Yeah @Boomstick, looks like he's in Nashua. Lucky, he's got decent waters to fish around him. Seems like a great kid too!