Does anyone the rough estimate of cost to repair a spinning reel? I have a reel given to me and brand new it cost $130ish. I think it must have been dropped in water or something and ball bearing system seems to get slightly locked up. Was wondering if it's worth it to fix. I guess anything under $50 would be worth it IMO but if repair and parts cost more than that maybe buying a used one would be better if I really wanted the same reel. Any input is appreciated.

if it was only dunked in water then it just needs a good cleaning. Delaware valley tackle is a site sponser (the DVT logo on the right) and will clean your reel to like new. contact him for info.

Thank you for the referral. A deep cleaning and lube costs $22 less 10% for members here. Return shipping is equal to outbound. A reel in the price range noted should be well worth maintaining and using.

Send it to DVT. Have sent them reels and always happy with the work and turnaround time! Prices are very fair. Plus if you are like me, you wonder why they put all the spare parts in a reel that you have left over!

Thanks for the reply. At this point I'm just assuming it got dipped in water but now I think the bearings some how went out or got bad. Can't even turn handle without forcing it. I was hoping to find a local shop in the twin cities MN.

if it was only dunked in water then it just needs a good cleaning.

Unless it was a Shimano.

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Mite be a long shot, but I've seen spinning reels with line wrapped under the spool that caused all kinds of havoc.