Just now, nameiztaken said:

I am familiar with the insides of reels. I may buy some grease and oil since I ran out last season. Thinking about Shimano Permalube Reel Butter and Bantam Oil Hot Sauce.

 

Fixed it for you.  Those are probably two of the WORST PERFORMING lubrication I've ever used.

8 minutes ago, J Francho said:

 

Fixed it for you.  Those are probably two of the WORST PERFORMING lubrication I've ever used.

I haven't used them, going off of reviews. what do you recommend? @Delaware Valley Tackle

I generally recommend OEM lubes online, but for my own (and Mike will probably agree) I like Cam's Light Purple Grease, and Rocket Fuel Yellow or Metol Oust for performance, and Bantam Oil for gen purpose.  Really, any light, clear oil will do for bearings.  The lighter the oil, the more frequently it needs to be reapplied.  Lastly, there's TSI 321, but unless you really know what your doing, it's hard to recommend a dry lube to anyone.

8 hours ago, J Francho said:

I generally recommend OEM lubes online, but for my own (and Mike will probably agree) I like Cam's Light Purple Grease, and Rocket Fuel Yellow or Metol Oust for performance, and Bantam Oil for gen purpose.  Really, any light, clear oil will do for bearings.  The lighter the oil, the more frequently it needs to be reapplied.  Lastly, there's TSI 321, but unless you really know what your doing, it's hard to recommend a dry lube to anyone.

Would you say Shimano's drag grease and Bantam Oil is a safe bet? seems like I can get them together for $14 on the big auction site.

7 hours ago, nameiztaken said:

Would you say Shimano's drag grease and Bantam Oil is a safe bet? seems like I can get them together for $14 on the big auction site.

 

Those will serve you well.  The drag grease is also the OEM gear grease.

On 3/3/2017 at 11:29 PM, nameiztaken said:

Would you say Shimano's drag grease and Bantam Oil is a safe bet? seems like I can get them together for $14 on the big auction site.

 

Just checked the ad for that combo.  Way overpriced. There are better options. Go to biggreenfish.com and order yellow rocket fuel and Cal's drag grease. They'll go a long way.

8 hours ago, The Bassman said:

 

Just checked the ad for that combo.  Way overpriced. There are better options. Go to biggreenfish.com and order yellow rocket fuel and Cal's drag grease. They'll go a long way.

$14 shipped is too much? looks like it'll be $18+shipping on the site you linked

3 hours ago, nameiztaken said:

$14 shipped is too much? looks like it'll be $18+shipping on the site you linked

 

What I showed you is 4x as much material.  Also, he's got your drag washers.

2 hours ago, The Bassman said:

 

What I showed you is 4x as much material.  Also, he's got your drag washers.

Woah, ok yeah thats a pretty big difference... Didnt notice that.

Buy direct.  Smooth Drags has the tools, grease, oil, and washers you need, and you'll talk to the owner on the phone.  Dawn will hook you up.