I have a abu garcia silver max baitcater.
Does anyone know how to clean & oil a baitcaster?
Didn't come with owner's manual. Abu's web site is not helpful at all!

Posted Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:41 pm

Great question.
I have a name and number of company that you can send reels to and they maintain them. I think bass pro does same thing.

Posted Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:49 pm

how much cleaning needs to be done? if you're willing to learn, it's not that difficult to do light maintenance. there are a lot of youtube videos on it and online tutorials.

Posted Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:20 pm

if its a good reel it shouldn't need tooo much maintenance...if they sell the reel at bass pro, they have a live chat on their website, they may be able to tell you where to find an online manual.

Posted Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:21 pm

Its a $60 reel. Not the greatest reel, so I thought taking good care of it will make it last longer. I'll try youtube.

Just trying to keep busy & be ready for spring, I'm starting to get "CABIN FEVER!" Its been 2 mounths since I wet a line! Three more to go! Crying or Very sad

Two up coming events to look forward to. These will help take ease my "CABIN FEVER" a little!

There is the "Fishing Classic" @ BPS Feb 25-March ?
The Fishing Expo @ DCU center Feb 11-13

Anyone going?

Posted Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:38 pm

I was actually watching that show on Versus...Bass Pros...and there was a section with Rick Clunn Bass fishing 101 or something and it was about cleaning and lubing reels...it was on over the weekend and I just watched it today, couldn't find it online. I'm sure youtube has a ton of stuff.

watch for reruns maybe??

http://www.versus.com/shows/the-bass-pros/

Posted Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:59 pm

Be careful not to lubricate the reel too much. that could mess it up too. It should only take one drop of oil for each bearing or shaft thats all.Ardent makes a good Reel Butter.Also a degreaser to clean off the outside frame if you want

Posted Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:51 pm

I googled The Fishing Expo @ DCU center Feb 11-13 and the only thing that came up was a boat show on that date did I miss something?

Posted Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:47 pm

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