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Complete disassembly and reassembly of vintage fishing reels both for fresh and saltwater. Discussing good maintenance and servicing technique. Step by step guidance for fishing reel repair and restoring. The purpose of these videos is to demonstrate how many different fishing reels can be serviced with a little time, patience and some basic household tools. With the help of schematics online and some standard fishing reel lubricant products reels can be repaired and restored in many situations. In some cases that can save money and at the same time reels that hold sentimental value can be revived.
Penn Long Beach 60 Conventional Reel Restore Service
In this video I will do a complete restore service on a classic Penn Long Beach model 60. Complete break down, cleaning tips, re lube and rebuild of this vintage model reel. Watch in HD!
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Okuma Convector 45L Ball Bearing Level wind Wind Reel Reassembly Service
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In this video I will do a reassembly service on a Okuma Convector 45L Conventional Level wind Reel. A complete rebuild of this model reel. Watch in HD!
Okuma Convector 45L Level Wind Ball Bearing Reel Disassembly Service
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In this video I will do a disassembly service on a Okuma Convector 45L Conventional Level wind reel. Complete take apart steps and prep for rebuild. Watch in HD!
Mitchell Long Shot 830 Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Service plus Anti Reverse & Line Roller Fixes
มุมมอง 133หลายเดือนก่อน
In this video I will do a speed service on a very rare Mitchell Long Shot 830 Ball Bearing Spinning Reel. Complete steps on how to break down, clean, lube and rebuild this model reel plus specific small fixes for a faulty anti reverse and missing line roller. Watch in HD!
Daiwa EX 750 Tournament Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Reassembly Service
มุมมอง 82หลายเดือนก่อน
In this video I will do a complete rebuild of a Daiwa EX-750 Tournament Ball Bearing Spinning Reel. A complete walkthrough service with cleaning tips, lube points and details on how rebuild this model reel. Watch in HD!
Daiwa EX 750 Tournament Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Disassembly Service
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In this video I will do a complete disassembly service on a Daiwa EX-750 Tournament Ball Bearing Spinning reel. A step by step take apart service and prep for a full rebuild. Watch in HD!
Bass Pro Shop Viper Spinning Reel Troubleshooting
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In this video I will begin a disassembly of a Bass Pro Shop Viper Spinning Reel and show how it is not fixable without replacing vital part. In short it will become a parts reel. Watch in HD!
Abu Garcia Spinning Reel Problem Not Worth Fixing
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In this video I will show how a typical vintage spinning reel can be not worth fixing. Watch in HD!
2024 Summer Reels Projects Preview
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In this video I will preview some summer reel projects coming up on the bench. Watch in HD!
Garcia Mitchell 308 vs Mitchell 308A Ball Bearing Spinning Reel
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In this video I will discuss the differences between the Garcia Mitchell 308 and a Mitchell 308A spinning reels. A quick look at the similarities and differences between these two reels. Watch in HD!
Garcia Mitchell 308 Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
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In this video I will do a speed service on a vintage Garcia Mitchell 308 Ball Bearing Spinning Reel. Complete steps on how to break down, clean, lube and rebuild this model reel. Watch in HD!
Shimano TX Aero ULS A Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
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In this video I will do a speed service on a Shimano TX Aero ULS-A Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel. Complete steps on how to break down, clean, lube and rebuild this model reel. Watch in HD!
Eagle Claw Avenger ECS5A Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
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In this video I will do a speed service on a vintage Eagle Claw Avenger Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel. Complete steps on how to break down, clean, lube and rebuild this model reel. Watch in HD!
Shakespeare Alpha XT 1000 Ultra Lite Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
มุมมอง 1892 หลายเดือนก่อน
In this video I will do a speed service on a vintage Shakespeare Alpha XT-1000 Ultra Lite Ball Bearing Spinning Reel. Complete steps on how to take apart, clean, lube and rebuild this model reel. Watch in HD!
Shimano X -10 Ultra Light Spinning Reel Speed Service
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In this video I will do a speed service on a vintage Shimano X-10 Ultra Light Spinning Reel. Complete steps on how to break down, clean, lube and reassemble this model reel. Watch in HD!
Shimano AX 200Q Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
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Shimano AX 200Q Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
Shimano AX ULS Ultra Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
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Shimano AX ULS Ultra Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
Shakespeare 2200GX Sigma Ultra Light Ball Bearing Reel Speed Service
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Shakespeare 2200GX Sigma Ultra Light Ball Bearing Reel Speed Service
Light Spinning Reel Project Previews for Summertime
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Light Spinning Reel Project Previews for Summertime
DAM Quick 110 Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
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DAM Quick 110 Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
Daiwa UL 7 Ultra Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
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Daiwa UL 7 Ultra Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Speed Service
Shimano Aero Stradic ST 1000F Reassembly Service
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Shimano Aero Stradic ST 1000F Reassembly Service
Shimano Aero Stradic ST 1000F Disassembly Service
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Shimano Aero Stradic ST 1000F Disassembly Service
Penn 430SS Spinfisher Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reassembly Service
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Penn 430SS Spinfisher Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reassembly Service
Penn 430SS Spinfisher Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Disassembly Service
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Penn 430SS Spinfisher Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Disassembly Service
Penn 420SS Spinfisher Ultra Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Reassembly Service
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Penn 420SS Spinfisher Ultra Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Reassembly Service
Penn 420SS Spinfisher Ultra Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Disassembly Service
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Penn 420SS Spinfisher Ultra Light Ball Bearing Spinning Reel Disassembly Service
Mitchell Riptide 70 Ball Bearing Saltwater Spinning Reel Reassembly Service
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Mitchell Riptide 70 Ball Bearing Saltwater Spinning Reel Reassembly Service
Mitchell Riptide 70 Ball Bearing Saltwater Spinning Reel Disassembly Service
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Mitchell Riptide 70 Ball Bearing Saltwater Spinning Reel Disassembly Service
Are the monofils on the 155s the same or similar reels?
Outstanding tutorial! It was a real life saver. Thank you!
Glad it helped and thanks for watching!
Lucas Reel Oil (blue bottle) best stuff on the market and Made in USA. Haven’t found anything better. And Lucas Oil is proven.
Yes I agree the Lucas Oil is a good product. I really like the bottle that it comes in as well. Thanks for watching!
My favorite reel when I was younger
It's a nice piece indeed! Thanks for watching!
I actually still have mine
Are there any other models that the Jigmaster 500 4:1 gears might fit? Thinking a 4:1 no.209 might be nice.
Yes. The same gear set will fit the Penn 112H, 112H2, 210M, 309M, 500S, 501 and Pro Gear Pacifica 2500. And the good thing about the Jigmaster is it's still in production so parts are pretty easy to come by. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
@@backonthebenchreels Yes, helped! I am getting ideas for a mag braked high speed 309 reel for surf casting!
Awesome video I just bought one off craigslist for 30 bucks never been used I'm gonna try to clean it up 😮
Thanks for watching and good luck!
Tony, I agree a lost cause! Tad
Good to be back to your site Tony! Been busy with work and school the last two months - and now all caught up and back to the fun stuff! Tad
Thanks Tad! - Tony
This video legit saved my life trying to swap my dad’s old reel from right-hand reel to left-hand reel. Just seeing it taken apart and put back together. Only after I had it all taken apart did I realize all I was missing was the tiny plastic piece that sets the handle screw. It had gotten stuck and wouldn’t come out of the main gear so I thought it was unswappable until I got into the guts of it. I’m picking up the hobby after he passed away when I was a teenager so being able to use his favorite reel is very important to me. Can’t thank you enough. -Alex
Glad the video helped and thanks for watching! - Tony
Been really busy at work the last two months and have been on the absent list. Looking forward to the Quick 110 - a little tricky getting the rotor off. Tad
Same for myself Tad. Very busy. And yes the rotor on the 110 can be tricky if you don't know what to look for. Stay well! - Tony
Thank you for this series. I have a come accross all of the Penn reels you have shown and your videos are an amazing resource.
Glad you are finding the videos helpful and thanks for watching! More to come shortly. - Tony
How does the 402 compare to the 396 in size? thinking of purchasing a 402.
I think they are similar in size but the 396 is a skirted spool design where the 402 is not. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
I love mine i bought it recently for my 12 foot rod i use for bank fishing. Its a great reel for the price. I think it does great when casting. I usually throw a 3 oz weight and i can get some incredible distance with this reel . Its definitely a reel you have to keep clean and oiled but like i said i can really get some good distance with it. I picked it up new for 70 bucks and am beyond pleased with it. I live in oklahoma but still like to use saltwater gear it just holds up better with time . I have another 12 foot rod with another saltwater baitcaster and its probably pushing 30 years old . Its made by Roddy. Model 131 and its been well used and it definitely has gotten beaten up throughout the years but its pulled in hundreds of fish and still works flawlessly. But i have to admit the penn is definitely smoother than it. Great video thanks wanted to watch a good video like this before i cleaned mine . Got some grit and dirt in it fishing over the weekend and want to clean and re lube everything
The 309 is a great tool to have in the workbox. Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Good comparison video. Thanks for showing the details! I love classic Penn reels. Don't have a Surfmaster yet but i do have several Jigmasters. My favorite is my near pristine Silver Beach 99. Close 2nd is my 349h.
All great models for sure! Thanks for watching!
With calipers (both digital and manual) it sure makes the job a lot easier than using a ruler. Have a nice weekend! Tad
I agree! Thanks for watching Tad!
Very helpful video. If my bearing looks like an almost lost cause - I will soak in gas for four days - every eight to 12 hours try blowing the grit out with compressed air Tad
Great tip! - Tony
Great reel - better tutorial! Tad
Glad you liked it! -Tony
Tony, For a combo inexpensive reel it looks pretty cool. Great tutorial! Tad
For sure! - Tony
What does the star looking thing on the lever do
It adjusts the amount of drag tension to the drag stack. Thanks for watching!
thank you for this, very good job!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Tony.. Great informative videos.. I have just subscribed.. When do you expect to do the walkthrough video on repairing this reel ?.. I have the same reel with the same problem.. Kind regards. Mike (New Zealand)
Hi Mike. Thanks for watching! I hope to get it done soon but I am waiting on some replacement parts. Thanks for asking and stay tuned. -Tony
Tony, some nice reels and challenges ahead. Have a great Sunday! Tad
Thanks Tad! - Tony
Great video, Tony! I love these vintage Penn Reels! I've restored a black 3/0 and a red 4/0 Special. Next up is a black 6/0 Special and a dark red 6/0 Special. Also have a new in the box Jig-Master No. 501. Do you happen to know the max. drag lbs. for the 113H Special?
Thanks for watching! Cant say exactly how much max drag is in these reel but I'm sure it's a lot with a good drag washer stack! - Tony
Tony - Really nice reel. Tad
Thanks Tad! - Tony
Hi, will the 209 level wind general purpose be mostly the same to take apart? It looks the exact same but with black side plates and a black spool. Thanks.
Yes, all Penn 209's are the same in design. The older models will have a spare pawl in the non handle side plate is the biggest difference. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
@@backonthebenchreels Yep. I used your video to tear it down and give it some tlc and now it's working great. Thank you so much!
Glad it helped! - Tony@@Olly328
I have had the opportunity a few times to use this model and one of it's cousins - odd looking but very functional and fun to fish with. Tad
Yes, it's a different look for sure but a good piece of gear. Thanks for watching! - Tony
Beautiful reel - great tutorial video! Tad
It is! Thanks for watching Tad! - Tony
I actually have several of these, same model and haven’t used them in years. Thanks for the information, I think I just might service them and start using them again!!
Thanks for watching!
Tony, One of my favorite reels growing up in Florida in the 60's, 70's and 80's. Give em regular maintenance and they give 100 percent. Fifty years later mine is still - like almost new. Tad
Mine too! I got my 209 when I was 10 years old. And I still have it to this day. Thanks for watching Tad - Tony
Tony, I am surprised the manufacturer would use that much grease in the bearings - seemed excessive. Tad
I agree! Thanks for watching Tad! - Tony
Nice reels Tony! Tad
Thanks Tad! - Tony
I just found a nice one for cheap. It seems to have abit of out play on the handle. Is that normal for this reel?
I would try looking at the handle nut first and make sure that it is snugged up. Not too tight but tight enough so that there is no wiggle play in the handle. Hope that helps and good luck!
Tony - nice reel - great tutorial - have a nice weekend! Tad
Thanks Tad! - Tony
Tony, I like to heavily soak the bearing and pinion gear for a day or two and then use a slide hammer attached to the pinion gear nut. Using this method I have never had any distortion to the frame, spool or the pinion gear. Tad
I like trying to avoid any hammering as much as possible on reels but I will admit sometimes it's necessary. Thanks for watching! - Tony
The less maintained the reel - the harder to get off the bushings and bearings. Tad
Yes indeed! - Tony
Nice reel - great tutorial! Tad
It is! Thanks Tad! - Tony
A very popular reel that I remember back in the day - the 60's - Minnesota. Have a great weekend Tony! Tad
Thanks Tad and same to you! - Tony
Are you familiar with the DAM Quick SLS series of black spinning reels that were made in Japan in the 1970s? I have three of the five reels in that series. I honestly believe Shimano actually made those reels given how the internals snd design are identical to the Shimano MLZ reels also from the 1970s. At the very least these SLS DQ reels were made under license for DQ. I’m not sure that I care very much for these “Royal” reels. I much prefer my older DQ reels like the 550, 440, 330, 220, 110, and the 270 Super. You just can’t beat these earlier reels! Great video reflecting a lot of hard work! - Chris
I'm not very familiar with the SLS series. Thanks for watching Chris! - Tony
Tony, I love these reels and after finally learning all the tricks for servicing them I’ve loved using them. I own two of the No. 6 and two of the No. 7. The only difficulty I’ve had with them is the size of the handles for surf fishing even though Abu designates them as saltwater reels. I have found these to be amazingly smooth with drags that are also amazingly effective. They can be a pain to disassemble until you learn all the tricks. Few vintage reels remain as popular as these do and few reels retain their value like these either. - Chris
It is a nice reel for sure! Thanks for watching! - Tony
Tony, I have collected all but the smallest of these Shimano MLZ spinning reels. You’d be very lucky to find any parts for an] MLZ Shimano! The ones I have are: 20, 30, 40, two 50s, and two 60s. Only the Daiwa 4000C, 7000C,and 9000C silver series reels are in any way superior to these MLZ Shimanos from the same time period of the 1970s. - Chris
Yes I would agree! Parts are very hard to come by for these models. Thanks for watching! -Tony
Very impressive reel - Thanks Tony. Tad
Thanks for watching Tad! - Tony
Have a 209 from circa 1978! Awesome reel that cost $30 or so bucks back then.
They are great reels and affordable! Thanks for watching!
Tony - A very nice high end spinning reel - with a lot of parts! Have a good week. Tad
Thanks Tad! Yes it is a lot of parts! - Tony
Hate to lose a reel that way. Tad
Yes I know. Lucky for me I was able to get a line on the part from ebay for $20 but at least it should come out nice when it's done. - Tony
NIce fix Tony. I get quite a few of these reels at flea markets. Got one two weeks ago - a Penn Long Beach 67 - drag, spool, clicker, line release all completely frozen but the reel itself looked OK. Took apart - degreased - cleaned - greased and oiled - Walla works and looks like new. Tad
Thanks Tad! They are nice little spinning reels. Thanks for watching! - Tony
Tony - a great reel servicing video. I have had the privilege of using Avet's three or four times. Very nice reels but out of my paygrade! Tad
Thanks Tad! Agreed they are very nice and also heavy on the pocket book! - Tony
These were nice solid reels. I had one, but found it too big for my use. I still have some smaller Avet reels.
I agree. It is a nice reel. Thanks for watching!
Hi Tony. I have three Shimano rear drag reels that are somewhat similar to this Custom X 1000 except mine are much, much larger for heavy saltwater fishing. My reels are Shimano SSG7000 rear drag reels. They are very similar to the Shimano Custom X 7000 reel. These SSG7000 reels are the only rear drag reels I’ve ever used for saltwater fishing. These reels are 9” long and have 14 drag washers in them. I caught the largest fish I’ve ever caught with one of these SSG7000 Shimanos on the NC Outer Banks two years ago and it was quite a hard fight. Now I have a video of this so I can prove what I’m telling you. The Fish was a huge Stingray that was four feet from wing tip to wing tip and close to seven feet long to the end on the tail. It had a seven inch barb. My friends said it was easily 100 lbs. in weight but we never tried to weigh it before we got it back in the water. It actually got itself back in the water after I got it on the beach by breaking a 75 lb. rated swivel on my rig. I was using 20 lb. braid and he almost spooled me twice during a fight that lasted well over thirty minutes. These Shimano rear drag reels are some of the best ever made in my opinion. If I ever get the chance I’ll try to get a Custom X 7000 rear drag. Interesting fact, these SSG7000 reels have an all metal case and aluminum spools which do make the a little heavy but I still love them for surf fishing. I do have to ad that the sSG7000 Shimano is an absolute bear to service because of two quite small c-clips holding the oscillation block in place. It’s not that different from this Custom X except that the size of the SSG7000 make it much more difficult. Tony, you handled those clips quite well! Very interesting video Tony! - Chris
Thanks for watching Chris! Shimano makes some great products for sure! - Tony
Nice reel - great tutorial! Tad
Thanks for watching Tad! - Tony
I like the looks of those old reels, I wonder if they are strong enough for bigger catfish. Also is the 1795 the biggest/strongest model in the line?
I do too. I think this reel could hold up well for a smaller catfish fight under 10 lbs. This is a bigger model in the line. I believe there are a couple of others that are bigger than this one. Thanks for watching! - Tony