"Joe McIntosh" wrote in message
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I use three Shimano stradic spinning reels [ 2 years old ]
for bass in golf course ponds and salt water fishing in local tidal
creeks. Two 2500's and one 4000.
I'm having problems with cranking systems--they often almost lock up as I
try to reel in. I have tried opening crank handle system and adding oil or
wd 40 but this only seems to work for short periods.
Any suggestion for maintaince would be appreciated.It is no fun to be
sitting in Kayak on a nice 21 acre pond and cussing.
Joe the elder

First of all, throw away the WD-40! It's actually more of a solvent than it
is a lubricant!!!

What needs to be done is the reels taken totally apart, cleaned and PROPERLY
lubricated with the correct grease and oils. For most anglers, this should
be done annually, more if you fish more often.

If you don't feel you're up to the task, ask at some local bait/tackle
shops. There should be someone in your area that does this. You might pay
$15 - $25 per reel, but it's certainly cheaper than buying three new Stradic
reels.
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com