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Old November 13th, 2005, 08:51 PM
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Default Oiling a Penn 525 MAG

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHICH PARTS OF THIS REEL I SHOULD BE OILING?
CHEERS
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Old November 17th, 2005, 06:37 PM posted to uk.rec.fishing.sea
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The primary method of spool control on the 525 Mag is via the sliding
control that operates the magnetic brakes. Secondly, the thickness of oil in
the spool and shaft bearings and finally line level.
The 525 Mag has a completely different spool system from conventional beach
reels allowing even more precise tuning. The spool itself has two inboard
bearings which are sensitive to oil viscosity. For general shore fishing I
recommend the use of either Red or Yellow label Rocket Fuel in the spool
bearings. Red Label is ideal for most conditions, providing safe casting in
most circumstances. The thinner Yellow Label will result in a faster running
spool. But, coupled with a high line level this may, in adverse weather
conditions such as severe head wind be too fast even with maximum magnets.
In addition to the two spool bearings the shaft also runs on bearings. One
is under the domed nut below the star drag while the other is in the
opposite end plate under the brass spacer. Because of the reel design the
oil in these bearings will also affect spool speed.
Factory filled with a fairly thick oil, it is possible to speed up the reel
by flushing these bearings and re-oiling with a thinner oil. Again, Red
Rocket Fuel is recommended for general fishing, while Yellow Rocket Fuel
will make things even faster.
The 525 Mag spool is approx 2mm larger in diameter compared to most other
current reels. This means that with the line level with the spool flange you
are running the equivalent of an overloaded tournament reel. This will
require more braking than normal so unless you really do need the extra
capacity keep the level down to 2mm to 3mm below the inner spool flange. The
instructions shown on the leaflet accompanying the reel are aimed more at
the USA and other world markets where lure fishing is the predominant
method, so I would not take much notice of them. There should be barely
discernible end float, which in the main will have been set at the factory.
Should the end tension need adjusting it should be set so there is minimum
but just discernible lateral movement of the spool within the frame when the
reel is in free spool.


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Old November 18th, 2005, 12:31 AM posted to uk.rec.fishing.sea
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Default Oiling a Penn 525 MAG

I got a 'special magnet' by these people for several lads around here -
fantastic - gives you real reel contol without stripping down and
re-oiling on the beach ;-)) just undo two screws - watch out for the
flying springs under the screws - there're a bit hard to find .... replace
magnet plate .. go fish with confidence ....

http://hatterasoutfitters.com/

go to reels reel candy - get two and save on postage .....

Then you might not need to go here =

http://neilmackellow.sea-angler.org/reel_tuning.html

have fun
 




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