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CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHICH PARTS OF THIS REEL I SHOULD BE OILING?
CHEERS DW |
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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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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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