Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: oddjob on September 03, 2006, 05:27:57 PM
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I have a C4 and it squeeks when I cast. Could some one tell me how to stop the squeeks and where to oil the thing ?
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after you left we started to cast,cast after it went into a snag.we stayed there about 1/2 hour then we moved down stream about 200 feet. we left about 12:30 I cought 1 but my buddy still has no socks this season yet. he lost 15 weights an hooks. now as for the squeeky reel I will try oil the thing as instructed . thanks for the help infishinf and the oiling of the reel
Oddjob ( Lyle )
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Take of the side plate without, that reeling handles, and oil all the gear and what not. worked for me ;)
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I had that problem with my 6500 C3. The casting button was also sticking, and I took the reel apart but couldn't get it back together again! I got a very good lesson from a guy from another forum on how to take apart the reel and clean it out (cheers to "abbyfireguy" from BC Fishing Reports). What a skill to have developed! If you haven't taken apart a baitcaster before - beware! Anyway, you can likely download a nice schematic of your reel from Mike's Reel Repair website. Anyway, my 6500 C3 works like it's brand new! I also just restored (cleaned) a vintage Abu 6500 C (early 1970's) that was given to me be my great uncle.
One thing to note - don't let water from the Fraser River into your reel (e.g. don't let your reel go for a swim). The water will evaporate, leaving the silt behind that will damage the reel's parts, in addition to being "noisy".
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I can never understand why fishermen submerge their reels in the water when they are taking pictures of their fish. Just asking for trouble.