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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: wookie on September 08, 2014, 02:06:25 PM

Title: Servicing ABU 6600 C4 reels
Post by: wookie on September 08, 2014, 02:06:25 PM

Anyone out there have experience in servicing their own reels?  I just replaced the drag washers on my 6600 C4 and the drag has improved, but it still seems kind of weak.... perhaps the 12 pounds of drag is not as heavy as I would expect.... any suggestions would be appreciated!

Title: Re: Servicing ABU 6600 C4 reels
Post by: dobrolub on September 08, 2014, 02:31:56 PM

I'd make sure there is no excess lubricant in the reel and clean the washers and its contact areas on the reel with alcohol.

Title: Re: Servicing ABU 6600 C4 reels
Post by: wookie on September 08, 2014, 03:08:50 PM

so keep the drag washers free of grease, etc?  It was suggested that I lightly grease them, but that would explain the slippage...thanks

Title: Re: Servicing ABU 6600 C4 reels
Post by: Easywater on September 08, 2014, 03:32:53 PM

Lightly oil them to keep them from drying out - no grease.
Just a small dab on your fingers and rub it onto the discs.

Title: Re: Servicing ABU 6600 C4 reels
Post by: Archer on September 08, 2014, 10:48:26 PM

I heard Mike's in Abbotsford is the go to for reel servicing.  Good for you for DIY though.

Title: Re: Servicing ABU 6600 C4 reels
Post by: FlyFishin Magician on September 08, 2014, 11:27:55 PM

Hey wookie.  I second the "no grease" on your carbon drag washers.  I've cleaned out my Abu's on several occasions and I never grease the drag washers.

Title: Re: Servicing ABU 6600 C4 reels
Post by: wookie on September 09, 2014, 03:48:18 PM

Thanks guys, and I am going to clean out the light amount of grease on the carbon fiber washers......next time I'll ask before I go to you tube lol.....