Spinning reel maintenance

FUPAGUNT · 06-12-2012, 01:52 AM

I have a couple Penn 750's that I bought used and they are running a little rough.. Ive never actually broken down a spinning reel for maintenance and was wondering if anyone in the Navarre area would like to show me the ropes.. I could just take it to the shop but I have no idea how long they would hold them or how much it would cost. Now that I have more time to fish it is something I'd really like to learn how to do. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you very much

Duke S · 06-12-2012, 07:56 AM

get the schematics for your reel:
http://www.fishermansheadquarters.co...Schematics.htm

If you can't find anyone down there, just try it yourself. most are pretty straight forward, but watch out for little springs and clips, they tend to fly across the room

. take closeup pictures before you remove things so you can "remember" the position they were in. Since you have two, you can also use one for a model to put the other back together. Take out all the old grease and soak the parts in a solvent, use a light grease not heavy stuff. I put a ring of grease around the inside of the cover edge to act like a seal to help keep water out. You can watch someone, but until you do it yourself, you will not really know how to do it.

I rebuild 710s every year, it is not that difficult. If you get in the weeds, post your situation here for help. The link above is good for parts too.

Emerald Ghost · 06-12-2012, 08:00 AM

Penn spinners are simple reels to break down.
Just take pictures like the other fellow said.

FUPAGUNT · 06-12-2012, 01:22 PM

I should have specified Im sorry. Im sure I can break it down just fine, just dont know the proper lube/grease procedures

Duke S · 06-12-2012, 08:19 PM

I mix a little oil in light grease to make it thinner. straight oil would be best if you tore them apart every trip, grease gives them a year. Straight grease around the lid margin to seal. Silicone spray under the spool, bail, every week or so.

PaulandBethB · 06-12-2012, 11:32 PM

Ive always used some good ole petro jelly.. it seems to work very well

shootnstarz · 06-18-2012, 08:24 AM

Use extreme care with those tiny screws, they break off easy.

Rick

Pompano Joe · 06-18-2012, 01:11 PM

I'm in Gulf Breeze and will be happy to walk you through the step-by-step if that's what you're looking for.

Smitty81 · 09-20-2012, 10:54 PM

More than likely your bearings need replacement or maintenance. You ca soak them in lighter fluid for a couple days to clean them out.

06-12-2012, 01:52 AM	#1
FUPAGUNT Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Navarre Posts: 1,121	Spinning reel maintenance I have a couple Penn 750's that I bought used and they are running a little rough.. Ive never actually broken down a spinning reel for maintenance and was wondering if anyone in the Navarre area would like to show me the ropes.. I could just take it to the shop but I have no idea how long they would hold them or how much it would cost. Now that I have more time to fish it is something I'd really like to learn how to do. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you very much __________________ www.sunnydazesurvival.com Custom handmade 550 paracord survival bracelets, dog collars, keychains and lanyards etc. http://www.etsy.com/shop/BulletMan1 Hand crafted Bullet Jewelry

06-12-2012, 07:56 AM	#2
Duke S Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 318	get the schematics for your reel: http://www.fishermansheadquarters.co...Schematics.htm If you can't find anyone down there, just try it yourself. most are pretty straight forward, but watch out for little springs and clips, they tend to fly across the room. take closeup pictures before you remove things so you can "remember" the position they were in. Since you have two, you can also use one for a model to put the other back together. Take out all the old grease and soak the parts in a solvent, use a light grease not heavy stuff. I put a ring of grease around the inside of the cover edge to act like a seal to help keep water out. You can watch someone, but until you do it yourself, you will not really know how to do it. I rebuild 710s every year, it is not that difficult. If you get in the weeds, post your situation here for help. The link above is good for parts too. Last edited by Duke S; 06-12-2012 at 08:02 AM.

06-12-2012, 08:00 AM	#3
Emerald Ghost Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arbor Ridge - Perdido Bay Posts: 3,214	Penns Penn spinners are simple reels to break down. Just take pictures like the other fellow said. __________________ Hold her head up Jerry !

06-12-2012, 01:22 PM	#4
FUPAGUNT Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Navarre Posts: 1,121	I should have specified Im sorry. Im sure I can break it down just fine, just dont know the proper lube/grease procedures __________________ www.sunnydazesurvival.com Custom handmade 550 paracord survival bracelets, dog collars, keychains and lanyards etc. http://www.etsy.com/shop/BulletMan1 Hand crafted Bullet Jewelry

06-12-2012, 08:19 PM	#5
Duke S Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 318	I mix a little oil in light grease to make it thinner. straight oil would be best if you tore them apart every trip, grease gives them a year. Straight grease around the lid margin to seal. Silicone spray under the spool, bail, every week or so. Last edited by Duke S; 06-12-2012 at 08:23 PM.

06-12-2012, 11:32 PM	#6
PaulandBethB Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 125	Ive always used some good ole petro jelly.. it seems to work very well __________________ The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission. John F. Kennedy

06-18-2012, 08:24 AM	#7
shootnstarz Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: May 2011 Location: N/W Pensacola Posts: 1,323	Use extreme care with those tiny screws, they break off easy. Rick

06-18-2012, 01:11 PM	#8
Pompano Joe Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 721	I'm in Gulf Breeze and will be happy to walk you through the step-by-step if that's what you're looking for. __________________ Pompano Joe "I fish and talk about Jesus"

09-20-2012, 10:54 PM	#9
Smitty81 Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 14	More than likely your bearings need replacement or maintenance. You ca soak them in lighter fluid for a couple days to clean them out.

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