[scruffy]

Hello everyone i was wondering what is the best lube for a centerpin.

scruffy

 

[Dogbreath]

Super Lube is great stuff. :beerchug:

Try a bicycle repair shop or plumbing supply store if you buy it in a tackle or marine store you'll pay far too much. :naughty:

 

[fisherforever]

For years I've used automatic transmission oil (finest refined oil out there). I always wash my reel and then dry, clean spindle and bushing with a Q-tip then add a drop or two of oil and good to go.

 

[Nuggy]

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[fishey]

what is the proper way to maintain an islander? ie. oil, cleaning ect, ect.

thank you
-fishey

 

[Cummins]

I use Hoppes Gun oil on all my reels, one drop goes a long way!

Or if you know someone with an Auto shop see if they have an almost dead can of "MOVE IT" I use it time to time.

 

[scruffy]

i just picked up some gun oil and cleaner as well seems to work very well :thumbup:


scruffy

 

[steely_crazy]

Well yours truly finally got his first CP yesterday. Good info here on the lube but,,,

Someone was telling me to use toothpaste on the pin and spend a night in front of the tv turning it to get it worked in (its a Trophy XL Winter Run - I wanted to go with the Islander but thought best to start a little cheaper ). After which clean it off and then re-lube it. Has anyone else heard of this and is it the best way to break it in?

Also, what do you think the best line is on a CP?

Now, just dont laugh when you see me out there the first couple of times learning how to work it!!!!

But I cant wait to try it!! :happy:

 

[HOOK]

i use 15lb Maxima on my pin after all the backing was put on ;D not sure how much backing is on it but i have 220yrds of 15lb ;D only hit the backing once just before i had new line put on. had a bunch of full out break off on springs this fall ate through my line pretty fast :'( got new stuff and ready for chrome time

 

[Cummins]

Just put a drop of gun oil on it and spin it!

Son toothpaste is for your teeth not a fishing reel!

 

[HOOK]

ha ha ya no kidding Toothpaste can clean jewellery do you really want that on your fishing gear will most likely damage rather than clean. toothpaste has grit in it and if any stayed it could definately damage :'(

 

[Spoonman]

Best way to break it in is GO FISHING!!!!!. One other trick I've heard is to tape little sails made out of paper to the handles and place the reel in the wind or in front of a fan.As for luben my bushing Avon I use white lithium grease(thin layer) on the spindle then drop on a couple of drops of 3-in -0ne oil whith good results.

 

[steely_crazy]

Well I thought I'd throw out the toothpaste thing because I really wasnt sure about it and had never heard about it before ???. Thanks for the info so far guys :cheers:

 

[Barba]

For years I've used automatic transmission oil (finest refined oil out there). I always wash my reel and then dry, clean spindle and bushing with a Q-tip then add a drop or two of oil and good to go.

I use synthetic chainsaw oil and #2 lithium grease on my baitcaster and it runs very smooooth. I also use very little of each when servicing the reel as I find if you service your reel more frequently and use a light coating of oil and grease it performs much better. I use the grease and oil on a fully modded Abu 6000 with no problems.

Cheers
G_C

At low temp. (< 50 Celsius) Mineral oils leave thicker film than Synthetics oils. And reel ball bearings operate at low temp.

:cheers:

B.

 

[hotrod]

You know in alot of toothpastes,like colgate, one or some of the ingredients are used for cleaning grease off of floors in mechanics shops.
Thik about that next time you brush your teeth or your CP!


Hotrod

 

[professori]

Well yours truly finally got his first CP yesterday. Good info here on the lube but,,,

Someone was telling me to use toothpaste on the pin and spend a night in front of the tv turning it to get it worked in (its a Trophy XL Winter Run - I wanted to go with the Islander but thought best to start a little cheaper ). After which clean it off and then re-lube it. Has anyone else heard of this and is it the best way to break it in?

Also, what do you think the best line is on a CP?

Now, just dont laugh when you see me out there the first couple of times learning how to work it!!!!

But I cant wait to try it!! :happy:

Toothpaste haqs a very fine abrasive in it, (about as fine as jewelers rouge), so it would serve to polish and abrade any tight or high spots as required, I suppose. Having said that, I have no experience with a CP, but I know that the best way to break in any fishing gear I've ever had, is to fish it.

 

[mr.pink]

i use triflow,nice and light.

 

[fullahead]

I have one john Milner’s ball bearing reels. The islander has ball bearing bushings as well. Should you oil the bearings of these reels? Would you use sewing machine, or gun oil?

 

[STLHDR]

Anyone ever try the Quantum Hot Sauce on thier pin? I use it on my levelwind and like it.

 

[fullahead]

Shane
The Quantum Hot Sauce, looks interesting. Did you buy it locally or odder it on line?