What web sights or forums deal with reel modification and/or servicing reels? I would be most interested in conventional reels. Maybe also ways reels can be modified or tuned up regarding bearings, drags and the desire to cast further.

Also, where can I go to catch up on some of the mystery behind reel lubes and oils? I mean, what does a produce name really tell me?

Right now I use Atomic, scarlet, emulsified, irradiated, anti-turbulence, super slinger, slick snot, hottsie-shot, Weasel juice ...... but it's not really doin' the job, Boys !!!!!

Please help clear the air on this subject.

Thanks,

Dan Miller

[neilmackellow.co.uk]
[www.hatterasjack.com]
[www.hatterasoutfitters.com]
[www.breakawayusa.com]

But this is a rodbuilding forum and we need to stay on topic. Do a goole search with distance casting.

What you are mentioning is truly the next step for a custom rod builder. Once I've made my rods as good as I possibly can, the next step is to make my baitcasters as good as they can be. This link (and its author) taught me a lot.

[super-tuning.home.mindspring.com]

Now I have reels that can truly get the best out of my custom rods, and vice versa.

[ultimatebass.com]
I also have a super tuning instruction for shimano chronarch if you need it. email me at nadmot_pierce@yahoo.com

Don't forget ........... KEEP THE REEL GREASE "OFF" THE ROD BUILDING BENCH!!!!!!!

jAY

Here is a rod builder, RBO member and reelsmith
all in one!
A great guy!

john blair <[email protected]>

[bigjohnsmarine.com]

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

here is a link for the different reel oil viscosity

[www.cpinternet.com]

The Florida surf fishing folks have a forum/message board...search gowge at your fave engine for the url. All southern American folks know what gowge is, but others may not... it's the way a suthner would say George. It got started by George Pope, and is now being run by a good friend of his.
The WMI folks also have a well-attended forum, too. (That's where the oil chart above got started from )
search webmasters international inc, then go to the bass board, and click rods and reels.
Mike Marcotte in Abbotsford, BC, has a forum where all the popular baitcasters are discussed...
search mike's reel.
Terry Lamignon in Edmonton, Alberta has one too. Search the reel doctor.
Hope this helps. Best KD

Hey Gang,

Thanks to all for the above reel information.

I stayed up all night checking it out.

Dan Miller