Dunking Reels

[Rockport24]

nobody has answered my question though, can the VS take the abuse day in and day out with only once a year service and nothing else?

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by Rockport24

nobody has answered my question though, can the VS take the abuse day in and day out with only once a year service and nothing else?

That ability is the number one reason people buy them.

I'd advise a weekly freshwater rinse, or even better a 15 second post-every use rinse, but it'll make it either way.

[piemma]

We used 704Z and 706Z for 30 years in the surf without any problem. Take the drag washers out and clean them every other trip or every trip if you are under water a lot. I use to pack the gear box with white lithium grease. I never had a problem. Take the bail off and put on a bailess kit. They will last forever.

I have a green 704Z thats 30+ years old and I could fish it today if I wanted.

[smokefish]

For the last 10 years I've used 2 Penn SS models, they've been through everything. Twice a season i break them down and repack the grease other than that they get a quick rinse with the hose after each trip. This year is the first year I've actually replaced parts, the bail arm assembly.

[hyefisherman2]

Originally Posted by Rockport24

nobody has answered my question though, can the VS take the abuse day in and day out with only once a year service and nothing else?

hell yes!!!!

my VS is in the water 90% of the time i am fishing...all i do is rinse it down after each use and im good to go...have yet to see or found any problems.

[Mike P]

That Sabalos is made by Eagle Claw, second only to South Bend as a junk-maker

Cheap Chinese knock-off of a Saltiga--here's the real thing--compare and decide for yourself who Wright and McGill is trying to fool