How I know I'm a reel nerd......I've been in 100 stradics......and I'm watching someone else take apart a stradic..... EPIC!

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Tackle Advisors hahahaha I can totally agree with you on that one!! That’s awesome!!

@SnjurCro

3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see you inside new Stradic SW :D

@richardhardin191

3 жыл бұрын

ditto, its that want to see how bad factor

@maximilianorowan6658

2 жыл бұрын

i dont mean to be offtopic but does anybody know of a way to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any assistance you can give me

@yaelwallace8965

2 жыл бұрын

@Maximiliano Rowan Instablaster =)

*Bought a 500 for an ultralight rod. It's very smooth **enjoyable.fishing** recommend casts great. One odd thing- the bale wire is a bit heavy diameter in my opinion for a reel of this size. But a great purchase.*

Much more advanced then what I needed but you showed me what I needed to do to maintain my CI-4's. Thank you..........

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Larry Thompson you’re welcome! Glad it was informative for you!

I don't have any Shimano reels at this time, but it was a learning experience watching your video. Thanks for sharing!

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching!!

Nive video. I've learned a good bit from you and am now very confident in my ability to service my reels that get splashed constantly while kayak fishing.

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome comment!

Phew I'm glad none of those other parts went flying. Dennis from second chance tackle say's you can spend a life time looking for fallen parts.AWESOME COOL

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

2 жыл бұрын

You absolutely can! Thank you for the video! Just be careful and you should be good to go!

Great Video

thank you mate, Greetings from Greece

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thank you for commenting!

Now that’s the Reel Deal there!😀

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Aha that’s it!!

do u have a video on how to clean these bearings in case of prolonged dipping (5 sec or longer) in saltwater? aka i hope i dont have to bust it open fully just to clean and prevent.... can i 'clean' these bearings by simply taking off the arm ?

Have a great holiday my friend

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays!

18:57 - to remove that bearing, grab the main gear axle in a small vice with soft alloy or plastic jaws to hold it in place, and then just do it like you did. You can place a transparent plastic bag on top to catch the bearing if it flies off and at the same time be able to see what you're doing. I cringed several times watching those small parts almost flying off the table while you were trying to get that bearing off :)

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

Жыл бұрын

Live and learn am I right?? Thanks for the Tip!

Can you please show us how to align the ar clutch to the main body?

Good job with tear down only thing I would suggest. Use a parts tray especially for those tiny parts witch can be prone to loose. All you need cut bottom out of milk jug. About 3 to 4 inch deep. Works wonderful. And don't cost anything.

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great idea! I might have a tray like that laying around somewhere!

@richardhardin191

3 жыл бұрын

I agree completely. I do reel repairs in SW Florida, ReelQualitySRQ and it is imperative to use a parts tray. Also I wouldn't improvise on video with a knife for safety reasons and I also always use a wrench instead of pliers so that the parts on expensive or any reels do not get marred. I hate opening someone's reel for service and finding a screw inside that was destroyed for lack of using proper tools. Very informative video though. Not bashing you at all, just concerns for safety and also for the equipment for the next guy working on it. Enjoyed the video.

Fantastic video. Can I use this same video for the Stradic CI4+?

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! Good luck my friend!

Ready to beat some eggs!!!!!!!!!!! :) Damn you have a store you can run to and pick up bearings? Lucky dog!

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

I really am ready for some egg beating!!!!!! Haha I suppose I am lucky since I work at the same store that sells them! Betts fishing center in largo Florida boss! Thanks for the comment Scoob!!!

HO.7 Was that the size of screw you used your knife on ?

18:40 just awesome, I love it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha thank you!!!!

@fischercustombaits

3 жыл бұрын

@@WestCoastFloridaFishing you're welcome 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Great video was curious what you use to clean the reel? Do you use alcohol , mineral spirits, corrosion x, soap and water, etc? Thanks for showing how to do this

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Hey sorry I missed this comment! I typically use an ultra sonic cleaner to strip out all that old grease.. if I don’t have that then I’ll even use a que tip and get as much as I can out before adding new grease!

A bearing puller would work wonders on that stuck sucker. Automotive alternator or power steering set style has small mandrels that work.

Wouldn’t let you loose on my Stradic!!!!

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I wouldn’t either!

My repair method for a reel that I have that torn apart is to gather up all the little parts and pieces. This doesn’t include the ones that have flown across the room cause I find those with the vacuum cleaner in 5 to 10 years when I finally decide to clean under the piece of furniture that I never move to clean under. Then throw everything in the trash can, while cussing up a storm, and go buy a new reel...

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!! If you send me a bag of parts I can always see what I can do!! This was too funny though!!

@Han-2

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds familiar. Lol

What store do you go to, to get new bearings? I’m just curious cause I usually order mine through eBay, but sometimes I just don’t wanna wait for them to arrive.

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Nam Bui luckily the tackle store I work at does reel repair and we have parts on hand. Call around time some reel repair stores near you and see if they will sell you some bearings!

@richardhardin191

3 жыл бұрын

amazon... good location to find your bearings. I get ceramics for my upgrades there also. I also am a parts dealer with shimano and they are reasonable at that level. Amazon is still the best place to get them. I use a micrometer just to verify the size but if you search the RD part number on google, theres usually a site that will confirm the size of the bearings such as 8x14x4mm etc etc

Better method for removing stuck bearing.....bench vice with wood on either side. secure the drive gear. I use a thin screwdriver to prevent damage to the washers under the bearing. prior to any attempt to remove that bearing or any for that matter, I always use WD40 and let it soak for a day. sometimes heat also works. If its frozen, you can give it a few taps with a chisel and sometimes it will break free. Saves you damage on the drive gear which can cost $40 depending on the reel.

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely would have been better with a vice but I was excited to get the video out and I don’t have any spot for a vice or anything as I’m just working on my computer desk! Thanks for the extra input!

Great video thanks! Sounds like my Stradic c5000xg 🙈 I'll probably just send it in, if not too costly.. *Two tips I stumbled on* 1) For the tiny 0.9 hex nut - I found the pin/tool used to open SIM/SD card slot on most Android phones worked very well.. 2) The black plastic cover with two small screws is actually fitted to the nut it is covering. Remove just the two screws. You should be able to loosen/tighten the nut by hand turning the black plastic cover. Easy to align holes at reassembly. Hope that helps! 🤙

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Oh great! Thanks for these helpful tips!

Which one is good reel? Stradic sw, fk, or fl?

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

HANEEF TP All three are good reels!! I like the FL the most out of those selections though!

For removing bearings just use a bearing puller?

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

avr333 Great idea!

Is the plastic that was holding on to that last bearing really flattened because of tightening the handle or was it designed that way?

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

There were no plastic pieces but there was those brass shims designed to reduce gear lash in the reel. Did that answer your question? If not add a Time stamp for me!

@mikeanthony07

3 жыл бұрын

@@WestCoastFloridaFishing At 17:24 you start talking about how the plastic holding onto the bearing you can't get off is a result of too much tightening of the handle. To me it just seems that the factory made it that way. Your thoughts?

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Aha now I see what you’re talking about. So that part where I say has been flattened is the actual main gear. That isn’t any plastic. That’s the metal gear that spins the pinion and spins the reel. The main gear does not have that flat “lip” holding onto the bearing right there.. when you take a new gear out of the reel that bearing is SUPPOSED to slide right off. Sometimes it’s really difficult to get that bearing off that gear and that is due to the handle being over tightened on. Great question! In my next service video I’ll go more in depth!

In your videos you use "orientate" instead of orient when you start to take the reel apart. In the Army we were told to use orient , just as we were also told to use regardless as there was no such word as irregardless. Well both words are accepted words with orientate being an accepted 19th century word and orient an 18th century word. Irregardless, however, is not readily accepted unless you are in the Marines, of course. I spent the entire afternoon looking at Shimano teardowns and upgrades. Does that give you an idea of how interesting my life is? Keep them coming!! Thanks Doc 1/5 Cav

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Doc!

Place longer end of gear into metal tube. put tip of flat screw driver under bearing so that when you rotate the screw driver in a turning motion it twists so that the pipe holds the gear in place keep rotation and one side of the screw driver pushes up the bearing the gear and twisting the screw driver in different positions until bearing pops off its alot safer, nothing jumps and you have alot lower risk of stabbing yourself

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the tip and comment!

Where is your shop ? How can I get ahold of you so that I can bring you my reels ? I believe I live near you .

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Head over to Betts fishing center for a certified repair shop!

Just like my shimano sedona 2500 FD.

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome man!

What size t screw is the one on the line roller ?

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

I will have to double check but I believe it’s a size 6!

@offtherocks8088

4 жыл бұрын

@@WestCoastFloridaFishing thanks!! Got a replacement bearing and got it done.

Why not remove the smaller gears inside since its taken all the way apart, worm gear slides out and a single pin holds the rest. may be rust and shavings below those gears that will stick to new grease.

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

2 жыл бұрын

That is a good idea. Sometimes it can cause issues getting it back in but that’s a great idea! Thanks for the tip!

Please suggest Under 300$ 5000 size good spinning reel.

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

HANEEF TP Saragosa 5000 size reel is great for bigger fish tarpon and big snook and other reply big fish and cost 269$ The Stradic FL 5000 is really good as well and only 229$

@haneef2708

4 жыл бұрын

@@WestCoastFloridaFishing thank you

A small Bearing Puller is more adequate than 2 flat screw drivers. It will reduce scratch on shafts and on the back surface of the main gear. And lastly it's more safe.

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! I wasn’t super worried about scratching anything as I got the reel for free thanks for the input!!

Dam dude that reel sound like crap but great job on the vid bro

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it did! The end result is awesome though! And thanks man!

Sounds good to me haha

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

redfishjesse yeah... says the one that fish Penn 🧐😂🤭🤭

@Jessewrightfishing

4 жыл бұрын

@@WestCoastFloridaFishing I knew you would say that

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

redfishjesse haha I’m only teasing you! Penn makes some amazing reels..

@Jessewrightfishing

4 жыл бұрын

@@WestCoastFloridaFishing 😬😬🤘🤘

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

4 жыл бұрын

redfishjesse 🤘🏽🤘🏽

a little pickle fork or have one made in a machine shop

@WestCoastFloridaFishing

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

Got a new Stradic FM C2000SHG that clicks under low speed, initial retrieve. I just got it, but would like to try and solve issue myself. The reel feels very smooth, but a faint yet persistent tick is there. Any tips? I have a video with it on there: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fY53u9iTmdSzZdI.html