Reel Problem

[s2h]

My reel just started spinning both ways. I can flip the switch to on or off and it doesnt change anything. So I cant jig on it because it just spins the reel backwords and the line goes out. I tried taking it apart and everything looked fine. Is there a fix for this?

[PiedmontAngler]

Sure there is... buy a new reel. That's what I did.

[Sandmannd]

Sure there is... buy a new reel. That's what I did.

Yep, mine hit the garbage can coming off the lake and got a new one.

[s2h]

I did get a new one. But just thought if i could salvage this one I would.

[polarsusd81]

Go to your reel manufacture's HSOforum and pull the exploded view drawing for the reel. What happened is the grease for the anti reverse roller bearings either wore out or froze up. If you are mechanically inclined, you can carefully pull the reel apart and regrease those bearings (barrel bearings) and put them back in place. A little grease goes a long way in fixing this problem. The first time it will take you about 45 minutes to an hour, just gets easier from there. Be sure to put the bearing carrier back on the shaft the way it came off or your anti-reverse will be anti-forward.

[NCLaker]

Does this only happen when it is really cold. I have seen reel do this in these conditions. Works find once warmed up. If this is the case, may want to regrease/oil with stuff designed for cold conditions.

[Sniper07]

I have found that the best grease to use when you do this is to put White Lithium grease on just the worm gear. Note; Just use a little as it goes a long way. I take all my ice fishing reels apart and get as much of the factory grease out that I can because it can create the problem your having. And then I reassemble them using the white lithium. Good luck hope this helps.

[Ed Carlson]

Clean with a solvent & blow it clean with a air hose...and Re-lube it with Hot Sauce oil.

The anti-reverse spring and pin is sticking likely due to thick grease or dirt.

Winter use reels I always douche them out and re-lube them with Hot Sauce oil, works well no matter how cold it gets.

If the anti-reverse pin/spring is not damaged this should solve it for you.

[dewyg]

it is all temperature related. You need only to change your grease and you will be golden.

[s2h]

Thanks for the help. I will be re greasing it tomorrow to see if it works.

[Rope]

Clean that grease out and squirt in some Xtreme Reel +.

[Driftless]

are you using fireline?

it needs backing (mono)

or will free spool when cold.