Post by striperjohn on May 10, 2015 7:37:29 GMT -5
Hey guys as many of you know I'm and Abu Garcia 6500c3-4/5500c3-4 reel guy. Most of my reels are older then my son of 40 years so I have some experience with them.
The most trouble I've had with them over the years is the line guide worm gear wearing out from the pawl rubbing it(only 3 so far). But that wear causes a reaction of wear on end bushings which feels like a drag problem but is actually a slight wobble on the worm gear shaft causing it to stick. This winter I purchased a reel upgrade kit that consists of two ball bearings at the end of the worm gear shaft, a titanium line guide and a ceramic pawl. Used that reel Saturday chasing top water fish and the reel casts longer and smoother then I can ever recall. Great upgrade from a site online called www.mikesreelrepair.com. It's a bit expensive at $36.95 but I love the upgrade especially for older baitcasting reels.
The most trouble I've had with them over the years is the line guide worm gear wearing out from the pawl rubbing it(only 3 so far). But that wear causes a reaction of wear on end bushings which feels like a drag problem but is actually a slight wobble on the worm gear shaft causing it to stick. This winter I purchased a reel upgrade kit that consists of two ball bearings at the end of the worm gear shaft, a titanium line guide and a ceramic pawl. Used that reel Saturday chasing top water fish and the reel casts longer and smoother then I can ever recall. Great upgrade from a site online called www.mikesreelrepair.com. It's a bit expensive at $36.95 but I love the upgrade especially for older baitcasting reels.
