Dana Benner uses the Winter break down time to plot next season’s trips and importantly, to carry out his tackle maintenance.
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Dave Lynes of the Reel Service Centre explains why simple steps can make all the difference and protect your reel.
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Having had one or two minor problems with my salt encrusted and sadly neglected Daiwa LD40 reel, including some free spool release hassles, I decided to bite the bullet and …
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Resident reel doctor Des Westmore digs into the Pfleuger Trion 66 and replaces a few vitals to ensure years of continued health and faultless fishing operation.
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Previously I looked at how Corrosion Block compound made by the Lear Chemical Corp in the USA, can help protect a brand new reel and hopefully save you some money …
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Quick investigation of many new shore and boat reels often reveals insufficient internal grease to keep corrosion at bay. Des Westmore has said as much for ages and shows how …
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In this long term test Des Westmore appraises the Shimano Trinidad TN14 reel, and investigates how the internals have withstood many months of unrelenting hard labour. I first saw the …