pikeman1 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I have a shimano cardiff 200. I probaly use it 3 times a month. How often should I oil the bearings? Had problems with it not casting last year and it made a terrible noise when I tried to cast it. Sent it back to bass pro and they replaced the bearings. Don't want to have any more problems with it now that the warranty is done. Are these reels somewhat easy to take apart and clean or should I send it in? I have seen websites like mikes and micro munch, has anyone used these? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huck Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I almost had a cardiff in my hands last month to buy and try to clean up... never happened. Anyhow, I use Quantum Hot Sauce on the bearings, one drop on each bearing and the line will fly off like never before. Most of my reels are still pretty new, but I had a Cabelas Tournament ZX that I'd take apart every 2-3 months and oil the bearings, and re-grease the gears every 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grub_man Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 For a reel that receives such light use, a drop of oil on the bearing once a year should be plenty to keep it serviced. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
