Reel Repair

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Is there anywhere local, or even in ND for that matter that repairs spinning reels anymore? before i ship it back to the manufacture for 6 months for repairs

 

[johnr]

Yes

 

[NDSportsman]

Very unique username and avatar, well done!

 

[risingsun]

I believe at one time a guy in Martin did it. But no idea if he still is around.

 

[jdfisherman]

I fix my reels by throwing them away and getting a new one from Walmart.

 

[Sum1]

I’ve tried it myself a couple times with my less expensive reels. I always end up finding a tiny spring that I have no clue where it came from after the job is complete. A spinning reel seems so much more complex to me then a baitcaster yet by and large to get a decent baitcaster you have to spend three times the money for quality.

 

[thriller1]

I fix my reels by throwing them away and getting a new one from Walmart.

This. I buy $50 reels from Scheels and if I get 2-3yrs out of them, I'm winning. Same with rods. Im not responsible enough to own $300 St. Croix (however its spelled) rods. I'll take to $50 Scheels Outfitter rods all day long. I can still slam walleyes like a boss with these setups.

 

[wslayer]

YouTube has some repairs but its not real difficult if you take your time, open it up and pay close attention before removing "anything". Quick pic of dismantling so know orientation of how it goes back together. Lot of times failures internally are just fouled,dirty grease. Spray out really good with brake cleaner or electrical contact cleaner and reapply grease. Schematics you get with reels are almost impossible to make heads or tails of.
If repairs don't work, toss and get a new one. Probably cheaper than what you would pay someone.

 

[Davy Crockett]

I like my old zebcos, dunk them in the water once in a while and they work like new. Theres nothing like the sound of a fish peeling line off a zebco.

 

[Bob]

I've repaired a few of mine in the past. Parts I've ordered through the website as follows.
https://www.ereplacementparts.com/