Quote Originally Posted by GaryO View Post
I recently read an article suggesting that a new reel should be broken down and cleaned of the factory lubrication and then replaced with a 5W synthetic oil (sewing machine oil?). And add a little silicone grease to the main shaft. What say you? What do you folks use?
wouldnt the reel manufacturing engineering folks know whats best for lubricating their fly reels?? dont believe everything you read.

i have some of the original ross gunnison reels that have been used quite extensiely and they have never been relubed or even serviced.