New Jewel and Supreme mg Combo

ryno_106 · #1 11-10-2010, 03:31 AM

Hey Guys, just bought a new 1-4kg Jewel Rod and a 8030 Pfluger Supreme MG for the breambos and bass that will hopefully be caught this summer. Im new to spinning as iv been a baitcaster all my life so just wondering if i need to take any extra precautions with the setup or cleaning etc. Cheers

Chamelion · #2 11-10-2010, 03:33 AM

Right, I can't speak for the rod but I can most certainly speak for the reel... Baby it, baby it a LOT. Wipe down + inox after EVERY trip, regularly service it. Take special care of the rotor and roller bearings.

Not a bad reel providing you treat it like an infant.

warren63 · #3 12-10-2010, 08:13 AM

QUOTE=Chamelion;325685]certainly speak for the reel... Baby it, baby it a LOT. Wipe down + inox after EVERY trip, regularly service it. Take special care of the rotor and roller bearings.

Not a bad reel providing you treat it like an infant.[/QUOTE]

Good advice got the same reel and im not a babier and the reel looks trashed and its not even six months old. Take care of it and they are great reels

Frithy · #4 12-10-2010, 08:27 AM

yeah if you get a chip, cover it in clear nail polish, or else it will corrode if its anywhere near the salt.
when you clean it, also, tighten the drag to lock to stop water getting in there, but after its been cleaned dont forget to back the drag off or it could squash some of the components.
nice reel anyway, you'll love it

ryno_106 · #5 12-10-2010, 08:48 AM

Thanks for all the advice guys. bought some inox and loaded her up b4 first trip. Has got some ok reviews, but everyone says need to take care of mags. Cheers

Chamelion · #6 12-10-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frithy

yeah if you get a chip, cover it in clear nail polish, or else it will corrode if its anywhere near the salt.
when you clean it, also, tighten the drag to lock to stop water getting in there, but after its been cleaned dont forget to back the drag off or it could squash some of the components.
nice reel anyway, you'll love it

Mine had a couple of chips and to be honest, they didn't rust. Where I did have issue was on the gold coloured bit around the handle 'hole' (correct term is what?) and the same gold coloured peice over the top of the drag knob.
It's a common issue with pflueger reels.. Both of my Medalists, both supremes and my torsion are all the same in that manner.

Also, don't be shocked if your drag clicker suddenly stops making noise. I had 2 clickers and one clicker spring go in the space of a few months. Leads me to believe it's a fairly common thing. I never really missed the sound too much though.