Shakespeare CF50A Spinning Reel - How to take apart, service and reassemble
Keep your reel in tip top shape for years to come! Learn how to efficiently take apart, service and reassemble your Shakespeare Catch More Fish Catfish 50 fishing reel. Also works for the Striper, Salmon and Surf Pier versions, plus other Catch More Fish sizes. See below for helpful chapter, equipment and supply links. If you found this video useful, please show some love by hitting the thumbs up button and consider supporting the channel by ....
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Get some additional, varying sizes Flathead and Phillips bits while you're at it.
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00:00 Intro
00:25 Removing and working on the spool
05:26 Removing rotor & working on line roller & bail spring
12:00 The anti-reverse system explained
12:34 Breaking down the anti-reverse
13:03 Opening up the housing and removing the contents
14:56 Removing the a/r lever spring
15:33 Removing the pinion stack and a/r lever
16:34 Where to grease and oil
18:38 Reinstalling the a/r lever
19:54 Reinstalling the pinion stack
20:16 Reinstalling the dog
21:12 Reinstalling the a/r actuator
21:47 Reinstalling the crosswind gear and block
22:09 Reinstalling the a/r lever spring
22:56 Reinstalling the shaft and main gear
25:02 Reinstalling the rotor and handle
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