wet scorpion dc reel
wet scorpion dc reel
had a problem today. small boat, too many outfits, inattention/distraction. scorpion dc 100hg had to be fished out of the water. still works fine. do i need to disassemble/dry it?
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Re: wet scorpion dc reel
Open the sideplate, remove the spool and sit it in front of a fan on high.
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.
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Re: wet scorpion dc reel
If it's freshwater, just drying it out should be fine. If it was dunk in Saltwater, then you'll need to flush out and re-lube the gears and bearings.
Re: wet scorpion dc reel
thanks for replies, guys! seems like all is well with it. sure is a great reel. i was in freshwater(mostly barren, i found out. beautiful day to be on water.)
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Re: wet scorpion dc reel
Regardless of what type of water you want to get it serviced. Freshwater can carry sediments and that can do damage, saltwater carries salt and sediments like quartz, silicates and the list goes on etc.
With freshwater it's good if you want to just dry it out, relube and keep on plugging, but honestly it there is any gritty feeling - get onto it.
With freshwater it's good if you want to just dry it out, relube and keep on plugging, but honestly it there is any gritty feeling - get onto it.
Re: wet scorpion dc reel
Slazmo is 100% correct. Typically if the reel is dunked in freshwater it will be ok, but if that water was muddy or dirty I would service the reel. Just to be safe.