reel oil recommendation

[DrPerf]

Changed from Hot Sauce to Oust Met Oil in ABEC #7 or #9 spool bearings.
Definitely superior performance.

Doc

Yes Oust is faster then Hot Sauce but it will only last fishing 8 hour days maybe 1-2 days max, where H/S will last the week of fishing 8 hours a day. Plus H/S will keep the ceramic bearings a little smoother with less noise.

If the purpose of upgrading to ABEC #7 or #9 spool bearing is better performance, it is inconsistent to use an oil than lessens that performance. Adding a drop of Oust every other outing or so, is not a major task.

As far as smoother and less noise when using Hot Sauce, that is not my experience when making the switch from Hot Sauce to Oust.

Doc

[RWSCHMITZ]

Changed from Hot Sauce to Oust Met Oil in ABEC #7 or #9 spool bearings.
Definitely superior performance.

Doc

Yes Oust is faster then Hot Sauce but it will only last fishing 8 hour days maybe 1-2 days max, where H/S will last the week of fishing 8 hours a day. Plus H/S will keep the ceramic bearings a little smoother with less noise.

If the purpose of upgrading to ABEC #7 or #9 spool bearing is better performance, it is inconsistent to use an oil than lessens that performance. Adding a drop of Oust every other outing or so, is not a major task.

As far as smoother and less noise when using Hot Sauce, that is not my experience when making the switch from Hot Sauce to Oust.

Doc

I have all SHIMANO DC reels and to get to the one spool bearing U have to remove the computer from the frame to get to one of the spool bearings, not a one min job. I have been using TSI 301 and this stuff will last for a good month and is as fast as Oust. U should give it a try and won't have to reoil every 2-3 days.

[DrPerf]

I have Shimano DC reels also and agree it is more of a 'chore' to relube that particular bearing, especially getting the bearing retainer back in .

Thanks for the recommendation and I will check out the TSI 301.

Regards,

Doc

[shakeyleftarm]

I use MIL-COMM/BPS Reel Saver, both the oil & grease on my Shimanos. I also use the Shimano drag grease. Have used MIL-COMM products on all my firearms and have never had a problem due to lubrication.