dear pinheads

[76jerry]

Sounds good but a frictionless reel would be a nightmare to use I will stick with light oil.

[chesters1]

What about this one chesters - Teflon DRY Lube.

 

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You'd probably be able to remove it with say Steel Wool & re apply when required??

 

You'd only need it on one surface - ie the spindle. (I wouldn't it put it down the hole, as it may be difficult to remove & 2 coats might make it a tight fit??)

I will let you try it ,dont like the word biodegradable it means its not long lasting

[Martin56]

All,

 

I don't believe hardness would be a problem. Teflon loosen on surfaces that have been heated to 325 degrees F. I doubt if heating and cooling would be a problem with a fishing reel (I mean centrepin) If hardness is truly an issue it can be incorporated into glass (ceramics).

 

I haven't looked but for some reason I believe the top priced rod guides are now Teflon/glass. Better make that last sentence a question.

 

I guess what I am looking for or thinking - centrepins are comparative craftsmanship works of art. Technological advances in materials is not necessarily an acute criteria.

 

Given that statement - exactly what is a "good centrepin"? What are the elements?

 

Phone

Teflon is the trademark of DuPont's PTFE.

 

 

The elements of a "GOOD" centrepin Phone are difficult to put into words.

 

 

It's really about being able to fish it without constantly looking down at it to see whats happening - a bit like a decent guitarist who knows where all the notes are without having to look at the Fret Board.

 

You know you have a good one when you aren't really aware you are using it & able to just concentrate on watching the float.

 

The ones I have date from the early 60's (or even 50's) to Mid' 70's & still work as good as ever.

Edited January 20, 2017 by Martin56