Clean and Oil the Bail: Open the bail, apply cleaning solvent to the bail connection points and line roller.Lay a clean cloth on a steady, even surface over which you can work on your reel. Prepare Your Workspace: Set up your workspace in a well-lit area.Check to make sure all of the parts are working the way they should. Reassemble. Use the number system you laid out in the beginning to put your reel back together.
Apply a light coating of grease on the gears using a toothpick or small brush, then do the same with a couple of drops of oil on the ball bearings.
Rinse. Rinse the entire reel with clean water before you begin cleaning the spool.The line will get caught between the spool and the frame if you skip this step.
Strip or tape the line. Either strip the fishing line from the spool or secure it with masking tape before removing the spool.Use tweezers for handling wire clips and springs. Take the reel apart. You can use masking tape to number each part so it will be easier to reassemble later.