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[Lets_Fish]

Originally Posted by T-Rex

You gotta make the tool out of a strong coat hanger. You need a needle nose pliers to bend the end and then grind or file the hook end to a fine point. You work the point in behind the bearing so it catches and then pull HARD. I was surprised how much force was needed to break the corrosion loose.

Penn reel grease is not intended for washers...I think it's only for gears, bushings, and some bearings. Stick with Cal's or Shimano drag grease for your washers. Any other grease on your drag washers will probably cause big problems with the drag slipping and sticking.

Check out Alan Tani's website for details on how to make the tool or PM me and I'll be happy to give you a couple.

Here is one of the links on bearings, grease and tools by Alan Tani.
http://www.stripersonline.com/surfta...d.php?t=626171
Alan describes how to make the tool.
As far as grease goes, try Cal's grease. Should be able to get it at a local tackle shop.

Here is a link for bearings that I found also.
http://www.bocabearings.com/main1.as...=crossref&pg=5

[T-Rex]

One note on the bearing tool...I found it helpful to loop some 3/8" rope through the eye and around my wrist to be able to pull harder.