301 reel grease/ lube

[Jtsp]

What is the best grease/ lube to use on a Mitchell 301?
Thanks, Ted

[Ed Horan]

There are a lot of opinions on what grease to use. Everyone has a favorite. I would suggest using a grease that is made for fishing reels. Automotive grease tends to be a bit to thick for my use, so I stay away from it when servicing a fishing reel. I also stay away from white lithium grease. I've cleaned old reels that had white lube in them and the grease gets harder than an automotive grease once it dries out. A general rule of thumb is to service a reel once year. Grease on the bushings and sliding parts, and a good reel oil on the bearings if the reel has them. Apply sparingly. A little goes a long way, and the clean-up the following year will be easy. I use Penn Precision Grease because it's easily available and comes in small quantities. a good synthetic reel oil for the bearings and/or the bail arm pivots along with a drop of oil at each end of the handle will really make the reel feel like new.

[FusilDarne]

We seem to have a abundance of Teds at the moment...


I run synthetics in just about everything, including my reels. I like Mobile 28 and Mystic Full Synthetic. You don’t need a ton, and I think the notion of once a year is right on the money for reels that get used-although a lot of reels here seem to get display use only. I agree that white lithium should be avoided, it is fine when it is fresh, but, shelf life is much shorter, as is in use life.

A freshly serviced reel is a joy to use.

Ted

[Jtsp]

Thanks very much for the info!
Ted

[Bonaventure]

I use Viperlube or Superlube, both synthetic.

Glen

[jtwill98]

I too use synthetic grease, a military grade TW25B, probably way too expensive for reels but it's on-hand as I use it for my guns. I see no reason to buy different grease for my reels. I tried Penn Reel lube but the reels feel sluggish afterwards. This grease is lightweight, long-lasting and works well for the ultralights. More information can be found here https://mil-comm.com/tw25b.

[Schrack]

I have had good luck with Blaster.
One 300 is going on 2 years, and still runs like a clock, not gumbed up just gray film.
When cleaned that comes off.
Do not like grease, most of it breaks down and gums up.
Am sure something better is out there.

[linewinder]

I too use synthetic grease, a military grade TW25B, probably way too expensive for reels but it's on-hand as I use it for my guns. I see no reason to buy different grease for my reels. I tried Penn Reel lube but the reels feel sluggish afterwards. This grease is lightweight, long-lasting and works well for the ultralights. More information can be found here https://mil-comm.com/tw25b.

This grease is listed as “NLGI Grade 1 Synthetic Grease” whereas, I believe, most reel greases are grade 2. Like the Superlube.

[whiskeyjack]

I have had good luck with Blaster. . . . . .

You use "Blaster" silicon spray lube?

[whiskeyjack]

What is the best grease/ lube to use on a Mitchell 301?
Thanks, Ted

There is a Penn reel lube kit on Amazon for reasonable money. Not sure if I like that grease yet. That, and I'm leaning toward using oil on the axle rather than grease. Don't know much yet,,,still too green.

[GreatLaker]

What is the best grease/ lube to use on a Mitchell 301?
Thanks, Ted

Ted,
Of course you would use the same lube on a 301 as a 300. Then take into account where you are going to be fishing, freshwater or saltwater. If you are a saltwater fisherman you might want to consider the modern lubricants that have anti-corrosion properties like Corrosion-X. Don has several other types he has had good luck with.
You can now buy Corrosion-X grease and oil and I am experimenting with both.
In the past I used Diawa oil which came in a needle tipped dispenser and Diawa blue grease.

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Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
Bill

[FusilDarne]

I like this stuff, a lot:

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You can use a minimal amount, and it stays put like nothing I’ve ever seen. Probably overkill on a fishing reel, but, I have it on hand for other tasks, so, it goes on everything. Syringes containing Mobile 28 are available online, as the stuff has been discovered by guys who work on gun triggers. There really isn’t anything else that compares.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOBIL-28-TRIGG ... ect=mobile

Ted

[Schrack]

I use Blaster White Lithium, have used it for several years and does great.

[dan2116]

I use Suplube grease mixed with Supelube oil to a consistency of light or thin cream. It has worked great for me on Mitchell's especially for many years. They don't like heavy grease.

[kevin cozens]

sorry for a late reply on the subject but i have recently been experimenting with oils and greases on the 300 type gears.
I recenly service a pair of 440 matches using my normal grease (ACF50 corrosion block) which normally gives no concern .
I then noticed the reels were stiff to turn and this was in a room at 75-80f
Anyway i decided to redo the service and try other greases. i was recommended the Shimano grease as used in the stella models but i wanted to try other greases. for oil i just use Penn reel oil.
Anyway after a bit of research i was reading about viscosity and liquid greases.
I then remembered i had a bottle of Oregon red liquid grease in the mancave. this grease is made for lubricating chainsaw tip noses.
It literally pours out of the bottle. it is about the same thickness as runny honey.
Anyway i done one reel with the red grease and the other using shimano grease.
I found both were a great improvement over the ACF50.
The shimano grease would give best all round performance. as for the red grease it might be a bit stiff in cold weather but in warmer climes it should be fine.
the best part is that the Oregon red liquid grease is about half the price of the little tub of shimano grease as it comes in a 1ltr bottle. i just pour a little bit in an old milk bottle lid and put it on the gears using a screwdriver. a litre will last me years