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[Suther]

The 40 stands for the 40th batch/attempt at the formula.

I used to think it was 40 uses. I remember one time I had a wasp nest in the back of my truck, blasted it with some wd 40 (it was handy) and then started joking its now wd 41! Then a friend pointed out what the 40 actually mean't. My joke wasn't as funny anymore...

[jacklam999]

What kind of centerpin reel .  Bearing or bushing ?

bushing. grey bewick

[jacklam999]

Its not like I'm trying to give out false info to send you on a goose chase, I bought a bottle a month or so ago from canadian tire (Ardent Reel Butter). Don't remember how much and maybe its not listed on their website but they do carry it, they also have a phone number.

oh no, i didnt meant that, im just new to cp fishing, so didnt know much about it. Btw what are the reason that make a centerpin doesnt go smooth as other reel.For example, i realize islander reel spin for like 10mins, but mine doesnt spin that smooth.

[leapin' tyee]

For example, i realize islander reel spin for like 10mins, but mine doesnt spin that smooth.

You make sure your Grey Bewick spool center adjustment is right. (Not too tight or too loose).  Clean the spindle and bushing surface(inside the center spool. Re-lube.

B.T.W.  I don't think Islander can spin 10 mins..

[Johnny Canuck]

and together we learn.

Together you learn, I already knew what "WD" stood for lol

[jacklam999]

You make sure your Grey Bewick spool center adjustment is right. (Not too tight or too loose).  Clean the spindle and bushing surface(inside the center spool. Re-lube.

B.T.W.  I don't think Islander can spin 10 mins..

is grey bewick a good reel? could not find any review on the reel.

[leapin' tyee]

is grey bewick a good reel? could not find any review on the reel.

Designed and engineered in Alnwick, England.
Its looks like .J.W. Young Purist II Centerpin Reel..

[fisherforever]

You need to improve your Google Foo. 
Greys Bewick reviews. http://www.fishing.co.uk/article.php3?id=1965  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITUSPTw_4h4  http://coarse.greysfishing.com/en-gb/products/reels/reels/bewick-centrepin/  http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=37176

[jacklam999]

Designed and engineered in Alnwick, England.
Its looks like .J.W. Young Purist II Centerpin Reel..

but on the reel holder (the T thing where you put on the rod and hold onto the rod) say is made in Korea, just wonder if just that holder thing is made in korea or the whole reel is made in korea

[jacklam999]

You need to improve your Google Foo. 
Greys Bewick reviews. http://www.fishing.co.uk/article.php3?id=1965  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITUSPTw_4h4  http://coarse.greysfishing.com/en-gb/products/reels/reels/bewick-centrepin/  http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=37176

thank you, but it seems it is not a popular reel in Canada (Vancouver at least)

[fisherforever]

You'll find the more popular centre pin reels around here are Islander, Milner, Hardy Silexes, Avon Royale Supremes, Okumas. There are others also but these are mainly what you will see.

[leapin' tyee]

but on the reel holder (the T thing where you put on the rod and hold onto the rod) say is made in Korea, just wonder if just that holder thing is made in korea or the whole reel is made in korea

More likely , designed and engineered in Alnwick, England, but are made in Korea .

[jacklam999]

You'll find the more popular centre pin reels around here are Islander, Milner, Hardy Silexes, Avon Royale Supremes, Okumas. There are others also but these are mainly what you will see.

and the price is quite high too

[jacklam999]

More likely , designed and engineered in Alnwick, England, but are made in Korea .

is okuma made in korea too?

[HOOK]

Hardy only makes a few of their reel models in house now. The rest they source out to Korea but are still held on the same tolerances as if they were made in the Alnwick shop. Off the top of my head the only models they make are - Perfect (trout, wide spool, salmon, taupo), St. George (trout, salmon), Bougle (2014 model and the limited edition).

I believe everything under the Greys name is designed by Hardy but built in Korea.


I personally liked using sewing machine oil in the Silex I had.

P.S. - the more a bearing reel is used the smoother and longer it will spin. Put some stiff paper flaps taped to the reel handles and then set it in front of a fan and leave it spinning for a couple days. This will "break in" your reel by basically giving it years worth of hand reeling. Make sure its spinning the proper direction, the way you would reel.


I know lots of guys that do this when they buy new Kingfisher's and other bearing reels


Islander's will NEVER spin for 10mins, either will any other reel 

I would love for someone to video a reel spinning for that amount of time with a clock beside it the entire time for proof. indoors without a fan !