VAN STAAL FACTORY SERVICE PROGRAM

Van Staal is committed to excellence in design, engineering, manufacturing, and product longevity.  And we’re proud that you view purchasing a Van Staal reel is an investment - an investment in the finest, hardest working fishing reel made.  We want to help you experience the best that the ocean has to offer with “No Limitations.™”  Van Staal’s authorized maintenance program includes:

External Reel Inspection

• Through visual Inspection.
• Through external mechanical inspection – handle, clearance between spool and flyer, drag smoothness.

Remove Spool

• Inspect, test, and if necessary, remove all drag washers and completely clean.
• Clean spool outer surfaces.
• Inspect drag clicker.
• Inspect drag knob to ensure proper seating.

Line Roller

• Examine for excessive play and visible damage or wear.
• Inspect the line roller for free spin smoothness and wear.

Handle Assembly

• Remove the handle assembly.
• Check for any play in the crank knob.
• Remove the nut and shoulder screw and clean.

Anti-Reverse Bearing

• Check anti-reverse bearing for smoothness, wear and any corrosion.

Side Cover

• Open up water-tight seals and the side cover using non-scratching tools.
• Remove and examine the stainless steel main gear.
• Remove and examine the roller bearing from the main gear shaft.
• Clean and inspect the spiral-bevel teeth on main gear.
• Wipe bearings clean and re-lubricate.
• Inspect internal area of the anti-reverse and needle bearings.
• Lubricate the I.D. of the anti-reverse and needle bearings.
• Thoroughly lubricate the roller bearing.
• Grease teeth of main gear and roller guide.
• Replace oil seal and o-ring.