Shimano Triton Trolling Series 50W - Drag Issues - How to take apart, diagnose and service

Today's video is a Shimano Triton Trolling Series 50W that was having drag issues. Here's the diagnosis and remedy, including a full breakdown and servicing of the reel. See below for helpful video chapters, equipment and supply links. If you found this video useful, please show some love by hitting the thumbs up button and consider supporting the channel by .... 1) hitting the $Thanks button under the video 2) donating to my PayPal coffee fund: PayPal.Me/TSGReel 3) using one of the affiliate links below See my community page for links to parts suppliers:    / @tsgreelservice   Amazon links (containing "amzn.to") and eBay links (containing "ebay.us") below are affiliate links. If you purchase ANYTHING through these links, I may get paid a commission. Help fund my future endeavors by using them when you purchase. AMAZON main page - https://amzn.to/46qttJS EBAY main page - https://ebay.us/3BvTqi Paper towels I Use: https://ebay.us/Hi2pWc https://amzn.to/48udknh Gloves I use: https://ebay.us/4CDP89 https://amzn.to/3SeAbgY The small screwdriver sets I use spin freely in the palm of my hand, which I prefer for speed, but there are also non spinning ones available: SMALL SCREWDRIVER SET https://ebay.us/TMqHZQ (Spinning - Option A) https://ebay.us/cilOdw (Spinning - Option B) SMALL SCREWDRIVER SET https://amzn.to/4nfNP0W (Spinning - Option A) https://amzn.to/4nf2cT2 (Spinning - Option B) I, generally, use a ratcheting, interchangeable regular-sized screwdriver for the initial loosening of screws: https://amzn.to/4egfBpL Get some additional, varying sizes Flathead and Phillips bits while you're at it. The adjustable wrenches I use (instead of hex nut wrenches) are Husky, but these (with the red insert) work very well... 6-inch will be used the most: https://ebay.us/CKiSM7 https://amzn.to/3PAbkTT If you prefer to use hex nut wrenches, I'd recommend ones like these: https://amzn.to/3IbcLX6 or a pass-through socket set, like this: https://amzn.to/4keeB7i Hex Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/4lEBfqz Micro Hex Wrench Set I Use: https://amzn.to/4ng4Bgq Torx Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/4kXmM94, plus a back-up set for your ratcheting screwdriver: https://amzn.to/4ljEOlE Conventional reel handle nut wrench: https://ebay.us/dRj9MZ Reel grease I use: https://ebay.us/AtmVUv https://amzn.to/3TAlHI3 Drag grease I use (brown for warm weather, purple for cold): https://ebay.us/WU7NOh https://amzn.to/3HVDdUI Oils I use: https://ebay.us/XkkrzM https://amzn.to/45Czghw https://ebay.us/KflrJK https://amzn.to/45wKqV5 Stainless Steel bearing cleaner: https://ebay.us/5UXKC6 https://amzn.to/4467s1q Wire Brushes (Brass is best): https://amzn.to/3NzivJm Non-Abrasive Chrome Cleaner: https://ebay.us/TCYvfV https://amzn.to/3pxBSKP Ultrasonic Cleaners. 3 liter or above: https://ebay.us/olT4J6 https://amzn.to/3NusJuD Small parts mesh basket for ultrasonic cleaner: https://ebay.us/cmvoe8 https://amzn.to/4l0k3fc Ultrasonic cleaner additives (use in moderation): https://amzn.to/444EaQG (mild) https://amzn.to/43bYZIY (heavy duty) https://amzn.to/3T5od9a (alcohol - both ISO & DEN work) One of the bearing greasers I use... contact Alan directly (non-affiliate link): https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=... Quick links to navigate my channel: Main Channel:    / tsgreelservice   Video Library: https://www.youtube.com/TSGReelServic... Individual Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/TSGReelServic... ******************************** Other Videos You May Enjoy:    • Penn Senator 6/0 (114H) Fishing Reel - How...   (Penn Senator 6/0 Tutorial)    • Shimano TLD30A 2-Speed Drag Not Working - ...   (Shimano TLD 30A 2-Speed Repair)    • Penn International II 30TW Fishing Reel - ...   (Penn International II 30TW Tutorial)    • Daiwa Saltist LD50H Fishing Reel - How to ...   (Daiwa Saltist LD 50H Tutorial)    • Easy way to install Penn Battle bail sprin...   (Easy Way To Install Penn Battle Bail Spring)    • Penn Spinfisher V 9500 Fishing Reel - How ...   (Penn 9500SSV Tutorial) ******************************** Chapter timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Summary 1:20 - How to open the reel 4:45 - Problem discovery 5:45 - Spool disassembly, service & reassembly 22:00 - Servicing the frame 31:50 - Servicing the handle side 41:02 - Reassembling the reel #TSGReelService #FishingReelRepair #shimanofishing #shimanotts #shimanotriton #shimanotritontrollingseries #reelmaintenance #reelrepair #reellife ‪@TSGReelService‬​