EVO-500

€29,95 EUR
€29,95 EUR
€2,00 ml
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Viscosity 500 · Very High
Lure weight 12 - 100 g
Best for shielded bearings (zz)

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Glitch Oil EVO-500 is a very high viscosity oil (rating 500) for heavy load points, the worm shaft and spool bearings on reels for heavier lures from 12 to 100 g.
Glitch Oil EVO-500 in a clear bottle of orange oil with a black dropper cap and clear cover, on a white background

EVO-500

Glitch Oil EVO-500 in a clear bottle of orange oil with a black dropper cap and clear cover, on a white background

Glitch Oil EVO-500 is a very high viscosity oil (rating 500) for heavy load points, the worm shaft and spool bearings on reels for heavier lures from 12 to 100 g.

It stays in place under load, damps the spool and keeps the reel smooth and quiet. Made for big baits, pike and power fishing.

Viscosity

Where this oil sits.

Thin oil lets the spool spin freely, which suits light lures. Thick oil damps the spool and protects under heavy loads.

  1. Creep

    3 Extra Low0.5 to 6 g lures

  2. High spec

    5 Extra Low2 to 12 g lures

  3. Tefrosso

    7 Low2 to 12 g lures

  4. Passive

    15 Medium7 to 35 g lures

  5. Tumble Weed

    30 Medium12 to 50 g lures

  6. Rosa

    60 Medium12 to 50 g lures

  7. EVO-500This oil

    500 Very High12 to 100 g lures

  8. EVO-2000

    2000 Very High12 to 250 g lures

The number is the viscosity rating of the oil. The lure weight shows where each oil works best.

Glitch Oil EVO-500 in a clear bottle of orange oil with a black dropper cap and clear cover, on a white background

Glitch Oil

EVO-500: very high viscosity for 12 to 100 g lures.

The oil decides how a bearing feels. Thin oil lets the spool start early and spin long. Thicker oil calms the spool and stays in place under load. This one sits at 500 on the viscosity scale.

  • 500viscosity rating
  • Very Highviscosity level
  • 12 to 100 glure weight we recommend it for
  • Big BaitsBig Baits, Pike, Power Fishing

What makes it different

Lubrication plus wear resistance

EVO-500 combines high lubricating performance with wear resistance. The maker names it for parts that wear easily or start to creak. Thick like honey, it is used where you would otherwise reach for grease.

15 ml bottle with dropper

Where it goes

What EVO-500 is made for.

  • Heavy Load Points

    Thick enough to stay put where parts carry load, instead of being pressed out.

  • Wormshaft

    A drop along the worm shaft keeps the line guide travelling smoothly from side to side.

  • Spool Bearings

    One small drop per spool bearing. That is all it takes. More oil only slows the spool down.

What you get on the spool

  • Smooth & Quiet

    The oil film takes the edge off the bearing noise. The reel runs calmer.

  • Damped / Controlled

    The spool is braked a little by the oil itself. Fewer overruns with heavier lures.

  • Heavy Load Protection

    The film holds under pressure and protects the bearing when things get heavy.

Works with

  • Shielded bearings (ZZ)
  • Stock steel bearings

How to oil

One drop. Three steps.

  1. Clean firstOld oil and grease have to come out. Fresh oil on top of old residue does not help.
  2. One small dropTouch the dropper to the bearing and let one drop run in. Not more.
  3. Spin and wipeTurn the bearing a few times so the oil spreads, then wipe off what comes out.

Good to know: one drop costs a little free spin compared with a dry bearing. You see it in a spin test, you barely notice it on the water. In return the bearing runs quieter and lasts longer. Core bearings come greased and need no oil.

FAQ

Questions about reel oil

Which oil goes with which bearing?

For Apex we use High spec, for Edge Tumble Weed. Core bearings come greased and need no oil. For stock bearings pick by lure weight: the lighter your lures, the thinner the oil. The scale on this page shows where each oil sits.

High spec €29,95
Tumble Weed €29,95
How much oil does a bearing need?

One small drop per bearing. More oil does not protect better, it only brakes the spool and collects dirt.

Does oil slow the spool down?

A little. A dry ceramic bearing spins longest in a spin test. With one drop you lose a bit of free spin, which you barely notice on the water. In return the bearing runs quieter and lasts longer.

When should I oil again?

When the spool gets louder or the free spin drops. After a trip in rain, salt or sand it is worth cleaning the spool bearings and giving them a fresh drop.