Passive

€29,95 EUR
€29,95 EUR
€2,00 ml
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Viscosity 15 · Medium
Lure weight 7–35 g
Best for hybrid ceramic bearings

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Glitch Oil Passive is a medium viscosity oil (rating 15) for spool bearings, knob bearings and the spool shaft.
Glitch Oil Passive in a small clear dropper bottle filled with blue oil, with a black and clear cap, on a white background

Passive

Glitch Oil Passive in a small clear dropper bottle filled with blue oil, with a black and clear cap, on a white background

Glitch Oil Passive is a medium viscosity oil (rating 15) for spool bearings, knob bearings and the spool shaft. It is made for lures from 7 to 35 g and gives balanced control with a smooth, quiet run.

One small drop per bearing is enough.

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. PassiveThis oil

    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-500

    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 Passive in a small clear dropper bottle filled with blue oil, with a black and clear cap, on a white background

Glitch Oil

Passive: medium viscosity for 7 to 35 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 15 on the viscosity scale.

  • 15viscosity rating
  • Mediumviscosity level
  • 7 to 35 glure weight we recommend it for
  • PerchPerch, Bass, Zander

What makes it different

Lubricant plus rust inhibitor

Passive carries a rust inhibitor that leaves a protective coating on the metal. It is the oil for anglers who want both: good rotation and rust protection, in fresh, brackish and salt water.

15 ml bottle with dropper

Where it goes

What Passive is made for.

  • Spool Bearings

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

  • Knob Bearings

    One drop per knob bearing keeps the knobs turning freely and quietly.

  • Shaft

    A thin film on the spool shaft, where it runs through the pinion, cuts friction during the cast.

What you get on the spool

  • Balanced Control

    Enough speed for distance, enough damping to keep the spool easy to control.

  • Smooth & Quiet

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

Works with

  • Edge and other hybrid ceramic bearings
  • Apex and other ceramic bearings
  • 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.