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Tumble Weed
Tumble Weed
Glitch Oil Tumble Weed is a medium viscosity oil (rating 30) for spool bearings, knob bearings and the spool shaft. It is made for lures from 12 to 50 g: balanced control, a smooth and quiet run and still plenty of free spin.
Our pick for Edge bearings. 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.
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3 Extra Low0.5 to 6 g lures
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5 Extra Low2 to 12 g lures
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7 Low2 to 12 g lures
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15 Medium7 to 35 g lures
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Tumble WeedThis oil
30 Medium12 to 50 g lures
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60 Medium12 to 50 g lures
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500 Very High12 to 100 g lures
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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
Tumble Weed: medium viscosity for 12 to 50 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 30 on the viscosity scale.
Our pick for Edge bearings
- 30viscosity rating
- Mediumviscosity level
- 12 to 50 glure weight we recommend it for
- PerchPerch, Bass, Zander
What makes it different
Rust protection that stands up to sea water
Tumble Weed was developed for fishing reels. The maker states rust proofing that endures even sea water. Balanced between rotation and durability, it is the oil you can use almost everywhere on the reel.
Where it goes
What Tumble Weed is made for.
Spool Bearings
One small drop per spool bearing. That is all it takes. More oil only slows the spool down.
Shaft
A thin film on the spool shaft, where it runs through the pinion, cuts friction during the cast.
Knob Bearings
One drop per knob bearing keeps the knobs turning freely and quietly.
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.
Maximum Free Spin
The spool keeps turning long after the flick. That is what carries a light lure further.
Works with
How to oil
One drop. Three steps.
- Clean firstOld oil and grease have to come out. Fresh oil on top of old residue does not help.
- One small dropTouch the dropper to the bearing and let one drop run in. Not more.
- 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
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.