Bauer Mackenzie Xtreme Perfect
Bauer discontinued its Mackenzie Xtreme Perfect (MXP) series in 2016 and all information seems to be deleted off their website. This post is to provide information for the owners to find information and maintenance resource easily.
The MacKenzie Xtreme Perfect is the ideal lightweight fly reel with big game performance. Based on the original award winning MacKenzie reel, the MXP is a blend of high tech materials and classic styling. The reel uses the same patented drag system as the big game MacKenzie SuperLite.
The MXP larger arbor diameter and shallower spool depth maximizes retrieval speed and minimizes effective drag pressure increase. The MXP has a Jet Black Mirror finish with optional spool finish colors. Lightweight alloys and extensive intricate precision machining make the MXP truly a work of art in form and function.
1. Product Information
Models
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Colours
Features
- Precision machined 100% aerospace bar stock aluminum and stainless steel construction for maximum strength and corrosion protection
- Three precision sealed stainless steel ball bearings
- No plastic parts or bushings
- Large diameter Cork/FXB polymer disc drag delivers a ultra smooth and low start-up inertia
- Patented seamless drag clutch with “zero-backlash"
- Easy one finger, star drag adjustment
- Silent retrieve with a crisp out-going click
- Quick release spool
- Simple retrieve direction conversion
- Exposed palming rim for additional control
- Deep anodized, Jet Black polished glossy finish
- Fully ported frame and spool
- Hardwood crank handle
- The lightest reels in their class
- Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.
- Lifetime guarantee. U.S. Patent #5921492
2. Maintenance
Loosen up the star drag knob in counter clockwise motion.
Press the hinge button underneath the word “USA" which will release the knob from the spool shaft.
Spool will now come off.
Ball Bearing
If you notice any rust, clean it with machine oil. After cleaning, don’t forget to lubricate the ball baring with low viscosity oil to keep rotation smooth. But keep the oil away from the planer disc.
Planar Disc
Made of PTFE (Teflon or Rulon?). This disc works as a counterpart to the cork disc on the other side to form a brake. If you notice any dirt or excessive grease, use soft cloth to wipe it clean. If you spilled any low viscosity oil, make sure to clean it off so it won’t effect the performance of drags.
Cork disc is exposed.
Cork Disc
Check and see if the cork is not dried up or there is any dirt (or salt if you use this reel in ocean).
A) User low viscosity grease, such as Shimano reel grease, for lower weight models
B) Use grease for the cork disc for higher weight models
Shaft
Apply low viscosity oil thinly to protect and smooth up the shaft.
3. Right/Left Retrieve Change
Remove the E-ring using screw driver.
Pull off the drag disc.
Remove the hinge on the back side of drag disc to change the orientation. This part makes the click sound.
Reverse the orientation.