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Over time, dirt, salt, and sand will find its way into the drag washers on your spinning reels, resulting in a “sticky” drag. A faulty drag system is one of the main culprits for breaking off a big fish. Every reel is different, so be certain to check the owner`s manual before you begin.
Reel lubricants
Because WD-40 is a degreaser, it breaks down grease and oil. Never use it to lubricate a reel. The basic rule of thumb is to grease gears and oil everything else — sparingly. Too much grease and oil impede the spool and reduce casting distance.
Check to make sure that all parts of the handle are clean, lubricated, and installed correctly. The drag is set too loose: If the drag on your reel is set too loose, it can cause the handle to feel loose as well. Try tightening the drag to see if that improves the handle`s stability.
Check to make sure that all parts of the handle are clean, lubricated, and installed correctly. The drag is set too loose: If the drag on your reel is set too loose, it can cause the handle to feel loose as well. Try tightening the drag to see if that improves the handle`s stability.
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Quantum Tour Edition 1170PT baitcasting fishing reel
ANSWER : Tighten the drag star to expose the black ratch ring. Press the ratchet ring down towards the star drag as you turn the handle backwards to unscrew it from the crank shaft.
Penn Spin Reel will not lock after casting
ANSWER : On the front of the spool there is a device to turn to set the drag. Torn it tighter and tighten it until slightly below the breaking point of your fishing line. It isn’t a critical adjustment, it just keeps your line from breaking while trying to land a fish.
I have the penn Senator 15L and lately the reel when over 200 yards of Line goes out then I start to reel it in the reel starts to Slip and no line can be reeled in? Do you have a solution? Thanks
ANSWER : The weight of that much line is caausing the drag to slip. you need to tighten the drag up some more. hope this helps
How to I fix a spin casting reel?
ANSWER : You should be able to remove the spool by removing the knob on the front of the reel which also is the drag adjustment. With the knob off the spool should pull right off. Hope this helps you
Where can I find an owner’s manual for a Diawa PMF 15 baitcasting reel ?
ANSWER : Here is the lnk to the manual support site=
Problem with anti-reverse
ANSWER : If it is a multiplier reel most of the lever tension springs are the same. they can be bought from QUENTIN MILLMAN in portsmouth. they have a mail order branch and can be located on line.i have tried making my own springs but the dog leg has to be at the right angle.best buy the right one for a few pounds. regards barry.
I have the Sabalos the knob to tighten the drag screws on lopsided. also,When reeling in, at about every 5th turn the handle gets stuck! What do I do to fix these issues?
ANSWER : Take drag knob off and make sure it starts on straight.