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SPINNING REEL TROUBLESHOOTING

 

Problem Possible Causes and Solutions
Line tangles when casting.
 Cause #1: Spool is overfilled with line.
Solution: Reduce amount of line to 1/8" below spool lip.

Cause #2: Line memory.
Solution: Soak reel spool of line in water prior to use.

Cause #3: Spool is overfilled with line.
Solution: Remove line and fill spool with line size that is recommended for reel.
Gears rough or reel makes grinding noise on retrieve.
 Cause #1: Dirt or debris between spool and rotor or in gear system.
Solution: Clean inside of reel by rinsing thoroughly and lubricate properly.
Drag or spool locked-up at start of day.
 Cause #1: Drag disc seized to washers due to debris on disc.
Solution: Loosen drag tension and turn spool until drag discs break free. (Always loosen drag completely after fishing).
Bail will not trip or becomes sluggish.
 Cause #1: Bail spring is broken.
Solution: Replace with new spring.

Cause #2: Bail wire is bent.
Solution: Replace with new bail wire assembly.

Cause #3: Dirt or debris in bail hinges.
Solution: Remove bail wire assembly, clean thoroughly and lubricate with reel oil.
Line is twisting.
 Cause #1: Line was spooled on improperly.
Solution: Replace line or play out line (without lure) behind boat if in river current to remove line twist. Note: when installing new line, make sure the line from supply spool is feeding off in the same direction the rotor is.

Cause #2: Lure spinning on retrieve.
Solution: When trolling, make sure the lure is not fouled and is running true. When using in-line spinners, attach a ball bearing swivel to line.

Cause #3: Bail wire is mis-shaped.
Solution: Replace bail wire assembly.
Snapshot trigger lever loose or broken.
 Cause #1: Weak or broken trigger spring.
Solution: Replace with new trigger spring.

Cause #2: Trigger and/or trigger link assembly worn or broken.
Solution: Replace with new part(s).

Cause #3: Trigger assembly E-Clip missing or not in retaining groove.
Solution: Replace or install E-Clip in retaining groove.

Cause #4: Trigger Assembly shaft hole in Rotor housing too loose.
Solution: Replace Rotor housing.
Snapshot feature will not grab or hold line to cast.
 Cause #1: Snapshot firing pin broken or missing.
Solution: Replace Trigger Link assembly.

Cause #2: Bail wire bent or mis-shaped.
Solution: Replace Bail Wire assembly.
Bail closes when casting.
 Cause #1: Bail Spring weak.
Solution: Replace with new Bail Spring.
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