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Why does my fishing reel feel rough?
Spinning reel hard to turn
If your spinning reel feels stiff, and the handle is hard to turn, this is most often caused by salt or sand getting inside the body, and forming deposits on the gears and other internal parts.
Why is my baitcaster loud?
One of the most common issues when it came to baitcast reels was a particular clicking or high-pitched noise that occurred during the case.Noises like that are caused by something rubbing a surface, and in this case, this means the reel’s brakes.
Why can’t I cast my baitcaster very far?
Spool Tensioner is too tight (cast control knob) Magnetic Break System set too high (dial on the “palm” side plate. Spool Break Collars set too heavy (internal brake system on the “palm-side” of the spool) Seize pinion/bearing (or bushings) (on both sides of the side plates.
How full should you spool a spinning reel?
The optimum level is to fill the spool to within about a 1/8 of an inch from the outer edge of the lip of the spool. This leaves enough lip to retain your line, but is full enough to launch long casts.
How do you stop the backlash on a spinning reel?
Four Ways to Avoid Reel Backlash
- Don’t put too much line on the spool. Too much line on the spool is a major factor in spinning gear troubles.
- Keep your index finger near the lip of the spool.
- Flip the bail by hand.
- Raise the rod tip before the first turn of the reel handle.
Why is my reel clicking?
The drag clicker is a little piece inside of the spool that actually makes the noise. It has a spring that makes it pop back into place and keep clicking. If the spring is broken or worn out, or the piece is missing entirely, then the clicker won’t be making any noise.
What should your drag be set at?
For best results, the drag setting should be able at the point where the line holds a third to half of its weight before moving (e.g., a 20-pound line should not move until the hook holds seven to ten pounds).
What happens if you put too much line on a baitcaster?
If you get too much line on them, you’ll get a weird sound when you cast. Spinning reels should be all the way full, right to the top. If you get too much line on them, the line will jump off the spool in coils. You can stop backlashes with baitcasters by adjusting your reels properly.
How far should I be able to cast with a baitcaster?
According to a lot of great anglers, extending your range 10 to 15 yards is very doable for most of us. Casts out to 50, 55 or even 60 yards are in the ballpark if we gear up and get the mechanics of the cast just right, these pros tell us.
Why do pro bass fishermen use Baitcasters?
For using “power techniques”, working with heavier lures like crankbaits and ½ oz. spinnerbaits, or fishing in heavy weeds where you need strong line, Nels recommends baitcasters because they have more torque and handle heavy line better.
What is super tuning a reel?
Super Tuning is a process that polishes the friction points of the reel’s spool and centrifugal brake system.The Super Tuning process takes these three friction points and polishes them to a mirror-like finish, removing all corrosion, divots, and scratches that rob the reel of performance.
How many bearings does a fishing reel have?
How Many Ball Bearings Minimum on a Fishing Reel? Most quality reels will have at least four ball bearings, which allows the balls to separate within the races equally and provide some level of friction control. You may notice that some reels are advertised as 4+1 or 5+1.
Can you soak fishing reels?
Soaking A Fishing Reel
Some people recommend soaking for the cleaning process. The idea is that it promotes deep cleaning. We’re going to not recommend that here. The more you soak a fishing reel, the greater the chance is going to get into your gear system.
How do you remove salt build up from a fishing reel?
A sink with a little dish soap and lots of water to dip them in and let them set a bit. Then dip and swish around in some clean water, spray with some WD-40 (doesn’t take much) and everything should be good. With reels I don’t spray water on them directly so to keep from driving in any salt into it deeper.
Do you need to soak fishing line before spooling?
Always prior to spooling up with mono, leave your line submerged in a bucket of warm water. This will allow the water to soak into the line helping not only when you come to wind the line on but also allowing the line to bed down property on your spool.
What type of line is best for Baitcasters?
Braided line is often regarded as the best line for baitcaster fishing, but you still have to pick the right type of braid. Braided fishing line is made from several single strands of high molecular weight polyethylene that are then weaved together and is what gives braided line its incredible strength.
Why does my spinning reel keep getting tangled?
Slack fishing line is a big culprit when it comes to line tangles. As you reel in slack line, this creates loose coils on your spool. When you cast, these loose coils will come off the spool quickly compared to the line around it, causing the coils to overlap on themselves as they leave the reel and tangle up.
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