Why do two of my baitcaster reels reel backwards?
Jan 17, 2020 09:53:23 #
I began to have this problem when I was fishing heavier gear on Leech Lake this summer. I was setting the hook harder than I had before with these reels and then trying to keep the fish out of the weeds. My reel started to reel backwards when I would set the hook, making it very difficult to get hooksets. I switched to a second reel that day and it began to do the same thing. Right now I can sometimes reel it backwards without any force on the reel. Any help would be appreciated.
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by deriangerdes
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by deriangerdes
Jan 17, 2020 09:53:27 #
Jan 17, 2020 09:53:31 #
Jan 17, 2020 09:53:35 #
Jan 17, 2020 09:53:39 #
No it still goes the right way, but it has the ability to occasionally spin backwards like handle and spool
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by deriangerdes
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by deriangerdes
Jan 17, 2020 09:53:44 #
Jan 17, 2020 12:22:49 #
The line is too loose on the reel, and it's slipping, maybe? You would have to remove it and rewind it. Put electrical on the arbor and keep it tight when you put it on.
Jan 17, 2020 15:54:10 #
Jan 17, 2020 22:11:21 #
Ron620DVS
Loc: Guntersville Alabama
Topic: Baitcast reel anti reverse troubleshooting...
The anti reverse bearing on most reels is on the large gear post where the handle attaches (usually covered up by the drag star and reel casing). The biggest thing with these is they get oiled or greased - sometimes by the factory and sometimes by guys just excessively applying oil/grease to anything that moves. Either way - any kind of grease in the reverse bearing will cause it to intermittently fail - the bearings turn one way but have a latch that keep them from going backwards - too much oil/grease/grime and these latches don't catch. There could be mechanical failure that requires replacing the bearing as well.
Try thoroughly cleaning the bearing with acetone or brake cleaner to remove any oil/grease - hit it with a tooth brush to make sure it really clean. Apply very sparing amount of oil.
http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?topic=16221.0
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The anti reverse bearing on most reels is on the large gear post where the handle attaches (usually covered up by the drag star and reel casing). The biggest thing with these is they get oiled or greased - sometimes by the factory and sometimes by guys just excessively applying oil/grease to anything that moves. Either way - any kind of grease in the reverse bearing will cause it to intermittently fail - the bearings turn one way but have a latch that keep them from going backwards - too much oil/grease/grime and these latches don't catch. There could be mechanical failure that requires replacing the bearing as well.
Try thoroughly cleaning the bearing with acetone or brake cleaner to remove any oil/grease - hit it with a tooth brush to make sure it really clean. Apply very sparing amount of oil.
http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?topic=16221.0
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Jan 18, 2020 12:13:14 #
Rj pike
Loc: Wisconsin
Depends on the type of reel. What do you have? On ambassadors there is a flat spring that works the anti lock pin. I had to replace it on two of mine.
Jan 19, 2020 00:31:21 #
BILLBYRD1
Loc: Prattville Al
If it has a flipping switch check to make sure it was pushed to the on position.
Jan 19, 2020 02:18:12 #
He still never answered if it happened while in the Bermuda Triangle. Maybe just needed to change location before disappearing.
Jan 19, 2020 07:55:25 #
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