Reel Malfunctioning
Jun 5, 2021 11:57:38 #
I have a Mitchell 300PRO and so far it has been good paired up with a Phenix Feather as my finesse setup.
I have not disassembled this reel at all. But, I have recently been having an issue where the retrieve feels “sandy”…? When the handle is at the top of a turn the reel sorta resists. Cranking it in, it feels like a cam lobe. Should I just take apart the reel and clean it to see if that would do the trick or should I look into getting a new reel?
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by astro-cowboy
I have not disassembled this reel at all. But, I have recently been having an issue where the retrieve feels “sandy”…? When the handle is at the top of a turn the reel sorta resists. Cranking it in, it feels like a cam lobe. Should I just take apart the reel and clean it to see if that would do the trick or should I look into getting a new reel?
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by astro-cowboy
Jun 5, 2021 12:26:40 #
If it were me, i would carefully disassemble the reel. I suggest spreading a large sheet of paper, or a towel, and as I took the reel apart, i would number and keep all the parts in proper sequental order. That way you can put them back in the same order.
I would carefully clean and then lightly oil each part and put them back in reverse order. Hopefully this would solve your provblem. Justr Sayin....RJS
I would carefully clean and then lightly oil each part and put them back in reverse order. Hopefully this would solve your provblem. Justr Sayin....RJS
Jun 6, 2021 12:29:35 #
PEPENANDO
Loc: Tampico, Mexico
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hope this help you
hope this help you
Jun 6, 2021 14:11:06 #
It's not going to get better by its own.
Disassemble taking pictures and keep parts in order. Clean and reassemble using reel oil.
You can't make it much worse.
Disassemble taking pictures and keep parts in order. Clean and reassemble using reel oil.
You can't make it much worse.
Jun 6, 2021 15:02:50 #
You've seen an 'exploded view' of things before. As you take apart your reel, lay the parts on a sheet of paper in an exploded view - in a place where the kids, the dogs, or the Wife won't disturb them!
Jun 6, 2021 15:24:35 #
BILLBYRD1
Loc: Prattville Al
One of the best ideas of those mention is taking pictures of order of removal. Sure saves a lot of problems.
Jun 6, 2021 20:09:32 #
All excellent instruction above. That specific reel is not complicated. One more very important thing to consider. Use a quality oil that is primarily developed for reels... and this: less is more. Literally, just 1 drop - no more on moving parts (bearings, etc). Anything more than that just collects dirt
Jun 6, 2021 21:53:30 #
lipsticker
Loc: Hartford Wisconsin
Barnacles wrote:
You've seen an 'exploded view' of things before. As you take apart your reel, lay the parts on a sheet of paper in an exploded view - in a place where the kids, the dogs, or the Wife won't disturb them!
Kids and dogs I can get a grip on, but WIFE??? Okay, is there such a place and how do I get one of my own?
Jun 7, 2021 06:24:37 #
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