General Questions and Trouble Shooting

Anybody fishing a Bates bait caster reel

Started by RUSTY OLD COLT

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August 31, 2023, 06:50:54 PM
by Gfish

Brass vs. SS drag washers

Started by sdlehr

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January 09, 2016, 06:46:15 AM
by Shark Hunter

The dozen reels worth saving

Started by JasonGotaProblem

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February 23, 2025, 06:09:07 AM
by mbg60

Penn Long Beach 60 problem

Started by Wayne B.

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January 11, 2021, 06:07:29 PM
by Cuttyhunker

Avet exw 50 making odd sound.

Started by Scobrey

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October 21, 2015, 11:48:23 PM
by Scobrey

I need a volunteer for a potential sacrifice - and help to pick a color

Started by Joel.B

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February 20, 2014, 03:20:12 PM
by Bryan Young

How To Remove Spool Bearings Embedded in Endcaps ( 980 )

Started by hotajax

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Views: 989

June 07, 2022, 11:03:51 PM
by oldmanjoe

anti reverse bearing lubrication

Started by Pro Reel

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Views: 18,439

March 22, 2015, 02:37:55 PM
by 0119

Now What?

Started by Bill B

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June 17, 2012, 03:57:35 PM
by Bill B

Rookie Mistake

Started by reelynew

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Views: 975

March 07, 2023, 06:33:38 PM
by reelynew

Cone of uncertainty: spool edition.

Started by JasonGotaProblem

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Views: 2,393

December 14, 2020, 04:43:53 AM
by JasonGotaProblem

Torium losing drag all of a sudden.

Started by seano100

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February 21, 2014, 11:25:17 AM
by alantani

carbon drag and brass washers

Started by livinus

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October 28, 2013, 05:22:11 PM
by livinus

WHICH REEL IS EASIER TO CRANK

Started by LTM

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Views: 7,659

September 12, 2015, 10:19:36 PM
by johndtuttle

Penn 970 Mag

Started by Alto Mare

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Views: 8,429

April 12, 2015, 07:20:50 PM
by Aiala

What reels should I bring on my road trip to Florida?

Started by FatTuna

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November 04, 2016, 06:25:51 AM
by FatTuna

WwwwwwrrrrrrrrAHP

Started by Gfish

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September 24, 2020, 03:51:09 AM
by oc1

Best ultrasonic cleaner for reel repair?

Started by FatTuna

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Views: 8,583

February 11, 2016, 10:28:56 AM
by exp2000

Nickel plating components yes or no

Started by JasonGotaProblem

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September 17, 2020, 07:34:23 PM
by JasonGotaProblem

Needing Reel help

Started by Broke-off

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Views: 7,722

October 23, 2014, 03:37:24 AM
by Tightlines667