Bail wire hitting handle

[FatTuna]

I just got a Penn 9500SS and on every third rotation of the handle, the bail wire very lightly touches the handle. The reel is 100% except it is missing the felt washer that fits in between the handle and the side bearing. Could this be causing the issue? I checked on MysticParts and it says that Penn discontinued using this part because it actually kept junk in the reel...

Is this a timing issue or could the bail be bent? Any thoughts? I'll post up some pics if it helps. Thanks guys.


"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"

[BMITCH]

More likely that the bail wire is bent. I've seen this once or twice.
Bob

[surfcaster]

X-2 usually a bent bail,  I have a 750 that I put a small washer on the handle pivot to fix this too.

[Alto Mare]

I also agree, it is usually the bail wire that got bent a little. Do check your collar though, I've seen my share of reels having the wrong collar.
The reels I'm showing are both 9500ss, the one in the back has the 16-750 collar, it is 1/8" shorter than the 16-9500...just in case.

Sal

[Shark Hunter]

I'm sure its the wire Sean. Don't try to bend the Handle, you will break it. Just ask cwillis.
I've never had a bent bail on a 9500, but have on other ss spinners. Check your handle pivot, just to be sure. With all the upgraded handles available for these, I've never had an issue.

[foakes]

Hi FS --

I agree with everyone -- 9.5 times out of 10 -- bent bail wire.

Just open the bail fully to the casting position -- gently tweak the bail wire with your hand -- all it takes is enough to clear the handle end by 1/8" when rotating.

On these larger spinners (Penn, Mitchell, Quick, and many more modern ones) -- many have gone to a MPU (manual bail operation).  A bail is not necessary for the larger reels -- and a MPU is stronger and less prone to the heavy stresses encountered when fishing for heavy fish in the Salt.  Less to go wrong -- and more reliable.

On Sal's picture of the two Penns -- the one on the left has a MPU.

Basically like driving a vehicle with automatic transmission -- or one with a manual transmission.

The person driving the manual transmission is generally a better driver -- and more in tune with the road and driving conditions.

Bails bend because they stick out, and get knocked around a bit.

Best,

Fred

[Aiala]

The person driving the manual transmission is generally a better driver -- and more in tune with the road and driving conditions.

AMEN!! I love working a stick/clutch... but they're becoming doggone difficult to find, and I refuse to drive with those silly automatic paddle shifters.   My current car lease is up next summer, and I'm hoping to track down a hot red 6-speed Mazda 6 iSport. 

~A~

[handi2]

Its just bent...

Make sure the roller end lines up perfectly before locking it down. This way the bail will snap shut as it should. Almost every time I get one in here that they say it needs a new bail spring it's the bail wire bent and not lined up.

[cwillis85]

Mine was just a bent bail wire but to be fair Daron I think a little epoxy and my handle could be good as new, your was just shinier. 

[FatTuna]

Great, thanks for the help guys. Sounds like an easy fix .

I'm going to spend some time down there right now. I'll report back.

The drag system on this reel is really cool.

[FatTuna]

It was just a bent bail wire. Super easy fix. Thanks a lot guys.

Now maybe I should think about doing a few upgrades. I'm going to start with replacing the teflon washer in the spool.