Fin Nor Lethal LT 100

[handi2]

I came across this picture today of some guys that fish our area. His reel broke at the stem. I've heard of this happening but haven't personally seen it.

[Marcq]

That's not good 

Marc..

[anglingarchitect]

I have one I hope that doesn't happen, but if it does, I got a new Cabo 60 and 80 for like $ 189.00 for both still in boxes.

[coastal_dan]

"No Boundries Oman" Just posted a photo on Facebook of a snapped stem...I'm guessing if you fish it at half of the drag numbers they state you'll be fine.

[foakes]

My first thought would be that someone needs to contact Fin-Nor directly with this issue.

I would expect them to take care of the issue by coming out with a fix in the form of a stronger body/stem.

These should be switched out for all LT-100's sold to date.  The reel could be sent back to a factory service center -- or an authorized independent.

The appropriate method of repair/upgrade -- would be to issue a TSB (technical service bulletin) to all dealers and authorized shops.

This would be the right thing to do immediately -- if not, and providing the concerns are well known to the angling public & Fin-Nor -- they would just be shooting themselves in the foot. 

They can be a solid and honorable company doing things right -- growing both consumer and dealer confidence.

Or they can go the way of a hundred other companies that have come and gone over the last 25 years in the tackle industry.

This is not a big deal -- if handled properly.  All products have issues -- it is how they are taken care of that makes the difference.

Just my opinion.

Best,

Fred