BG 5000 line clip

[Bishop808]

Does anyone know where I can find a replacement line clip or a stronger replacement. Mine broke off and I cant find the replacement part number. Its the little clip on the spool. Thanks

[sciaenops]

mine too. been using w/o it

[MarkT]

Call Daiwa and see if you can order it without a part number.

[Porthos]

The BG6500 (and probably 8000...certainly my Fin Nor/Quantum 100's and 120's) spool doesn't have the clip...just using a rubber band around the spool. The wider grocery ones that are used for broccoli (or other produce) bunches work great. Just a suggestion since the BG 5000 line clip broke once, a replacement will probably break as well in the future...

[foakes]

Really surprised that a plastic part on a reel would break!

I do something similar like Portho's —- except no rubber bands because they make a mess after a few years of not being used.

I use elastic hair bands from the Dollar Store. Just tie a loop at the end of your line —- slip the band through the loop —- attach the elastic band to the handle of your rod when fishing —- put it back on the spool when done.

Best, Fred

[Bishop808]

Thank for the replies. Daiwa doesn't sell that part you would need to replace the whole spool.

[MarkT]

Then hair bands are sounding good!

[Brewcrafter]

Then hair bands are sounding good!

Yes Mark!  I think the slang term (having a young daughter) is "Scrunchy" and not only do the version shown work nice for reel spools and is durable, there is a particular "wide" model that is perfect for Leader Spools.  I will have to see if I can get a brand name but that will mean going into the "Forbidden Off Limits" bathroom here in the house and that is something that we never, ever do under penalty of exile... - john

[Porthos]

...I do something similar like Portho's —- except no rubber bands because they make a mess after a few years of not being used...

Yes, the current formulation of rubber bands (office or grocer type) will deteriorate with time and faster when exposed to light (direct or indirect); they fare better if kept in the dark (like in a reel case) but still unlikely to last "...a few years..." I replace mine annually...a good reason to eat my veggies to have a continual supply of the grocery ones

[ourford]

There are a couple of UK online stores that sell these conversion kits but the shipping is ridiculous. Can't believe no one sells them here. Nice simple design.

[boon]

Huh. That's quite an elegant re-design of that part. Hopefully Daiwa looks at it and thinks maybe they should do that from the factory.