Penn 130 VIS - drag slip

Started by Tsunami1983, February 03, 2025, 10:00:12 PM

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Tsunami1983

Hello all, I have a newer Penn 130 VIS that I bought used. While fighting a giant in outer banks today, the reel stopped retrieving mid-fight. The handle would turn, but would not retrieve line. Around 40lbs of drag was set, with half the spool gone.

Any suggestions on what is the likely culprit? Will be tearing it down this week. Thank you!

boon

If it wasn't losing line then I don't think you lost drag, I think you lost drive. I'd start by looking at the 2-speed shift mechanism, followed by the gears.

Marlinmate

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