TLD 5 Spool

[humbro]

Hi, was just spooling up with some 8lb mono and heard a loud crack and every thing froze!!!

A very sad moment for a 20 something year old reel.

Any idea on where a new spool might be located??

Thanks

[Bryan Young]

Humbro,

Welcome, and sorry to hear of your busted reel.  Before ordering a new spool, you my want to take the right side plate off and inspect the spool just to be sure.

And if it is the spool (or any other parts), I'd probably call Shimano first, then some of their recommended reel service centers.  I would also recommend Save-On Tackle in Santa Fe Springs at (562) 864-2911.  They seem to have parts that are hard to find.

Bryan

[day0ne]

You can't order a new spool. They have been out of production for a long time. I wish you luck on finding one somewhere. If you strike out and want to sell the reel (or just the frame), PM me with a price. I have been looking for a frame for 2 yrs.

[wallacewt]

did you you have the drag up tight and pushed the drag lever to far?

[day0ne]

did you you have the drag up tight and pushed the drag lever to far?

No, someone drilled out the spot the clicker button goes to put in a mag casting device. At least I think that is why there is a hole there. Anyway, I haven't been able to put the clicker back in

[humbro]

Yeah I know is out of productions that's why I'm asking here.
The drag was pushed up when I was loading the line but it's only 8lb mono and the drag pressure actualy compresses the spool not pulls it apart!
Any how the spool is completely split in two!! Will try and post a pic later.

[humbro]

See Pic

[Panama]

Send the whole thing to Shimano. They will replace/fix. If I am not mistaking they will do it for free.

[humbro]

That would be nice!!  But it is over 20yrs old and not in production :-(

[Bryan Young]

Can't hurt.  Shimano may be able to find the spool easier than you.

[Panama]

Can't hurt.  Shimano may be able to find the spool easier than you.

I came across one about 7 months ago and a buddy asked me pick it up for him. He took it to Shimano and they replaced it.  I don't remember if it was with the exact same reel or a more expensive one.  Give them a call....you have nothing to lose!

[alantani]

heart breaking!  it might almost be worth finding a guy that can do tig welding for aluminum and getting it welded back together.......   

[humbro]

Actually Aliumium fabrication is what I do.  But I know this isnt repairable with welding 

Best be will probably be to take the dimensions and machine a new spool.

[alantani]

if you can do that, maybe knock out a few extra while you are at it!