I had a lot of trouble unscrewing the drag cover on a penn 30vsx. I spent a Lot of time trying to get the cover off. I rolled the edges of the slots using the Penn tool trying to get it apart. Finally I cut an edge off on each side of the drag cover and put it in a vise with a rubber strap protecting the spool. I was able to get a grip with a rather “large” adjustable pliers and unscrew the cover All was well, took it all apart. The only thing I would need to buy is a new 5$ drag cover........Then....
I bobbled the spool and dropped it.
My question to you all is did I ruin the spool. It’s a very minor dent. Will this be need to be replaced. I would think it shouldn’t be a problem, but I Wanted to check. Any body else have this happen. Did it make a difference or cause any problems down the road. I have two pictures included. I can take more if needed.
Thanks in advance!
Mike
It appears to be no problem from this end of the internets...
If I get these like this — a very fine jewelers file to flush the ding back to square, along with some 600 Emory paper — should do it.
These are strong spools — and the spot will not show when you are done — or very little.
Should work perfect.
Best,
Fred
Fred,
Thank you very much! Amazing the technical assistance available here on Alan's site. Allows a hobbiest like me to work on any fishing reel and have 100% confidence my gear (especially when you mess something up). Thanks again Fred! Thank you Alan for this site.
Mike
you should be fine. been there...... :-\
Quote from: foakes on July 10, 2019, 04:58:03 AM
It appears to be no problem from this end of the internets...
If I get these like this — a very fine jewelers file to flush the ding back to square, along with some 600 Emory paper — should do it.
These are strong spools — and the spot will not show when you are done — or very little.
Should work perfect.
Best,
Fred
Agreed!
Some reel spools are very soft and I twice dropped my Tranx spools on to my workbench, maybe <18 inches resulting in dents. Minimal repair with a file and some water paper and your fine to go.
I would hate to see what a drop on to the floor would do $$$
If you do file it back, just make sure you give a good coat of grease/nail polish/wax to make sure you don't create a potential for corrosion!
Cheers,
Andrew