So the clicker on my 505HS Jigmaster suddenly failed; I opened her up and found this. So... how the heck do I fix this? I don't see anything to hold it in place (on the spool).
Isn't that click gear supposed to be attached to the spool
Quote from: 1badf350 on April 04, 2019, 09:20:09 PM
Isn't that click gear supposed to be attached to the spool
Bingo!
That's the problem, it just slides back on and there's no clip or anything to hold it in place. I think maybe it was welded on. ???
...here's how to fix it......pm your address and I'll send you a couple new 505 aluminum spools......no charge......I have no use for them. I'll toss in a nice 505 gear set too.
Ted
Quote from: Maxed Out on April 04, 2019, 09:52:41 PM
...here's how to fix it......pm your address and I'll send you a couple good 505 aluminum spools......no charge
Ted
Ted to the rescue, Ohana at work...
Quote from: Maxed Out on April 04, 2019, 09:52:41 PM
...here's how to fix it......pm your address and I'll send you a couple good 505 aluminum spools......no charge
Ted
Wow. Just WOW. I am floored by the generosity of the people on this site. Your offer hit me so totally by surprise Ted!
Ted, doesn't surprise me much any more... he's constantly giving parts and reels ...and is chock full of knowledge.
Class act move as usual, Ted.
Dom
Ohana - class act :)
Quote from: Maxed Out on April 04, 2019, 09:52:41 PM
...here's how to fix it......pm your address and I'll send you a couple new 505 aluminum spools......no charge......I have no use for them. I'll toss in a nice 505 gear set too.
Ted
Jeez, what a generous move. You are truly a very nice person.
Frank
Good work Ted, OHANA for sure, Great forum Alan, really good people here, cheers Don.
Quote...really good people here...
x2 - the best.
All right enough already before my head explodes lol
Thanks to all for the kind words, but these were spools I had no plans on ever using and all my jiggys are 500 models. Glad to see them go to someone here that'll use them instead of collecting dust
Justin, I still have something coming your way, but may still be a while before it happens. Stay tuned
Ted
You could also clean the parts and braze the clicker on the spool shaft.
After spending time and effort, you can just put it back on and center punch it in four spots and it will be fixed. If you don't understand what I'm saying Then I'll take a picture to show you.
Joe
Quote...Stay tuned.
Thanks Ted!
Now I've got to figure out how to 'balance the ledger' ;) ;D
Cheers mate
Just wanted to share that this 505HS was a total restore from a recent flea market purchase and has quickly become one of my favorites. I was never able to cast very well with my 500S, but this one casts great.
So upon trying it out the other day (on the pier), I left the rod in free-spool with clicker engaged and had a massive hit that made it scream real good! Probably the clicker was on its last licks as it broke right after that. I guess the previous owner liked to fish with the clicker on, lol.
Quote from: Bryan Young on April 05, 2019, 01:18:04 AMYou could also clean the parts and braze the clicker on the spool shaft.
Quote from: Reel 224 on April 05, 2019, 01:37:29 AMAfter spending time and effort, you can just put it back on and center punch it in four spots and it will be fixed. If you don't understand what I'm saying Then I'll take a picture to show you. Joe
Thanks guys, brazing is a bit out of my league and I don't have the tools for the punch. These replies should help other folks though.
I have always found Newell spools to be superior to Penn when it comes to free spool and castability. If you liked the 505 before, you wil LOVE it with the Newell spool.
Ron Jones
The simplest solution is to clean it carefully and completely, then use JB Weld epoxy to attach the clicker wheel to the spool.
So where is the picture of the fish that ripped the clicker off? You know the mantra
You do need anything fancy for a punch. A hammer and big nail will work fine. Give it a good whack in several places around the edge of he hole. That will deform the metal enough that it will get a good bite when you press it back into place. It will be as strong as original.
-steve
Quote from: Swami805 on April 05, 2019, 06:38:15 PMSo where is the picture of the fish that ripped the clicker off? You know the mantra
Yeah, well, not only did she break my reel, but she spit the hook too! Big mama snook! >:(
This is stuff dreams are made of..... a fish big fish nought to break a reel.....and the Ohana coming to the rescue to fix it...... Cheers guys. bill
Quote from: oc1 on April 05, 2019, 07:45:19 PMYou do need anything fancy for a punch. A hammer and big nail will work fine. Give it a good whack in several places around the edge of he hole. That will deform the metal enough that it will get a good bite when you press it back into place. It will be as strong as original.
-steve
Just gave that a try. Did not go well. My thumb will attest to that. :'(
Even worse, the click gear just slipped right back on loosely, as if nothing was done. I think JB Weld is the only option left, but frankly, I don't trust that it would hold with all the exposure to lubricants and sharp vibration in that spot. I'm just going to leave it as a clicker-less spare spool.