Possible to have a manual trip bail for 704z?

[SevenYearsDown]

Among the reels that was given to me is an old Penn 704z. I have cleaned it up following the guide in this site and I fished it last weekend. One issue I did notice is when I cast hard the bail automatically closes, I guess from the handle or spool moving and it jerks the lure and line, lost 2 weight and hooks because of this. Any guides in how to make it manual close only? Thank you.

[cmdrzog]

There is a manual p/u conversion available part 69-704.  Bail gone your finger picks up the line.  Works flawlessly.  Bail who needs a bail.

[foakes]

Yep,

$18.25 at Mystic Parts, on our site.

It also works on a DAM Quick 550.

Best,

Fred

[Midway Tommy]

Before you resort to a manual pickup, which, BTW, isn't all that bad for surf casting, did you check the bail trip arm, bail plate notch and/or trip arm under spring for wear? One or more of those is usually the culprit for excessive bail closing during the cast.

[George6308]

If keeping the bail change out the two bail springs. Never had a problem with bail closing with my two 704's.

[Alto Mare]

You might also want to make sure as you open the bail, the line roller sits a little to the right side of the rod.
If you go too far to the left, the bail will snap as you cast.

Sal

[creekwader]

Hello, I am very new to the site and I have a similar question for a Daiwa RG200H-AB spinning reel.  When I cast with some enthusiasm, I have noticed that the bail will sometimes snap closed mid-cast.  The reel is only 8 months old and I really like the smoothness, drag, and otherwise nice features.  I typically cast with the rod in my left hand and I do manually close the bail most times when using all of my spinning gear.  Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions.