Troubleshooting
Baitcast Reels
Spool will not rotate when handle is turned
- Star Drag is not tight enough to activate spool.
Reel feels rough
- Inadequate lubrication on gears or bearings.
- Gears stripped or damaged.
Drag will not hold, slips, or is not smooth
- Oil or grease on drag washers.
- Braided line slipping on spool.
Rough gears or reel makes grinding noise on retrieve
- Inadequate lubrication on gears or bearings.
- Gears stripped or damaged.
Bail will not close or closes partially
- Bail wire is bent out of shape.
- Bail spring broken or weak.
- Dirt or lack of lubrication in bail arm assemblies.
Line twist
- Line was improperly spooled onto reel.
- Turning reel handle while fish is stripping line.