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The spoll is slowly coming undone in the image shown does it need to be fixed or is it ok? And if so how do I fix it? Posted by LuckyTw0
PDXorCoast on September 5, 2025 1:26 am Make a long cast, and reel it back in with tension on the line. If it runs deeper, you’ll need to strip it off until it’s tight on the spool. Reel the line back in with tension paying close attention for knots. If the line remains difficult to work with, change it.
Time_Fly4750 on September 5, 2025 1:27 am That line is not good. It also looks to be too heavy for that reel. Respool it with new lighter line.
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Re spool it. The line isn’t tight enough.
Put all new line on
Make a long cast, and reel it back in with tension on the line.
If it runs deeper, you’ll need to strip it off until it’s tight on the spool. Reel the line back in with tension paying close attention for knots.
If the line remains difficult to work with, change it.
That line is not good. It also looks to be too heavy for that reel. Respool it with new lighter line.