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Spinning reel repair question
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:53 am
by curls
I have a spinning reel that has a loose bail wire. Where the bail wire itself attaches on both sides to the reel, is loose, and has numerous times popped right out while casting!
I was thinking of super-glueing the bail wire at both ends where it attaches to the reel, to prevent this from happening. Is this adviseable?
I don't believe I ever need to remove the bail wire to do a basic cleaning, and really, it's a cheap reel to begin with that I just don't want to throw away is a simple fix would work.
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 1:56 pm
by Fishing 24/7
i remmember crazy glueing my pals reel and it lasted 2 outtings.
because the wire is a smooth surface... and its dosent bond that well to the glue.
maybe sanding it would help.
dont over do it. its useless.
the exess glue will tangle in you line....
good luck.
ps: if it dosent work garbage..
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:26 pm
by Colin_M
I would recommend using 2-part epoxy over crazy glue - try to scuff-up the surfaces with steel wool or very fine sandpaper and then clean well with denatured alcohol or acetone prior to using the expoxy.
Good Luck,
Colin
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:31 pm
by Bass Addict
Cheap reel you say = lop in the garbage
Time for a new reel
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:36 pm
by curls
Bass Addict wrote:Cheap reel you say = lop in the garbage
Time for a new reel
Great reel aside from this minor issue actually, but I did use this as an excuse to get a new Shimano one, which relegates the cheaper reel to the other spinning combo I carry, effectively retiring the cheaper-than-cheap Quantum that came with the rod in the first place (doesn't even have instant anti-reverse!).
I think I might have some two-part epoxy for metal (specific to metal...) at home. I'll try that, thanks for the tip Colin_M.
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:24 am
by pikeonthe fly
Bass Addict wrote:Cheap reel you say = lop in the garbage
Time for a new reel
Would have too agree.
Having been involved in the retailing of 'cheapo' spinning reels, the philosophy of 'repairing a cheapo' is a non starter. It generally cost as much as the original purchase price to have them repaired (given that spares are obtainable). You get a year out of them and you are doing well....anymore is a bonus. Definitely a case of 'repair by replacement'.....
As always, you get what you pay for...as one readily appreciates on the purchase of a more expensive, but superior quality reel such as the Stradic etc....