Delaware Valley Tackle

After seeing how fast a bass can inhale a bait, seim off their bed and spit it out, I don't buy into the need of slower or softer rod to "give them time to eat it". If they want that bait you couldn't pull it away if you wanted to. If you're getting short strikes change color, size or retrieve. For me spinner baits, swim jigs and chatter baits can all be thrown with the same rod assuming weight is within suitable range.

Also Fluoro doesn't have the elasticity that mono does. Fluoro weakens when over stretched. I'm curious as to why stretch is the characteristic being sought.

That system doesn't use grease. It may need cleaning. I'd have to see it to diagnose further. I realize it's an inexpensive reel probably not worth sending in. If you're comfortable taking it apart go ahead and reach out if you get stuck.

Deep clean/lube and Carbontex drag. Super Tune is just another $12. Not mandatory but you got that so cheap give it the works and you still got a steal.

That's a dry drag system and even so it shouldn't be screeching. How tight was the drag? Is the AR working correctly? Did it do this just the one time?

What kind of reel?

Feel free to contact me for advice regarding particular models. Shimanos for instance respond well to flushing stock bearings and then tuning. Carbontex drags are a good bet for most any reel.

I just tried to order some simple hardware thru their online store. Same deal, showed as discontinued. Called and got the replacement part number and ordered.

I'm not familiar with those specific guides but the frames aren't high enough the 16 stripper may not be big enough. Consider using the Microwave set. Setup is fool proof and performance is top notch.

If you can't figure it out send it in and see what I can do with it.

Even if I had that in my hand I'd have to play with it a little. I can't explain it here. One end is the kick lever that hits the ramp on the frame. Other end goes in the bail wire attachment. Taking the spool and rotor off makes it easier to handle.

Whoa that's not a steal its grand larceny!

In that there is sound as the spool turns on retrieve , yes. Not as loud as your video but there's distortion and background noise so it's hard to tell.

The degree varies but I see this more often than not when the gobs of factory grease are cleaned out. I have yet to pin it down to any one thing. I'm playing with one on the bench right now.

No need for a ceramic bearing in that spot. If you flush the bearing and spin it you'll know if it's bad. Soak it in gear oil to relubricate it. What did you do with the AR clutch?

Email or call me and I'll tell you how to do it.

There are lots of advantages but saving money isn't one of them. Rod companies that sell their blanks understandably have to be cautious of under cutting themselves.

Most likely it's always been that way and you just never noticed. The manufacturing process makes a perfectly straight blank next to impossible to produce. Some are better than others but this is why we build on the straightest axis. It won't hurt anything and can not be corrected.

The palm side plate rotates once the latch is released.

What you're seeing is likely just an optical illusion caused by slightly out of square machining of the drag star. The drag can protect more than the line. I'm not an advocate of running them on lock down but if you must, loosen it when done for the day.

If simple green etc won't get the stain try denatured or rubbing alcohol.

Lews are fine reels but I find the assertion that they have Shimano on the run kinda funny. You'll make yourself nuts trying to psycho analyze why corporations do what they do. Just jump on the best deal on the reel with the features you like.

There's nothing mechanically wrong with the t wing design. It works well but is not the game changer the marketing suggests. They're good reels at a good price

Micro is a term used to describe a range of sizes. A well tied Albright joining 50# braid and 14# mono will pass a size 4.5 guide with no problem.

I have no personal experience with that rod. What characteristics that set it apart are you looking to duplicate?