Bail Problem

[Theangler1]

My okuma trio spinning rod has a problem with the bail. It can click to stay open and stays open but to stay closed it does not click anymore after a problem occurred which doesn't lock it anymore. Do you guys know what's wrong with it or should I just take it to the pros at BPS? Thanks guys.

[TNBassin']

Do you reel the bail closed, or close it by hand?

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

It's impossible to say without seeing it. Bails can be tricky I wouldn't open it up unless your confidence is high. If it's not too old return / exchange it. If you'd like to send it in, include your screen name to get a members discount.

[Theangler1]

I always close it by hand. Ok I will have to reevaluate it and see if I can try to fix it again. Thank you for the replies

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

There's no mechanical reason for closing the bail by hand, that's a line management technique (a good one to follow). Make sure you have a schematic and pay real close attention if you disassemble the bail. Look for a broken spring or anything obvious.

[TNBassin']

I was always told that reeling a bail closed is a good way to mess up or break the spring, along with avoiding tangles.

[J Francho]

When you close the bail, you are decompressing the spring, irrespective of how you close it.

[TNBassin']

I personally don't like that resistance that is felt by reeling the bail closed. Close it by hand and that resistance isn't felt as you don't have to move the handle to the point the bail engages. To each their own. I'll continue to do it my way as it gives me piece of mind and I respect my gear.

[J Francho]

I close my hand and seat the line on the roller as well, but in any modern spinning reel, what you're doing by hand exerts the same wear and tear as closing the bail by tuning the handle. They aren't like they were years ago.