dukeaboy Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 So let me start by saying im new at using baitcaster reels...i just received a new citica today...when i tighten the cast control knob the reel handle also becomes harder to turn...i have to have the cast control knob set pretty loose in order for the handle to turn without any friction... is ths normal? Any help on this would be appreciated. ... Quote
Turtle135 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 No that is not normal but before I jump to any conclusion, you already have line on this reel? and you are tightening the cast control knob to slow down the descent of a lure dropped to the ground in free spool? check this video on how to setup your reel Quote
dukeaboy Posted January 16, 2016 Author Posted January 16, 2016 No i dont have line on it yet...when i took it out of the box i noticed the handle wasnt turning easily so i started adjusting the cast control...the more i tighten it the harder the handle is to turn... Quote
Molay1292 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Just my thoughts but it sounds like you may be tightening the cast control knob too much. It is normal for the handle to be difficult to turn if you have the spool tension knob overly tight. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted January 16, 2016 Super User Posted January 16, 2016 Yeah, you need to loosen it way up. You want the spool to spin. Quote
dukeaboy Posted January 16, 2016 Author Posted January 16, 2016 It starts to happen with the control knob set just tight enough where the spool wont move from side to side... Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted January 16, 2016 Super User Posted January 16, 2016 14 minutes ago, dukeaboy said: It starts to happen with the control knob set just tight enough where the spool wont move from side to side... If that's the case then something is wrong with your reel. Will the spool spin while the handle is hard to turn? Quote
Molay1292 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Seems odd, the only link that I can think of between the cast control and handle is the amount of tension you apply to the spool shaft. Take the cast control cap off and make sure all of the shims that are shown in schematics are installed and in the correct order. Other than that I would have to see it myself. Quote
dukeaboy Posted January 16, 2016 Author Posted January 16, 2016 So i took the cap off.... and the cast control spacer and the spool tension spacer are missing i think that solves the problem....thanks for all the quick responces..... Quote
Molay1292 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Cool, glad you figured it out, get it fixed and let us know how you like it. Quote
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