DaveT63 Posted August 30, 2017 Posted August 30, 2017 I've got an Elite Tech Smallmouth rod with a Revo Winch mounted on it. Tonight was the first time I caught a fish on this combo. As I was reeling the fish in the reel was wobbling in the reel seat. I checked and the nut was fully tightened down. I'm sure there is something I can do about this, just not sure what. Can anyone recommend something? Thanks, Dave Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted August 30, 2017 Super User Posted August 30, 2017 Either shim under the reel foot with a thin strip of plastic or lightly tape around the ends of the reel foot. oe 5 Quote
Super User MIbassyaker Posted August 30, 2017 Super User Posted August 30, 2017 Known issue with Elite Tech Smallmouth baitcasters, and I have had the same with mine on certain reels (lews and Daiwa). Simple fix: a little electrical tape on the reel feet to bulk them up slightly, or stick a small folded piece in there as a shim. 2 Quote
DaveT63 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Posted August 31, 2017 OK, guys, thanks for the tips. I think I will try a bit of electrical tape on the reel feet tomorrow. Dave Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Yup that'll do it. Unfortunately there is no uniformity in reel feet therefore seats Quote
I.rar Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Almost lost an arrowana because of that reel seat. Best value rod I've ever owned though. I used a small piece of heat shrink tube on the reel foot. Easy on easy off. And cheap too. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted August 31, 2017 Super User Posted August 31, 2017 Shrink tubing is the best thing to use the tape usally bleeds out the sticky parts after a while 1 Quote
Bulletman20XD Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 I'd go with the heat shrink as well BUT when it comes to my equipment I want and expect it to work as advertised 100% of the time. I would want to know why it's loose and have the rod company fix the problem. I don't pay $or $200-$300 for a reel for it to make all kinds of noise (I'd take them back if it were $10). Just as you guys would not pay $1500 for a set of tires for one of them to wobble and try fixing it instead of having the dealer replace it! You pay good money for your equipment at whatever the price point is so don't settle for something working as it should! Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 There's nothing to fix. It's not a defect just the design. Quote
Preytorien Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 I will usually wrap the tips of my reel feet in plumbers tape to make sure it stays snug. Quote
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