Spool pin remover

[FordsnFishin]

Has anyone found an actually decent set of spool pin removers?

 

I've broken 2 now and find it quite annoying. Can't do a simple job without a set. 

 

Some manufacturers press those pins in so tight one would think they didn't want you to remove it.  ???

[jimmyjoe]

  The only one I ever thought much of was the little blue hand vise sold by Jun Sonoda at Japantackle. Don't get me wrong; it's not perfect. It's just the best I found. If I use one of those pliers-types, I'm guaranteed to mess that pin up.  I've taken to sending reels in to the factory lately, just because I'm lazy and want to avoid frustration.

   Some people fabricate their own tools. Maybe you have that talent. I don't.        jj

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I use Boca pliers to press the pin flush then push it out with the hedgehog tool. Sometimes they are just too tight. 

[FordsnFishin]

14 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

I use Boca pliers to press the pin flush then push it out with the hedgehog tool. Sometimes they are just too tight. 

Thanks,  the hedgehog tool is what I've been using. 

 

Problem being is I've used it for the whole process and the little pin breaks on these stubborn pins.

 

Using both would have their advantages, just have to buy both now...ughhh

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

How many reels are you doing? You can clean the spool mounted one without removing it. 

[iabass8]

Get the boca pliers for 40$. Been using them for years without an issue. Not a fan of the small, twist tool. 

[drew4779]

I use the boca pliers as well.  I've never broke the pliers, but did break the pin on an old pflueger trion.

[JustJames]

Are you sure you do the right way? Mine come with 2 side little pin use only when push through hole, use bigger side at beginning to make it flush to hole first.

 

1 hour ago, FordsnFishin said:

Thanks,  the hedgehog tool is what I've been using. 

 

Problem being is I've used it for the whole process and the little pin breaks on these stubborn pins.

 

Using both would have their advantages, just have to buy both now...ughhh

 

[FordsnFishin]

5 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

How many reels are you doing? You can clean the spool mounted one without removing it. 

I service 10-15 of my own reels, and end up doing around 10-15 of my friends/ family every year. 

3 hours ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

Are you sure you do the right way? Mine come with 2 side little pin use only when push through hole, use bigger side at beginning to make it flush to hole first.

 

 

Yes, that is my order of procedure. 

[redmeansdistortion]

Get the Reel Speed pliers from Dawn at Smooth Drag.  I have a set and I'll be buried with them.  http://www.smoothdrag.com/Pliers.html

[GreenPig]

Hedgehog has worked hundreds times for me. 

[mc6524]

I put a drop of reel oil on the top of the pin an then use the Bocca bearing pliers and push it through.  It makes it easier to pull out with a needle nose or pliers once I have the pin pushed through.

[garroyo130]

16 hours ago, FordsnFishin said:

Thanks,  the hedgehog tool is what I've been using. 

 

Problem being is I've used it for the whole process and the little pin breaks on these stubborn pins.

 

Using both would have their advantages, just have to buy both now...ughhh

Are you lubing the threads on the hedgehog tool? Thats a common source of failure on them. 

 

So long as the tool is centered and the threads lubed it shouldnt have much of an issue unless pins are bent or corroded. 

[FordsnFishin]

1 hour ago, garroyo130 said:

Are you lubing the threads on the hedgehog tool? Thats a common source of failure on them. 

 

So long as the tool is centered and the threads lubed it shouldnt have much of an issue unless pins are bent or corroded. 

Yes I periodically placed a drop of tsi 321

Ordered a pair of the bocas today. Haven't used this style yet. We'll see. 

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On 1/20/2020 at 6:16 PM, iabass8 said:

Get the boca pliers for 40$. Been using them for years without an issue. Not a fan of the small, twist tool. 

I use the BOCA pliers as well. I've heard many say that they have problems with them but I never have. But then I'm a tool kind of guy.