nwibass Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Hi all. Is it positive, negative, or neutral to loosen drag completely on casting reel during the winter? Some one told me it was good to loosen the drag because having it tight all winter has a negative effect on the reels, is that true? -thanks! (would appreciate any other winter line and reel storage) Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted January 4, 2012 Super User Posted January 4, 2012 When storing for any duration it's good to back the drags off any reel. It prevents compression and sticking. Quote
Kevinator1 Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Hi all. Is it positive, negative, or neutral to loosen drag completely on casting reel during the winter? Some one told me it was good to loosen the drag because having it tight all winter has a negative effect on the reels, is that true? -thanks! (would appreciate any other winter line and reel storage) Oh yeah. You will cause premature wear on the drag components. Actually, you should loosen the drag after every outing. Kevin Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted January 4, 2012 Super User Posted January 4, 2012 Yes loosen them. I keep mine loose on all my BC reels until I put a bait on them in the boat. When I put them away I loosen them before they go in the rod locker. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 4, 2012 Super User Posted January 4, 2012 Every outing? Totally unnecessary. Long term, yes back off the drag and spool tension. Quote
Kevinator1 Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Yes loosen them. I keep mine loose on all my BC reels until I put a bait on them in the boat. When I put them away I loosen them before they go in the rod locker. I do the exact same thing Jig Man. Quote
nwibass Posted January 4, 2012 Author Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks! I was thinking so too. Any tips on storing new spools of line for less memory? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 4, 2012 Super User Posted January 4, 2012 Line won't get any memory in the recycler lol. Quote
nwibass Posted January 4, 2012 Author Posted January 4, 2012 Line won't get any memory in the recycler lol. I have had it happen to me before.. I because it was in the spool so long. Quote
Fat-G Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I have had it happen to me before.. I because it was in the spool so long. Line is going to have some memory no matter what. Spray some KVD Line and Lure on it or just stretch it out some. When it is still on the spool it came on, leave it in a nightstand, bookcase, etc that is out of direct sunlight and extreme temps., and you should be fine. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Every outing? Totally unnecessary. Long term, yes back off the drag and spool tension. x2 Quote
Packard Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I always back off the spool tension and the drag before long time storage. Quote
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