tip of the day for fixed spool users

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tip of the day for fixed spool users

#1 Post by roger de dodger »

just thought i,d put this up here seen as someone thought they knew everything :lol:

as with all fixed spools if your casting much weight make sure the spool is at the bottom of its stroke ,this will stop you bending the axle and having a wobbly reel :wink:
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#2 Post by bigbadtom »

Very handy tip to know. Fair play to you Roger. :D :D :D
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roger de dodger wrote:just thought i,d put this up here seen as someone thought they knew everything :lol:

as with all fixed spools if your casting much weight make sure the spool is at the bottom of its stroke ,this will stop you bending the axle and having a wobbly reel :wink:
old news :wink:
an even BIGGER more important tip, is to make sure you tighten down your spool, casting big weights with a loose spool could lead to you cutting or losing the tip of your finger :wink:
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roger de dodger wrote:just thought i,d put this up here seen as someone thought they knew everything :lol:

as with all fixed spools if your casting much weight make sure the spool is at the bottom of its stroke ,this will stop you bending the axle and having a wobbly reel :wink:
thanks rodge, great tip!
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#5 Post by eeler »

nice one roger
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#6 Post by Trojan »

Two great tips there cheers :wink:
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#7 Post by kevin o connor »

Must say, that is something I ever even thought about. Now that I do think about it, it makes sense. It hurts when I think too much. Thanks for the tip. :D
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#8 Post by AG »

pumping in fish or big clumps of weed in the tide with the spool fully up does more damage 8)
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to confirm AG's status as a god amongst us please see his comment on this thread from last year!

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#10 Post by dbrock »

just use a multiplier :D
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dbrock wrote:just use a multiplier :D
What would anyone want to use those dirty things for???????????

Stick to fixed spool its the only way forward! :D :D
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#12 Post by roger de dodger »

dbrock wrote:just use a multiplier :D
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: i do :shock:
but i also use fixed spool when i need a change,it reminds me ove my youth :wink:
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#13 Post by dbrock »

egg beating hippies :D
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#14 Post by roger de dodger »

some folks just dont get on with multies it takes pateince and skill to master multies :lol: :lol: :lol: and you need a nice smooth cast to keep the birdies outa your cage :lol:
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#15 Post by roger de dodger »

kstaff wrote:to confirm AG's status as a god amongst us please see his comment on this thread from last year!

http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... 19#p203219
in your casting world maybe(in fact maybe just in that little world between your ears) :lol:
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#16 Post by dbrock »

talking about eggs roger, the ducks layed :D :D

have to agree :oops: the fixed spools seem to be the way forward on our beaches,
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#17 Post by roger de dodger »

[quote="dbrock"]talking about eggs roger, the ducks layed :D :D

ah bless em,what am i gonna do with these pancakes now :roll: still duck eggs rock!!
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#18 Post by dbrock »

yep they saved themselves the shredder just about, :shock:
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#19 Post by Rampent Wreckfish »

dbrock wrote:talking about eggs roger, the ducks layed :D :D

have to agree :oops: the fixed spools seem to be the way forward on our beaches,
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#20 Post by suckycalf »

It seems to me Rampent Weckfish that you hate multi.p
Did you have a bad exp with one ? or too .

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