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Richie07
SAI Sea Dog!
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#1 Post by Richie07 Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:45 pm
Recently purchased one,my question is can I use the reel straight out of the box or do I have to open up the reel and adjust the brakes?
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fishinmidget
Casting Tart
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#2 Post by fishinmidget Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:49 pm
straight out of the box 8)
SACN number: 0688
Richie07
SAI Sea Dog!
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#3 Post by Richie07 Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:51 pm
Brilliant,thanks :D
A bad day fishing is better than a good day at the office!
MC
SAI Megalodon!
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#4 Post by MC Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:52 pm
i got a 525 mag as well and it came with extra magnets and bearings, do add these and how?
fishinmidget
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#5 Post by fishinmidget Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:03 pm
was it a mag?
SACN number: 0688
MC
SAI Megalodon!
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#6 Post by MC Mon Nov 27, 2006 8:12 pm
your right sorry, it is a mag extra.
beachcaster
SAI Megalodon!
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#7 Post by beachcaster Mon Nov 27, 2006 8:24 pm
the bearings are abec 5 and if the reel is running slow you can change the spool ones to these,the two extra magnets go on behind the outside two magnets on the frame which holds the four mags.cheers john
MC
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#8 Post by MC Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:21 pm
i am planing to try it out before i make any changes. is it ok to use this reel from the box or do i need to oil it first?
beachcaster
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#9 Post by beachcaster Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:26 pm
will be ok to use straight from box,but dont over fill the spool with line about 3-4 m from lip of spool will be enough,dont forget shock leader.and keep the mags on full till you get used to it,if it goes to fast you will have to add the other mags to slow it up.cheers john.
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petekd
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#10 Post by petekd Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:26 pm
Bearings already oiled mate... Give it a lash on full mags and see how you get on. Dont be afraid to give it some welly.... :D
Fluff chucking is the new black..... Rampant Wreckfish is a fly angler in denial
MC
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#11 Post by MC Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:32 pm
will do and thanks for the help.
MC
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#12 Post by MC Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:32 pm
will do and thanks for the help.
