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Putting Spools on Reels
Post 11 Oct 2017, 15:32 • #1 
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Just wondering if folks usually push the spool release while putting a spool on to their reel. I started doing it after having trouble with several Youngs getting that little release lever bar bent.

Not sure if it stops wear and tear on most reels, but don't think it can hurt.

Barry
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Cross Creek
Post 11 Oct 2017, 18:28 • #2 
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Yes of course. Always have.
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Tomah
Post 11 Oct 2017, 18:31 • #3 
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Me too.
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novisor12
Post 11 Oct 2017, 20:00 • #4 
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Yes sir
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jhuskey
Post 11 Oct 2017, 20:24 • #5 
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Yep
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doug in co
Post 12 Oct 2017, 09:24 • #6 
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some designs will be fine with a push, but the Youngs are not one of those..
Pfleuger and most Hardys are happy to engage with a light pressure. Any more than light pressure and I'll be operating the lever/pushbutton/slide..
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Colston Newton
Post 12 Oct 2017, 10:35 • #7 
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Never occurred to me not to.
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jhuskey
Post 12 Oct 2017, 18:24 • #8 
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Colston Newton wrote:
Never occurred to me not to.


This is how I have always thought was right - you use it taking off the spool, so I use it putting it on. Just logical to do it that way, for me anyway.
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GRASSNGLASS
Post 14 Oct 2017, 20:57 • #9 
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Actually just trying to plant a seed so those that don't do it might consider changing their ways.

Looks like most already doing it.

Barry
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