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midmofly
Post 13 Dec 2014, 18:00 • #1 
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I have a Pflueger 1774 and Sal-Trout the question : Is there a way to adjust the click spring (to lessen tension)?
Gary
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bulldog1935
Post 14 Dec 2014, 08:26 • #2 
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a little bit goes a long way.
I have spring-bending pliers http://www.micromark.com/large-wire-loo ... ,6616.html
I start at the bottom and move them up and down the spring, squeezing to put a series of micro bends in the spring - of course to move it in the way I want it to move.
a little bit goes a long way
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midmofly
Post 14 Dec 2014, 10:42 • #3 
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bulldog---do you use the large or small pliers for a Pflurger reel?
Gary
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bulldog1935
Post 14 Dec 2014, 11:37 • #4 
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Small, bro
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Trev Sliw
Post 24 Jun 2020, 00:54 • #5 
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This is a very old thread, but I figured I'd ask because I couldn't find it in the search:

To adjust a caliper drag to favor LHR, like a SalTrout, to I adjust the left or right side? Is the adjustment made by squeezing top to bottom, side to side, or some combination?
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bulldog1935
Post 24 Jun 2020, 06:41 • #6 
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Understand the concept of pawl lead on this post
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5550&start=25#p247945

Since you can't remove a caliper spring, I walk the wire bending pliers up and down the spring making countless squeezes to gain the lead I need.
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