Send it back, you doing any work on it voids the warranty.
Send it back, you doing any work on it voids the warranty.
Honestly, don't be lazy, if it is a defect then return it, not worth messing around with it and then ending up messing up the reel worst.
If it's braid line you're using, then try this. Take all the line out, put a little tape on spool and then re-spool with braid and try pulling the line, if it's still soft then it's a defect. Like i said before "RETURN IT" haha good luck with which ever route you take.
What's wrong with WD40 and oil on the drag washers?
I use WD40 for everything...I even spray it on my baits.
Haha DS, as the name implies WD40 is a water displacement formula, but it destroys the oil/grease bond you have on your drag washers. reel oil has too low viscosity and you'll have to re-apply every few hours of use if you want your drags not stuttering.
by all means put them on your baits so they dont get water logged and some even say its a fish attractant, but stick to cals or shimano drag grease for the drag washers..
ohh and lets not forget how effective WD40 is on warts and bunions!
Take ur reel back and get a new one that WORKS !
Not to be a smart *** or anything..
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