REEL REPAIR

[friendlyfisher]

I have a abu garcia 5000 baitcasting reel that wont tighten the drag. When I tighten the drag all the way I can still pull line out with out any problem at all. Im wondering how i fix this. I have had reel do this before and its frustrating. Am I just missing a washing in the drag that wont put enough pressure on the spool? Or is there some other internal problem with it?

Thanks for any advise.

[friendlyfisher]

No one?????

[RobertELee]

You probably have reel grease between the drag washers. You are going to want to remove them and clean them with a clean cloth. Apply a light coat of drag grease (you are going to have to Google it, I've never seen it in a store), and reassemble. You should be good to go. The drag washers may be worn out and need replacement also. If you are uncomfortable with any of this have a local reel repair shop do it for you, it will come back good as new for around $20.

[friendlyfisher]

I tried that and it did not work. Not sure what to do.

[Deitz Dittrich]

are you shure its the spool turning andnot the line slipping on the spool? If its the spool turning, you may need to replace the drag washers.

[Ralph Wiggum]

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are you shure its the spool turning andnot the line slipping on the spool? If its the spool turning, you may need to replace the drag washers.

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What he said, exactly.

[hanson]

Do you have superline spooled on your reel?