dodgeguy

Probably full of dirt. Try blowing it out with compressed air in can.silicone lube might help.

That sucks.

And it can be had for $140

Thats a no brainer. The Tournament Pro all the way. Buy it from Sportsmans outfitters . You'll understand why once you own it. The carbon drag and externally adjustable centrifugal brakes are unreal. Best reel I've ever casted or owned. That includes all my friends Shimano and diawa reels.

I throw a 1/5 oz Ned rig with a Lews Tournament Pro on a bps Patriot 7 ft medium casting rod.

You could call them. Or email. Did you pay for faster shiping?

No.

Bought a Lews Tournament Pro from them. Excellent packaging price and shipping time. Will Definately by more from them.i do wish their website was set up better.

If you fish in weeds a green marker helps it blend.black fades to grey which blends also. I think faded line stands out worse as I can see it better. I do it more for the pleasure of not looking at faded line.dont really feel the fish care.

Sufix 832 is awesome. Tuff line domin8 is also. All braid fades. That why they make permanent markers.

It's cool that Glenn and this site are open minded about eating one sometimes.

Uh not if you buy a right handed reel and cast lefty.

Bbq with hot sauce. Bbq with basil sauce. Don't eat fish from murky ponds. Clearwater fish taste better.only keep 12 to 18 inch fish. Fillet them it's easy.Theow big fish back. I eat like 3 a year.

That's cool.

Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Patriot series

Backlash midway means either more thumb or spool tension. Do you cast with the handle up ? If not turn reel 90 degrees and cast.

I learned Ned rigs catch big fish.

Love it.

But it can be done.

What he said. Centrifugal come on at the front of the cast then back off. There is a point of no return where casting harder nets you no gain and will cut your gains in the form of backlash.my best casts are achieved without trying to bomb it.

Will the carbon drag from the tournament pro fit the first gen. LFS reels? How much r the parts approx. I have 3 LFS I might want to convert.

Totally agree this is what happens.Wait until you feel weight.

I'd call lews and find out if the carbon fiber tournament pro drag will fit in your reel.

Send it back to kastking for warranty replacement.

Definately agree the type of boat and technique will make a difference if you're shorter than most ..Bottom line is wear shoes that fit and fish with what fits you. Don't fight your equipment.