recently purchased a daiwwa ss and while spooling had more line gather towards the bottom then the top. can you remove the white spool washers on this reel like you would with the shimano's to achievee better line lay?

Adding a shim raises the spool and that's a remedy for line gathering on the top of the spool.  Question is, how many shims are presently on the shaft, if none I don't have a clue.

Only way I have found to lower the spool is to remove the clicker.  I had your problem on 2 reels, reel #1 the manufacturer replaced my spool and all was well.  Reel #2 was a Daiwa tierra, sent it in and Daiwa said I had a bad part, which they replaced for free after warranty, turned out good in the end.

Two shims. One thick one and one smaller one

Took the top thin shim off and the line spooled beautifully.

Took the top thin shim off and the line spooled beautifully.

Glad to hear.......I looked at the schematics and it's different than my tierra.  The tierra has a metal sleeve on the shaft, being technically challenged I just sent mine back to Daiwa.  My local tackle shop does a good job on service and repairs with a quick turnaround time, cheaper in the long run for me, I break them, lol.

 

 

 

Glad to hear.......I looked at the schematics and it's different than my tierra.  The tierra has a metal sleeve on the shaft, being technically challenged I just sent mine back to Daiwa.  My local tackle shop does a good job on service and repairs with a quick turnaround time, cheaper in the long run for me, I break them, lol.

 

 

 

 

Turnaround time by me can be months this time of year as far as local shops. I am on long island and 90% of people are saltwater fisherman.

 

Can't wait to use this little SS for blues, stripers, and albies on the flats!