Does anyone in the Kansas City area work on reels. I bought a used reel a while ago and I just bought a rod to put it on, well I just found out the tension knob does not work. The only way to use the reel is have the brakes all the way on 10 and even still I have to use alot of thumb just to keep it from backlashing. Thank you for any help.

Try flipping the shim inside the cast control cap.

Does anyone in the Kansas City area work on reels. I bought a used reel a while ago and I just bought a rod to put it on, well I just found out the tension knob does not work. The only way to use the reel is have the brakes all the way on 10 and even still I have to use alot of thumb just to keep it from backlashing. Thank you for any help.

PM Danger Ranger

I'm interested in getting some reels serviced as well if anybody has a rec.

DVT is a sponsor and offers a discount. The link is on the right.

PM Danger Ranger

I don't have a source for reel repair. 

I found the issue. This little black piece that goes in the pinion gear (I think it is the pinion shaft)is broke. It looks like it was snapped. Now I just have to get a new one and I should be back in business.

I don't have a source for reel repair. 

ya but you can east coast it and fix it! 

Look into Mondo Tackle.  He has a very skilled guy that does his reel repairs.

Contact Delaware Valley Tackle.  Like J Franco said: their sponsor link is on the right side of this forum.  I've had several reels serviced/upgraded by Mike and am very satisfied with his work/pricing/service.  

DVT does a great job and is a site sponsor.

 

Raymond at Mondo has a guy that does it but haven't heard or seen anything he's worked on.

Thank you guys. I will probably go to mono and see what they say there since it is local.