Pflueger President XT Knob

[Choporoz 3,478]

I have a Pfluger President XT spinning reel that I love, but for one problem.  The big red screw that holds the cork handle knob is always backing out.  I'm surprised that I haven't lost it yet, as it has come all the way out 3 times.  Now, I'm anally checking it, and tightening it throughout the day.   No apparent room for a washer and I don't have any plumbers' tape, or lock-tite.  Any suggestions as to how best to tighten it without just forcing it to stripping point?

[MN Fisher 526]

6 minutes ago, Choporoz said:

Any suggestions as to how best to tighten it without just forcing it to stripping point?

Go get the Lock-Tite - blue for a screw of this size.