Hey guys, I need to disassemble my tour edition baitcaster (last years model). I've removed the side plate and the spool but I want to take the handle assembly off as well but I can't figure out how. Any ideas?

Something about pushing a little black thing next to the handle in while turning the handle. Idk. Try a search Ik it was on here awhile ago

The parts list/exploded view is at

http://www.quantumfishing.com/literature/TourEditionPT_partslist.pdf

The User's Manual leaves a lot to be desired.

It's actually not that hard. Tighten down the drag and you'll see a "black thing" that dmac is talking about. Push it down towards the reel and spinn the handle off.    

It's actually not that hard. Tighten down the drag and you'll see a "black thing" that dmac is talking about. Push it down towards the reel and spinn the handle off.

It's actually very simple once you learn how to do it.  

Try a hammer.

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Try a hammer.

OUCH!!!

I was waiting for that one  ;D

Try a hammer.

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I know, this is just one more reminder of why I switched to shimano

Try a hammer.

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Yup A hammer would be good.........

So I've got the handle assembly off, how do I get to the gear area? Is it possible?

If you're asking this much, at this point in the game, then my prediction is that this will only end in disaster.

Why do you need to take your reel apart?

And why don't you send it to a qualified reel tech?

If you're asking this much, at this point in the game, then my prediction is that this will only end in disaster.

Why do you need to take your reel apart?

And why don't you send it to a qualified reel tech?

Its making a rattling sound that's ticking me off. I probably should just get a professional to do it for me but I'm bored so I was just messing around with it.

Or

J Francho,

If you're asking this much, at this point in the game, then my prediction is that this will only end in disaster.

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bass wrangler569,

Its making a rattling sound that's ticking me off.

How upset you gonna get when you can't remember how it goes back together???

Good Luck & Tight Lines!!