How Do You Remove Fishing Rod Reels?

If you are an avid fisher, you know that a fishing rod reel is one of the most important pieces of equipment to have. But, how do you remove a fishing rod reel when it needs to be replaced? The process is simple, but requires some patience and care to ensure that the reel is properly removed from the rod.

In order to begin removing a fishing rod reel, it is important to first remove all of the line from the reel. After successfully doing so, utilize a flathead screwdriver or another appropriate tool to loosen and take out any screws situated on the side plate of the reel. This will grant access to the internal elements of the reel.

Once you have access to the internal components, carefully use pliers or another tool to loosen and remove any screws located on the spool. This should allow for easy removal of the spool from its housing. If there are any screws located on other parts such as handles, drag caps or star drag wheels then they should also be removed with pliers or another tool.

Next, carefully pull out any bearings or bushings located within the spool’s housing. These can be reused later if needed. You can now move onto removing any washers, springs or other small parts that may be attached to either side of the spool.

Finally, once all of these components have been removed from both sides of the spool, you can now carefully pull out both sides of it from its housing. Be sure not to lose any parts during this process as they can be difficult and time consuming to replace!

Conclusion:

Removing a fishing rod reel requires patience and care but is relatively simple when done correctly.

Start by making sure all line has been removed from your reel before loosening and removing screws on its side plate and then spool using pliers or another tool. Then carefully remove bearings or bushings, washers, springs or other small parts before finally being able to pull out both sides of your spool from its housing. With these steps in mind, you should have no problem successfully replacing your old fishing rod reel with a new one!

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Emma Gibson