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Retrieve Conversion

REEL CONVERSION: HOW TO SWITCH FROM LEFT TO RIGHT HAND RETRIEVE

Step 1. Remove the spool from frame by loosening the spool nut (side with handle and counterweight). Set aside spool.

Step 2. Use Allen Key (provided with each reel) to remove the set-screw from frame. Set set-screw aside.

Step 3. Pull Drag Cassette completely out of frame. This can be done with fingers, but in some cases the vacuum seal is too strong and other steps may be required. If this is the case, use a duster can from any office supply store and shoot a gust of air into the hole where the set screw was. This will cause the drag cassette to pop out quite quickly, so be prepared to catch it with your hand. 

Step 4. This will expose the one-way bearing. Pull it out and flip it over, making sure to insert it back into the drag cassette. (If you put it into the frame first, it may be more difficult to line up when re-inserting the drag.)

Step 5. Line up the divot with the set screw hole on frame and re-insert the drag cassette into frame. 

Step 6. Re-insert and tighten down set screw until it stops. (Do not over-crank.)

Step 7. Reattach spool to frame.

Step 8. Fish :)

 

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