{"id":1393,"date":"2022-09-20T09:41:43","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T03:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcneesereels.com\/?p=1393"},"modified":"2023-05-03T10:06:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T04:06:08","slug":"spincast-reel-not-reel-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcneesereels.com\/fishing-tips-guides\/spincast-reel-not-reel-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Spincast reel won’t reel in: Fix it easily"},"content":{"rendered":"

For several reasons, spincast reels are popular among anglers. The reels are durable, cost-effective, lightweight, and compact. Moreover, A spincast reel is easy to use and has a lower maintenance cost.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some anglers may face a problem where their spincast reel does not reel in. As a result, their fishing line becomes tangled, and the cast bail becomes askew.<\/strong> However, due to other functional issues with their reels, they are unable to cast the fishing line<\/a> far away.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why is my spincast reel not reel in or locked up?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Suppose you are trying to rotate your spincast reel, but you can not. It refers to the problem of your locking fishing reel. It is also called a jammed fishing reel<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Locking up the spincast reel may cause simple or disastrous issues. There are some common reasons for causing the spincast reel’s locking.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Broken handle<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. The jamming rotation part is loose.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Corrosion<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Poorly aligned gears<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. The absence of lubricant<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Saltwater fishing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It may have happened for several reasons when the spincast reel does not reel in. First, when the fishing reel is jammed, it may stop reeling. Secondly, the tangled line may cause the issue.<\/strong> Because when your fishing reel’s line is tangled, it will restrict the spinning reel from rotating smoothly and stop reeling. <\/span><\/p>\n

    How to fix a spincast reel that won’t reel in?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Now, follow a simple way to solve the locking fishing reel’s problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Necessary items<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Soap and water.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Multi-sized screwdriver<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Grease<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. a fresh, dry towel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Step 01: Take off the drag<\/strong> <\/span>system<\/b><\/h4>\n

      You have to continue cranking the drag system<\/a> until it goes all the way off. Keep it beside the reel when you can pull it and take it in your hand. Keeping the drag system on a clean towel is highly recommended.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

      Step 02: Remove the top part and the screws<\/b><\/h4>\n

      The top part of the reel function is under the drag system. Remove the part and the screws. Keep them on the towel beside the drag system.\"Remove<\/span><\/p>\n

      Step 3: Remove every part of the reel<\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n

      Each part of the spinning reel should be taken off. Keep the pieces separately on the towel so you can find them easily after cleaning.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

      Step 04: Clean them with warm soapy water<\/b><\/h4>\n

      Now take some water in a bowl and sink every part of the reel into the water. The water should be warm, and you must mix soap with it. Abrade the parts of the fishing reel with a smooth toothbrush.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Step 05: Put on the different parts of the reel<\/b><\/h4>\n

      You have to dry up the parts of the reel by wiping them with a dry cloth. Now, take the pieces and put them on again.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Step 06: Apply degreaser<\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n

      If there is any functional issue with why your fishing reel is not locking, the degreaser will fix it. So, pour a fishing reel degreaser into the reel and rotate the reel again.<\/span><\/p>\n

      What can I do when my fishing line is tangled?<\/b><\/h2>\n