Rotate the handle clockwise to tighten the reel’s handle. Now, the new handle installation process is complete.<\/span><\/p>\nHow can I change my fishing reel from right-handed to left-handed?<\/b><\/h3>\n
There are both right-handed and left-handed fishing reel users in the world. Suppose you are a left-handed user, but your fishing reel is right-handed. So, you must change the reel direction immediately.<\/span><\/p>\nThe process of changing the fishing reel’s direction<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Unscrew the dust cap of the spinning reel. Take out the reel from the fishing rod.<\/span><\/li>\n
- The left-handed reel will be unscrewed. You will turn it clockwise and unscrew it.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Now, insert the reel arm into the right side of the reel.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Turn the reel counter-clockwise and make it tight.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Now, attach the dust cap to the opening of the reel’s right side.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Screw it into place to make the cap tight. Turn the screw clockwise with a screwdriver until it becomes tight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Why do some fishing reels have double handles?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Double-handled fishing reels are good for providing balance. The double-handled fishing reel means its balance is 50:5. It makes a firm retrieve and helps the anglers catch fish more efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\nWhy are baitcasting reels right-handed?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe right hand is considered the power arm of most people. The power arm should be on the fishing rod for lifting on every spinning reel. But you should reel in the fishing reel with your weaker arm. This is why the baitcasting reels are right-handed.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat side of the reel should the handle be on?<\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you want to hook into a large fish, the reel handle should be on the left side. This process frees up your dominant hand and allows your stronger hand to hold the rod.<\/span><\/p>\nHow to replace the fishing reel’s bail spring?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nA bail is an essential part of a fishing rod. It acts as a gate for the line of the spool. The engaged bail prevents the fishing line from unwinding from the spool.<\/span><\/p>\nBail springs are round semi-circle wires. They surround the spinning reel and work for fishing.<\/span><\/p>\nThe spool reveals when the bail is up. Then the fishing line can be cast out. When the bail spring gets damaged, the fishing reel becomes problematic. So, you have to replace the bail spring of the reel in the following way:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove the screw<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
There is a screw that holds the bail arm’s base to the reel. Remove the screw with a Phillips No. 1 screwdriver.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pull the base of the bail arm<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Twist the base of the bail arm slowly and pull it. You should separate the two parts of the bail.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Take out the spring<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
After pulling the base of the bail arm, you will find the worn-out spring under the bail arm. To remove the spring, push it down and then pull it outward away from the reel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Replace the spring<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Buy a new spring and replace the broken one. There is a pin inside the spring of a fishing reel. You must keep the original pin and attach it to the new spring.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Install the new bail spring<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Insert the spring into the spring slot. Put the pin back in the spring slot and utilize the original pin here. You must position the spring in its original place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Adjust the pull arm<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Take the necessary screws and set the pull arm on the reel again. Now insert the screw into the hole and set it firmly.<\/span><\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/b><\/h3>\n
Fishing reel repair and replacement are not complex tasks. So, if you complete them efficiently, you do not need to call a maker. Proper care after a fishing reel helps it last a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fixing a fishing reel is not such a challenging task. But first, you have to diagnose the problem correctly. If the problem is related to a fishing reel’s handle or a broken reel, there is a simple way to fix it. 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