Shimano Speedmaster Fighting Star fishing reel how it works and how to service this reel

This video shows a rather unique Shimano Triton Speedster with hue Fighting Drag system. I show how it works, how to take it apart and how to keep it serviced. This reel was a west coast flea market find sent in by Scott.
I have been servicing #fishing #reels for over 25 years and am sharing my experiences here. If you enjoy the video, please like it and subscribe to see more on fishing #reel repair and service
Questions? Comments? I reply to all.
Thank you for watching - Dennis
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[@TrueStoryNoJoke-nb6sv]

Thanks Scott and Dennis for providing and servicing this wonderful Shimano reel!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

YW - and a special shout out to Scott! Dennis

[@mongo_congo9908]

This is the video I have been waiting for, The Shimano Triton Speedmaster with the fighting drag! Great video and thanks to Dennis and Scott for making this possible!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

YW - thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis

[@shamus967]

Great video Dennis! I've been waiting for this fine tutorial on how to get a peek inside and how to service this Trion Speedmaster with the fighting system. Also, a shout out to Scott in California for providing his great reel to 2nd Chance tackle.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks again to Scott! I just finished the service on a Low Profile Bantam with the same fighting star system, - Thanks for the note - Dennis

[@scottgrant2250]

Wow. That reel looks complicated! Good thing I got the best guy in the Country working on it!!!

[@scottgrant2250]

Heading out next week for the BFT/YFT. Hopefully we will be "catching" and not "fishing!" Will bring Shimano and Penn Intl...

[@scottgrant2250]

I am never gonna remember how to set that drag!!!! I will be moving that Star Drag yelling WTF!!!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks Scott! I'll bet you can't wait to use it now! Best wishes - Dennis

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Sounds like a blast! Enjoy

[@cashybai]

​@@scottgrant2250if it helps, I've got the user manual and the schematics for it, I can send a picture over?

[@cashybai]

Ace work Dennis 👏👏 as you say ,the II is common here in the 🇬🇧 ,the III&IV less so ,but they're a cracking reel..the II in particular is a very fast casting reel ,you need to either play about with oils in the spool bearings to slow them down ,a lot get modded with a monomag ,makes them a very usable beach reel

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the info. Best wishes for great fishing - Dennis

[@jthrasher3882]

Those are my favorite reels from my pier rat days. I still have the TSMII, TSMIII and the TSMIV, great reels. The TSMII is my favorite of them all, can't pass it up when I find one out in the wild.
Your channel is so helpful, thank you!!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the note and for watching - Best wishes for great fishing with your reels - Dennis

[@tonygard1424]

Perfect! I’m about to service my mint TSM11CFS.
I’ve not used it in 15 years since I moved away from the sea. But it’s getting used this month. I have a Blakdog mag conversion that keeps it tamed.
I’m a tad rusty on stripping the fs drag and gearbox, hence I am very grateful for your video. 👍

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to help - Best wishes in servicing the reel and taking it fishing again - Dennis

[@paulmunro7850]

Once again Denis very helpful

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to have helped

[@Navalaviators]

Thanks Dennis! Awesome video...now I can go clean my Speedmaster IV!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to help! Thanks for the note - Dennis

[@Joseph_Brown1986]

I have been looking for a video dealing with a fightin star drag assembly. I have a LH Bantum magnumlite speedmaster BSM-2201FS. It's in excellent condition all the paint looks great and it functions beautifully. Thank you for the video!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are welcome. Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Hi Dennis great job on the video you don't see these reels very often

[@2ndChanceTackle]

No, these reels are from the late 1980s and are relatively rare. They did not sell many to begin with, so they are harder to find than others of the time - Dennis

[@christopherjenkins2373]

I’ve never seen this one before. Thanks for sharing it. You know how much I like unusual reels. - Chris PS. Dennis, do you remember those rare Mer 52 Punch reels from France that I got a few years ago? I finally found someone who knew the history of those reels. I’ll send you an email about it. This eBsy seller sent me three documents in French about those reels.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the email on the history Chris. Best wishes - Dennis

[@markybob_bassplaya1462]

What a great reel, and dag gum expensive.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Yup and yup. You pay for quality and that reel is 30 years old!

[@RandleMcMurphey]

The drag parts keep on getting stuck due to......where the handle seats onto the brass driveshaft it causes a mushroom effect due to the handle being tightened and moving over the years.....use a fine file to remove the excess on the handle seat shoulders on the driveshaft👍

[@2ndChanceTackle]

What you are describing is due to broken, worn or missing drag washers. If you replace the drag washers, the problem should go away - Dennis