Right On!!! I am watching this on the way to work. Pulled my truck to the side of the road. Grabbed my reel and I’ll be damned. It worked. Thank you. It’s been useless for about 2 weeks. Have a great day.
I have taken the reel apart, oiled it and nothing so I was like I’ll look at UA-cam. It can’t be that simple.. I tried it and it worked!!!!! This reel has been sitting in a draw for over 20yrs. It’s was my little brothers and he has been gone for 19years. All I can say is THANK YOU for the video. This has made me soooo happy!! Can’t wait to fish with it this year!!!!
That’s awesome. So glad it fixed the issue. I would have hated for you to not be able to use that reel. I have a fly reel that was my grandfathers and it’s busted but sits in a shadow box
Wow I bought my first and last bait caster 15yrs ago. Did this same thing 2nd time I used it. Never used it again. Just backed the drag out and back In a few times and it is back in action. Thanks for the simple yet effective fix.
Thanks I literally just bought the exact same bait caster less than a hour ago and was spooling it up yet it wouldn’t take in line when I used the star technique it works perfectly and smoothly thanks for this
That’s awesome we are glad it helped it’s a simple solution to a terrible problem. Hope your doing well thanks for taking time to comment. Let us know if you have any other questions or suggestions. Have a great weekend.
@@greatamericansurvival I just attempted this an it’s sounds like something inside my reel shattered and it was moving with horrid grinding, then fully seized. What do I do now?
I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.
Thanks for the video! I just bought this exact model reel and had the same issue. I spent probably an hour trying to figure out what was wrong and eventually came across your video. Now it's working perfectly! Thanks!
Thank you very much! I bought my first baitcastwr a week ago ant today i tried tying line on but it wasn't spooling up. I thought my brand new baitcaster was broken. I found this video and did the first step of doing something to the star and it HELPED! thank you very much❤❤❤
Glad i found your video. Opened a Pflueger Templar I bought on a sale many years ago and thought it was defective. Ridiculous that manufacturer did not include this part in the instruction manual. Anyway, I ended up wasting half a day with research and glad I found your video that solved my problem. Almost tossed it into the trash.
That’s awesome. I’ve been there to, bought a new Quantum Reel and it was like that, I took it back. If it does it again you’ll have to replace the bearing. Usually it’s just from have the drag over tightened.
Video was a lifesaver. My boys got new reels for Christmas and I finally got around to putting line on them. Was cranking the handle but the barrel wasn't spinning. Did even think to check the drag (my other reels that I've bought in the past were already set). Tightened up the drag and had them both full of line in a few minutes
Thank you for this video. I bought a Quantum KVD series baitcaster. On my 6th cast I caught a trout and was not able to reel it in. Like you, I was very frustrated. It's been sitting in my basement for over a year as I swore to NEVER buy another Quantum. Saw this video, tried it and I fixed it. Thank you for this simple, headache preventing suggestion. I just subscribed to see your other gems!!!
Bought a black max about a month ago. Like someone else said, I thought I bought a lemon. This is my first baitcaster as well. Thanks for an immediate solution!
I literally have the blackmaxx abu and was having this problem this weekend lost two fish because of it I was going to buy a new reel today and this video fixed it you’re the best
Thank You !! I have never really used a bait caster. I bought the same reel some time ago but never used it. When I finally got a rod to put it on I was having the exact problem you are solving in your video. Thanks for helping me fix it.
Oh my gosh, in my mind I was already back at the customer service desk at Academy to return this reel, but THEN.... I watched your video, my reel "popped" and now it's acting like nothing was ever wrong. So thank you!!!
That’s awesome, but honestly if it was me and it not a major inconvenience to take it back I would. Because this is only a temporary fix, it usually means the internal tension washers. Cupped or seizes to the bearing, it will happen again. Most of the time it was probably over tighten by someone at the store not by the factory. What model reel was it?
So helpful I literally used my reel multiple times no problem,then I left it in the car for a day. Just checked my gear before heading out and then noticed this problem and thought I bought a P.O.S. I did what you said and it's good as new. Thank you so much
Glad it helped. Unfortunately it’s not a permanent fix, just try not to torque down the drag star, it’s usually what causes it. I’ve bought new ones that had the same problem. Thanks for watching.
Had the same problem after picking out a backlash. My first caster (Curado 70) so I’ve had many. I watched your video. I loosen the star drag some and was trying to put the spool back in but couldn’t get the side plate on. I backed off the spool drag all the way to get the plate back on. The problem went away once it was back together.
The next step is going to be replacing the tension washers after a while especially if you leave your drag tight they get cupped and won’t adjust any more. Since you’ve already taken your apart that would be my next step. If it was a cheap reel I wouldn’t even bother but the Curados last forever. Should be able to get the parts online, have you ever replaced the bearings?
I just bought it brand new. Was trying to throw a small lead weight for practice so I had the tension pretty tight trying to control the backlash (weight barely dropping). Based on another video I changed to a heavier weight and so now I rarely backlash. I only sidearm cast with the starting loop. Still have trouble cast to the left of target.
THANK YOU! I was having a hell of a time threading my spool and thought the damn thing was broke and was ready to throw it against the wall, but this fixed it perfectly! Now I’m ready to go catch some big boys again 🎣💪🏼
This was happening to mine a year ago. I was gonna just throw it away but decided to look up the issue and your video came up. I'm gonna try this and see what happens. Thanks.
Glad it helped. Unfortunately it’s not a permanent fix, just try not to torque down the drag star, it’s usually what causes it. I’ve bought new ones that had the same problem. Thanks for watching.
OMG THANKS YOU!!! mine was like this for months and I finally decided to fix it cause we are going fishing for big fish so I kinda needed it. THIS FREAKING WORKED!!! I didn't hear any pops though but it still worked. thank you SO much!
This fixes the problem but it doesn’t solve it. There’s something up with either the tention washers or drag washers I’ve recently been working on a Abu Garcia Pro Max 2 with this same issue. This method does work but only for a short time as it ruins your tention washers ( tention washers are cupped, when you clamp down your drag and leave it you end up flattening them). So when he’s saying “it feels like you’re gonna break something.” You kinda are. When it comes to the drag washers they wear out and seize to either the drive gear or the drag plate. My advice: get the right replacement parts, find the schematic for your reel, get some tools, open it, and fix it, and don’t leave your drag clamped down when storing for long periods of time.
Man you save my Life and my Dollar for maintenance, This really Solved my Problem I'm so happy and thankful for this video! Please more Helpful Tips ! Love you man!
Thank you for this! My brand new Baitcaster reel was not working, and the star drag adjuster seemed jammed. I put on heavy gloves and turned it counterclockwise as hard as I could and it finally "clicked", I then turned it forward and it is now moving freely again.
This helped so much my dad got mad at his bait caster and he put it away in storage now after moving and me getting deep into fishing he said you wanna have it and I said yes but he said you’ll have to figure out how to fix it first
That’s awesome. It’s funny I bought three from a guy a couple years ago off eBay being sold as parts. Fixed them in minutes. Thanks for sharing and I’m so glad it helped. What part of the country are you in? I’m in Georgia. Fishing is just starting to get better here.. March was still slow fishing.
I had the exact same reel and freaked out because it's my first and I got a it a few days ago, it worked so well I dont even know what's going on but it's good now!
That’s awesome, it doesn’t always solve the problem on the first try but it does fix the issue a lot. I’m really glad it help you. Thanks for watching we are glad you took time to comment..
Thanks soooo much!! Just bought one . I was having that problem I was pissed been waiting for it to arrive . Now I had to return it but searching I came across your video . Yay! Fixed thanks again .
Thanks for the the tip, it helped. I also had a issue with my bait caster where the line wouldn't drop. How I ended up fixing it was removing the tension cap off and taking some pliers and push in and out the pin, that seem to work. Maybe when they build them they don't lube the pins.
Wow. So straight out of the box I have had reels do this, with the shimanos if it keeps doing it, send them an email and they’ll either sell you the new bearings cheap or send the to you for free.
It's really annoying when people steal stuff. Great video though! I found an old OceanCity baitcaster in my garage and it had the same problem. Your video solved the problem!
Exactly that Eduardo, thanks for taking time to comment we really love the feedback, and we are so glad it solved your issues. Do you mostly bank fish, kayak or from a boat??
HELL YEAH! My oldest lady had me watch ur video on her acct n this solved the issue!! Brand new Jordan Lee baitcaster n I about threw it out the window!! Thank again
I was afraid my curado dc broke before I really got to use it, I was convinced my money went down the drain.. but this video saved my damn feelings thank you!!!!
Worked on my old seized up Abu Garcia Revo STX LH. I now have a functioning, expensive back at the time of purchase BC back in my arsenal. TY for at least saving me some 💰 for now without throwing 💸 out the window to try and play a repairmen to try and fix it.
That’s awesome glad to hear it. We really like getting feedback and appreciate you taking time to comment. Make sure you check our other videos we have a few GAWS going on currently. We Hope all is going well for you during all this craziness.
Had the opposite problem. Spool would turn but the drag wouldn’t slip at all. Tried this trick with the drag wheel. Heard the tail tell pop and drag now working fine.
i went kayaking with my shimano curado dc and it started it ruined my whole day and it was my only rod i had and i was far from home hopefully it doesn’t do it again thank you !!
That sucks I’ve been there. Glad it helped though. Thanks for the Feedback Sean we really appreciate it. Hope your staying safe during all this crazy. I’m in Georgia how about you.
I have the same reel. I’m like I didn’t spend $250 for this to happen. I fixed it on accident the first time but it just happened again and I was hoping to find out the answer so I could fix it for good. At least this video showed us a quick fix. Thank you brother!
Actually, this worked! It's not 100 percent but it helped it by 50 percent lol. I have a real Fenwick classic rod so it's hard for me to give it up for this newer flimsy made rods. I may also go get it tuned in at a shop soon. Thanks man, keep up the videos!
Glad it helped. Unfortunately it’s not a permanent fix, just try not to torque down the drag star, it’s usually what causes it. I’ve bought new ones that had the same problem. Thanks for watching.
I literally just had this happen with the same exact reel lol. Same exact lure company too but I was using a lunkerhunt stick bait. Was about to give up until I googled the problem and found this. Fresh out the box may I add. Thanks!
Thanks for this video! I just bought my first baitcaster and while using it I switched to a lighter lure and had this exact problem trying to reel the line back in
That’s what happened to me. I was flipping a really lightweight Lunkerhunt Dragonfly and the fish crushed it.. Make sure John that you get in our other videos that have GAWS going on there are a few.
It is a Banax zest, my first baitcasting reel. I bought it in 2004 and used it quite a bit. I then bought a Shimano Calisto which i used until about 2020. I then started buying Piscifun casti g reels on Aliexpress and MAN those reels are brilliant. I want to fix the Banax and give it to one of the boys in the high school i teach as the family struggles financially and he loves fishing. His reel is a Dark Shadow with the problem the thumbbar will not go down to engage so i want to help with that too but don't have the knowledge.
I have had a few that did that, I’ve even had ones that I had to use pliers to turn. On the other hand some times you have to take the side cover off and then reassemble it. Let know what works to fix it. Thanks for taking time to comment, we love getting feedback.
Thanks for making a video, I had this happen to me last season and I didn’t no what was wrong with it and almost threw it in the water, maybe I can try this method to see it it works.
Right On!!! I am watching this on the way to work. Pulled my truck to the side of the road. Grabbed my reel and I’ll be damned. It worked. Thank you. It’s been useless for about 2 weeks. Have a great day.
So glad it helped. What kind of reel was it?
Right On!!! Same Abu Garcia Black Max
I have taken the reel apart, oiled it and nothing so I was like I’ll look at UA-cam. It can’t be that simple.. I tried it and it worked!!!!! This reel has been sitting in a draw for over 20yrs. It’s was my little brothers and he has been gone for 19years. All I can say is THANK YOU for the video. This has made me soooo happy!! Can’t wait to fish with it this year!!!!
That’s awesome. So glad it fixed the issue. I would have hated for you to not be able to use that reel. I have a fly reel that was my grandfathers and it’s busted but sits in a shadow box
Thanks a lot. I feel stupid because this is my first baitcaster
Same!!! Although this seems to be a common problem regardless of how experienced people are.... looks like you and I got it figured out early 😁
Same
@@FordChick73 same
Don't be because I am in the same boat as well. I am a spinning reel person, not a baitcaster. My first baitcaster.
Same haha
Wow I bought my first and last bait caster 15yrs ago. Did this same thing 2nd time I used it. Never used it again. Just backed the drag out and back In a few times and it is back in action. Thanks for the simple yet effective fix.
Thanks I literally just bought the exact same bait caster less than a hour ago and was spooling it up yet it wouldn’t take in line when I used the star technique it works perfectly and smoothly thanks for this
That’s awesome we are glad it helped it’s a simple solution to a terrible problem. Hope your doing well thanks for taking time to comment. Let us know if you have any other questions or suggestions. Have a great weekend.
@@greatamericansurvival
I just attempted this an it’s sounds like something inside my reel shattered and it was moving with horrid grinding, then fully seized. What do I do now?
@@greatamericansurvival my drag is stuck and wot adjust
I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.
On point rather than just blabbering. Thank you so much. Was thinking my bait caster had issues and was planning to return. You helped me a lot.
WOW THIS WAS SO PERFECT!! I was skeptic at first but then I heard that pop sound and it started working. THANK YOU!!
Thanks for the video! I just bought this exact model reel and had the same issue. I spent probably an hour trying to figure out what was wrong and eventually came across your video. Now it's working perfectly! Thanks!
Currently out on the lake google brought me to this video and boom my day is saved. I was so sure my reel was toast you are a legend sir
Thank you very much! I bought my first baitcastwr a week ago ant today i tried tying line on but it wasn't spooling up. I thought my brand new baitcaster was broken. I found this video and did the first step of doing something to the star and it HELPED! thank you very much❤❤❤
You literally just helped conclude an hour of frustration and issues with this new baitcaster... THANK YOU
Glad i found your video. Opened a Pflueger Templar I bought on a sale many years ago and thought it was defective. Ridiculous that manufacturer did not include this part in the instruction manual. Anyway, I ended up wasting half a day with research and glad I found your video that solved my problem. Almost tossed it into the trash.
That’s awesome. I’ve been there to, bought a new Quantum Reel and it was like that, I took it back. If it does it again you’ll have to replace the bearing. Usually it’s just from have the drag over tightened.
Video was a lifesaver. My boys got new reels for Christmas and I finally got around to putting line on them. Was cranking the handle but the barrel wasn't spinning. Did even think to check the drag (my other reels that I've bought in the past were already set). Tightened up the drag and had them both full of line in a few minutes
Thank you for this video. I bought a Quantum KVD series baitcaster. On my 6th cast I caught a trout and was not able to reel it in. Like you, I was very frustrated. It's been sitting in my basement for over a year as I swore to NEVER buy another Quantum. Saw this video, tried it and I fixed it. Thank you for this simple, headache preventing suggestion. I just subscribed to see your other gems!!!
So glad it helped. It’s amazing how many reels this happens to. Just about every major company has this issue.
Bought a black max about a month ago. Like someone else said, I thought I bought a lemon. This is my first baitcaster as well. Thanks for an immediate solution!
I literally have the blackmaxx abu and was having this problem this weekend lost two fish because of it I was going to buy a new reel today and this video fixed it you’re the best
Glad it helped. Mine did it more than once, over the years. I finally had to trash it. Thanks for sharing. We love the feedback.
Cheers
Absolute hero from the other side of the pond, fixed my same reel thought I was gonna have to be emailing abu Garcia 😂😂 cheers lad
DUDE you’re the man, i haven’t used this reel because i thought it was broken!
Same here. Almost took a new rod/reel back after trying to spool line. This fixed the issue.
Thank You !! I have never really used a bait caster. I bought the same reel some time ago but never used it. When I finally got a rod to put it on I was having the exact problem you are solving in your video. Thanks for helping me fix it.
Oh my gosh, in my mind I was already back at the customer service desk at Academy to return this reel, but THEN.... I watched your video, my reel "popped" and now it's acting like nothing was ever wrong. So thank you!!!
That’s awesome, but honestly if it was me and it not a major inconvenience to take it back I would. Because this is only a temporary fix, it usually means the internal tension washers. Cupped or seizes to the bearing, it will happen again. Most of the time it was probably over tighten by someone at the store not by the factory. What model reel was it?
BRO I SPENT 2 days trying to figure it out and js came across this it worked THANK YOU
Glad I could help.
Cheers.
Thankyou so much! It fixed my baitcaster reel that I got from a garage sale a couple of months ago and now it works perfect!
So helpful I literally used my reel multiple times no problem,then I left it in the car for a day. Just checked my gear before heading out and then noticed this problem and thought I bought a P.O.S. I did what you said and it's good as new. Thank you so much
Glad it helped. Unfortunately it’s not a permanent fix, just try not to torque down the drag star, it’s usually what causes it. I’ve bought new ones that had the same problem. Thanks for watching.
Your video just saved my baitcaster from being totally torn apart to figure out why it won't reel!
THANKS
This helped so much I didn’t know what I was doing wrong but now it’s working!
That’s awesome, I wish it fixed every problem but it doesn’t. Thanks for taking time to comment we live the feedback. What Reel was your issue with?
YOU SAVED ME SOME MONEY WITH THIS VIDEO WAS ABOUT TO THROW MY REEL AWAY TILL I WATCHED THIS AN IT FIXED IT. Thank you 🙏🏼
That’s awesome. What kind of reel was it? How long have you had it.
Had the same problem after picking out a backlash. My first caster (Curado 70) so I’ve had many. I watched your video. I loosen the star drag some and was trying to put the spool back in but couldn’t get the side plate on. I backed off the spool drag all the way to get the plate back on. The problem went away once it was back together.
The next step is going to be replacing the tension washers after a while especially if you leave your drag tight they get cupped and won’t adjust any more. Since you’ve already taken your apart that would be my next step. If it was a cheap reel I wouldn’t even bother but the Curados last forever. Should be able to get the parts online, have you ever replaced the bearings?
I just bought it brand new. Was trying to throw a small lead weight for practice so I had the tension pretty tight trying to control the backlash (weight barely dropping). Based on another video I changed to a heavier weight and so now I rarely backlash. I only sidearm cast with the starting loop. Still have trouble cast to the left of target.
Great American Survival see response.
I just bought a new Bay caster and I had the same problem this video. It helped me really good. You guys need to use it.
THANK YOU! I was having a hell of a time threading my spool and thought the damn thing was broke and was ready to throw it against the wall, but this fixed it perfectly! Now I’m ready to go catch some big boys again 🎣💪🏼
I have you ever been weirdly disappointed because something was so easy to fix? Lol I paused this at 3:27 and tried it and boom fixed. Lol thanks!
That’s awesome. Glad it helped. What kinds of reel was it?
Same exact thing for me 😂
This was happening to mine a year ago. I was gonna just throw it away but decided to look up the issue and your video came up. I'm gonna try this and see what happens. Thanks.
Hope it works. If not you might need to replace the crush washers.
@@greatamericansurvival Thanks for replying. I'll let you know sir.
Not all heros wear capes...this helped so much! Thanks!
Glad it helped. Unfortunately it’s not a permanent fix, just try not to torque down the drag star, it’s usually what causes it. I’ve bought new ones that had the same problem. Thanks for watching.
BRO I WAS GONNA THROW AWAY MY 200 DOLLAR REEL BECAUSE OF THAT PROBLEM YOUR A LIFESAVER!!!! THANK YOU!!!
Just got back from my fishing sesh and my baitcaster broke, this worked and i'm so glad, thanks sir!
Thank you. This just happened to my Blackmax lefty last night. good fix. I feel like I had this happened before but never knew what I did to fix it.
Thank you so much for uploading this !! You are the a hero !!! For a sec I thought about returning it because I wasn’t sure what was wrong with it . 😂
OMG THANKS YOU!!! mine was like this for months and I finally decided to fix it cause we are going fishing for big fish so I kinda needed it. THIS FREAKING WORKED!!! I didn't hear any pops though but it still worked. thank you SO much!
It worked! Fixed my Kast King Mega Jaws, that had been skipping after casts and on quick hook sets. Thanks! 👍🎣
Man! I have this exact reel and it did it to me yesterday out of nowhere. Talk about an easy fix. Appreciate the video!
Thanks a lot that fixed the big caster that my Grandpa's friend gave me after he passed away
This fixes the problem but it doesn’t solve it. There’s something up with either the tention washers or drag washers I’ve recently been working on a Abu Garcia Pro Max 2 with this same issue. This method does work but only for a short time as it ruins your tention washers ( tention washers are cupped, when you clamp down your drag and leave it you end up flattening them). So when he’s saying “it feels like you’re gonna break something.” You kinda are. When it comes to the drag washers they wear out and seize to either the drive gear or the drag plate. My advice: get the right replacement parts, find the schematic for your reel, get some tools, open it, and fix it, and don’t leave your drag clamped down when storing for long periods of time.
Just got my first baitcaster and all your videos are super helpful thank you so much.
REMEMBER to check your line!!
Mine was loose and I realized that when I took my reel apart for the second time 😐
Man you save my Life and my Dollar for maintenance, This really Solved my Problem I'm so happy and thankful for this video! Please more Helpful Tips ! Love you man!
THANK YOU!!! I went through so many videos of people showing their faces and not the reel and what they were doing.
Fixed my problem in no time flat!
Thanks so glad it helped fix the issue. Let me know if you have any other problems..
Thank you for this! My brand new Baitcaster reel was not working, and the star drag adjuster seemed jammed. I put on heavy gloves and turned it counterclockwise as hard as I could and it finally "clicked", I then turned it forward and it is now moving freely again.
Saved me allot of hassle the night before a fishing trip. Thank you.
Thank you. I bought that exact reel and had the same problem. Now it's working. Thank you.
Thanks 🙏 very helpful I was thinking mine bait caster was broken but after watching this it works! Thanks again… fish on! Blessings
This helped so much my dad got mad at his bait caster and he put it away in storage now after moving and me getting deep into fishing he said you wanna have it and I said yes but he said you’ll have to figure out how to fix it first
That’s awesome. It’s funny I bought three from a guy a couple years ago off eBay being sold as parts. Fixed them in minutes. Thanks for sharing and I’m so glad it helped. What part of the country are you in? I’m in Georgia. Fishing is just starting to get better here.. March was still slow fishing.
Life saver, I wasn’t ready to tell my dad I broke his baitcaster🤣🤣🤣
WOW I was ready to tear this apart but your suggestion WORKED!!! Thanks
I had the exact same reel and freaked out because it's my first and I got a it a few days ago, it worked so well I dont even know what's going on but it's good now!
I was trying to to get all the knots out and then that happened and I looked it up and I watched this video and it worked thanks
That’s awesome, it doesn’t always solve the problem on the first try but it does fix the issue a lot. I’m really glad it help you. Thanks for watching we are glad you took time to comment..
Thanks soooo much!! Just bought one . I was having that problem I was pissed been waiting for it to arrive . Now I had to return it but searching I came across your video . Yay! Fixed thanks again .
This helped us so much and you are the only person that actually could help us
Thanks for the the tip, it helped. I also had a issue with my bait caster where the line wouldn't drop. How I ended up fixing it was removing the tension cap off and taking some pliers and push in and out the pin, that seem to work. Maybe when they build them they don't lube the pins.
This video is 4 years old so I don't know if you will see it but Thankyou!!!!!! You da man!!!
Glad it worked. What kind of reel was it?
This actually worked for me too! Fairly new SLX I was really confused as to what happened. Thanks for the direction!
Wow. So straight out of the box I have had reels do this, with the shimanos if it keeps doing it, send them an email and they’ll either sell you the new bearings cheap or send the to you for free.
@@greatamericansurvival I'll be paying more attention to it for sure.
First time with this issue ever and this saved me. Fixed my Daiwa Coastal-TWS. Thanks
Glad it helped. I have had it happen out of the box. Happens to just about every reel maker.
i did this to my shakespear baitcaster and it worked, thank you so much bro you came in clutch fasho !
Glad it helped. Had someone else with the Shakespeare GX2 and it didn’t fix his problem.
Hey bro, know this isn’t the newest video but this totally worked. Appreciate you making this!
It's really annoying when people steal stuff. Great video though! I found an old OceanCity baitcaster in my garage and it had the same problem. Your video solved the problem!
Exactly that Eduardo, thanks for taking time to comment we really love the feedback, and we are so glad it solved your issues. Do you mostly bank fish, kayak or from a boat??
i found a bunch of my dads fishing stuff and he doesn’t want to teach me so i’m teaching myself 😆 this video helped so much
HELL YEAH! My oldest lady had me watch ur video on her acct n this solved the issue!! Brand new Jordan Lee baitcaster n I about threw it out the window!! Thank again
I’m glad it helped out. That’s exactly what I was going for. Seems to happen to Abu Garcia reels.
My rod didn’t have the pop, but this worked great. Thank you!
I almost cried this was my first time ever happening to me great video helped a lot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was afraid my curado dc broke before I really got to use it, I was convinced my money went down the drain.. but this video saved my damn feelings thank you!!!!
Worked on my old seized up Abu Garcia Revo STX LH. I now have a functioning, expensive back at the time of purchase BC back in my arsenal. TY for at least saving me some 💰 for now without throwing 💸 out the window to try and play a repairmen to try and fix it.
That’s awesome glad to hear it. We really like getting feedback and appreciate you taking time to comment. Make sure you check our other videos we have a few GAWS going on currently. We Hope all is going well for you during all this craziness.
Had the opposite problem. Spool would turn but the drag wouldn’t slip at all. Tried this trick with the drag wheel. Heard the tail tell pop and drag now working fine.
That’s awesome. Usually the same problem the tension washers are cupped. If it happens again probably need to replace them.
Great video. Just starting to learn on a baitcaster and was having this issue
i went kayaking with my shimano curado dc and it started it ruined my whole day and it was my only rod i had and i was far from home hopefully it doesn’t do it again thank you !!
That sucks I’ve been there. Glad it helped though. Thanks for the Feedback Sean we really appreciate it. Hope your staying safe during all this crazy. I’m in Georgia how about you.
Great American Survival i’m in rockford illinois
I have the same reel. I’m like I didn’t spend $250 for this to happen. I fixed it on accident the first time but it just happened again and I was hoping to find out the answer so I could fix it for good. At least this video showed us a quick fix. Thank you brother!
thank you this helped so much i was freaking out
HOLY CRAP..this fixed my problem..i was about to throw my reel in the trash...!! Thank you Sir...
I was about to break my baitcaster out of anger until I saw this and it fixed the problem, thank you!
What kind of reel?
@@greatamericansurvival Abu Garcia black max, came in combo with the carbon ugly stik.
Much Gratitude!! This fixxed my reel. Same 1. Thought I was out of luck.. Great video
Actually, this worked! It's not 100 percent but it helped it by 50 percent lol. I have a real Fenwick classic rod so it's hard for me to give it up for this newer flimsy made rods. I may also go get it tuned in at a shop soon. Thanks man, keep up the videos!
Thank you so much I just got my first baitcaster and it worked immediately
Great to hear!
You just helped my fix a $200 reel man! Much appreciated.
Thanks you helped me fix 2 old reels that were passed down to me
Dude, you’ve solved the dumbest mystery of all time for me lol….thank you thank you. I knew it had to be simple. Gosh dang!!😂😂
man i watched this vidieo and as soon as i finished i tried it on my baitcaster and it worked thanks SO MUCH MAN
I almost open whole screws 🪛,watched this video, tried it and it worked, thanks 🙏 👍 a lot brother. Now my bait casting reel works.
Cheers
thanks man just got the reel for a trip and wasn’t working didn’t have time to return it so this saved me
Glad it helped. Unfortunately it’s not a permanent fix, just try not to torque down the drag star, it’s usually what causes it. I’ve bought new ones that had the same problem. Thanks for watching.
It works! It’s not elaborate or whatever, unless it’s your problem! Brand new Abu Garcia BlackMax.
Omg dude.this was such a helpful video, I didn’t know what was going on or how to describe it but thanks man
Just bought a brand new Quantum Icon and was freaking out that it was broke. Thanks for helping me figure it out!
Glad it worked but It will happen again. So if you can return it I’d exchange it for another one. Hope you have a great week.
Stay safe
@@greatamericansurvival Thanks and you too! I think it'll be alright it was cranked all the way down
Video Life saver! Fix my cousins’s issue on his new bait caster! Thank you!
Fixed mine with your help thanks all I had to do was loose the drag I thought I was going to break it
After watching this video, I retrieved the damn thing out of the trash and this worked. Didn’t hear a pop but it works! 😂
I literally just had this happen with the same exact reel lol. Same exact lure company too but I was using a lunkerhunt stick bait. Was about to give up until I googled the problem and found this. Fresh out the box may I add. Thanks!
Update: do not do this!!! It damaged my reel.
Thank you, even tho it’s 3 yrs in already. Went out this morning thought I broke it. Until I watch this video beginner
Glad it helped. It’s crazy how often this happens. I’ve had it happen out of the box.
Thanks for this video! I just bought my first baitcaster and while using it I switched to a lighter lure and had this exact problem trying to reel the line back in
That’s what happened to me. I was flipping a really lightweight Lunkerhunt Dragonfly and the fish crushed it.. Make sure John that you get in our other videos that have GAWS going on there are a few.
Out here fishing and this happened what you said fixed the problem the first try thank you!
It is a Banax zest, my first baitcasting reel. I bought it in 2004 and used it quite a bit. I then bought a Shimano Calisto which i used until about 2020. I then started buying Piscifun casti g reels on Aliexpress and MAN those reels are brilliant. I want to fix the Banax and give it to one of the boys in the high school i teach as the family struggles financially and he loves fishing. His reel is a Dark Shadow with the problem the thumbbar will not go down to engage so i want to help with that too but don't have the knowledge.
I don’t have that reel but on my new reel which is a baitcaster, the Star that adjusts drag won’t budge.
I have had a few that did that, I’ve even had ones that I had to use pliers to turn. On the other hand some times you have to take the side cover off and then reassemble it. Let know what works to fix it. Thanks for taking time to comment, we love getting feedback.
Thanks for this, I was having similar problems with my KastKing baitcaster. Tried out your suggestion, it worked. Nice one 👍
That’s awesome. What model Kastking? I just like knowing how many reels have this problem. It’s really surprising how many do this out of the box
it worked for me perfect because i gave my caster to a person who doesn't know how to use them and it was shot thanks!!!
Thanks for making a video, I had this happen to me last season and I didn’t no what was wrong with it and almost threw it in the water, maybe I can try this method to see it it works.