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[summersteel]

Maybe someone knows whats up with my reel.  I'm VERY experienced with calcutta's, I have a 251 thats the lefty model, and I just bought a 201B. It gives me some problems when I'm driftfishing, But if I try casting a spoon or a spinner I get wicked birds nests.  This is totally new to me as I have'nt had this problem ever since I started useing level wind reels ages ago.  Nothing I do to the reel stops it, except cinching down the cast control knob to the point where the reel won't free spool.  I put 15lb mainline on and I usually use 12lb, does anyone think this could be the problem?  Is that to heavy for this small reel?

[DionJL]

15lb should be fine. i think shimanos quality is deteriorating, allong with their customer service.

[Fish Assassin]

Adjust your Cast Control Knob. It's that small knob next to your handle. When you hit the release button your spoon or spinner should fall to the ground without overflowing.

[summersteel]

FA, too easy , I know that stuff. Its something else.

[scruffy]

a friend of mine also had the same problem he started to tighten his brake down but that would cause his casting distance to go down as well as shimano has it advertised it could run 8# line on it.about to try another thing buy changing the bearings to faster ones so when the brake is adjusted tight you can still cast almost as far.

[Big Steel]

You might want to check the counter balancing weights under the cover on the reel.  Look in the manual for intructions on how to adjust these.  It is not that difficult, I had to do it to mine!!!!!

[blaydRnr]

maybe the reel doesn't suit the rod. what's the spec on the rod?  how heavy is your lure?

[Fish Assassin]

How big are the spinners / spoons you're trying to cast ? I find that with lighter weights it's easier to cast with a lobbing motion rather than "firing" it out with a zzinger.

[DionJL]

You might want to check the counter balancing weights under the cover on the reel.  Look in the manual for intructions on how to adjust these.  It is not that difficult, I had to do it to mine!!!!!

yes i just thought of that. that could very well be your problem. if you are an experienced caster then all the centrifugal brakes should be off.

[summersteel]

I'll adjust the brakes, thats one thing I have'nt tried.  Thanks.

[Fish Assassin]

If it still doesn't work I'll be glad to take it off your hands 

[Randog]

Stick bubble gum in the gears, that'll slow it down a little

[chris gadsden]

 A easy solution to your problems, buy a centre pin reel, no gears to worry about again, all you have to do is to learn how to cast it.

Once you use one you will never want to use any other type.

[DionJL]

A easy solution to your problems, buy a centre pin reel, no gears to worry about again, all you have to do is to learn how to cast it.

Once you use one you will never want to use any other type.

lol you drove by my on saturday and slowed down to watch me battle the first fish i've hooked onthe pin rod.

[chris gadsden]

A easy solution to your problems, buy a centre pin reel, no gears to worry about again, all you have to do is to learn how to cast it.

Once you use one you will never want to use any other type.

lol you drove by my on saturday and slowed down to watch me battle the first fish i've hooked onthe pin rod.

Yes I remember, a spring by the look of the bend of the rod.