how do i fix my drag?
Submitted by parry123 on Fri, 2012-06-01 17:48
i have a abu garcia gt20 overhead reel but just recently i think something went wrong with my drag? when i change it to free spool the drag is still holding on and wont let go? ive searched the web but nothing so could anyone give me a few steps to repairing it any help would be great!
thanks!
flangies
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I can't seem to find any
I can't seem to find any schematics online for the Abu Garcia gt20. I'd say it is just the freespool mechanism that will need to be replaced. Take it into your local tackle store to be repaired or they may send it to Pure Fishing for the service department to repair. How much did the reel cost?
fishcrazy
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drag
is the little drag setting knob adjusted properly
parry123
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i brought the rod and reel
i brought the rod and reel from bcf for $130 and yea the drag nob is set properly but im pretty sure its go something to do with the washers
triggy
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spool bearings?
Check your spool bearings? if the drag is not engaged then it would have to be the spool or the drag mechanism itself causing you problems. Pull it down slowly and check it out. You have nothing to lose, I'm sure it will be very simple
parry123
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pulled it apart and its
pulled it apart and its definatley not the bearing so it would have to be the drag me and it still doesnt want to let go?
parry123
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thanks guys for all the help
thanks guys for all the help i played around with it for a while and it turns out to that it wasnt sitting properly but its all fixed now :D but thanks again!