broken reel?

[jb1992]

hi my fixed spool reel has broken and it reels both backwards and forwards, i was wondering whether it can be fixed at all?
regards
jb

[fishypaul]

all fixed spool reels reel forwards and backwards,
somewhere there will be a button where you can switch the anti reverse on

[scottish_and_mental]

Originally Posted by fishypaul

all fixed spool reels reel forwards and backwards,
somewhere there will be a button where you can switch the anti reverse on

mine has a button that does bugger all , so it reels forwards and backwards too .. i guess its an easy fix when i can be bothered to take the side plate off
I only use it for mackeral bashing so i've coped thus far

[Portland Pirate]

Hey Steve.

I have one of those as well. Drives me mad, but cant be bothered to fix it.

[jb1992]

yes it my switch thats broken as it no longer works lol , its done me well though lasted about 10 years so i cant reakky complain.
jb

[barbelblanker]

What reel is it ? Have a look on the manufact manufacteur oh sod it makers website and if it's diawa (for example) they have an excellent service section with an exploded view of all their reels. Most reels have a switch to activate the anti-reverse that connects to a wotsit that then sits against a toothed wheel either built in to the spool or attached. What I've had happen is that either the wotsot has snapped or the spring has gone and is just loosely flopping around in there.

If you've never taken the reel apart then now's the time. A reel that has a bust anti-reverse is only really any good for light work or when you have you hands on it all the time (spinning for example).

You may find the spring has just become dislodged.

Nothing to loose by checking.

I've just had to assign my old diawa to the tip though as it just wore out.

Good luck!