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I use spinning reels for most of my lighter tackle, I try to keep them clean and a firm believer that you get what you pay for when it comes to reels (and line). My two spinning reels I use mostly are a Rapala SX4i and a Pflueger Solara. My Rapala reel casts like a dream but my Pflueger reel seems like it has alot of "friction" and I can't cast as far with it. Granted it has heavier line but still just doesn't seem like it flows very well. I read a post the other day about a product called 'Reel Magic' and was wondering if anyone uses this stuff, I always thought it was a reel lubricant like Q hotsauce but appearantly not. Anyone ever use this stuff or have any suggestions. I use 10# P-Line on it.
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How does it cast with, say 4# or 6# line on it? I know that line diameter makes a huge difference as far as casting and bait presentation.
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Or you could switch to a smaller dia. line in the same weight. I really like the superbraids. They cast well have great knot strenght, and cn pull up the bottom ... well maybe not the whole bottom.
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Hey John, I've got a can of the reel magic and honestly, it doesnt do much for me... what I've used to keep my Shimano going is a can of Remington Oil... yeah, I know, I'm supposed to be using it for guns. But its kept my reel pretty water free and its kept it from getting all gummed up with grit. That kinda sounds like thats whats up with your Solara is it just needs to be cleaned out or something.... I know I get that friction feel after a while with some of my reels just from crud buildup. I'd say your line shouldn't be making that much difference to you.... if you were using really heavy line on it, then yeah maybe but I use 8 on my Shimano and it casts great... 10 wouldn't make that much difference I wouldn't think... not so much that you could actually feel friction from your reel anyway. I'm no expert, maybe the Dude will have a suggestion or two for you.
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es i use it a lot and it is great . It will condition your line to improve your casting distance. you can spray it all over your reel. I got mine at cabelas . i will pick up an extra can and you can try it out if you like . I highly recommend it.
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[cool][#0000ff]Define "friction". Are you referring to the feel of the reel when you are retrieving? Some reels do feel stiffer than others, but the Pfluegers I have used usually feel pretty smooth. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have experienced a "slowdown" in reel smoothness for two reasons. One, is a buildup of water "crud" between the spool skirt and the main reel housing. Just a little deposit or dirt can make a difference with tight tolerances. Cleaning and oil solve that one.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The second problem is lubrication. Choice of lubricants can be a factor in cold climates. The thicker greases used at the factory, by some manufacturers, tend to stiffen in cooler weather. One of the first things I do after buying a new reel is to open it up and check the lube inside. If it is the thick gooey stuff, I remove as much as I can and squirt in some Hot Sauce or other light lube. After a few turns of the reel handle, it seems to loosen up a lot. This is really a big deal for cold weather fishing. New reels should never go ice fishing until you make sure they have light lube oil.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If the "friction" is on the cast, there have already been some good suggestions. Several factors combine to work for or against you in casting efficiency. Proper ratio of spool diameter to line size, line size and "limpness", proper spool filling, line "memory", water residues, etc.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The various "line conditioners" serve mainly to correct the laziness and oversights of the average angler. Many fishermen leave the line on their reels too long between respooling. Old line degrades, stiffens and develops memory coils. It also gets gunk buildup. Line conditioner cleans and softens cranky mono. Respooling is a better solution. Might save some big fish too.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Now go fishing and test all those theories.[/#0000ff]
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To be more specific it is the line that has friction, kind of hard to explain. I think I am going to use it for the kitties this spring so I will try the braided line and see how it casts. The spool is "rated" for up to 12# test. I'm sure this has been asked before but what's a good quality braided line?
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#ff4040]I had the same peoblem when I was using 10# P-Line also. I think that stuff is just too thick in diameter. I switched lines and that fixed everything.[/#ff4040][/font]
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Just wondering what you switched to. Was it the same dia.?
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#ff4040]Switched to Stren Magnathin. I believe that the Stren was a smaller dia.[/#ff4040][/font]
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