10-04-2001, 05:19 AM
I run a number of these reels on on my boat for both Yellowfin tuna and Marlin and have always used a heavy strike setting for trolling. Latest trends and technics in our area are tending towards a minimul setting, just enough to prevent the reel from letting line out.<br>My problem is that with several of these reels they easily just slip into freespool on there own accord but moreso if it is a little rough. The reels are only 2 seasons old and I returned them to my tackle store to have the problem rectified and the friction increased. To my surprise the repair man tried to bend the chrome guide/slide bits. with minimal result.<br>I dont think this is the answer.<br>can anyone help.<br>Phil<br><br>