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Post by richyp07 on Dec 20, 2009 9:06:06 GMT
After a very tackle hungry session friday night i broke my reel. I hit a snag again on the way in n tried everyfin to get it free but failed. So i gave it some slack n hit it which broke the weld that holds the reel to the rod on one side :bash: . Does anyone know if i can just have it welded bac on??? or will it never be as strong again?
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Post by sailorboyrob on Dec 20, 2009 9:42:27 GMT
You may find that welding it distorts the frame, if that happens the reel wont run properly again. But having said that its knackred anyway!
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Post by yamysr on Dec 20, 2009 10:54:47 GMT
best to buy a new frame :bash: or new reel
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Post by stevieboy on Dec 20, 2009 11:55:24 GMT
That sucks mate.  I take it the reel is well past sending it back to Abu? Sounds like you may need to get yourself a bomb proof SL20SH for sessions like that. |
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Post by richyp07 on Dec 20, 2009 14:19:51 GMT
Sending it bac aint an option (got it second hand anyway), it all looks fine apart form that one brake in the weld. I might take it in to work n c if the maintinance n engineer blokes can weld it back? not losin anyfin if its f#$kd anyway... Had to do it wen i'm totally outa pocket from crimbo dint i  |
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Post by bassman123 on Dec 21, 2009 12:09:19 GMT
il take it of you i just want the handle
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Post by solehunter on Dec 21, 2009 12:16:47 GMT
After a very tackle hungry session friday night i broke my reel. I hit a snag again on the way in n tried everyfin to get it free but failed. So i gave it some slack n hit it which broke the weld that holds the reel to the rod on one side  . Does anyone know if i can just have it welded bac on??? or will it never be as strong again? I have done the same, broke just one of the welds on the foot. I just whipped mine back onto the bar with about 10 half hitches of 60lb leda. It worked a treat until i found a new cage ( cheers chiv )  |
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Post by abuc4 on Dec 21, 2009 14:08:05 GMT
u had me last 1 aswell dave.
always PM drew BK17 he mite have 1
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Post by richyp07 on Dec 22, 2009 9:37:52 GMT
BAZ is goona have a go at whippin it bac on n aralditin it, hopefully that will work for now!
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Post by basskingfifteen on Dec 23, 2009 21:28:37 GMT
ive gota cage rich if you get stuck.......
it does happen quite regular with abus, little bit of corrosion and bang,or just a crap join in the first place....... the reel foot gives way , ive hada couple welded with useable results , but not great .
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Post by richyp07 on Dec 24, 2009 8:42:12 GMT
Ok Drew, I will PM you if it happens again . cheers mate
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Post by muckywater on Dec 24, 2009 11:30:26 GMT
unlucky mate i've seen this happen on numerous occasions esspecially with reels used on the boat , the modern abu welds aren't the best , shame for such great reels .
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Post by greysfanboy on Jan 2, 2010 18:51:04 GMT
If you get stuck in a snag again let a load of slack out but wind it round a bit of broom handle or something (I usually use my hand in my smock sleeve but I'm a doughnut  ) and walk backwards, it's not healthy to let the reel take it especially if like me if you regularly use 30lb line. |
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Post by The Codfather of Sole on Jan 2, 2010 23:58:31 GMT
I'm pretty sure that the Abu frames are Brazed or Sil Soldered - Should be ok to repair using these methods if not distorted too much...
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Post by richyp07 on Jan 5, 2010 11:42:57 GMT
Havn't had it back off BAZ yet as he's bin busy, the cage itself doesn't look distorted at all its just come away at the back joint. The father in law might have sumin in his shed i could used to bodge it bac together with. What is the best method of doing this? if all else fails i will bite the bullet n get a new cage...
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