I recently got this reel:



The only screws are those for reel foot. Everything else are pins which are holding two plates together. Reels of similar construction i have all have combination of tubes with inner screws and are easy to take apart.

Should this reel be simpy forced apart (which i was not able to do), or am i missing something. Yes i have removed all screws and front plate/screw before trying

BlueOne

Itlooks like the pins have been peaned,(head enlarged.)unless you have facilities to replace the rods.do not do it.I have 2 reels like this.Easier and cheaper to make than a screw fitting.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

I understand that, but it seemed strange that they would make a reel that is impossible to maintaine/lubricate etc.

Thank you for your reply.

Cheap and cheerfull,made in their 1000's.start of mass production.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

You may find that the pins are threaded opposite hand at each end.

Try looking closely at one end of the pin to see which thread is which.

You then have to turn them, a little bit, one at a time to get it apart. Easy once you get them moving (remove foot first)

And getting it together again..............well.......

Let us know how you get on

Brian

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You were right enigma, doublesided thread. Thank you very much

BlueOne

Well there you go,Mines are not threaded. must be even cheaper.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.