Pflueger Reel

I don't know the best place to put this thread. I'm sure more will see it here. I have a Pflueger underspin. It's my favorite reel. The reel stopped letting string out when I cast. If you try to pull string out by hand it comes out very slow. It's hard to pull. I can't find anything wrong without the reel. I've tried different types of string. 4# mono , 10# braid. Nothing works. All of the other functions work fine. Drag works. The reel releases when I pull the trigger. The string just won't come out. Anyone ever have this happen?
Thanks for reading.
Fin

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Have you completely removed the line & re-spooled it ??

Have you checked to see if the gathering pin is actually retracting when you pull the trigger ??

Is the drag set real tight ??

Has the reel been dropped or stepped on ??

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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

Have you completely removed the line & re-spooled it ??

Have you checked to see if the gathering pin is actually retracting when you pull the trigger ??

Is the drag set real tight ??

Has the reel been dropped or stepped on ??

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I've replaced the line several times with good quality line. Nothing works. When the lever is pulled the pin retracts as it should. I'll check it out some more. And see if I can find what's wrong.
Thanks for looking.

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I've found the problem. The steel rotor has a couple of rough spots on it. I'll need to get some Emory cloth and polish it. Will Emory cloth be best or fine sand paper?

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I think braid line may have caused the rough spots.

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I was going to suggest looking at spool. That’s really about the only thing that the line would hit when bale is opened.

Emory cloth should work

Stopped using braid for that reason . I figured 14 bass master classics was won using Stren , then it was good enough for me . lol had to take a rat tail file to get the cuts out of the tip guide on two rods .

I spent a few minutes buffing the rim with 120 grit Emory cloth. Now it cast better than ever. Thanks for the feedback guys

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I spent a few minutes buffing the rim with 120 grit Emory cloth. Now it cast better than ever. Thanks for the feedback guys

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Glad you got it back in service.

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Originally Posted by FIN

I spent a few minutes buffing the rim with 120 grit Emory cloth. Now it cast better than ever. Thanks for the feedback guys

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Glad you got it back in service.

Glad you found the problem. If it were mine I would use some 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper to remove any and all scratch marks left behind. It doesn’t take much to weaken the line over time. Good luck with it.

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

Glad you found the problem. If it were mine I would use some 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper to remove any and all scratch marks left behind. It doesn’t take much to weaken the line over time. Good luck with it.

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^^This exactly!

I'd go with 400 wet sanded, then get some jewelrs rouge on a dremel tool buffing wheel and go at it until the area shines. The rough spots you eliminated were scratched away, but look at the surface after you hit it with 120 emery cloth with a magnifying glass. When your line goes over that sanded spot, it's the same as it running over smooth rocks. Abrasion is not your line's friend. Maybe even see if you can find a replacement part if it continues to wear.

Jim