How to Fix / Modify a Penn Fathom Casting Special Star drag fault

[@scottharriswestwalesfishin639]

just replaced both mine as stripped out got mine from black dog tackle, but jims online do them 2

[@harwoodblades3633]

Nice one pal..ill maybe try a fathom when my 30 year old speedmasters give up🤫😁

[@OverSheGoes]

🤣🤣🤣

[@seafishing-jonesygonefishi9532]

These reels do the job but the parts are like chocolate. Be interesting to see if a Mk 2 arises, no doubt it will and hopefully more reliable 👍

[@OverSheGoes]

Certainly mass produced and the cages like to corrode even after washing and looking after them but as you say they do the job which is the main thing

[@trickyrick8621]

Just purchased a Fathom II Star Drag Casting Special... Got home, took it out of the box, and inspected it. With the spool engaged and holding the spool stationary with my thumb, I can move the crank handle in reverse about 3 or 4 degrees. This just seems way too sloppy and very disappointing. I'm thinking where the pinion gear mates with the spool drive is where all the slop is.

[@OverSheGoes]

@@trickyrick8621 hi mate if its new i would take it back ad ask for a replacement 👍👍

[@trickyrick8621]

@@OverSheGoes Are you saying it should have no Slop?

[@OverSheGoes]

@@trickyrick8621 as far as i can remember my handles only go one way the dont turn back when engaged only when in free spool

[@trickyrick8621]

​@@OverSheGoes I took it back ...... Checked 2 other new in the box, they all had the same problem. They are made in China .... I cant believe Penn would allow this. Its in the pinion gear where it mates with the spool drive is where the slop is. Its like using a 11mm wrench to break a 10mm bolt loose ..... You know its going to strip given enough force.

[@OverSheGoes]

@@trickyrick8621 thanks for the reply mate its not something if noticed to be honest but i will have a look at mine 👍👍

[@steveboi2k6]

Hi mate, I noticed your rachet sounds really positive. Ive got a pair of casting specials and I’m not happy with the rachets they are very quiet compared to my original fathoms. I’ve checked the rachet wheel for broken arms like in a video you done and they are all intact. Do you know why my rachet is so quiet?

[@OverSheGoes]

Its a strange one mate I’ve replaced some before and they are still quiet and other times its a loud honestly i dont know🤷‍♂️