How to fix Spincast Reel

This will show you how to fix a problem where the reel does not release when you wanted to and does not grab when you wanted to

[@markhennings7207]

I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well kzbin.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.

[@juliocesar-lp6jl]

*Great product. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I have never used a baitcaster before and did a lot of research before buying this one. I bought it with the Torrent casting rod as well and it works very nice.*

[@rachface1285]

Thank you so much for posting this. This is the exact problem i was having with my sons fishing rod and i could not figure out why it was not reeling in, but with just one quick step i got it working thanks to you. U saved me a night of aggravation!!!!!! Your awesome!!!

[@happyfree23]

I'm so happy I found this today, thank you. My kiddo is going to be thrilled his fishing rod is fixed. Thank you

[@coraleececil9157]

thank you lots. im a single mother of 2 boys who loves the outdoors and I didnt kbow how to fix my youngest reel. with ur video I fixed it.

[@takjensen]

Ours wasn't casting at all. It would come in fine though. Thanks for showing me how to get to the insides and what a properly functioning inside should look like. The spring on our was missing, so I used the spring from a retracting ball point pen to replace it - worked like a charm. Then I also noticed the metal notch that holds the pin at the center had been bent too far out, pushing the pin out to always catch the line. Bent it back to center with pliers and the reel works like a dream now! Casts really far. So happy. Thanks for putting this up! My son will be so happy. Happy son, happy mom.

[@darrenwillis7128]

thanks for the tips! made my little girl pretty happy today that we were able to fix her rod and go fishing!

[@michaelaweston3846]

Removing the silver disc, jiggling the pin on a spring, and reassembling solved the catching problem I was having preventing it from casting. My five year old got to go fishing, thanks!

[@danieldeneau7802]

Glad you are creating memories by taking your son fishing, (normally the kids catch all of the fish) 👍

[@michaelwallace6851]

Thank you for this video! We bought our daughter a fishing pole from a flea market and it didn't work. We had no idea even what sort of reel it was. Your video helped us fix it! Thanks from our family.

[@2Point]

Michael Wallace you bet. Cheers

[@danieldeneau7802]

Michael Wallace - I have the same problem with Garage Sale Poles, usually you just have to clean & grease them. Good to hear your daughter is fishing!

[@scotthutchison3055]

Dude, i worked on my reel for 2 hours with no luck. I watched your video for literally 6 seconds and figured out how to fix my real. Thanks!!!

[@desertspy123]

thanks! one reason why I never fished as a kid and my kids reel line got incredibly tangled, watched half the video and that was enough to understand the basic mechanics. thank you!

[@anomaly1203]

Man! Thank you! You're right. There are no other videos for this reel and this type of problem. Fast and straight to the point. I had very little time to fix this right before our trip! You're awesome. Thought I would have to go buy another one.

[@brittsworld90]

Omg! This helped greatly. I was minutes from running to buy a new pole. Thank you very much for sharing!!

[@86Scotsdale]

Thank you so much for showing the inside of the reel. My pole broke and I took it apart thought I fixed it then put it back together. I kept putting the spring in the wrong place!😂😂

[@jasondanner6630]

Thank you for taking the time to make a video 😊 It's people like you that make KZbin work 👍

[@pattylowrey7081]

Thank you for this video. I was having the same problem and your video helped me fix my reel. Thanks

[@stormypropertiesspringfiel2566]

Perfect! Got my kid's reel fixed with zero problems. Don't worry about the naysayers criticising lack of camera help. The info is good enough to get the job done. Not every video has to be film studio worthy. This one was simple, short and got the job done.

[@mdavis3160]

Oh my gosh, thank you SO much! I was able to fix my son's reel in just a couple minutes because of this video. I had been trying for an hour on my own! Thank you!

[@evancygnor8367]

God bless 🙏🏼 my collapsible rod reel wouldn’t let line out and I couldn’t figure out how to open that reel up. This vid helped for a last minute fix before lake season 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@castillodomeneche]

Great video , just illustrates the mechanism that needs to be fixed.I had fishing line that somehow got stuck in there, I lifted the top (my top wouldn't come off like his) and with a flash light I saw why my pin would not come out....cleared the fishing line with tweezers and scissors that was trapped and it worked like a charm

[@Dutch9604]

I'm glad that I found this video, it really helped me to understand the function of my rode. And how to fix it.

[@mchiefbailey]

Good video. Straight and to the point without a long talk introduction. Keep it up.

[@TiffaniBlackburn]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL! Thank you!! This will help our future fishing trips go so much more smoothly. Thanks again!

[@elgordo16]

Thanks man your a life savor i always have trouble with my kids and always end up buying a new one but now that I saw this in a pro my self lol thanks

[@bouchardap]

Thank you. I was able to fix my reel thanks to your video.

[@DdotBdot]

Thank you! Just fixed my daughter's reel thanks to this!

[@rohanbhansali5693]

Thanks friend! This is what KZbin means to me - people helping people. Very useful video.

[@christinadiliberto9056]

This was super helpful. Ours wouldn't release the string and it was the same feature of the device not functioning. Nice!

[@jasonwainwright83]

Good video but you set the camera down when we needed to see how to actually do what you did you just used the reel to point to

[@heatherturley8670]

this was a BIG help in fact it was perfect. THANKS!!!

[@syfr]

Great vid.... fixed it right away!!!!! Thanks for taking the time!

[@astrodrayer]

Very helpful man. Indeed the only how to video on this out there that I could find.

[@damancarlos]

Thank you for posting this video. I was very helpful

[@steveball3141]

Perfect ! Purchased one like this for my son. It wasn't working out of the box. This help me get it working

[@speedyrb7382]

I just bought a Zebco 202 that had this exact problem, and your video helped me fix it. Thanks!

[@sirbones1962]

How did you take off the metal top because mine doesn’t want unscrew

[@speedyrb7382]

@@sirbones1962 Holding the handle to keep the reel from spinning should allow you to unscrew the metal top.

[@sirbones1962]

I just need to screw mine back in but I can’t

[@maythompson6228]

You just helped me. I had the exact same problem. Thanks!

[@AkurokuLover1]

Thank you so much!! This was a very big help!

[@tattraven]

Thanks Jeremy worked perfectly for me on my old zebco

[@KATNeliminations]

fixed me right up! Thank You!

[@LionKingZSound]

Fixed mines.....Thanks for this vid n your time.

[@toddbennett6097]

Thanks man. I was about to toss this thing in the trash. Works great now.

[@2Point]

Great to hear I’m glad it helped

[@EnriqueCanoAranda]

muchas gracias, soy de México y no encontraba forma de arreglar mi carrete pero tu vídeo me ayudó a hacerlo, Saludos :)

[@sipp4238]

Bout time someone showed this.

[@daviddurkee738]

many thanks! this is just what I was looking for; I had to fix my 4 year olds reel before we go fishing tomorrow.

[@thealmightyrick7394]

David Durkee okay why is your four year old using one of these rods when there are cheaper toy rods meant for young children 😂 props to you tho

[@franksmith8464]

need help,my bobber stop keeps hanging up inside of my micro trigger fishing reel any suggestions? Frank Smith

[@FailOnce]

Does the pin have a spring in it, i have the same problem put the pin wont spring in or out its just loose

[@GoodTimesHomestead]

Hahaha🎉❤ Thank you. That was the video I was looking for.

[@kenyattaneroes4283]

Good deal brother I had my reel fixed in no time 👍👍

[@agassizbeekeeper]

Thanks. I picked up a couple spincasts during cleanup week. basically they were just dirty , needed new string or the grease wore off so the people threw them away...bless their mechanically inept little hearts.

[@chrisschuttler]

Thanks for doing this video. Huge help in fixing my son's rod.

[@2Point]

Glad to help

[@amrithchacko3705]

Thank you very much you have made my day better.

[@2Point]

Amrith Chacko you’re welcome Catch some fish 🐟

[@dominicramirez2127]

How did you took the metal top off

[@jeffd1986]

Common problem and you're right, no videos that showed it. Nice to be able to use my old vintage spin caster!

[@MrUgotknifed]

Thanks man just fixed both of my rods within minutes

[@buddahmayne9273]

Thanks for the video.. really helpful.. 🎣

[@manikasaket]

thanks, helped A LOT!

[@kickuindaface7]

Wow, thanks for posting this! I’ve been trying to search for 30-40 minutes to figure out how to fix it. This took about 2 minutes and fixed my issue. Thanks!

[@mchiefbailey]

Thank you, thank you. It was so simple and staring me in my old face. The fix was simple. Before I have actually got mad and threw away a Zebco.

[@2Point]

I hear you. These reels have plagued me over the last 40 years. I wish I had known this was the problem 4 or 5 reels ago. Not only cheaper but much easier also. God Speed Fishing

[@sergnasty1887]

How did u take off that metal plate?

[@cdmassey987]

I agree that someone else should have held the camera, but this was invaluable to me. thank you for making this video.

[@j-pvezeau5797]

You just saved my life!

[@joebbarron22]

Been looking for videos/tutorials to fix spin cast, yours was VERY helpful.. but I would of like to see on video you removing the parts, putting the camera down kinda made me wanna look for others cuz I’m still having trouble other than that if you would keep camera on visual demonstration your video would be 💯 I appreciate your time

[@OceanPlanet77]

Super handy! thanks bud!

[@half-manhalf-amazing]

Great video, I just bought my son a Transformers poll and the reel wasn't working. Your video showed me how to take it apart!

[@ryry1981]

Looked up this vid top one I found and he happens to have the same reel I do crazy

[@jmo0508]

Thank you for this video.

[@meeksbieleruski6841]

My reel won’t lock or reel in... does this solve that problem as well? Really trying to avoid having to buy a new one if at all possible.

[@rebeccasanders4169]

How did you get the metal thing off

[@kale188]

I have a question if my reel is not reeling in, what do i do

[@Ymenefee]

Thank you. I couldn't figure it out. All the line had gotten stuck under the plate n the button was off. It was a mess but this helped a lot

[@matthewcoleman6680]

How do you take the metal part off please

[@jamesdavidson8602]

Perfect fix. Thanks

[@kevincowlay1387]

U THE TOP G WWW 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@lostackz9334]

How do you take out the metal part

[@SavageBeastism]

Mine was messed up thank you for this video!!!

[@williamfreeman543]

Thanks for the video about to try it

[@dannym8009]

thanks. very helpful

[@gus4CHRIST]

Thanks Mister !!

[@andrewcassell5076]

my reel has two pens. what do i do??? and i have plastic gard on the pens.

[@joshdevlin2447]

video seems to be great and well explained , couldnt last the full duration with the kid in background

[@2fast2block]

I had to give up on the spinning reel. Yes, I practiced and was very good with it most the time, but when I was not good I was "punished" for it by tangles. Just give me the simplicity of the spincast reel. If I look like I'm not a pro by using such a reel, I don't care, I'm having fun.

[@rbdavisphoto]

did you know there a right and wrong way to put line on a spinning reel? I guess not. You may have also put on too much line. hint: the reel states the max line capacity if you read. The line should go on like and old cassette. It makes a difference. Tangles are also caused by the wrong line. a Spincast max line is about 6lb test. heavier will tangle. I don't recommend 2lb either. Fishing is simple, spincast are for children and you'll kick yourself when you loose a nice size fish because of using a toy. Man up!

[@andrewbaker4143]

This helped! My button wouldn't cast, turns out I had to pull on the outside of the little pin then line it up. It popped off track and that's why it wouldn't cast.

[@FCK312]

Thank you sir!

[@chacehoward2043]

When reassembling is the string supposed to be threaded through anything?

[@55GrapeSoda55]

chace howard only the cap

[@shane2432]

Now how do you get it together

[@hanzlezpk]

very helpful video

[@landenrezac2463]

My fishing line is wrapped around the screw underneath the metal plate. It won't allow me to take the plate off either. Does anyone have an answer to this?

[@jerziethegermanshepherdj8857]

How do I take the metal disc off

[@marinewife12201]

Thanks for the video but next time 0lease have someone else hold the camera for you. I would've liked to see how you take off the inner parts. I need a video that shows me that and how to detangle a wiry mess. Thanks.

[@Dijimy_demarcus_james_the_3rd]

Thank you so much

[@DavidBrownMN]

Thank you!

[@trokiandokeh1836]

what type of fish have you caught with that combo plz respond

[@morrisfamily7]

thanks a ton!!!!!

[@MrGravy-yu7ug]

Thank you so much, I spent a while trying to this out but there was no videos on the pin and the way it broke(as shown in this video)

[@Roobby23]

mine can’t reel if there’s some kind of tension, and if there is enough line in to actually keep the hook on the rod to put it away i loose it the second i stop reeling. anyone have any tips or should i just get a new reel

[@Roobby23]

i can also pull the string out with little difficulty even if the button isn’t engaged

[@ronnyraygunz8718]

Thanks, man

[@greg20152015]

thank you!

[@mrxray741]

I have the same problem but I can't take off the metal plate to get to the little pin I've tried everything

[@2Point]

Listen at 2:03 if you don't know how to unscrew the metal piece

[@2Point]

i wanted to reiterate to everyone that you should DEFINITELY USE GREASE. if you don't have some sitting around, then buy a tube. my $3 tube has lasted me 100+ projects and it is way more suitable than oil

[@kaiokenjupiter9933]

Thx it worked