Halcyon Defender Reel

[Phoenix]

I just received my new Pathfinder reel today, I hadn't seen one in the flesh before and am a little concerned about clipping it off using a double ender. Has anyone lost their reel through this or do you replace it with a fixed clip?

Ian

[turbanator]

Never had a problem with mine, it's spools that can come off if clipped the wrong way.

In use, I often use the double ender to clip the blob on, then sometimes I don't

I tied a knot in the end of the loop about 1/2 inch down as it makes it a little easier to grap the line with gloves on, I'v also seen some people thread a bead on to stop the line pulling back through the line guide
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Paul

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by turbanator

Never had a problem with mine, it's spools that can come off if clipped the wrong way.

In use, I often use the double ender to clip the blob on, then sometimes I don't

I tied a knot in the end of the loop about 1/2 inch down as it makes it a little easier to grap the line with gloves on, I'v also seen some people thread a bead on to stop the line pulling back through the line guide
r
Paul

Yes, I fitted a bead as soon as I opened the packet, came off the crap real that disintegrated a couple of weeks ago.

Ian

[Rick Huggins]

Do you mean the Pathfinder reel or the Defender spool?

If you mean the reel a quick tip for you!

You shouldn't have a metal to metal connection on any kit Ian, try fitting a small bungee loop to the reel held on with caveline, then run your double ender through it.

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Frogman

Do you mean the Pathfinder reel or the Defender spool?

If you mean the reel a quick tip for you!

You shouldn't have a metal to metal connection on any kit Ian, try fitting a small bungee loop to the reel held on with caveline, then run your double ender through it.

Doh!! slap administered to head, I mean the Pathfinder reel, got confused as I already have a defender spool.

Ian

[wreckweasel]

The only problem with bungee loops is that they "give" and bounce, bloody annoying (especially when that bounce is near your family jewels). I tied my loop with thick cord and now it seems so much better.


/Zak