Daiwa M-One Reel

[Baxter]

I was recently given a Daiwa M-One reel. Greatly appreciated it! But...

It is an older reel and the drag is a disaster. You set the drag just right, then sometimes it just lets go! Almost like it is slipping or something. Certainly this cant be normal and the drag must have an issue, right?

Other times, you back it off to drop down the riggers. You turn and turn and turn and the drag stays quite tight, then all of a sudden it is super loose, like WAY too lose. To tighten it easily takes a dozen full turns before it grabs again. No in between. All or nothing. Drag issue has created a few nests, but nothing so bad it couldn't be solved by just dropping the line with the rigger. (Part of the nesting issue though is related to my high-vis line that is too rigid, going to have to change that out).

So my question is, can this be easily serviced by a newb like me (I am quite handy, but never tried to service a reel) and if so, is it cost effective to do so? (Or should I just give up on the reel all together). Considering this reel is $89 brand new, it really does not make sense to put much $ into it, but if parts are cheap I would give it a try.

Also, where do you guys go for reel parts?

 

[scott craven]

needs a new drag washer...
not sure where you are but they are likely available online

 

[Derby]

send me a pic of the face of the reel.. I'll check what parts we have.. most likely a new drag knob and a washer and shes ready to go

 

[Baxter]

Here is that pic.

 

[Baxter]

needs a new drag washer...
not sure where you are but they are likely available online

Have not managed to find online. Going to call Daiwa tomorrow.

 

[Derby]

Hmmm i believe the teflon drag washer .. ill let u know tomorrow .

 

[Salmon Seeker]

If the drag seems to just let go, it could be the freespool switch acting up

 

[WHO DAT]

I was recently given a Daiwa M-One reel. Greatly appreciated it! But...

It is an older reel and the drag is a disaster. You set the drag just right, then sometimes it just lets go! Almost like it is slipping or something. Certainly this cant be normal and the drag must have an issue, right?

Other times, you back it off to drop down the riggers. You turn and turn and turn and the drag stays quite tight, then all of a sudden it is super loose, like WAY too lose. To tighten it easily takes a dozen full turns before it grabs again. No in between. All or nothing. Drag issue has created a few nests, but nothing so bad it couldn't be solved by just dropping the line with the rigger. (Part of the nesting issue though is related to my high-vis line that is too rigid, going to have to change that out).

So my question is, can this be easily serviced by a newb like me (I am quite handy, but never tried to service a reel) and if so, is it cost effective to do so? (Or should I just give up on the reel all together). Considering this reel is $89 brand new, it really does not make sense to put much $ into it, but if parts are cheap I would give it a try.

Also, where do you guys go for reel parts?

I use two 12yr old m-ones always had drag issues until i had 2 reel charters Ron @ Eagle eye in sooke service them (no longer open i believe he added some shimano 2000,4000 washers i believe they are carbon fiber, a great fix! mikes reel repair in Van has them , also HPR bearings Miami (shown) , don't give up or listen to any of the negative reviews they are good reels , all reels regardless of price have their own idiosyncrasies. Best Regards

 

[papalorge]

Have had the spindle threads strip off on mine and needed replaced as well. The original washers break easily so replace them too.

 

[Baxter]

Hmmm i believe the teflon drag washer .. ill let u know tomorrow .

Says on the reel "ultimate tournament carbon drag". So I assume a carbon washer, or is that something else? lol. I meant to phone Daiwa today, but forgot. Tomorrow now I guess!

 

[spring time]

Have had the spindle threads strip off on mine and needed replaced as well. The original washers break easily so replace them too.

I have reel right now with that same problem

 

[saanauk]

Daiwa was providing free drag upgrades. Not sure if they are still doing it but I took mine to Highwater Tackle in North Vancouver and they replaced the drag with a new style for free and it made a huge difference. Completely changed the reel!

 

[CRGreg]

Good solid workhorse reels. As has been said by many here, upgrade and service the drags and they should give you many years of service.

CRGreg

 

[wildmanyeah]

Have used mine me for 4 years with no issue. Two things I like about them the free spoil switch and they don’t reel creep.

 

[Saxe Point]

They are excellent. My son and I have used a pair for about 12 years with no maintenance beyond rinsing them with freshwater from time to time. They have always worked flawlessly.

 

[Willyjim]

If the drag seems to just let go, it could be the freespool switch acting up

I agree. I had a similar problem and it was a loose screw on the freespool switch. I took the reel apart, tightened up the screw, and it’s been fine ever since. I cleaned it and gave it a shot of oil while I had it apart. These reels are very simple and seem to last forever.

 

[chromatose007]

When you get the reel back working properly, ALWAYS back the drag off when you are done for the day.
Should last years w/o doing much more than that.

 

[pacemaker]

When you get the reel back working properly, ALWAYS back the drag off when you are done for the day.
Should last years w/o doing much more than that.

X2^^^^. That’s a true story right there folks....