What causes this? Warped reel.

[Seagirt]

So, I've had this happen once before when playing tug of war with a seal, but it happened again the other day for no apparent reason, not even fighting a fish, just setting lines. Not enough lubrication?

 

[RiverBoy]

Looks the line is completely jammed within the arbour of the reel. If the line is spooled on too tight, it will warp it.

 

[Dogbreath]

Looks the line is completely jammed within the arbour of the reel. If the line is spooled on too tight, it will warp it.

Yeah putting on a 100 yard pad of Dacron can help prevent that the Dacron compresses and relieves some of the pressure-it's cheap too.

 

[scott craven]

Need backing for sure, I've had it happen a couple times...
usually after a big fish or a kelp ball...

 

[Big Green Machine]

Mono expands then shrinks, one good reason to use backing

 

[Seagirt]

Thanks for the replies guys, backing will be the norm from now on.

 

[Fixit]

ouch, can you post a pict of the spool without the line? can see what failed in those picts

 

[OldBlackDog]

Take to local dealer, ask them to contact Shimano.

So, I've had this happen once before when playing tug of war with a seal, but it happened again the other day for no apparent reason, not even fighting a fish, just setting lines. Not enough lubrication?View attachment 19503View attachment 19504

 

[dak]

Mono, as you know, is very elastic. Numerous wraps with tension on the line generates enormous compression forces on the reel. Backing, as stated, will help. I use braid on all my reels and top it with 30 feet of mono. Give you better feel when fighting a fish and eliminates much of the compressive forces on the reel. Also pulls through the water better when on the downrigger.