the spool with your thumb. If you don’t stop the spool as the lure hits the water, the spool will
continue to rotate causing a backlash (a.k.a
bird’s nest
)
In the event that you experience backlashes, tighten the spool tension knob ½ a turn at a time to
apply more braking force until you no longer have an issue with line overrun. Also try casting
with
the wind – instead of against it – until you get comfortable casting without experiencing a
backlash. As you get more comfortable casting, reduce the amount spool tension by rotating the
spool tension knob ¼ turn at a time to maximize casting distance.
I.
MAINTENANCE
As with any precision product, your Toro™ reel will require regular maintenance. Gently rinse
the reel with fresh water, wipe it dry and lubricate according to the accompanying diagram
(picture of oil and grease points). Toro™ Reels are equipped with a main gear access door
called the
Maintenance Port
. This feature allows anglers to easily grease the main gear without
taking the reel completely apart. To use this feature, locate the lube port screw pictured below.
Using a small Philips head screwdriver, rotate the screw counterclockwise until free. The small
“door” can now be removed. Lightly grease the exposed main gear with a quality grease such as
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