Notes for Opening the Side Door for
Cleaning or for Changing the Fishing Line
First turn crank handle one full revolution clockwise. Do not depress
the thumb brake during reel removal. Push on the release button to
open the side door. Grasp the crank handle and pull the reel out. Take
off the hex nut, two washers and the metal spincast cover.
With the reel removed, you may replace your line spool with another
spool (either pre-loaded or one you load yourself) containing the
desired test line. Additional spools are available from
Ronco.com
.
When you start your new line, use a half hitch to keep the line in place
without slipping.
NOTE: When replacing the spool, do not force it. If reel assembly
does not fit back into housing, check to see that the thumb brake is
not depressed.
You don’t need to remove the handle or the star drag to change the
line or clean the reel case.
If you find an extra piece that looks like an arc (17), it
belongs on the shaft below gear B (8) with the tab facing
into the spincast bracket (10). It resides behind the back
of the bracket (10) that holds the spool.
How to Install Line on the Reel
•
Remove the snap-fit side door by depressing the snap and pulling
the door away from the reel body.
•
Thread the line through the first rod line guide, the second guide and
then through the back of the rod.
•
Remove the hex nut, washers and metal spincast cover. You will
need a small nail or screwdriver to gently push the spring pin back
through the window in the spincast cover. Set the spincast cover
aside. Remove any old line from spool. Tie new line onto the spool.
•
Replace spincast cover again push (or pull gently with small pliers)
the small pin outward so the metal spincast cover it will go on correct-
ly. Replace the washers and hex nut.
•
Prior to winding new line on, rotate the handle of the reel and deter-
mine which way the spinnerhead is rotating. Lay the spool of line on
its side so the line comes off in the same direction the spinnerhead is
turning.
•
Replace side door while being careful not to pinch the line.
•
Start winding the line under tension from your finger. The correct
amount of line should fill the spool to within 1/8 inch from the top of the
reel spool lip. Gently fill it to full and then pull about 10 yards back out
and cut it off. The plastic spool should be about 1/8” from “full”.
Metal Spincast Cover
To remove or put back on this
cover, use a very small nail or
screwdriver in its view hole to
gently hold the spring pin back.
A Line Spool
Load it no more than
1/8” from outside
edge.
7 to 10 lb test line is
fine for this rod &
reel.
Keep tension on the
line when reeling in
and when loading
new line.
How to Change the Spool
Remove the side door by depressing the snap and pulling the door
away from the reel housing. remove the hex nut while firmly holding
the spinnerhead. Lift off the spincast cover by pulling out on its side
pin with small pliers. If you want to remove the spool, turn it (view from
back to see the two pegs come free). Install new spool. Replace spin-
cast cover, washers and hex nut. Bring line through the line guide in
front and on to the rod tips. Replace side door. Add a good swivel to
end of the line. Set drag to desired setting.
1
Cap Nut
2
Reel Handle
3
Star Drag
4
Side Release Button
5
Side Door
6
Gear A Shaft
7
Gear A
8
Gear B
9
Gear B Shaft
10
Spincast Bracket - Black
11
Spool - Plastic
12
Spincast Cover - Metal
13
Hex Nut
14
Line Exit Hole
15
Line Guides
16
Fishing Rod
17
Brake Arc
18
Spacer Washer - Brass
Rubber Snubbers for Bigger Fish
For larger fish a long rod has one advantage over a short one – it
bends to cushion the strike. That’s why we recommend using a rub-
ber shock absorber and up to 20 lb. test line when you’re after these
"big fish" with the Pocket Fisherman
™
. Attach the shock absorber to
the line before the hook or lure. It helps set the hook and keep it there
by elastic pressure.
These shock absorbers or "rubber snubbers" are available at many
tackle shops.
13 Hex Nut
12 Spincast Cover - Metal
11 Spool of Line - Plastic
1 Cap Net
2 Reel Handle
3 Star Drag
5 Side Door
10 Spincast Bracket - Black
18 Spacer Washer - Brass
8 Gear B
9 Gear B Shaft
7 Gear A
17 Brake Arc
6 Gear A Shaft
4 Side Release Button
14 Line Exit Hole
15 Line Guides
16 Folding Rod
Caution:
Remember to
always use care
when fishing.
Use extra care
with sharp
hooks, lures,
plugs and when
taking fish off
the line.
