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[blazt*]

I just bought a new Pflueger Trion (probably last year's model, metallic gold color, crankin' model, 5.2:1). The reel operates very smoothly overall, but when all the line is wound on and the spool is full it 's lopsided, with the line on the right side being at least 1/8" lower than the left. Worm gear seems to be operating properly - although I may have noticed stopping short of full travel a few times -and I keep it rinsed and lubricated. There is no binding or resistance. This is the first time I've had this happen with any decent baitcaster - new or used - and I sure could cast better with a level spool. I was dissapointed to see a "made in China" sticker on the reel foot. Always thought they were made in Korea!
I'm thinking the problem boils down to a basic lack of precision, but felt like I should post just in case somebody knows a little voodoo secret.
Respooling makes no difference. Line size makes no diff, either.
I've been working on my own reels for 20 years so have at it.

Edited by blazt*, 04 October 2011 - 11:03 AM.

[Bob La Londe]

Check the nut on the bottom of the line guide. Most baitcasters today have a screw cap nut that holds a guide pin into the rod that moves the guide back and forth.

[Musky Glenn]

I can make mine do that if I hold the line to one side of the reel, instead of in the center of the reel when winding line on to the reel. The hand that is creating the tension to make the line tight should be in the center of the reel. Musky Glenn

[blazt*]

Bob La Londe, on 04 October 2011 - 12:19 PM, said:

Check the nut on the bottom of the line guide. Most baitcasters today have a screw cap nut that holds a guide pin into the rod that moves the guide back and forth.

Thanks, that solved the problem. I didn't think it would be loose, being a new reel. But then again....China.