Hi,
I'm desperately looking to upgrade the line clips on my Daiwa SS2600s. Does anybody have experience with these?
https://westondevelopments.com/shop/high-impact-line-stops/line-clip-ss2600/
I would get the spring loaded ones from Weston, but that's not an option as I can't get them fitted (my reels are not in the UK - customs etc).
I've got the spring loaded ones from Custom Reel King, but find them useless as the spring is too weak and the line slips on the cast.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Wolf
I'm desperately looking to upgrade the line clips on my Daiwa SS2600s. Does anybody have experience with these?
https://westondevelopments.com/shop/high-impact-line-stops/line-clip-ss2600/
I would get the spring loaded ones from Weston, but that's not an option as I can't get them fitted (my reels are not in the UK - customs etc).
I've got the spring loaded ones from Custom Reel King, but find them useless as the spring is too weak and the line slips on the cast.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Wolf
In reply to Post #1
Gary from CustomReels UK did modified my SS2600 and fit the round spring weston line clips a couple of years ago.
The small edge on top of the rotor had to be milled away. Maybe a DIY job with any sort of Dremel tool?
Gary from CustomReels UK did modified my SS2600 and fit the round spring weston line clips a couple of years ago.
The small edge on top of the rotor had to be milled away. Maybe a DIY job with any sort of Dremel tool?
In reply to Post #2
Same for me, Gary did mine about 10 years ago (not sure if he is still trading?), and I had to send him the reels to modify them too.
Those Weston line 'stops' are useless, not only do they not grip the line, but on a fast take I tried to slow the spool with my finger, and it nearly sliced the top off of it!
Same for me, Gary did mine about 10 years ago (not sure if he is still trading?), and I had to send him the reels to modify them too.
Those Weston line 'stops' are useless, not only do they not grip the line, but on a fast take I tried to slow the spool with my finger, and it nearly sliced the top off of it!
In reply to Post #1
You need to wrap the line around the clip the wrong way.
I had the line ping out of the clip a couple of times, not a problem if your doing a long chuck into open water but embarrassing if your aiming at a 50yd far margin
So, dont hook the line under the near side of the clip, but go over the clip, around and back out of the bottom, so you've made a full turn around the clip.
This way the line cannot ping out at all.
More info on line clips; LINKY POO™ https://carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Messages.asp?TopicID=430098&ReadAll=1
LINKY POO™ https://www.carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Messages.asp?TopicID=425895&ReadAll=1
You need to wrap the line around the clip the wrong way.
I had the line ping out of the clip a couple of times, not a problem if your doing a long chuck into open water but embarrassing if your aiming at a 50yd far margin
So, dont hook the line under the near side of the clip, but go over the clip, around and back out of the bottom, so you've made a full turn around the clip.
This way the line cannot ping out at all.
More info on line clips; LINKY POO™ https://carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Messages.asp?TopicID=430098&ReadAll=1
LINKY POO™ https://www.carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Messages.asp?TopicID=425895&ReadAll=1
In reply to Post #1
I use the ones you've linked, both on my 2600 and a set of my 5000t spools.
I much prefer them over any of the spring loaded clips I've tried! I'm gutted they stopped doing them for the tournies, as I would like to do my other spool sets.
Once fitted, I found I could fine tune the pinch on the clip, to suit line diameter, by carefully pushing the outer face in slightly, or levering out with a small flat bladed screwdriver.
I use the ones you've linked, both on my 2600 and a set of my 5000t spools.
I much prefer them over any of the spring loaded clips I've tried! I'm gutted they stopped doing them for the tournies, as I would like to do my other spool sets.
Once fitted, I found I could fine tune the pinch on the clip, to suit line diameter, by carefully pushing the outer face in slightly, or levering out with a small flat bladed screwdriver.
In reply to Post #5
Thanks mate - that's exactly what I was hoping to hear! To be honest I had already ordered them before posting here, but was getting cold feet and wondering if installing them would be worth the hassle. Now I'll definitely put them on and give them a try
Thanks mate - that's exactly what I was hoping to hear! To be honest I had already ordered them before posting here, but was getting cold feet and wondering if installing them would be worth the hassle. Now I'll definitely put them on and give them a try
In reply to Post #4
Thanks for the advice mate - I'll keep that in mind!
Thanks for the advice mate - I'll keep that in mind!
In reply to Post #2
Cheers mate - that's really useful. Sounds like something I could try myself (and a replacement rotor doesn't cost much if I screw it up...). That's definitely plan B if I don't get on with the metal ones
Cheers mate - that's really useful. Sounds like something I could try myself (and a replacement rotor doesn't cost much if I screw it up...). That's definitely plan B if I don't get on with the metal ones
In reply to Post #3
Gosh that sounds dangerous- thanks for the warning!! I'll definitely keep my fingers clear of the spool..... sounds like others are happy with the clips, so I I'll think give them a try. Seems worth the risk considering how much of a hassle it would be to get the spring loaded ones
Gosh that sounds dangerous- thanks for the warning!! I'll definitely keep my fingers clear of the spool..... sounds like others are happy with the clips, so I I'll think give them a try. Seems worth the risk considering how much of a hassle it would be to get the spring loaded ones
I found the Weston clips useless with braid. No spring to hold the line and the shape means you can't wrap round twice to secure. May be ok with a thicker mono but I'm not sure I'd trust those metal edges. Not a great design IMO.