Long shot question

  • Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16776
    #1637280

    2-3 years ago I bought 2 new St. Croix spinning rods. Paired them both with high end Shimano reels. One I used maybe 4 times until last weekend. After setting the hook I was reeling in the fish (12″ Walleye) and the plastic just broke. It was the piece between the the part that attaches to the rod and the reel it’s self. The straight piece. I was surprised to say the least. grin I’m sure there is no warranty claim to be made but I would like to talk to somebody to see if there was a design flaw on that model. Like I say it’s spent far more time in the rod locker and in the shed then being used.

    Any idea’s?

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16776
    #1637282

    I thought I would add a couple pictures.

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    bassn7
    Bruce,WI
    Posts: 776
    #1637289

    I would fill out their warrenty form and send it in or call themI have had good service from them
    Stan wave

    Ryan
    Posts: 135
    #1637290

    X2 nothing but good service from Shimano

    francisco4
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 3607
    #1637297

    Dutch,

    I have notice a lot of flexing in my newer shimano reels, especially with bigger fish. I hope I am not headed down the same path as you. My reels are not in the same class as your Saros though.

    Let us know how things go if you decide to contact Shimano.

    FDR

    Tom Sawvell
    Inactive
    Posts: 9559
    #1637299

    What size of braid is that? The reel maxes at 10 pound, according to the spool. That braid looks like rope.

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16776
    #1637304

    What size of braid is that? The reel maxes at 10 pound, according to the spool. That braid looks like rope.

    It’s 15 lb. Power Pro but that had nothing to do with the break. It wasn’t much of a fish or much of a hook set. Very little previous use with no big fish at all.

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    #1637305

    Hey Dutchboy , if you cant get it covered by warranty let me know..if you ship it to me and I can order parts and repair it for you, I will also do a cleaning,re-oil and re grease job. Let me know ..

    The part runs $20-$27 plus shipping pending on model of reel

    PM me if you want ,Jeff

    nhamm
    Inactive
    Robbinsdale
    Posts: 7348
    #1637308

    Calm down on those hooksets big boy hah

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16776
    #1637310

    Hey Dutchboy , if you cant get it covered by warranty let me know..if you ship it to me and I can order parts and repair it for you, I will also do a cleaning,re-oil and re grease job. Let me know ..

    The part runs $20-$27 plus shipping pending on model of reel

    PM me if you want ,Jeff

    Thanks Jeff, it never occurred to me that it might be repairable. I’ll get back to you in the next few days.

    Thanks.

    munchy
    NULL
    Posts: 4947
    #1637539

    What size of braid is that? The reel maxes at 10 pound, according to the spool. That braid looks like rope.

    Shouldn’t matter. The manufacturer puts that on to tell you how much Mono it will hold. Not what it is rated for. As long as you have drag set properly you can use 1000lb power pro and nothing should be affected, except for line capacity.

    Heck most of these reels have completely interchangeable parts between them. The only difference usually is the spool and bail size.

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16776
    #1642503

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>trumar wrote:</div>
    Hey Dutchboy , if you cant get it covered by warranty let me know..if you ship it to me and I can order parts and repair it for you, I will also do a cleaning,re-oil and re grease job. Let me know ..

    The part runs $20-$27 plus shipping pending on model of reel

    PM me if you want ,Jeff

    Thanks Jeff, it never occurred to me that it might be repairable. I’ll get back to you in the next few days.

    Thanks.

    Update: sent the reel into Jeff to be repaired. He did a outstanding job, looks just like new. Pricing was more then fair I thought.

    Consider me happy!!!!!! grin

    Iowaboy1
    Posts: 3827
    #1642510

    ya,I have dealt with trumar myself in the past,not on a reel issue,( pardon the pun ) but he is four square tried and true to be sure,great guy to talk to also.

    thanks Jeff toast yay

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    #1642522

    Never met the “trumars”, but I am a big fan.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    #1642528

    Personally I’m a fan of Mrs. Trumar….:)

    basseyes
    Posts: 2557
    #1642586

    Cool to hear of a good reel repair guy. Thanks for the update.

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    #1642691

    Cool to hear of a good reel repair guy. Thanks for the update.

    I dont repair them all !

    I look at the issue ,then look at the schematic, If it something I want tackle(no pun intended) I will take it apart and repair it and HOPE it works as it should ! grin

    Brian,glad to see you happy with job done !

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    #1642692

    Personally I’m a fan of Mrs. Trumar….:)

    Bk,you are a fan of anyone who will get in your boat and try to catch those UGLY fish !!

    BTW..thanks for taking Ms Trumar out, it leaves me more time to Walleye fish !!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    #1642956

    waytogo Anytime!! shock

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