Tica Reel FAQ & Tips...
Q.How do I set my Tica reel drag for the pound test line I'm using?
A. As a rule of thumb, mount your reel to the rod then feed the line through each guide. Now, With the rod at a 45 degree angle use a scale and set the drag so that it gives at approximately 1/4 of the line's breaking strength for mono and (1/3 for braid,) during this process it is necessary to simulate a fishing condition. Therefore, the rod must be held in a stable position either by a person or a rod holder.
Q. There is No drag pressure.
A. If you are using braided line test for line slippage. You can test for line slippage by tightening the drag knob to the maximum setting. Hold the line securely with your thumb and forefinger, and turn the handle. If the spool rotates and the line stays in place you have line slippage. The solution is to wrap two layers on monofilament spliced to your braided line or wrap 2 layers of masking tape around the spool arbor. This provides grip for the braided fishing line and will prevent line slippage.
Q. What do I do about Line twist?
A. Line was not wound on the spool correctly. Reels with slow or super slow oscillation must have line wound on using the reel. Line roller bearing/bushing is binding. Lubricate with oil or replace line roller bearing.
Q. My Tica Reel Bail will not close correctly. 1. Weak bail trip spring - replace bail trip spring. 2. Bail wire is bent or out of shape - replace bail wire. 3. Corrosion on bail pivot - clean corrosion and apply oil to the pivot.
Q. My handle spins backwards on hooksets.
A. Faulty anti reverse bearing. Replace anti reverse bearing. Reel is over lubricated with oil. Clean all the oil from the anti reverse bearing.
Q. Line does not stack correctly on my spinning reel.
A. Reel needs shims to adjust spool height on the reel. If the line is too high on the spool add a shim. If it is too low remove a shim.
Q. The drag on my Tica reel is not smooth.
A. Check spool for damage. Lack of grease on the drag washer or drag washer soaked with oil. Replace drag washers or re-grease.
Q. My Tica Fishing Reel does not cast as far as it used to.
A. Check spool support bearings for smoothness and corrosion. If not smooth or corroded replace bearing. Excessive dirt or oil on spool shaft or spool lip. Clean dirt/oil with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol.
A. As a rule of thumb, mount your reel to the rod then feed the line through each guide. Now, With the rod at a 45 degree angle use a scale and set the drag so that it gives at approximately 1/4 of the line's breaking strength for mono and (1/3 for braid,) during this process it is necessary to simulate a fishing condition. Therefore, the rod must be held in a stable position either by a person or a rod holder.
Q. There is No drag pressure.
A. If you are using braided line test for line slippage. You can test for line slippage by tightening the drag knob to the maximum setting. Hold the line securely with your thumb and forefinger, and turn the handle. If the spool rotates and the line stays in place you have line slippage. The solution is to wrap two layers on monofilament spliced to your braided line or wrap 2 layers of masking tape around the spool arbor. This provides grip for the braided fishing line and will prevent line slippage.
Q. What do I do about Line twist?
A. Line was not wound on the spool correctly. Reels with slow or super slow oscillation must have line wound on using the reel. Line roller bearing/bushing is binding. Lubricate with oil or replace line roller bearing.
Q. My Tica Reel Bail will not close correctly. 1. Weak bail trip spring - replace bail trip spring. 2. Bail wire is bent or out of shape - replace bail wire. 3. Corrosion on bail pivot - clean corrosion and apply oil to the pivot.
Q. My handle spins backwards on hooksets.
A. Faulty anti reverse bearing. Replace anti reverse bearing. Reel is over lubricated with oil. Clean all the oil from the anti reverse bearing.
Q. Line does not stack correctly on my spinning reel.
A. Reel needs shims to adjust spool height on the reel. If the line is too high on the spool add a shim. If it is too low remove a shim.
Q. The drag on my Tica reel is not smooth.
A. Check spool for damage. Lack of grease on the drag washer or drag washer soaked with oil. Replace drag washers or re-grease.
Q. My Tica Fishing Reel does not cast as far as it used to.
A. Check spool support bearings for smoothness and corrosion. If not smooth or corroded replace bearing. Excessive dirt or oil on spool shaft or spool lip. Clean dirt/oil with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol.
