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Has anybody had a problem with the Penn XR being extremley tight fitting?
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I take it you mean the Spigots are tight ?Has anybody had a problem with the Penn XR being extremley tight fitting?
I had the same problem with one of mine, used some very fine grit emery paper and gently rubbed around the spigot. Worked a treat, but be very careful though and it could end up loose and the sections part when casting also wasted your money.Has anybody had a problem with the Penn XR being extremley tight fitting?
Not if it's done properly and not ham fisted.I'd give it a go with some graphite from a soft pencil lead first. Using anything abrasive got to be a last resort
I used silicone grease on mine and kept twisting it whilst pulling in & out as you do so. Gave it a good wipe inside & out, and a VERY thin smear of silicone afterwards. I think sometimes they appear tight due to a little residue remaining after manufacture.I seem to remember that Century rod spigots are a b’ugger to seperate when new, they say “No Abrasives” should be used to ease the joint as they are a ground fit.
Maybe Penn rods are the same ? Graphite probably the way forward .
Dave
Not if it's done properly and not ham fisted.
Has anyone suggested a dremel multitool yet..I brought a pair of Penn Tidal XR rods and one was far to tight on the spigot, so wrapped used 600 grit emery paper extremely gently just the once and it now fits nice and snug. Worked for me
why would you use that?Has anyone suggested a dremel multitool yet..
A German Virgin: snise & tightWhat do you mean by tight, the rod or the reel fitting??