On the Fuego Ct baitcaster, the external brake adjuster seems to get moved pretty easy while just gripping the reel. Is there a way to tighten that up so it doesn't spin so freely? (I'm talking about the adjuster on the left side that goes from 0-12)
No. You will just have to be more careful, or set it, and it put some tape over it.
Mine must be tighter, never really had the issue. I just tried tightening the side cover screw that is part of the dial and it didn't really seem to make a difference. My issue with it is that the numbers are so small I can't read them!! Would rather have it just say Max, Med and Free. The Numbers are kinda useless.
I have a dozen Fuego CTs and have rarely had that problem. Maybe it’s the way I hold my reels
I was worried when I bought my first Daiwa reel that the way I palm reels would either move the dial or irritate my hand. I have never had an issue with either. When what I consider palming I mean using 2,3 or all 4 fingers in front of the trigger on the reel seat and my thumb across the top. I was surprised to see how comfortable these reels are given the larger size compared to say a Lews reel.
Maybe if you call daiwa , they can send you another sideplate off a parts reel of theirs..They have sent me stuff like that for free. Worth a shot.
parts # (562)375-6800 , that's west coast time.
No issues here either... and have all of the new style ct’s
Originally Posted by JohnD.
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