Baitrunner 6500 Anti-Reverse Switch?

[Morpheus2]

The switch underneath the reel is broke and now the bail goes forward and backward.

I am assuming this is called the anti reverse switch.

Since this has happened there is a slight sticking point(hesitation) when I am reeling in.

Is this an easy fix?

Any help would be appreciated.

I am mechanically inclined, but since I have never taken one apart, I didn't want to crack the reel open without asking the experts.

[Poseidon10/31]

The bait runners are crap. Had one for less than a year and the anti reverse broke once and the bait runner switch 2 or 3 times. I wouldn't suggest trying to fix it unless you have the right tools and experience fixing reels.

[gdm phil]

The bait runners are crap. Had one for less than a year and the anti reverse broke once and the bait runner switch 2 or 3 times. I wouldn't suggest trying to fix it unless you have the right tools and experience fixing reels.

I had a newer baitrunner that stripped the gears on a tiny mangrove. after waiting 6 months for repair they just gave me a brand new one

[DigiCowboy]

We used to use them on our boat years ago. It was a known issue that the ant-reverse would break on every one.

[Morpheus2]

Not sure if this one is the older or the newer.

My 4500 has been a TANK and I love it.

[Poseidon10/31]

The older ones are Way better than the newer models. There is a new model tht was released recently but I suspect it's crap also. I don't think it's possible to get a reliable sinning reel for under $250. I had high hopes for the spinfisher v but that turned out to be junk too.

[gdm phil]

The older ones are Way better than the newer models. There is a new model tht was released recently but I suspect it's crap also. I don't think it's possible to get a reliable sinning reel for under $250. I had high hopes for the spinfisher v but that turned out to be junk too.

I read somewhere the penn torque is a nice medium between spinning and conventional power

[gruntking]

The older ones are Way better than the newer models. There is a new model tht was released recently but I suspect it's crap also. I don't think it's possible to get a reliable sinning reel for under $250. I had high hopes for the spinfisher v but that turned out to be junk too.

not true the spheroes is a baddass in the spinning reel world

[Green Tide]

If you will ship it to south fl. I will give you $25 total. I need the parts

[Poseidon10/31]

The older ones are Way better than the newer models. There is a new model tht was released recently but I suspect it's crap also. I don't think it's possible to get a reliable sinning reel for under $250. I had high hopes for the spinfisher v but that turned out to be junk too.

not true the spheroes is a baddass in the spinning reel world

I'll admit it does have impressive specs. I wonder if it can stand up to the abuse on a yak. If I ever go back to spinning reels this might be worth a try.

[Morpheus2]

If you will ship it to south fl. I will give you $25 total. I need the parts

I am going to make an attempt to fix it.

[Morpheus2]

Just in case anyone is interested.


Here is a link for the fix. I havent got to read all of it yet, but I am gonna have a go at it later.




http://www.stripersonline.com/t/393172/ ... everse-fix

[Poseidon10/31]

LOL... baitrunners are crap LOL... now I heard everything that's why people
are still looking for the old ones... which are TANKS... I have two of the real
early models that are still working great... heck I even restock on the baitrunner and
thunnus


and I fish them hard> bounce them off rocks/piers and never let me down...
the spheros is a monster....

But like anything else... take the time to clean them an service them and they will last
you a while...

Those are the old models that everyone agrees are tanks. I had a guy explain to me for a half hour why those models are bad ass and what they changed that made the new ones suck. Too bad I don't remember the specifics. He lost me when he starting drawing pics of the gears on a napkin.

[Green Tide]

They are probably trying to pull the same thing Penn did in the 90s. They lost loyal customers for life.