TFO Fly Reel Spool Removal Instructions
TFO BVK FLY REEL SPOOL REMOVAL
To remove the spool, slide spool release latch 'A' (located on side of spool centre hub*) to side, this will disengage the clip holding the spool onto the spindle of the reel cage. Continue to hold the latch to the side and slide the spool off the spindle, separating the spool from the reel cage.
REEL DIRECTION CHANGE: HOW TO CHANGE FROM LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE TO RIGHT-HAND RETRIEVE
Remove the spool from the reel cage.
Locate C-clip/bearing assembly on the backside of the spool.
With needle nose pliers remove C-clip that is holding in the bearing, knock out bearing, turn bearing over (this will engage the disc brake in the opposite direction) and re-assemble reel.
Note: If your reel is already loaded with backing and line take the line and backing off the spool (don’t pull off into a pile as the line and backing will coil & knot up), remove the spool from frame change retrieve direction of the reel and rewind the backing and line onto the spool.
NO SCREWDRIVER REQUIRED
*Removing spool release latch hub will VOID the warranty.
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TFO HSR FLY REEL SPOOL REMOVAL
To remove the spool, slide spool release latch 'A' (located on side of spool centre hub*) to side, this will disengage the clip holding the spool onto the spindle of the reel cage. Continue to hold the latch to the side and slide the spool off the spindle, separating the spool from the reel cage.
REEL DIRECTION CHANGE: HOW TO CHANGE FROM LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE TO RIGHT-HAND RETRIEVE
Remove the spool from the reel cage.
Locate C-clip/bearing assembly on the backside of the spool.
With needle nose pliers remove C-clip that is holding in the bearing, knock out bearing, turn bearing over (this will engage the disc brake in the opposite direction) and re-assemble reel.
Note: If your reel is already loaded with backing and line take the line and backing off the spool (don’t pull off into a pile as the line and backing will coil & knot up), remove the spool from frame change retrieve direction of the reel and rewind the backing and line onto the spool.
NO SCREWDRIVER REQUIRED
*Removing spool release latch hub will VOID the warranty.
Click here for detailed instructions and photos on spool removal.
TFO PRISM II FLY REEL SPOOL REMOVAL
To remove the spool, slide spool release latch 'A' (located on side of spool centre hub*) to side, this will disengage the clip holding the spool onto the spindle of the reel cage. Continue to hold the latch to the side and slide the spool off the spindle, separating the spool from the reel cage.
REEL DIRECTION CHANGE: HOW TO CHANGE FROM LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE TO RIGHT-HAND RETRIEVE
Remove the spool from the reel cage.
Locate C-clip/bearing assembly in the reel cage frame at the base of the spindle.
With needle nose pliers remove C-clip that is holding in the bearing, knock out bearing, turn bearing over (this will engage the disc brake in the opposite direction) and re-assemble reel.
Note: If your reel is already loaded with backing and line take the line and backing off the spool (don’t pull off into a pile as the line and backing will coil & knot up), remove the spool from frame change retrieve direction of the reel and rewind the backing and line onto the spool.
NO SCREWDRIVER REQUIRED
*Removing spool release latch hub will VOID the warranty.
Click here for detailed instructions and photos on spool removal.
TFO NXT FLY REEL SPOOL REMOVAL
To remove the spool, slide spool release latch 'A' (located on side of spool centre hub*) to side, this will disengage the clip holding the spool onto the spindle of the reel cage. Continue to hold the latch to the side and slide the spool off the spindle, separating the spool from the reel cage.
REEL DIRECTION CHANGE: HOW TO CHANGE FROM LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE TO RIGHT-HAND RETRIEVE
Remove the spool from the reel cage.
No tools required. Pull centre disc off the centre spindle, turn the disc over and place back onto the spindle (this will engage the disc brake in the opposite direction) and re-assemble reel.
Note: If your reel is already loaded with backing and line take the line and backing off the spool (don’t pull off into a pile as the line and backing will coil & knot up), remove the spool from frame change retrieve direction of the reel and rewind the backing and line onto the spool.
NO SCREWDRIVER REQUIRED
*Removing spool release latch hub will VOID the warranty.
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TFO NXT LA I & II FLY REEL SPOOL REMOVAL
To remove the spool, turn the reel with the back of the frame facing you (as pictured). Using both hands place your forefinger and index finger on the sides of the reel frame and using both thumbs push the spool out and away from the frame, this will release the spool from the frame post and hub.
REEL DIRECTION CHANGE: HOW TO CHANGE FROM LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE TO RIGHT-HAND RETRIEVE
Loosen off the drag and remove the spool from the reel frame.
No tools required. Unscrew the geared hub on the frame center post.
Take out the disc/bearing set and turn over.
Re-assemble, be sure to seat the disc/bearing set correctly onto the tongue and groove in the hub post and on the disc/bearing.
Note: If your reel is already loaded with backing and line take the line and backing off the spool (don’t pull off into a pile as the line and backing will coil & knot up), remove the spool from frame change retrieve direction of the reel and rewind the backing and line onto the spool.
NO SCREWDRIVER REQUIRED
*Removing spool release latch hub will VOID the warranty.
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TFO NV FLY REEL SPOOL REMOVAL
To Remove the spool: on the frame loosen drag knob all of the way. Unscrew the cap on the handle side of the spool. Slide spool off the center hub of the reel frame.
Reel direction change: to change the reel from left-hand to right-hand retrieve.
Unscrew the cap on the inside of the spool and remove the one-way directional bearing, turn it over and place it back into the housing.
Replace the cap and reassemble the spool onto the reel.
Note: If your reel is already loaded with backing and line take the line and backing off the spool (don’t pull off into a pile as the line and backing will coil & knot up), remove the spool from frame change retrieve direction of the reel and rewind the backing and line onto the spool.
NO SCREWDRIVER REQUIRED
Removing the drag knob will VOID the warranty.
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TFO NXT GL I & II FLY REEL SPOOL REMOVAL
To Remove the spool: on the frame loosen drag knob all of the way. Unscrew the cap on the handle side of the spool (A). Slide spool off the center hub of the reel frame.
Reel direction change: to change the reel from left-hand to right-hand retrieve.
Remove retainer spring clip next to one way bearing (B). Remove the one-way directional clutch bearing, turn it over and place back into the housing (C). Replace the retaining clip, re-assemble spool onto the reel frame.
Note: If your reel is already loaded with backing and line take the line and backing off the spool (don’t pull off into a pile as the line and backing will coil & knot up), remove the spool from frame change retrieve direction of the reel and rewind the backing and line onto the spool.
NO SCREWDRIVER REQUIRED
Removing the drag knob will VOID the warranty.
Click here for detailed instructions and photos on spool removal.