Help CAIMAN Reel Review

I have a new CAIMAN DJ200 does anyone out there rate them at all I have adjusted it I can't remember how many bloody times but it has a nasty habit of bird nesting I have never had this probem with any other reel I have ever used (I never bird nest).

This reel was a gift and I would love to keep using it as it is soo smooth but the casting is starting to really p*ss me off...

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 whats wrong with the side

Sun, 2011-01-30 13:20

 whats wrong with the side friction control? if its gets too much static mag it with earth magnets.

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It says it has centrifugal

Sun, 2011-01-30 19:51

It says it has centrifugal cast control but I can't find anyhwere that explains how or if you can adjust it, usually they are little weights attached to the spool which you can push or pull with the outer position providing more control but less distance, I see it's got a single screw to get at the spool so you should be able to investigate this easily. They certainly look solid with a cool looking swept handle.

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Thanks

Mon, 2011-01-31 17:35

Thanks Daisy & Dicey I have taken on board what info you ahve given and done some small adjustments and we will see how I go, unfortunately can't get out until the weekend so fingers crossed I get it sussed, I really want to perservere with it as it is such a smooth reel when reeling in.

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Yeah i had one actually two

Tue, 2011-02-08 08:16

Did not have a drama with it, as Daisy said adjust the friction plates under side plate.

Adjust for each lure with the spool adjustment on drag side as well.

 

Cheers POC