Intrepid Elite bail arm cutting through line?

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Intrepid Elite bail arm cutting through line?

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I have a bit of a problem with my Intrepid Elite, On numerous occasion the line has snapped when I have struck or been pulling line off the spool with the bail arm closed. On investigation it looks like there is a slight gape or a sharp piece where the bail arm roller connects to the main body of the reel. It has even happened on 12lb line?

To get over the problem I have wound green tape around the bail arm roller which has stopped the problem but does not look too good. Anyone know How I can fix the problem or a better looking solution that the tape, a pieces of rubber maybe???

If I get a chance I will upload a picture

Thanks in advance.

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Oh, that's a problem - I had a problem like that once, with a Cardinal C4 - a problem which seemed to happen suddenly - it had done good service for many years, but a long run by a common at a farm pond literally left around 40 yards of line totally "feathered". That's when I switched to Mitchells.

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Hello ExeAngler.
Would like to see a photograph of the damaged area on your reel. I have two K.P. Morritt's Intrepid "Elites" Pat No. 798,024 purchased recently at a car boot for very little money that may suit your needs sir for spares. Both have bail arms intact although neither reel is very well.

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If they are of any use, you may have them with my blessings!

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Re: Intrepid Elite bail arm cutting through line?

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I've a Challenger and it's bail arm roller is chrome plated brass and look just like the ones in the above pictures of the Elite. Once the line is through the chrome the brass cuts up like cheese for all the the use it is. It might be replacement is the best option.

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JAA wrote:It might be replacement is the best option.
I concur with the Honourable Gentleman.
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I agree. In fact I think that replacement is the only viable option.

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With all due respect gentlemen exeangler mentions a sharp edge or gap where the roller sits rather than grooving or damage to the roller it's self.
I believe when I took my example to bits I discovered the roller could be fitted the wrong way round , if memory serves it's not symmetrical, I wonder if this could be the problem?? Apologies if I'm talking testicles.

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It could also happen that the retaining nut is working loose, allowing the gap to exist/open up. I hope that's the case, because its the easiest one to fix!
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Re: Intrepid Elite bail arm cutting through line?

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Thank you for all the reply's

Stour Otter,

Very kind of you to offer me the reels and I will gladly accept. I hope to take a picture of the reel and will load it onto this thread so people can have a look at the issue, but it is very hard to make out what it is. It could be a slight gap that it causing it or as JAA said, chrome over brass.

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Re: Intrepid Elite bail arm cutting through line?

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ExeAngler wrote:Thank you for all the reply's

Stour Otter,

Very kind of you to offer me the reels and I will gladly accept. I hope to take a picture of the reel and will load it onto this thread so people can have a look at the issue, but it is very hard to make out what it is. It could be a slight gap that it causing it or as JAA said, chrome over brass.

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