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FILL THE SPOOL WITH LINE
All Cadence® baitcast reels are designed for monofilament, braid and fluorocarbon lines. Personal
preference and fishing conditions will determine line selection.
1. There are several YouTube videos on how to spool a baitcast reel. This one is very good
from Rapala.
2. Fill to approximately 1/16" (1.5mm) below the top of the reel spool for best results.
DRAG ADJUSTMENT
The Cadence® CB5 and CB5R baitcast reels deliver smooth and reliable drag tension due to the carbon
fiber drag system. Control the amount of drag by turning the adjustment star inside the reel handle.
Rotate the star clockwise (right) to increase drag or counterclockwise (left) to decrease drag. As a rule of
thumb, the drag should be adjusted to approximately one-third of the breaking test of the line being
used. This can be accomplished by tying the line to a spring scale for precise adjustment.
SPOOL TENSION KNOB
The spool tension knob controls how fast the spool spins when casting. It is located on the side plate of
the reel next to the handle (see picture). With the rod-reel-line-lure properly assembled, place the tip of
the thumb on the line to hold the spool. Depress the thumb bar with the pad of your thumb to
disengage the gears. Allow the lure to drop to the ground. If the lure does not fall when the thumb bar is
depressed, turn the spool tension knob counterclockwise (left) to reduce tension on the spool. If the
lure falls to the ground and the spool continues to rotate, spool tension is too loose. Rotate the knob
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