Bass Pro Shops Formula FML10SHA Quick Start Manual

BAITCASTING REEL
FML10SHA, FML10SHLA,
FML10HA, FML10HLA
Congratulations on your purchase of a Bass Pro Shops ® Formula reel! This reel is
manufactured with the highest quality components and has been extensively tested to
ensure that your day on the water is more productive. Please take a moment to
familiarize yourself with the integrated performance-enhancing features of this reel
before use. This will help you to optimize the reel's settings and even further increase
your shing success. We wish you the best of luck in your future angling adventures!
Reel Specifications
Weight Max Line Capacity
Model Bearings (oz.) Drag(lbs.) mono/braid (lb./yds.) IPT Gear Ratio
FML10SHA 9+1 7 12 10/155, 12/130, 14/105 30"
30/190, 40/155, 50/105
FML10SHLA 9+1 7 12 10/155, 12/130, 14/105 30"
30/190, 40/155, 50/105
FML10HA 9+1 7 12 10/155, 12/130, 14/105 27"
30/190, 40/155, 50/105
FML10HLA 9+1 7 12 10/155, 12/130, 14/105 27"
30/190, 40/155, 50/105
• 10 Bearing System
• Aluminum Frame
• Adjustable Dual Braking System
™
• Double-Anodized Aluminum Spool
• Powerlock Instant Anti-Reverse
™
• EVA Handle Knobs
Features and Operations Instructions
Double-Anodized Aluminum Spool
The spool has been double-anodized to provide years of corrosion resistance.
Powerlock Instant Anti-Reverse
™
Your reel is equipped with our Powerlock instant anti-reverse system. This is a
special type of bearing that allows the handle to only turn forward. There is no play in
the handle, so you have complete control during the retrieve and no "loose" feeling,
which is important during stop-and-go retrieves.
Adjustable Dual Braking System ™
Your reel is equipped with Dual Braking System. It uses both a centrifugal brake
system and an externally adjustable magnetic brake system. The braking system is
used to help prevent backlashes while casting. You can adjust the centrifugal brake
mechanism by removing the palming side-plate. Once open, you will see a at disk
attached to the spool assembly. A dial with two indicators is located near the center
around the tip of the spool shaft. This dial controls the 4 brake shoes built into the
disk. The dial can be adjusted from 0 to 4 to engage the desired number of brake
shoes. When engaged, the brake shoes exert outward pressure against the spool
housing, creating friction and preventing spool overruns. The greater the number of
brakes engaged, the more dramatic the impact on spool speed. The magnetic braking
system provides additional stopping power when a lure or bait hits the water during a
cast. The external dial can be adjusted to a wide range of settings from 0 to10. As the
setting number is increased, a magnet-lined pad within the side-plate is extended
toward the spool. The higher the setting, the greater the resistance provided by the
magnets. The dial should be adjusted whenever a lure or bait is changed to maintain
the desired stopping effect.
Star Drag
Your reel has a powerful star drag for ghting stronger, faster sh. The drag
washers provide a smooth, even ow of line when a sh surges to prevent the line
from breaking. Even when wet, these washers won't slip or grab. The star drag is
the star-shaped wheel located behind the reel handle. To adjust, simply turn
forward to increase drag or turn backward to decrease the amount of drag. To
properly set the drag, you will need a spring scale. Your drag should be set at 25%
of the test rating of your line. Tie a loop in the end of your main line. Run it through
the guides of your rod and attach it to the hook on the scale. Pull the scale until it
registers 25% of the line rating. If you are using a 10 lb. test, then you should set
your drag to start slipping at 2.5 lbs.
Reel Care And Lubrication
Your new reel is designed to provide years of dependable service. But like any
other precision machine, periodic cleaning and maintenance is required for
continued peak performance.
Reels made today require both a lightweight oil and grease. Oil and grease should
be used sparingly; too much can have a negative impact on reel performance.
There are lightweight oils and greases made speci cally for shing reels at
basspro.com.
As a rule of thumb, oils should be used to lubricate any moving part on the reel,
e.g. ball bearings, bushings, handle joints, bail springs, etc. Grease should be used
to lubricate the main drive gear and pinion gear.
We do not recommend using any multipurpose oils. Many of these oils have
properties that attract dirt and dust to the internal parts. This may cause excessive
wear and reduce the life of the reel.
After each trip, the reel should be checked for dirt or sand. If it has been exposed
to saltwater, the spool should be removed and the entire reel rinsed in fresh water.
Dry with a soft cloth and lubricate the reel as described above.
Bass Pro Shops ® Fishing Reels:
7.3:1
Limited Warranty
7.3:1
Bass Pro Shops will repair or replace (at our discretion) any Bass Pro Shops reel
which proves to be defective in workmanship or materials within one year from the
original date of purchase. You must save your dated sales receipt for warranty
6.6:1
validation. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
6.6:1
For reels purchased through Bass Pro Shops catalogs or
®
Bass Pro Shops.com:
• For reel replacement only: Return your reel, postage prepaid, with your dated
sales receipt to the Return Center address listed on your receipt.
• For reel repair only: Return your reel, postage prepaid, with a copy of your
dated sales receipt as proof of purchase and warranty validation to the Outdoor
World Rod & Reel Repair address below.
®
For reels purchased through Bass Pro Shops retail locations:
• For reel replacement only: Return your reel (postage prepaid if sending by
mail) along with your dated sales receipt to the store from which it was
purchased.
• For reel repair only: Return your reel, postage prepaid, with a copy of your
dated sales receipt as proof of purchase and warranty validation to the Outdoor
World Rod & Reel Repair address below.
Outdoor World Rod & Reel Repair
2300 E. Turner, Suite M
Springfield, MO 65803
This warranty does not cover lost parts, malfunctions, or damage due to abuse,
accidents, or normal wear. Failure to clean, lubricate and provide reasonable and
necessary maintenance will void the warranty. Repairs needed to your reel due to
abnormal use or modi cation, or after warranty expiration, are available for a
reasonable charge from Outdoor World Rod & Reel Repair, providing the reel is
returned postage paid.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, there are no warranties or
conditions, express or implied, other than those expressly set out herein. Bass Pro
Shops shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for an amount greater than the
actual purchase price of the product nor for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages sustained or incurred in connection with the product, and
Bass Pro Shops does not assume, and does not authorize any person to assume
for it, any obligation or liability other than those expressly set out herein.
C002 C003 C004 C005
C006 C007
C011 C012 C013 C016 C017 C018 C008 C019 C020 C021
C068 C069
FML10SHA, FML10SHLA,
FML10HA, FML10HLA
NO. PARTS NAME
C001 FRAME
C002 TAPPING SCREW x2
C003 STOPPER PLATE
C004 STOPPER
C005 SPRING
C006 STOPPER LEVER
C007 TAPPING SCREW
C008 TAPPING SCREW x3
C009 TAPPING SCREW x2
C010 BALL BEARING
C011 CONTROL KNOB
C012 CLICK SPRING
C013 PALM SIDE COVER
C016 SLIDE 'B'
C017 SLIDE 'A'
C018 SPRING x2
C019 SPOOL COVER
C020 MAGNET HOLDER
C021 BRAKE RING
C022 WASHER
C023 HEX-RING
C024 BRAKE HOLDER ASS'Y
C025 SPOOL ASS'Y (1BB)
C029 TAPPING SCREW x2
C030 LINE GUIDE
C031 TAPPING SCREW x2
C032 E-RING
C033 BUSHING
C034 LEVEL WIND
C035 HOOD
BP160371
C029
C030
C031 C032 C033 C034
C038
C044
C008 C009 C010
C046
C047
C001
C022 C023 C024 C025
C057
C058 C059 C060 C061 C062
C070 C071 C072 C073 C074 C075 C076 C077 C078 C079
C094
C082 C084
C088 C089
C080 C081 C083 C085 C087
C036 LEVEL WIND NUT
C037 WASHER
C038 LEVEL WIND PIN
C039 PIPE
C040 WORM SHAFT
C041 BALL BEARING
C042 WORM GEAR
C043 E-RING
C044 PILLAR
C045 TAPPING SCREW x2
C046 BALL BEARING
C047 E-RING
C048 BEARING PLATE
C049 CRANK SHAFT
C050 O.S. GEAR
C051 RATCHET
C052 WASHER
C053 DRIVE GEAR
C054 KICK LEVER HOLDER
C055 KICK LEVER
C056 SPRING
C057 TAPPING SCREW
C058 THUMB BAR
C059 BUSHING
C060 CLUTCH CAM
C061 SPRING
C062 CLUTCH LINK
C063 TAPPING SCREW x2
C064 E-RING
C065 CLUTCH
C066 COIL SPRING x2
C035
C029
C036
C039 C040 C041 C042 C043
C037
C045
C048 C049
C050 C051 C052 C053
C056
C054 C055
C065 C066 C067
C063 C064
C095 C096
C090 C091 C092 C093
C067 PINION GEAR
C068 DRAG WASHER
C069 DRAG 'D' WASHER
C070 SLEEVE
C071 ONE-WAY CLUTCH
C072 GEAR SIDE COVER
C073 WASHER
C074 DRAG CLICK HOLDER
C075 DRAG CLICK SPRING
C076 SPRING WASHER x2
C077 WASHER
C078 STAR DRAG
C079 LEAF SPRING
C080 TAPPING SCREW x2
C081 O-RING
C082 BALL BEARING
C083 HEX-RING
C084 WASHER
C085 WASHER
C087 TENSION KNOB
C088 HANDLE ASS'Y
C089 BALL BEARING (2 BB)
C090 HANDLE KNOB x2
C091 BALL BEARING (2BB)
C092 SCREW x2
C093 HANDLE KNOB CAP x2
C094 HANDLE NUT
C095 HANDLE RETAINER
C096 SCREW