Dr.Fish DARKNESS Owner's Manual

DR.FISH DARKNESS SPINNING REEL
Model Gear Ratio
DK 8000 4.4:1
DK 9000 4.4:1
Thank you for choosing Dr.Fish Darkness Spinning Reel. We are confident that you will enjoy
years of outstanding performance from this reel. See the instructions below for the use and
care of your new reel.

APPLICATION AND DETAILS

*Filling Spool with Line - You will find that it is easier to fill the spool with line while the reel is
mounted on a rod. Open the bail, tie line to the spool, then turn the reel handle forward to close
the bail. Keep the line under tension with your fingers while turning the handle to spool the line
onto the reel. IMPORTANT: The line must come off its storage spool and onto the reel spool in
the same direction that the bail is turning in order to avoid line twist. Fill the spool to about 90%
full. Do not overfill–this will cause the line to coil off the edge of the spool and tangle. Do not
under fill–this will decrease the reel's casting efficiency. Line clip on the spool hold line neatly
in place once you have filled the spool with line.
* Setting Drag - The drag knob sets the spool's tension, which allows the line to be pulled out
under a certain force. Turning the drag knob clockwise increases drag, rotating it counter
clockwise decreases drag. Set your drag with the reel on the rod you will be using, with line
fully strung through rod guides. Put the reel's anti-reverse lever to the RIGHT position. Hold the
rod at a 45° angle and have someone pull on the line while you decide on the proper drag tension.
Or you can tie the line to a stationary object and back up while holding the rod at the same 45°
angle. Once you make the initial drag setting, it can be easily adjusted if needed.
*Selective Anti-Reverse System - Simply flip the switch on the back of the reel to the LEFT, then
anti-reverse is engaged. This means the handle will not rotate backwards. Flipping the switch
to the RIGHT will disengage the anti-reverse and allow the handle to rotate freely in either
direction.
*Convert handle side. – Remove the knob opposite to the handle. Pull out the handle, install it to
your favorable side, and then screw the knob back on the other side.

CARE AND LUBRICATION

This Darkness spinning reel is designed to provide years of dependable service, but as with all
precise instruments, some care is required：
*Periodically use a light machine oil to lubricate the line roller, the main shaft under the spool,
and all moving parts of the bail and handle.
OWNER'S MANUAL
Ball Bearings Weight
9+1 719g/
25.3oz
9+1 737g/
26z
Line Capacity
Lb/Yd: 17/270 20/210
mm/m:0.40-260 0.45-200 0.55-
140
Lb/Yd: 17/360 20/290 30-190
mm/m:0.40-350 0.45-280 0.55-
180
Max Drag.
30-150 16kg/ 35Lb
16kg/ 35Lb