Peerless #6

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Jules1
Sport
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Peerless #6

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Greetings all, I need a little help please. My Peerless #6 is having a serious drag issue. The lowest setting will not release line without hand pulling the line out, forget about a steelhead taking line. And occasionally the drag set will go to highest steering on its own. Looking for some solid advice on a maintenance program and/or the name of a reputable repair shop that can repair Peerless reels. Tried Peerless reel web page but it has expired. Thanks, Jules

jap201
Guide
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Location: New Hampshire

Re: Peerless #6

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Jules, pm sent

MickeyFinn
Sport
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Re: Peerless #6

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Post by MickeyFinn »

Did you try cleaning off the old lube and puting fresh grease? Peerless reels were lubed with Lubriplate wich has a tendency to separate and harden over time and cause the effects you are describing.

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