Daiwa part support

[kblue]

I guess Daiwa Saltist 50H that I bought 10 years ago would be my last Daiwa.

Finally today, I felt like to fix my Daiwa reel so I can have another conventional for bridge fishing I plan next week.
The reel stopped working about 5 years ago (the reel didn't go to free spool) and it missed cast control cap. Since then, I never used it.

Today, I opened the reel and found out its clutch lever having free-play at the joint.
It seems simple fix by replacing clutch lever.
But after spending an hour in Internet, I concluded Daiwa part service is so poor and hard to get. I checked Daiwa web site and their service partners.
I just couldn't believe a reputable company like Daiwa has no on-line part service.
All their part-and-warranty partners want to sell repair service. The reel may be worthy of $60, and not worthy of repair service. Besides I can fix it.

I decided to fix the reel in quick-and-dirty mode. All i need some pressure at 90 degree joint between plastic lever and metal part.
I drilled the hole and tapped #6-32 and screwed #6-32 bolt with bunch of washers and lock washers.
It cost me $5. And it works again !!! Now, all I need is cast control cap. But I can cast it without it.

[Rare]

Get the part numbers and call them on Monday (562) 375-6800 Ex:"" #44 6E605301"" This is Daiwa #
Within 30 sec i got this

http://stores.tunasreeltroubles.com/dai ... l-cap-kit/


Last is Mike's. They are slow..very slow....Best to call to check for parts if they have it if not how long is it going to take to get you the part.

http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/advanced ... s=e61-0901

[BEOWULF]

They take parts orders by email and I think phone also. I've always gotten the parts I've needed, and even at no charge on some occasions.

[Rare]

They take parts orders by email and I think phone also. I've always gotten the parts I've needed, and even at no charge on some occasions.

[BEOWULF]

Uh-oh, I just went to their site and everything's changed. I couldn't even find a working link to schematics (there was one, but dead link). Sure hope it's just a temporary lapse in website maintenance.

[Rare]

Uh-oh, I just went to their site and everything's changed. I couldn't even find a working link to schematics (there was one, but dead link). Sure hope it's just a temporary lapse in website maintenance.

http://daiwafishing.com.au/salt-overheads-schematics-2/

[Rare]

PS. On this reel dont make fun of their scan to comp. lol

This is his reel
http://daiwafishing.com.au/wp-content/u ... 0H-50H.pdf

[kblue]

I guess the problem may be their new web site. I was able to find schematics from US web site by google.
but Daiwa US website has no link to schematic URL...

http://www.daiwa.com/Documents/PartsDia ... TH-50H.pdf

[BEOWULF]

Thanks Rare. But you realize that's the Australian site eh? They did have my discontinued Sol spinner schematic though. Hope US Daiwa still sells parts!

[kblue]

Get the part numbers and call them on Monday (562) 375-6800 Ex:"" #44 6E605301"" This is Daiwa #
Within 30 sec i got this
http://stores.tunasreeltroubles.com/dai ... l-cap-kit/

This tunasreeltrouble web site is good-to-know place. They seem to have most common parts.
But it ended up costing me $8.99 part and $6.99 for shipping so $16 in total.
I want to call Daiwa on Monday as BEOWULF said. Maybe I can get new clutch lever and cast cap at $16...

Thanks Bro

-kblue

[Rare]

Thanks Rare. But you realize that's the Australian site eh? They did have my discontinued Sol spinner schematic though. Hope US Daiwa still sells parts!

Hit the wrong link, but he posted the right one. Either way, the phone is how i got my free part for my saltiga.

[kblue]

The clutch lever (Daiwa Satlist 50 H) I bandaged with tapping and screw in broke again... Time to get a real part.
Call 562-375-6800 and Lady was great. Daiwa is sending a new clutch lever @$10 for part and shipping cost.

[Rare]

I didnt see that coming

[kblue]

It wasn't me this time.

[Rare]

It wasn't me this time.

Sorry about that...I missed your post. What wasnt you this time?

I **bandaged** with tapping and screw in broke again

Also, you didnt get the cast control cap?

[kblue]

The problem was always clutch lever...I fixed it by tapping the hole and screwing bolt in with washers. But it broke again.
And I decided to use a new part.

daiwa 50H.jpg

Control cap is missing but I can live without it...

[Rare]

I know what the problem was & why i said i didn't see that coming. Why dont you like the control cap or feel the need to use it?

[kblue]

Why dont you like the control cap or feel the need to use it?

I don't cast this one... I am using it for bottom boat fishing...

Why do you think I need it?

[Rare]

Why do you think I need it?

I like it even when I'm on a boat and not for casting and definitely when I'm bottom fishing the keys. I don't think you need anything if you say so. Works for you...that's good enough for me

[kblue]

Why do you think I need it?

I like it even when I'm on a boat and not for casting and definitely when I'm bottom fishing the keys. I don't think you need anything if you say so. Works for you...that's good enough for me

Understood...in fact most people will be like you.

BTW, I got the part!!!

Clutch Lever.JPG

[Rare]

Understood...in fact all normal people will be like you.

Tks! And what will that be if you dont mind me asking?

[kblue]

Understood...in fact all normal people will be like you.

Tks! And what will that be if you dont mind me asking?

I just can't buy something without justification... At the moment, I can't justify because I believe I don't need control cap for the way I using the reel.
If later, someone explains technically me why I need it, then it becomes a different story...

[gruntking]

hey let me ask you something mr blue why did they install one of them there fancy cap things at the big building where it was put together ?

[kblue]

hey let me ask you something mr blue why did they install one of them there fancy cap things at the big building where it was put together ?

I assume you are asking about why reel manufacturer installs control cap...
It really depends on how spool shaft is designed. Control cap for bait caster reel may have more functions because bass pro needs to throw lure very accurately.

As far as I see in Saltist 50H, I understand control cap does two things

1) The copper part inside of the cap creates frictions with spool "shaft", which dampens any excessive acceleration occurring during cast.
This dampening is very important to maintain spool spin about the same speed of line going out. Well, we have to allow spool spin to exceed the line speed much more at its peak speed. Otherwise, casting distance will be small... But average spool spin has to be the same as line speed...This is the reason why we do thumb break...

2) Control cap also removes free-play of spool bearing simply because it pushes the shaft to the other side in order to create friction.
I see poor reel manufacturer may take advantage of this because they can allow some bearing free-play almost to unacceptable degree.
And for this kinda of reel, I think control cap is a must. But I don't think this is case for Saltist 50H...

[Rare]

Still missing something for why it is there as a function for someone fishing as you posted up a 2 reasons.

[kblue]

I don't think this is it. But the only thing I could think of is maybe with control cap, we may have less backlash when we drop the heavy rig for bottom fishing...I still have to put thumb on the spool...

Why don't you tell us?

[Rare]

I thought you were a guy that liked figuring things out. You are almost there. It's has to do with number 2 and what you just wrote a bit but not because of a bird nest.

[kblue]

Well, now I am a little concerned...I guess time to do some Internet search... I have been using Saltist 50H without control cap for a long time...

[Rare]

We covered that for your particular style of fishing it is not a function that is needed. We are now covering other styles of fishing so if we are not on the boat we will be either on a pier or bridge fishing. We also covered that it can be use for cast control but not needed... What is left when the line is in the water for this very important feature? Again, (2) of your post covers that; use it for your answer...not googling it for it

[kblue]

... hmm for pier and bridge fishing and not for casting... we left rod alone and clicker on... but I always didn't like to leave conventional reel as free-spool... for bait runner spinner, I can set some drag on bait runner mode... so I am guessing we can create some drag on free spool mode by locking control cap? Also, I think by locking control cap, clicker will sound more loudly... This is what I can think of without googling...