baitcasting reel operation KastKing Rover Round for big fish, Perfect Conventional Reel for Catfish, Salmon/Steelhead, Striper Bass and Inshore Saltwater speed 7.5 How to Use a Baitcaster:

Because the line tension is initially redirected by the top most eyelet of the rod and then the bail arm, light braided lines dont overlap on spinning reels as on baitcasters

Again, look closely and you will see the friction washer as shown in the 1969 parts schematic for this model

Credit: www.shutterstock.com Simple Guidelines For Choosing Rod And Reel Combos To avoid problems, follow these tips: Always match rod and reel types (spinning with spinning, baitcasting with baitcasting)

This means the reel should have 85 yards of 10 pound monofilament line

I need the public to come forward with other examples so I can confirm the serial number and the various parts assembled, as original