wetthrough
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The issue of the reel handle falling of it's own accord on single handle reels is common to most reels I've had. The Ci4+ didn't when I first got it and for quite some time but I suspected it was only a matter of time once the packed grease migrated away from the gears. It did of course but I've found a very simple solution which might work with some other reels that have the 'cap' on the opposite side to the reel. I punched out 3 (two are stuck together in the photo) 7mm disks of 1.5mm silicone rubber (could do with being 8mm, that's the diameter of the recess) put them in the recess, replaced the cap and no more floppy handle. It's just enough to stop it falling back without making it stiff.
Don't know how long it will last but it's easy enough to redo. A better more long term solution might be a tiny spring and a piece of Teflon.
Don't know how long it will last but it's easy enough to redo. A better more long term solution might be a tiny spring and a piece of Teflon.