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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Spinning Reel Bail Spring Replacement for south bend 840
  • Remove the screw that holds the base of the bail arm to the reel with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Remove the screw that holds the base of the bail arm to the reel with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 2

  • Slowly pull the base of the bail arm away from the reel in a twisting motion to separate the two parts.

Slowly pull the base of the bail arm away from the reel in a twisting motion to separate the two parts.

Step 3

  • Remove the worn out bail spring by pushing down on the spring, then pulling outward away from the reel.

Remove the worn out bail spring by pushing down on the spring, then pulling outward away from the reel.

Step 4

  • Replace the worn out bail spring by separating the pin from the spring. Then place the original pin inside of the new spring.

Replace the worn out bail spring by separating the pin from the spring. Then place the original pin inside of the new spring.

Step 5

  • Place the new bail spring and pin back in the spring slot. Lightly push down on the spring to allow it to sit in its original position.

Place the new bail spring and pin back in the spring slot. Lightly push down on the spring to allow it to sit in its original position.

Step 6

  • Line the bail back up with the reel, ensuring all holes align with each other. Lightly squeeze the bail and reel together to allow the two pieces to snap back together.

Line the bail back up with the reel, ensuring all holes align with each other. Lightly squeeze the bail and reel together to allow the two pieces to snap back together.

Step 7

  • Insert the same screw used in Step 1 back into the hole and firmly screw it in.

Insert the same screw used in Step 1 back into the hole and firmly screw it in.

By replacing the spring, the entire open bail reel is saved from turning into unnecessary garbage that is harmful to the environment. Happy Fishing!

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Steve McCormick - Mar 16, 2021

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Thanks for the clear pictures and instructions. Your tutorial was helpful along with a YouTube video on bail repair of a very similar spinning reel I have.