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Originally Posted by ripitsik
I have a 5500 and I am using this year for plugging. I think I have been spoiled b/c I have a VS275 for jigging and I love the bailess system and since that I don't like going back to bail but I love the emblem. I have lost a few of my cheaper plugs b/c the bail has closed on me and I am somewhat worried that if I go to my more $$$ ones go hurling half way into the canal, ill have a heart attack . Is there a bailess system for the emblem? Are there any emblem owners that cut off the bail and just leave the roller? Is it a good idea to do that or will it ruin the reel?
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Under the rotor there's a button--push that to position the roller arm, flip open the bail, and then turn the rotor by hand until the roller arm is flush against that big external bail trip on the reel stem. I guarantee you'll never have another premature bail closure if you do that.