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Old 12-03-2011, 08:10 AM   #1
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VS Question.

Ive been using one for the last couple of seasons and always wondered if the line roller has a groove in it by design of it i grooved it with my line.

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Old 12-03-2011, 08:15 AM   #2
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You grooved it... Dried Salt residue in the braid.
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Old 12-03-2011, 10:53 AM   #3
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Ok... now my turn... When does the roller need replacing?
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Old 12-03-2011, 11:28 AM   #4
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when you want it to. If it starts to fray the braid bad its time. I had the deepest line groove in my roller but it didn't really cause any problems due to break-offs.

I kinda like it actually.
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Old 12-03-2011, 01:28 PM   #5
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Ok... now my turn... When does the roller need replacing?
when its grooved...mann....or making wierd noises...

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Old 12-03-2011, 07:41 PM   #6
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I would replace it. Don't want to take any chances. Im on my third roller now...
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Old 12-04-2011, 08:49 AM   #7
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There should be a slight depression, or groove as some call it, in the roller if I am not mistaken. Mine have always had one even on brand new rollers.

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