Loose Wrap on DR

[Bait Bucket]

One of my Big Jon electrics is troubling me. Upon retrieving the ball (10lb.), the wire seems to not wrap properly on the spool. I get some good size loose wraps at random and it seems as if the DR is jumping or bouncing when this happens. It does not happen on every retrieve, but most of them, about 70%. Any thoughts??

 

[Decoy Hound]

Sound like your clutch is slipping.

[GAMBLER]

It happens with my Mag 10 STX cannons too.  Fast retrievals in choppy conditions throws slack into the cable.  

[Bait Bucket]

That sounds logical. I will have to take notice on the choppy water next time.

[Decoy Hound]

I my old big Jon downriggers if the clutch slips on retrieval it would leave loose loops.

[Bait Bucket]

Am I to crank down on the knob, or is it internal?

1 hour ago, Decoy Hound said:

I my old big Jon downriggers if the clutch slips on retrieval it would leave loose loops.

 

2 hours ago, Decoy Hound said:

Sound like your clutch is slipping.

Am I to crank down on the knob or is it internal??

[Decoy Hound]

It’s the knob, make sure it’s tight.

[Bait Bucket]

Will do, kept it a bit off full incase I got hung up.