I opt to use the less minty ones first, rounding the spools' lips, drilling my standard 0.8mm line-keeper hole in the rim, give them a gentle tidy with some wire wool - the skirt of the spools have tiny nicks and scratches that bore smoothing, and one of said has a patch of corrosion on the inside surface
Brings the 5500LC reel to life." "Perfect upgrade
Features This fun, easy-to-use reel has a lightweight graphite body and rotor, a strong machined aluminum spool, and Everlast bail system
Be sure to do this where it will not fall far, or hold it as you remove the carriage
Im happy to report, however, that the Abu Garcia REVO MGX Spinning Reel handles fluorocarbon, monofilament and braided line beautifully thanks in part to its Rocket spool lip design