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Why is the spool tension knob on the left side, not the right side?

April 26, 2017Knob Left right spool Tension

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Why is the spool tension knob on the left side, not the right side?

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The Internal main gear on the right side of the reel is an enclosed gear which does not allow access to the end of the spool shaft from the right side. The end of the spool shaft is accessible on the left side so the tension adjustment is placed in the center of the spool access cover.