A Bail that Doesn't Want to Close

[EC1]

I actually just purchased a reel the other day, and before it even saw the water, the bail already won't close for me unless I push it down manually. Supposedly, the reviews for this was awesome, I guess next time I shouldn't trust the reviews too much.

 

Daiwa TD Pro

 

Is there any way I could fix this?

Or am I better to go back for an exchange / refund?

 

Thanks in Advance everyone!

Edited December 13, 2008 by EC1

[danc]

If the bail itself looks ok (not bent), and the bail spring is not broken or disconnected, then the only thing left to try is a drop of oil of the moving parts. If it doesn't snap back quickly after these possibilities are look at, take it back.

[bassjnkie]

I would bring it back, the TD Pro is a great reel.

[Hawg Hunter]

bring it back ,i'd say the bail spring is sprung lol

 

taker easy all

 

Hawg Hunter

[forrest]

It was made on a Monday morning, don't fix it. Exchange it.

[MCTFisher9120]

I got my dad that same reel for christmas, and i have tested it out several times with no problems. Hopefully this doesn't happen to my dad cause he's been wanting this reel for a while now. Best of luck on getting it fixed!

[EC1]

Thanks everyone for all the info. I will be going back in the next couple of days to exchange it.