Hobie-Wan Kenobie - I Have A Question KK Kestrel Elite

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Hobie-Wan Kenobie - I Have A Question KK Kestrel Elite

Post by Ghost » Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:11 pm

Hello,

I have the Kestrel Elite reel in left hand. I saw your article here on TT. I see that you were able to take off the handle knobs. One of the handle knobs on my Kestrel Elite has a little play, front and back. I have to say it is a bit annoying.

Can you please tell me or have pics to show me how to remove the knobs and possibly tighten the screw and make that knob just a big less play?

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Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Thu Mar 02, 2023 4:10 am

The knob has a plastic cover on the end. You will have to pry that off to expose the screw. You can the tighten/loosen that screw. If you cannot tighten it any more to adjust the play, you may need a thin washer (also known as a shim).

I have a video changing the knobs on a different reel. Same concept.

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Re: Hobie-Wan Kenobie - I Have A Question KK Kestrel Elite

Post by Ghost » Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:21 am

Thank you! I'll give it a shot.

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Re: Hobie-Wan Kenobie - I Have A Question KK Kestrel Elite

Post by Ghost » Thu Mar 02, 2023 3:12 pm

I forgot to mention, excellent review on the Kestrel Elite!

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Re: Hobie-Wan Kenobie - I Have A Question KK Kestrel Elite

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Thu Mar 02, 2023 4:47 pm

Thanks. I had a roller coaster of wows and "hmm" moments. Taking the time to fully explore the ups and downs of the reel made a far more complete review than an initial video review I did.
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