Marfix loose screw

Inline with previously fixed Marfix N4 jam, my own Marfix S5 also showed some weird behaviour with some handle back play towards the end of the trip, after hauling up a fatty grouper from the deep without being taxed by pesky sharks.

It didn't sound like something major and I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Loaded with 50lbs of braid, all 600yds of it.

Previously salt prep grease still intact and clean.

Main gear screw still intact, but all 3 of them's come undone. Hence the back play.

Still creamy clean inside.

Spool bearing's still nicely packed with salt water grease.

Degreasing needed before contact cleaning and thread locker application.

Excess thread locker must be properly removed. Not a good friend of any mechanical parts and grease. Left to dry before applying a new coat of salt grease.

Lunker from the southern pacific depths. 100% tax free.

The Marfix S5 will be ready for battle on the get go. Waiting and working towards the next big game opportunity.