Is it the braided line or the reel?

[tbulhead]

I was trolling shallow with inline planers using two dipsey rods over the weekend. Whenever I got a fish, it was like reeling in a log (even a small fish). I noticed the same thing the only time I used the rods over the summer with the dipsys (with no fish on). The reels were old Daiwa Sealine and I do not know the pound or type of braid, but I bet the braid is at least 20 years old. Are both reels shot? Is the braid just so old that it is binding or rubbing against the pole/reel when wet? I had no problems using my 2 new downrigger rods with new reels and mono on them over the weekend. Any thoughts would be helpful.

[dewey123]

probobally the reel. I use diawa lc47 and okuma magda 45 and convectors and they reel in fish real good with braid. I dont know hwo to service them reels but probly wouldnt hurt to lube them up

[Tall Tails]

Are you sure your braid is spinning on the spool and not allowing you to reel? Electrical tape on the spool will prevent this.

[Gray Fox]

Try turning the little silver knob behind the drag counter clockwise. The spool tension may have been tightened. This can cause the reels to turn harder than usual.

[jkarol24]

Are you sure your braid is spinning on the spool and not allowing you to reel? Electrical tape on the spool will prevent this.

That would be my fist thought