XREEL

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  1. DYSPHORIC JOY

    DYSPHORIC JOY Administrator Staff Member

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    DYSPHORIC JOY, Jun 8, 2021
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    Just got mine. It’s pretty cool.

    but I swear the first Xreel was way bigger, like 3&1/2” to 4” in diameter.

    this one is tiny, 2” diameter.


    is there two models?
     
    Bushman5, Dec 31, 2023
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    Upgraded my Xreel today

    - replaced the nylon fishing line with 100 LB test (18lb diameter) Dyneema braided PowerPro fishing line (no rotting / UV degradation, no breakage, no survival food (fish) loss)

    - nickel coated stainless single hooks, 3 large, 3 medium, 5 small

    - assorted fishing flies

    - @5col HDPE Ranger Band for fishing line retention while stowed in webbing rig.

    - silicone dielectric grease on the threads and O ring , for smooth no galling opening

    - blue thread lock on all the little Allen bolts

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    Bushman5, Apr 16, 2024
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    Another upgrade, tiny dab of loctite on each of the six tiny Allen bolts so they never back out in the field

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    Bushman5, May 27, 2024
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    “Because if it’s tiny and can fall out and get lost forever…it will!!”
     
    anrkst6973, May 28, 2024
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    I would think blue loctite would be better, just in case one ever needed to replace the the handle.
     
    Brian Griffin, Apr 1, 2025
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    If you let it set before putting the screws back in any works just fine.
     
    Andy the Aussie, Apr 2, 2025
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