Abu Garcia Morrum ZX User Manual
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C. MORRUM ZX FAMILY OF ROUND REELS:
Packed with tradition, the Morrum series of round reels offers time tested performance and
durability. The family includes the Morrum ZX 3600 and Morrum ZX 3601 (left hand retrieve).
D. HOW TO FILL THE SPOOL WITH LINE
All Morrum reels are designed for monofilament, braid and fluorocarbon lines. Personal
preference and fishing conditions will determine line selection. Begin by passing the line
through the guide located on the front of the reel. Secure the line to the reel using the arbor knot.
Control the filler spool by inserting a pencil into the spool hub. While maintaining tension on
the line with your fingers, wind the reel handle and continue to fill with line to approximately
1/16” (1.5 mm) below the top of the reel spool for best results. Do not overfill.
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learn how to tie the arbor knot in this video)
Braided Line
Some anglers prefer to add a monofilament backing to the reel spool before attaching braided
line. This helps reduce line slip. Using the above instructions, fill the spool with enough
monofilament line to cover the spool, approximately 10-15 yards. Tie the tag end of the
monofilament backing to the braided line using a uni-to-uni knot, Albright knot or equivalent.
Continue to fill the spool with braid to approximately 1/16” (1.5 mm) inside the upper lip of the
spool. Do not overfill.
E. DRAG ADJUSTMENT
Morrum reels deliver 15 lbs of smooth and reliable drag tension. Control the amount of drag by
turning the adjustment star inside the reel handle. Rotate the star clockwise (right) to increase
drag or counterclockwise (left) to decrease drag. For best results the drag should be adjusted to
approximately one-third of the breaking test of the line being used. This can be accomplished by
tying the line to a spring scale for precise adjustment. Make sure the reel is first mounted on a
rod and the line has been run though the rod guides before tying to the scale. The drag should
always release before the line reaches its breaking point. Factors such as line type, technique and
fishing conditions may require adjustment to these recommendations. Any drag setting above
half of the line strength risks line breakage.