Mike, I've pushed it I've pulled it I've twisted it each way with an elastic band round it, but it doesn't move. This is a brand new reel albeit bought second hand, its complete with box and instructions. All the instructions say is remove spool, now that's something that should be quickly achieved on a fly reel, this is my first Scierra and it looks a great reel but is it that hard to change spools?
Graeme