User guide

C. THE ORRA FAMILY OF LOW PROFILE REELS:
Born from the Revo® series, the Orra™ family combines performance, reliability and precision
engineering.
D. HOW TO FILL THE SPOOL WITH LINE
All Orra™ low profile 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 (show picture). Do not overfill.
(CLICK HERE to 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. 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.
(CLICK HERE to learn how to tie the uni-to-uni knot in this video)
E. DRAG ADJUSTMENT
All Orra™ low profile reels deliver 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.
If a spring scale is unavailable, tie the line to a secure point. With the rod tip up (about a 45
degree vertical angle), apply pressure by turning the handle. Gradually tighten the drag
adjustment star by rotating it clockwise. When the line reaches its breaking point, loosen the
adjustment star ¼ turn.
F. SPOOL TENSION KNOB