Cadence CB6 User Manual

CB6

Thank you for purchasing a Cadence® baitcast reel. The CB6 series of baitcast reels will exceed your
expectations when comparing features, quality, and design.

This manual will provide guidance on how to use and care for your new Cadence® baitcast reel.

Component names:

Handle Knob

Handle

Handle Nut

Spool Tension Knob

Line Guide

Star Drag

External Brake Adjustment Dial

Palm Sideplate

Gear Box

Frame

Spool

Handle Sideplate

Side plate Release Button

FILL THE SPOOL WITH LINE

All Cadence® baitcast reels are designed for monofilament, braid and fluorocarbon lines. Personal
preference and fishing conditions will determine line selection.

1. There are several YouTube videos on how to spool a baitcast reel. This one is very good
from Rapala.

2. Fill to approximately 1/16” (1.5mm) below the top of the reel spool for best results.

DRAG ADJUSTMENT

The Cadence® CB6 baitcast reel delivers smooth and reliable drag tension due to the carbon fiber drag
system. 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. As a rule of thumb,
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.

SPOOL TENSION KNOB

The spool tension knob controls how fast the spool spins when casting. It is located on the side plate of
the reel next to the handle (see picture). With the rod-reel-line-lure properly assembled, place the tip of
the thumb on the line to hold the spool. Depress the thumb bar with the pad of your thumb to
disengage the gears. Allow the lure to drop to the ground. If the lure does not fall when the thumb bar is
depressed, turn the spool tension knob counterclockwise (left) to reduce tension on the spool. If the