Help!! Can't get to the spool in Quantum Baitcaster

[Paul DeLuca]

Hi. I'm hoping someone can help me. I have a Quantum Advantage Pro Baitcaster that I bought years ago (my first Baitcaster and yes I know it isn't exactly a quality reel. Lol). I was cleaning my other reels and I thought I'd clean and oil this one for the first time. Well when I went to remove the spool I couldn't figure out how to remove the side plate. No screws on that side and can't slide or pop the cover off. Does anyone have any ideas on how to remove the spool? I have pics I can upload but I don't know how to in a thread.

Thanks for your help.

 

[OCDComputing]

As a thought...have a look here.
http://www.quantumfishing.com/CustomerService/ReplacementParts.aspx?ProductID=3651

 

[Paul DeLuca]

Thanks but unfortunately Quantum doesn't even acknowledge they made this reel. It's one of those big box store products some manufacturers make for volume. Picked it up at Canadian Tire.

 

[IR4Jflyfishing]

You can post pictures through a photo app like photobucket or attach through "reply options", from experience most quantum reel the side plate will come off this a quarter twist clockwise after a small button/latch is pushed up. Ive attached a video below of a similar reel to yours being completely disassembled. (11:50 is the brake release)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0zYUWgMMT4

 

[Paul DeLuca]

Thanks IR4J! That was almost identical to my reel and the side plate was just a little stuck. And thanks for explaining how to post pics. I had to switch to the full version of the site in order to see the reply options (the mobile version only has reply). Anyway here's my reel. Not bad looking but definitely cheaply made. I've upgraded to a Shimano and an Abu since.