Spinning reel drag TIGHTENING as spool turns - How to fix - Fishing Reel Repair

Drag tightening as the spool on this Penn reel turns???? Here's why and how to fix it. See below for helpful equipment and supply links. If you found this video useful, please show some love by hitting the thumbs up button and consider....

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I, generally, use a ratcheting, interchangeable regular-sized screwdriver for the initial loosening of screws. Here's a link to the brand I use:
https://amzn.to/440Bwvb
Get some additional, varying sizes Flathead and Phillips bits while you're at it.

The adjustable wrenches I use (instead of hex nut wrenches) are Husky, but these (with the red insert) work very well... 6-inch will be used the most:
https://ebay.us/CKiSM7 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3PAbkTT (Amazon)

If you prefer to use hex nut wrenches, I'd recommend angled/offset ones, like these:
https://amzn.to/44ljUtL
or a pass-through socket wrench set, like this:
https://ebay.us/ygHAQo

Drag grease I use (brown for warm weather, purple for cold):
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Paper towels I Use:
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Gloves I use:
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