What primary reel do you use?

[TSandM]

I bought mine four years ago, and at that time, the Salvo handles were Delrin and the screws were nylon.

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

My Salvo is a solid 1-piece delrin handle with a nylon screw as well, and no problems at all with it

 

[carrielsal]

This is good to know. I thought the Salvo, LM's and Halcyons were all pretty similiar, but I didn't realize that some had metal screws and some did not. I would think that there would be less problems with a metal screw.

 

[LiteHedded]

I've birds-nested a Halcyon reel. It can be done

me too

 

[carrielsal]

That being said, the nylon screw on my Larry Green has swelled up on occassion, but I still like it better - its reeling action is much smoother than any other reel I've used.

What is the issue with "swelling"? Several divers here have made references to this.

 

[Cave Diver]

What is the issue with "swelling"? Several divers here have made references to this.

Nylon absorbs moisture. Over time this can cause the locking screw to swell making it difficult to turn.

 

[carrielsal]

Nylon absorbs moisture. Over time this can cause the locking screw to swell making it difficult to turn.

Are there any advantages to a nylon screw? or rather, any disadvantages to a metal screw?

 

[LiteHedded]

Are there any advantages to a nylon screw? or rather, any disadvantages to a metal screw?

none that I've come across

 

[TSandM]

Nylon screws don't rust.

 

[Cave Diver]

Are there any advantages to a nylon screw? or rather, any disadvantages to a metal screw?

Nylon screws don't rust.

Neither do stainless steel ones. But you can get some corrosion between dissimilar metals if you have a SS screw in an Aluminum frame.