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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Freshman2013 on October 23, 2013, 08:24:06 PM

Title: Baitcast reel problem
Post by: Freshman2013 on October 23, 2013, 08:24:06 PM

When my reel gets wet after casting over an hour,  it produces screeching noise and it loses 30% of casting distance.  Is water the culprit ?

Also another older reel has screeching noise when it is completely dry,  what can I try to fix it ?

Thanks !

Title: Re: Baitcast reel problem
Post by: milo on October 23, 2013, 11:25:29 PM

Service them.
Take them apart following the schematics; clean, oil and lube them.
In the process, you might want to check the gear worms, pawls, drag washers and break blocks, which may or may not need to be replaced.

A fishing reel is like a car. It needs regular maintenance and occasional parts replacement to operate to specs.

My almost 50-year old 5000C spends a lot of time submerged and it has yet to screech.

Title: Re: Baitcast reel problem
Post by: Freshman2013 on October 24, 2013, 12:27:48 AM

Thank you Milo ! 

Title: Re: Baitcast reel problem
Post by: HOOK on October 24, 2013, 08:39:34 AM

sometimes it may be caused by the spool release button. If you click it down and it doesn't fully disengage the spool you will get a nasty noise and it wont cast very well.

I had a reel do this a few times in the same day. took it apart and found a few bits of fine gravel inside the reel which may or may not have been causing the problem.

I service my reels once a year minimum if they are getting somewhat regular usage

Title: Re: Baitcast reel problem
Post by: Freshman2013 on October 25, 2013, 09:32:05 PM

Thanks Hook and Milo.  Find a lot of youtube video on servicing and cleaning reels.  Will follow your advice.