Shiman Citica problem

[Dpatt402]

I have owned this Shimano Citica for a few months now and I have noticed the reel handle has play in it going in and out of the body. Every thing else seems normal but I am concerned about the play it has in the handle. Is this normal?

[BobP]

Normal?  Yes.  Desirable?  Not especially but as long as the reel casts and retrieves OK, I wouldn't worry about it.  A lot of Shimanos have this characteristic.

[kickerfish1]

There is a small amount of "back play" in most Shimanos. As long as the reel was put back together correctly and the handle nut is tight it should be fine.

[webertime]

People have solved this "problem" by putting a shim under the drive shafts bearing/bushing.  I wouldn't be to concerned though.

[Poolshark]

I own shimanos that are now 15 years old and most models in between, I would consider it a non issue. Have the reel serviced and cleaned properly every year and that thing will probably last you a lifetime. 

[RJD1]

39 minutes ago, webertime said:

People have solved this "problem" by putting a shim under the drive shafts bearing/bushing.  I wouldn't be to concerned though.

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[Delaware Valley Tackle]

It's normal. Won't hurt a thing.