Festivus Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 I'm overall new to fishing and I'm still learning. Learned on some Ugly Stik GX2 spinning combos and picked up a few H2O Xpress camo Mettle rod/reel baitcast combos for me and my brothers on clearance in a two different stores and they are out of stock now. I'll call the stores and see what they can do for replacements but since these were on clearance and they don't have anymore camo reels I'm not optimistic about getting a new one. Anyway, one of the reels is not smooth at all and very geary feeling. If I wind the handle it makes a "whirring" type of noise that I can feel in the rod. I tried adjusting the spool tension knob and the drag both to max and minimums but nothing really changed. Also, I tried adjusting the brakes and this didn't make a difference in the noise and vibration. When I slap the handle to spin the handle the problem reel doesn't free spin as long as the others. What do the experts think it may be and do you think I can fix it or is the reel a lemon? I do have some Penn grease and cleaner I believe. I'm hoping this just needs some lube or grease in the right area to make it smooth and quiet. I heard a ton of good reviews about these reels and had high hopes for them. Any help or input would be appreciated. Quote
Boogey Man Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 If returning it is not an option, it sounds like your only option would be a tear down and clean and relube. It could be the main gears are just dry causing the grinding noise. And being a new reel the ball bearings could be packed with grease which is why you’re not getting a good free spin on it and those could be flushed and oiled. Quote
greentrout Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 Have an Academy nearby where I live...they never hesitate to take back a defective product...you will at least get your money back...bring receipt... easier... good fishing... Quote
Festivus Posted July 30, 2018 Author Posted July 30, 2018 4 hours ago, Boogey Man said: If returning it is not an option, it sounds like your only option would be a tear down and clean and relube. It could be the main gears are just dry causing the grinding noise. And being a new reel the ball bearings could be packed with grease which is why you’re not getting a good free spin on it and those could be flushed and oiled. Thanks. I'll check out some videos to see how it's done. 4 hours ago, greentrout said: Have an Academy nearby where I live...they never hesitate to take back a defective product...you will at least get your money back...bring receipt... easier... good fishing... I know they will give me a refund just gonna see if I can in anyway switch it out for another non camo mettle as it looks like they are out of the camo ones. They are pretty good to deal with thanks. Quote
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