Johnpenguin Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 The retrieve on my reel grinds only in one spot of the retrieve. I had the reel replaced 3 times and all of them have done the same things. I was not expecting a problem like this considering the fact that I spent almost $300 on the thing. Should I return it, exchange it again, or try to fix it? Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted January 31, 2019 Super User Posted January 31, 2019 That's certainly odd. I own 4 of these reels have used them heavily since they were released. None of which have given me any issues. That's odd that you've gotten 3 straight duds... 1 Quote
OnthePotomac Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 That micro gear requires a really heavy grease and Shimano recommends their ACE2 drag grease. Cal's is the same thing. 1 Quote
onenutinthewater Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 I tried this. It was quite smooth for a very short time now its back to geary.......... Sending it to shimano tomorrow 1 Quote
Johnpenguin Posted February 1, 2019 Author Posted February 1, 2019 I’ve been playing with it all day and I noticed the grinding(in one spot) seems to get worse if I tighten the tension knob. It’s driving me nuts! Quote
Super User FishTank Posted February 1, 2019 Super User Posted February 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Johnpenguin said: I’ve been playing with it all day and I noticed the grinding(in one spot) seems to get worse if I tighten the tension knob. It’s driving me nuts! Just a shot in the dark but if it's getting worse when you tighten the tension knob, the spool shaft could be bent. Quote
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