play in handle

[ironside1983]

I have a new shimano metanium mgl 2016 and there is sometimes a little play when i turn the handle to re engage the thumb bar. Is this normal or is there something wrong with it?

[jbsoonerfan]

Yea, those are actually junk reels. I will give you $150 for it. Better take it now.

[ironside1983]

lol yeah right

I was looking for advice but thanks anyway

[MiceNReets]

Now is there only play in the handle when you play with it or does it have play when it’s left untouched as well?  

[jbsoonerfan]

Does it affect your ability to catch fish? I have owned 100+ Shimano reels over the last few years and I have heard of this "play" in the handle, but it has never, and I mean never impacted my ability to catch fish. 

[ironside1983]

I love the reel i just dont know if its supposed to be that way. Its the first one i have ever owned...so i dont know.

[PhishLI]

11 minutes ago, ironside1983 said:

I have a new shimano metanium mgl 2016 and there is sometimes a little play when i turn the handle to re engage the thumb bar. Is this normal or is there something wrong with it?

Nothing wrong. The kick lever doesn't always land in a tooth of the trip ratchet when you depress the thumb bar.  Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. Rotating the handle forward will set the lever. It's not play. It's not a problem.

[ironside1983]

Thank you.... someone who actual has some advice.

I've just never spent that much on a reel and i got it from japan and i wanted to make sure I didn't get taking for a ride.

[mrpao]

Some reels will have alittle more play in the handle than others. It comes down to fit and finish. 

I have several aldebarans and one has more handle play than the others. Its still a great reel but when comparing side by side, its very noticeable.

 

[FishTank]

Normal.  Most Shimano reels have some play in them.

[Crankin4Bass]

14 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said:

Does it affect your ability to catch fish? I have owned 100+ Shimano reels over the last few years and I have heard of this "play" in the handle, but it has never, and I mean never impacted my ability to catch fish. 

100+!   Now we know the real reason why they are sometimes sold out. 

 

I only have 9 Shimano's, but they all have a little play or they are doing what Phish Li said. As everyone else has said, everything is normal. Just go fish and have fun!