Captain Cali Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 Let me start by saying never again will I let anyone borrow my best gear. A friend of mine wanted to try out a Chronarch 50/51 Mg before buying one so I let him borrow mine. BIG MISTAKE!! First of all...the reel came back scratched. That doesn't bother me too much but the weird noise it's now making does. It's making a clicking sound when I reel in. Sounds like metal on metal! I can feel it transmitting into the handle. I asked my friend what happened and he told me that he slipped on some gravel and landed on his butt. The reel was dropped in the process. Any ideas what could be wrong? The good thing is he was upfront about it and is willing to help pay for any repairs. The reel is still under warranty. Will Shimano cover it? Quote
BASS fisherman Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 Sorry to hear what happened Capn. I have learned that lesson myself, but not with my fishing gear. I don't let anyone borrow anything. I have found that your lucky if you get what you lend out, back. He's a good guy for being upfront, and offering to help with the repairs, it's only right. I have no clue what the anser to your question is. But if the reel is under warrantee, I don't see why they wouldn't cover it. Unless they have special restrictions against such accidents. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted October 25, 2006 Super User Posted October 25, 2006 It's probably nothing serious, but I would dismantle the entire reel to be sure that no sand particles got into the mechanism. Sorry that had to happen, I know how you must feel. Roger Quote
Super User KU_Bassmaster. Posted October 25, 2006 Super User Posted October 25, 2006 I asked my friend what happened and he told me that he slipped on some gravel and landed on his butt. Suuuuurrreeee ....... Your "friend" slipped and fell on his butt. Really though ..... I am feeling for you big time. Hopefully you can get this thing worked out. Quote
Guest DavidGreen Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 Captain Cali, Sounds like the return rachet plate is not clearing the return rachet arm. This can happen if the reel takes a really good hit on something hard. Probably the area were the scratch is. Because you are located in the LA area you have 2 service centers you can take it to for warranty work.... Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop 2838 Garrison St. San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 221-8506 www.saltwatertackle.com fishing@saltwater.com -------------------------- Sav-On Tackle Satellite Service Center 9917 Orr & Day Rd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 864-2911 savontackle@netzero.com Or you can send it to Shimano by calling Customer Service: 877-577-0600, Monday-Friday from 6:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M Pacific Standard Time. and getting the address.... To bad about the reel, but lesson learned... Tight Lines!!! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 25, 2006 Super User Posted October 25, 2006 I would send it to Shimano. They are a GREAT company and will probably either fix it for free or replace it. Quote
Captain Cali Posted October 25, 2006 Author Posted October 25, 2006 Thanks guys. I'll place a call to Shimano today. My buddy is being really cool about it. He knows how much I baby the reel and since he liked the reel so much he even offered to buy it if I wanted to sell it to him. We'll see... KU...I believe he truely slipped. I know where he was fishing and it gets hairy. Smooth rock face with a bunch of small rocks/gravel and sand. I've taken a spill there myself a few times. I know what you're thinking dude! Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 25, 2006 Super User Posted October 25, 2006 There 's an old say: "you should never lend the woman, the pistol and the horse." There 's another one: "never ask to borrow anything, crap happens and it will happen on what you have borrowed " Quote
Super User KU_Bassmaster. Posted October 25, 2006 Super User Posted October 25, 2006 KU...I believe he truely slipped. I know where he was fishing and it gets hairy. Smooth rock face with a bunch of small rocks/gravel and sand. I've taken a spill there myself a few times. I know what you're thinking dude! That's was my point. You can fess up ... We all know it was you that fell. We won't laugh ........ too hard. ;D ;D j/k Of course I am one to talk. I have probably fell in the lake a few more times than I would like to admit. : That's good your friend is being cool about it. You know he probably feels like total crap about it too. I hope everything works out for you. Quote
Captain Cali Posted October 25, 2006 Author Posted October 25, 2006 There 's an old say: "you should never lend the woman, the pistol and the horse."There 's another one: "never ask to borrow anything, crap happens and it will happen on what you have borrowed " Good sayings to live by. From now on the only way I will let someone use my good stuff is if I'm there with 'em. At least then I can see what is happening. I'm calling Shimano in about an hour. I wil keep you guys posted. Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 25, 2006 Super User Posted October 25, 2006 Can I ask a favor CC ? please ask them if the reel can be refinished, I don 't mean the coating, thanks to a guest 's kid on my boat mine got a scratch on the top, then the scartch peeled something like a varnish skin on the sideplate ( 2 mm by 5 mm ), it doesn 't show much but I hate knowing that the peel is there. Obviously, this guy and his kid are never ever going to be invited in my boat again. Quote
Captain Cali Posted October 25, 2006 Author Posted October 25, 2006 Raul, You got it! I haven't called them yet, been busy. I'll try before the end of today. If not, first thing tomorrow morning. Quote
Captain Cali Posted October 26, 2006 Author Posted October 26, 2006 I'm sending the reel to Shimano. Their U.S. corporate office is about 55 miles from me so I'm taking it myself to their reel repair counter. Probably on Monday. Can I ask a favor CC ? please ask them if the reel can be refinished, I don 't mean the coating Unfortunately, no, they can not refinish the reel. The guy on the phone didn't sound so sure though. I will ask again at the repair counter. I would like to know myself since my reel got scratched also. Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 26, 2006 Super User Posted October 26, 2006 Thanks ! let 's see what they have to say about it over the counter. Quote
Guest DavidGreen Posted October 28, 2006 Posted October 28, 2006 Captain Cali, Well. What did Shimano say?? Do?? Inquiring minds want to know.... Quote
Captain Cali Posted October 28, 2006 Author Posted October 28, 2006 ReelMech, They just told me to send the reel in. I'd rather take it in myself since it's just about an hour drive from me. I'm going to make the drive to Irvine on Monday. I will let you know what happens. Quote
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