PBBrandon Posted January 20 Posted January 20 I got a 2500 Stradic FM in the mail today and it is scratchy/loud when free reeling. My other FM is the same way and I’ve had 2 Vanfords that were like that but not as bad. Both of my Tatulas and a Sustain FJ I used to own didn’t have this issue. Is this common in the Stradic/Vanford reels? How have ya’ll quieted them down? They are still smooth and I’m sure when in use it won’t really matter but still. Thanks Quote
MediumMouthBass Posted January 20 Posted January 20 Every Shimano reel i own makes noise, even my Ultegra i just got. All of my Daiwas are quiet, whats funny is that they are the Revros, which is the cheap one. If its smooth and feels good keep it and fish it till you forget about it, if not maybe send it off if it really gets on your nerves, or try adding some oil or grease. Since a lot of reels today come with too much or too little. Quote
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted January 20 Super User Posted January 20 I got a JDM 23 Stradic 3000XG back in October......incredibly smooth and quiet. Quote
Super User bulldog1935 Posted January 20 Super User Posted January 20 My Twin Power began that way, and now it's the smoothest and quietest reel I own - a total jewel from finesse to beast. I think it most likely has to do with the X-protect labyrinth seals wearing in. @PBBrandon How did I quiet it? I went fishing. Yes, it was annoying at first. I though it was related to rotor/spool. I removed the spool, it did the exact thing with no spool. That's the labyrinth seal that keeps salt water out of the rotor bearing and complex (Stella) A/R roller bearing. The seal is made to move water outward - away from those bearings. I'm glad it's there - Revros doesn't have one. Quote
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