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Help - my fishing reel is making a grinding sound

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6d ago1 min read

Got my Shimano baitcaster wet last weekend and now whenever I cast it makes this grinding noise. Pulled the spool out but everything looks clean. Anyone dealt with this before? Don't want to send it in if I can fix it myself.

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GGreg H.Regular6d ago

Salt water reel maintenance is rough. I'd pull the whole thing apart and inspect the bearings - might need replacing if the grinding keeps happening. Better to fix it now than lose it mid cast.

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WWalter T.Regular6d ago

Could be salt water corrosion inside even if it looks clean on the outside. Take it apart and rinse everything with fresh water, dry it all completely. Might need some light oil on the bearing too.

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