baitcaster issue

Rotors&Rods · 08-29-10, 09:44 PM

I have used baitcasters for many years and I prefer them over spinning outfits when applicable. I use Shimano Citicas for the most part but recently purchased a Abu Garcia Orra SX. It worked beautifully for about a month and then it started screaming when I would cast it. It kind of sounds like a dry bearing but I have oiled all the bearings and checked them to see if they were notchy and all seems well. The reel still cast fine but the noise is awful. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Krtismo · 08-29-10, 10:38 PM

My guess is its the spool tension causing the noise, next time its making that noise, loosen the spool tension knob really loose and see if it stops. That should help you diagnose the problem at least.

I'm no expert so it could be something else.

bamabassman · 08-29-10, 10:40 PM

krtismo that is what i was thinking as well. you might want to oil that area and see if that helps. tae the knob off and put some oil in there and put it back on.

Krtismo · 08-29-10, 10:44 PM

I haven't bought any yet but I hear quantum hot sauce grease is magical.

I'm having the same problem with my BC, and I'm going to try some hot sauce.

bamabassman · 08-29-10, 10:47 PM

i thought it was lousiana hot sauce they used? the kind oyu eat. for real. tha ain't what they used? <<<confused yet again. lol.

08-29-10, 09:44 PM	#1
Rotors&Rods BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coats, N.C. Posts: 1	baitcaster issue I have used baitcasters for many years and I prefer them over spinning outfits when applicable. I use Shimano Citicas for the most part but recently purchased a Abu Garcia Orra SX. It worked beautifully for about a month and then it started screaming when I would cast it. It kind of sounds like a dry bearing but I have oiled all the bearings and checked them to see if they were notchy and all seems well. The reel still cast fine but the noise is awful. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

08-29-10, 10:38 PM	#2
Krtismo BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 89	My guess is its the spool tension causing the noise, next time its making that noise, loosen the spool tension knob really loose and see if it stops. That should help you diagnose the problem at least. I'm no expert so it could be something else. Last edited by Krtismo; 08-29-10 at 10:45 PM.

08-29-10, 10:40 PM	#3
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	krtismo that is what i was thinking as well. you might want to oil that area and see if that helps. tae the knob off and put some oil in there and put it back on. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

08-29-10, 10:47 PM	#5
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i thought it was lousiana hot sauce they used? the kind oyu eat. for real. tha ain't what they used? <<<confused yet again. lol. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

08-29-10, 10:44 PM	#4
Krtismo BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 89	I haven't bought any yet but I hear quantum hot sauce grease is magical. I'm having the same problem with my BC, and I'm going to try some hot sauce.

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