Screaming baitcaster

[Gus]

Very interesting replies. Cold weather is definitley a factor. I cleaned and oiled the bearings again on Saturday as I have always done when I have encountered this problem. On Sunday's fishing outing the reel was still screaming early in the A.M. but not as bad as before. Of course Sunday's 45 degrees was much warmer than the 25 I fished in this week. As the day went on Sunday, and the temps went up, the reel began to act normally. The Curado does not have the palm plate side, level wind gear like the ABU's do, therefore that is not the problem. I do intend to try the Hot Sauce but it appears that if the weather is warm I won't have an answer until November.

[hairball]

Sounds to me like a job for Hot Sauce. That's the only lubricant I use now. All my fishing buddies are bringing their reels to me now to have them cleaned and lubed with Hot Sauce. It's pretty pricey but well worth the money for the added distance and smooth casting.

[Shimano4Life]

Hot Sauce is the best stuff on the market! I clean and lube my reels once every season -- right before they go into storage so that they're ready to go when the new season begins. Taking apart reels is so easy....just remember how they go back together! I had some old curados that I did this to every year and they casted like they were brand new, fresh out of the box. Anyone who doesn't clean their high-priced reels every so often will be replacing parts or buying new reels all together. It's kinda like changing the oil in your car......

[apb]

Probably just need to give them a good cleaning, oil and lube. My abus get like that after I've abused them for a while. Strip them down, clean them out, oil parts that need oil, lube parts that need lube, reassemble and they're good to go.

Andrew

[pointer]

There is a plastic gear on Ambassadeurs which drives the level wind. It is on the opposite side of the reel from the handle. Most of the time you can get some lube in around the base of this gear and it will stop the whining when you cast. I don't know if Curados are the same but I'm betting that they are. Good luck.

[OneShy]

I witnessed my partners curado do that a couple of times today. He said it only does it when its raining and his reel gets soaked.

[lil skeeter]

i had two quantum e400's that after about 9 yrs of being used and not cleaned they would do the same and i would do like magiksmallie and dip them in the water to take care of the problem until the next time i was able to go. i think i'll take them apart and clean them since thats all they might need. can take one apart and use the other as a reference to hopefully get back together

[dpage70]

Here's the best site I know of that shows how to clean and lube your own reels. Get you some of the yellow rocket fuel they talk about on the site for oiling your bearings. It's what all of the guys that clean and service reels use and there's a reason for it.
http://heartlandtackleservice.com/articles.stm

[dsonthelake84]

Thanks guys. I will look into it. Sure save me some money.

[Dr. Phil]

OK, now you have the fix for the problem.....disassemble, clean, oil/lube, and reassemble.

Now for the prevention of the problem:

1. ALWAYS rinse your reels with clean, cold water (tap water is fine), after EVERY fishing trip.

2. Oil and lube your reels at least every two months, more often if heavily used.

3. Remember that bearings and all shafts get a light (very light) coat of oil, all gears get grease (more is not better, just a dab'll do ya). Don't forget to put a drop of oil (NOT grease) on the level-wind shaft.

DISASSEMBLE AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL PARTS OF THE REEL WITH ALCOHOL AND COTTON SWAB AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 6 MONTHS. RE-LUBE AND REASSEMBLE.

A little maintenance goes a long way. A properly cared-for reel will give you many years of trouble-free service and enjoyment.

Always use a light machine oil and NEVER use petroleum jelly in place of quality reel grease.

[gilly]

the screaming is caused by the bearings on the ends of the spool. add very light oil of any brand and it won't scream any more regardless of temperature.

[GeoFisher]

the screaming is caused by the bearings on the ends of the spool. add very light oil of any brand and it won't scream any more regardless of temperature.

Gilly is right...........AND if the reel is an old school curado, or citica or whatever, it probalby uses a REALLY CHEAP ABEX 7 bearing.

4x10x3 or 4x10x4.

Use this site....... http://www.vxb.com/ , and buy some SERIOUS ceramic bearings.

Replace the end cap bearing, and the tension bearing, and you will NEVER have a problem again..........and you will NEVER have to oil them again either.

BEST bearings ever..............and I replaced them on every reel I own......

Later,

Geo