Reel Troubles, can this be fixed?

[Big Jeff]

I have 5 abu garcia cardinal 100 reels I use for ice fishing and UL in the summer. In the last two weeks I am down 3 due to drag issues. Can any one tell me if there might be a way to fix them or is it time for garbage.

The drag no longer "ticks" the reel spins smooth unless you have it completely screwed down. I know they are simple systems and yes they are not that expensive for new ones but I am leaving in two days for URL and I don't want to buy 3 more reels.

Is there something in the screw cap or the drag disk or the rubber washer that might need cleaning or greasing?

I called the local reel repair shop and they told me to just buy new ones with out even hearing what was wrong so my confidence in them is low.

HELP!!!!!!

THnaks

[Esox_Magnum]

Call Pure Fishing in Spirit Lake Iowa, they can tell you if they are worth fixing. I buy them for $10 so when 1 dies I just get another out of my stash.

[harvey lee]

Did they get wet. I dropped one in the water and it acted like that. When I got home, I brang it in the house and took the spool off and let it dry out good. I must have gotten lucky as it is working like new.