baitcasting reel noise

[tjsdad38]

I bought a Diawa procaster, a $70 casting reel that I had tremendous success with years ago when they first came out. Playing around adjusting the two different brakes, when I casted it, the reel would "scream". Not really loud, but loud enough that I know something isn't right. I'm not sure if it's the magnet side or what. Is this a grease issue or an oil issue? It casts fine, just makes noise. I'd appreciate alittle help in diagnosing this issue, Thanks, Tim

[VMS]

I have not ever had a diawa reel, but I would guess that you need to oil a gear post on the palming side of the reel. Usually, the screaming is due to a lack of lube...reel performs fine, but loud.

Steve

[delmuts]

it souonds like yours is getting a little dry. if your model has a side plate that you can remove. taek it off, pull the spool out, and put a couple of drops of oil( reel ease, hot sauce) on the bearings, and just a little bit of light grease on both ends of the spool. this should help . you may still have some noise, but that is kind of normal with use. del

[Rivernut]

Dito on delmuts advice, works every time.

[icefishingdude]

I've owned the exact reel and had the exact problem. I , for years, thought there was something wrong with it from the manufacturer and even had a "reel guy" look at it one day. I finally eased the problem with some oil and adjustment of the brakes and drag, still makes a little noise, but far less than before. Either way, give it a few drops inside and play w/ the drag and brakes and I'm sure you can find a combination that works. Good luck!

[Deitz Dittrich]

as others have said.. maybe a decent clean job by a profesional might not be a bad idea. I have had a few reels that when you cast them sound like you just about killed them... I no longer own those reels ... But they still were productive?

[delmuts]

see deitz ! that is one of the good things about getting older! you don't hear those noises as much!

[sparcebag]

I've got 3 Diawas all from 1980-1985. in free spool they should'nt make any noise other than spool turning.I do take them down every year clean and oil I found oil better than grease.90wt.oil.

[tjsdad38]

Thanks for the advice guys. Being brand new reels, I would've thought they were lubed, apparently not. I've used them in the past and do like the new ones I bought too, especially the price. Thanks everyone for the help.