fishpro Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Quick question here, I was just checking my TFO Catridge Series reel, and noticed that there seems to be a bit of grinding associated with the drag. At the same spot in every turn, whether pulling line off or reeling in, there is some extra tension. Is this normally just caused by dirt or maybe lack of oil? Or is it something more serious? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick0Danger Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Quick question here, I was just checking my TFO Catridge Series reel, and noticed that there seems to be a bit of grinding associated with the drag. At the same spot in every turn, whether pulling line off or reeling in, there is some extra tension. Is this normally just caused by dirt or maybe lack of oil? Or is it something more serious? Thanks Had the same problem, just bring it to spring brook and they will replace the clutch, or you could call and see if they could ship you one. That said i have 3 of em, and no problem except that and im hard on stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I had exactly the same problem with my TFO reel. Is it a mayfly reel? If it is, or any other with a plastic spool for a cartridge, then what's happening is the line is getting wound too tight and bowing out the spool. When it does that, it drags on the reel body itself. The first time it happened, I brought it back to Wholesale (where I bought the rod/reel combo) and they replaced the spool and spun on some new backing and re-wound my line. Fixed the problem. Then about two or three weeks later, it happened again. At that point, I said :$*%&: it and I bought a new reel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orvisonly Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 That particular reel is designed for fly fishing only. It is possible that it has been overloaded at some point. This can be caused by a number of things, the most common of which is fishing with multiple flies at once. You haven't loaned it to anyone have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedy1 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 That particular reel is designed for fly fishing only. It is possible that it has been overloaded at some point. This can be caused by a number of things, the most common of which is fishing with multiple flies at once. You haven't loaned it to anyone have you? You such a funny guy Orvyboy... WARNING!!!! WARNING!!!! WARNING!!!! FOR ALL YOU INEXPERIENCED FORUM USERS OUT THERE IN FISHY LAND, THE PREVIOUS POST BY ORVISONLY WAS A TROLL. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT RESPOND TO THE TROLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 could you have dropped it and bent the spool? if u head it grind only in one spot every revolution? ive seen this a few times.. tehre could be soem stuff in it if there is a constant grind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 That particular reel is designed for fly fishing only. It is possible that it has been overloaded at some point. This can be caused by a number of things, the most common of which is fishing with multiple flies at once. You haven't loaned it to anyone have you? What's that sound? It's almost like an annoying mosquito.. or.. no. Must be just me.. it's gone now. Fishpro - you might want to pick up some of the "Blue Goop" from Wholesale.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherwoman Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Quick question here, I was just checking my TFO Catridge Series reel, and noticed that there seems to be a bit of grinding associated with the drag. At the same spot in every turn, whether pulling line off or reeling in, there is some extra tension. Is this normally just caused by dirt or maybe lack of oil? Or is it something more serious? Thanks Hi It could be your reel inside needs a good cleaning... I was getting the same thing myself, twice a year I clean my rod and reel, take it in the shower and scrub it down with a old toothbrush.. mild soap and water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Best bet is to give it a good cleaning and then see if the grinding persists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayr Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 That particular reel is designed for fly fishing only. It is possible that it has been overloaded at some point. This can be caused by a number of things, the most common of which is fishing with multiple flies at once. You haven't loaned it to anyone have you? A self described "purist", yet in application trolls almost exclusively. I anoint thee with a more appropriate handle; "willow-leafandwormsonly" Ayr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedWiggler Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 That particular reel is designed for fly fishing only. It is possible that it has been overloaded at some point. This can be caused by a number of things, the most common of which is fishing with multiple flies at once. You haven't loaned it to anyone have you? lolololol!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Just like everything else in life. If you buy cheaper stuff you get crappy performance. I'm not saying its the poorist quality but "you get what you pay for" is what i'm trying to say. I bought a teton reel and its garbage. Never again i say. Hopefully Islander will come out with a multi-fly reel soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedWiggler Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Ive got 2 Tetons and I think they both suck, either of them were ever great thats why they are both riding the pine now.........BENCHED!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theiceman2 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 This has happened to me in teh past on my Scierria large arbour reel, As this reel is a sealed disc drag unit I simply dip it in the river and strip a few lengths of line off, that usually seems to blow any dirt out of the reel with out taking th ething apart. Its easy I always try that first. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 ive seen that lots iceman.. one downside too setting any rel in the sand or finer sediment... but its a simple fix! any word on your reels health dustin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishpro Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks for the responses. It looks like it was an easy fix, I don't think the spool was fully attached to the handle, therefore wasn't alligned properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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