Davis M

I recently (and by recently, I mean yesterday) bought a Shimano Cardiff 300A from Bass Pro Shops. A few hours after buying, I lined it up and went out and started throwing 1.5oz swimbaits on it for around 3 hours with no problem. Today, I went to use it and it started making a squealing sound when I casted it and it wouldn't cast far. Then, when I tried to adjust the spool, I noticed the reel did not go into free spool at all when I pressed down the thumb bar. I haven't taken the reel apart, as I don't know if that voids the warranty. I just bought this reel yesterday, and would appreciate any help I could get. - Davis M

Thank you all so much for your help. I'm still a bit new to bass fishing, so your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Hello. I am looking into starting to throw smaller swimbaits around the 1 - 2oz range, the Daddy Mac Viper Sunfish (1.3oz) and Sebile Magic Swimmer (1.5oz) are two examples. My problem is I got a Kastking Royale Legend baitcaster, but I don't think it can hold up to these baits in the 2oz range. Anyone have a recommendation for someone who knows very little about swimbait reels? Any suggestions are very much appreciated. - Davis M