I have 2 of the Chronarch 200E series reels, both very quiet and smooth. So, I thought I might try me a small 50E. This thing was so grindy noisy on the retrieve, that I took it back and exchanged it. The next one was exactly the same. Took it back and got a refund. Are the 50's typically noisy, or did I get 2 duds in row? I really wanted to lile this reel, but no way did I want all the racket.

Hootie

I have a 200E5 and it runs nice and quiet. I have no experience with the 50 series but I would like to think you got 2 duds. Did you clean and lube them? Maybe they had some grit in them. That's a shame to hear though. I'll be interested to see what the other 50E users say.

Yes, did the clean and lube on the first one and didn't help. Didn't bother with the second one. By the way, this wasn't just hold the reel in my hand and turn the handle, I actually fished with both these these reels a couple of days. At one point, my son, fishing from the back of the boat, asked what the heck is wrong with that reel. He could hear it.

Hootie

They should be smooth and silent out of the box.

I have the Curado 51E that was serviced by DVT before using. It makes a noise on the cast, but retrieve is silent. I have to think you got 2 bad reels.

They should be smooth and silent out of the box.

I agree. I only do a little wipe down and reoil for piece of mind, but it's not even necessary. I think Hootie just got 2 bad ones. What a shame.

I agree. I only do a little wipe down and reoil for piece of mind, but it's not even necessary. I think Hootie just got 2 bad ones. What a shame.

I am inclined to agree, 2 bad ones. I'll wait a while till some new ones come in and try again. Being that I work at BPS, I'll know when we get in a new supply.

Hootie

I am inclined to agree, 2 bad ones. I'll wait a while till some new ones come in and try again. Being that I work at BPS, I'll know when we get in a new supply.

Hootie

You sly man, work a BPS? Must be nice! I could never work there, I would never recieve a paycheck.

You sly man, work a BPS? Must be nice! I could never work there, I would never recieve a paycheck.

I'll get a check one of these days. lol

Hootie

Hey, send those bad ones to me, Ill fix em! I wont even charge you for taking them off your hands, but you wont get them back,