I've got two Curado 70 XG's- one is about 2 months older and has been fished more, but not that much more. The older one has a distinct grinding feeling when retrieving and doesn't cast as far as the newer one. The newer one is smooth as glass. Smooth/smoother than my Curado 200s- which are smooth.

 

What should I do to resolve? Lube or grease, and where? I've lubed the brake ring (or whatever it's called).

 

Thanks-

Send it to DVT. He gets all of my reels for routine maintenance and upgrade installations. 

 

@Delaware Valley Tackle