I've got a newer tatula reel, I believe the CT model.  It's still launching baits a long way and I'm not really seeing any performance issues, but it's developed a bit of a rattle/grind noise that pops up towards the end of the cast- always the end, always smooth as it's flying through the air.  Any ideas?  Just some lube?  An issue with bearings or gears?

Hard to say.  But are you sure it's coming from the reel?  Often times I find that if I'm hearing weird noises at only one part of the cast or retrieve, it's usually something to do with my line and line guides.  

 

But if it is coming from the reel itself, then the first thing I'd do is tear it down and give it a complete clean and relube.  That will do two things for you.  1.  It will give you a chance to inspect each part individually, looking for anything obvious that might be the cause, and 2.  it'll allow you to eliminate dirt, oil, and grease from the list of possible causes.  

 

Rattling/grinding sounds like a bearing issue, but they usually change pitch throughout the cast, rather than come and go.  At least the one's I've dealt with did.  It could be something to do with the break inductor coming back in.  Like maybe it's rubbing on something or got some junk on it.  That's about the only thing that I can think of that changes at the end of the cast and would cause a sound to come and go, versus something more like a change in tone.

They need a good oil and lube because a lot of time Daiwa reels come dry. It's not super hard either. I've cleaned and maintained my reels for a few years now.

On 10/1/2020 at 3:14 PM, Bankc said:

Hard to say.  But are you sure it's coming from the reel?  Often times I find that if I'm hearing weird noises at only one part of the cast or retrieve, it's usually something to do with my line and line guides.  

 

But if it is coming from the reel itself, then the first thing I'd do is tear it down and give it a complete clean and relube.  That will do two things for you.  1.  It will give you a chance to inspect each part individually, looking for anything obvious that might be the cause, and 2.  it'll allow you to eliminate dirt, oil, and grease from the list of possible causes.  

 

Rattling/grinding sounds like a bearing issue, but they usually change pitch throughout the cast, rather than come and go.  At least the one's I've dealt with did.  It could be something to do with the break inductor coming back in.  Like maybe it's rubbing on something or got some junk on it.  That's about the only thing that I can think of that changes at the end of the cast and would cause a sound to come and go, versus something more like a change in tone.

 

On 10/1/2020 at 6:45 PM, NathanDLTH said:

They need a good oil and lube because a lot of time Daiwa reels come dry. It's not super hard either. I've cleaned and maintained my reels for a few years now.

Yes definitely coming from the reel. I opened and lubed it last night.

 

I fiddled around with it today and it’s more of a clicking sound.  It can be eliminated by tightening the spool knob enough, but then it makes it difficult to cast.

 

I did figure out that the noise wasn’t just coming at the end of the cast, but based on how I had the reel tilted in my hand as I was casting....

 

Its more pronounced the more the knob is loosened and even more so if the reel is tilted with the handle facing the ground when I’m casting.

 

I can, however, completely loosen the knob and get no clicking noise if I cast with the handle of the reel facing up...

Wish I could say something for sure on this issue.

 

I can offer one thing to try - a lubrication that I practice religiously - grease the ends of the spool shaft. 

 

Yes, it can create all kinds of noise if the ends go dry. When you mention the noise changing with spool tension, and reel position - it kinda lines up.

 

I clean the black "pads" that the shaft ends ride against - and place a dab of grease right on the center of the pad.

 

Hope this makes a difference for you!

 

 

Karl