One of my spinning reels started making a strange noise on my last trip. A slight grinding noise when retrieving line, with a lure tied on.                                                      Im sure many probably know this already, but, you can check the roller by using a rubber band. Cut a section of rubber band and hook it under the line roller. Rub it back and forth several times. This will often free up a sticking line roller. Then, you can open it up and oil it. If you don't hear any noise while using the rubber band, your line roller is probably not causing any problem, and can be used as is.                 I was prepared to order a new line roller, but thanks to a Shimano reel tutorial, I don't need one.                                 Once I gave the roller a drop of oil, all the noise stopped. This reel is a Lew's Speed Spin, but this rubber band trick will work on any spinning reel.                                     If your spinning reel starts making any noise at the line roller, this is a quick way to test it, and ensure it's working correctly without taking it apart.                                  Besides unwanted noise, a sticking line roller can cause line twist problems as well, cutting into your fishing time. We can thank the guys from Shimano. They make some good reel tutorial videos.

Great tip man.

Embarrassed to say I’ve used a reel for so long, I’ve worn an alternate line feed on the roller.  ?