Well since my post has been hijacked, I guess I will reply.

I popped off the side cover and there is no anti theft device or a warning on the label. I have no idea what georges, freds, or jacks are, but I realize you guys are just messin with me.

Anyways, I think I will assume that the noise Im hearing is normal and not bad bearings. Like I said there is no screeching, its more of a rub.

LOL LUCKY! you caught on while I was looking all over my reel for these so called "georges freds and jacks". I had no idea my leg was being pulled LOL ;D

kllrbee, now that we've all screwed with you, I'll try to help.

I had a couple of JM reels, and one of them did just what you described. All was fine at first, and then the rubbing noise started.

What happened with mine was the shim washer under the bearing in the brake side plate was dented. I did it by over-tightening the spool tension. Once the dent became too deep, the spool shifted slightly to the brake side of the reel.

I don't know if your reel has the same problem, but it's an easy fixed, once.

Remove the side plate, remove the spool bearing, take out the plastic shim and flip it over. Replace the bearing and side plate, and go fishing.

If this is the problem, don't over-tighten the spool tension. You can get, or make, new shims. If you make your own, they HAVE to be the exact thickness of the original part.

Also, if this is the problem, you may need to use more centrifugal braking, or more magnetic braking, or both. Just don't use too much spool tension.

Cheers,

GK

kllrbee, now that we've all screwed with you, I'll try to help.

I had a couple of JM reels, and one of them did just what you described. All was fine at first, and then the rubbing noise started.

What happened with mine was the shim washer under the bearing in the brake side plate was dented. I did it by over-tightening the spool tension. Once the dent became too deep, the spool shifted slightly to the brake side of the reel.

I don't know if your reel has the same problem, but it's an easy fixed, once.

Remove the side plate, remove the spool bearing, take out the plastic shim and flip it over. Replace the bearing and side plate, and go fishing.

If this is the problem, don't over-tighten the spool tension. You can get, or make, new shims. If you make your own, they HAVE to be the exact thickness of the original part.

Also, if this is the problem, you may need to use more centrifugal braking, or more magnetic braking, or both. Just don't use too much spool tension.

Cheers,

GK

This is a good starting point. If you have continuing or worsening problems let us know.

X3...

Alright, took off the side plate and no problems with the washer. 

After listening real close, the noise is more of an intermittent whine.  Its not high pitched or a squeeling, more of a "Whirr", then nothing, "whirr", nothing, you get the point.

I did it with side plate on and off (so no spool tension) and while reeling or letting the line out by dropping the lure.  The noise happens in all situations.  It doesnt feel like its affecting casting.  Everything feels smooth, but this is my first BC so I have nothing to compare it to.

Im gonna take it back to BPS and get a new one.  If it happens again, Ill trade in for a different one.  Ill get opinions on that when the time comes.

Thanks