I have had some trouble with my Fuego lately.  I bought it used and it fished great for a while, but lately it has started making a screeching sound.  The sound seems to get worse the longer you used the reel on a trip.  So it will start off fine then start squeaking... then the full on screech on the cast and retrieve.  I took it apart and greased/oiled everything but that was only a temporary fix.  I cannot find anywhere that the spool is rubbing.  Any ideas fellas? I was thinking bearings maybe? I was going to send it to DVT, but figured I would ask here first in case it was an easy fix.

Thanks

how does the spool spin when the line has been stripped and there is zero tension applied?

That screeching is almost always a bearing. They'll need to be flushed and oiled. If they are clean and oiled and still loud, they may need replacing. If you want to PM or email or call me and I'll walk you through DIY procedure.

That screeching is almost always a bearing. They'll need to be flushed and oiled. If they are clean and oiled and still loud, they may need replacing. If you want to PM or email or call me and I'll walk you through DIY procedure.

Correctomundo!