Spinning reel noise help.

[RMCatchNrelease]

I have an 09 Complex 2500 F6 made in Japan. It is very similar to older Stellas in it's construction.

My problem is a clicking noise upon the down stroke of the spool. It has the Rigid support drag inside the spool and it sounds like some contact is made at the lowest point of travel. Any ideas? Thank you

[facelessnewsouth]

If the spool is making contact on the downstroke, the solution may be as simple as adding a shim under the spool. If I'm not mistaken, most reels will come with a plastic shim or two in the box. If you don't have these shims, I believe the part number is RD 8068 for the stella 2500 FD, not sure how your reel compares to this one.

[Bantam1]

It could be making contact. Remove the spool and check for the shims. It they are present then there is another issue. It could be as severe as a bearing for the worm shaft that fell apart, or the worm and pawl are in need of replacement.

[RMCatchNrelease]

I have 2 thin and 2 thick shims. I tried them to the point the drag clicker was no longer audible. Even with 3 shims it is still ticking on the down stroke. This does not occur with the spool off the reel. I am baffled.

Maybe I should listen to Bantam1 and buy USDM. I just couldn't pass up on a made in Japan spinner for $ 200

[Bantam1]

Noises are hard to diagnose over the internet. It could just be a worn worm haft and pawl. Sometimes you can shim the worm shaft and/or pawl to eliminate the noise. Without hearing it I can't accurately diagnose where the noise is coming from.

[RMCatchNrelease]

So I'll put masking tape Stella logo on her and send it in haha.

I'll have to see what I can do...