50 mg drag clicks when pulled

**topwatrout** · #1 03-29-2012, 10:03 AM

Whenever my 50mg is under a load, I can feel a very subtle clicking as I turn the handle, maybe about 10 clicks a turn. When I or a fish pulls out drag, the clicking is more noticeable. Last time I had it taken apart was regressing the drag about a month ago, I may of put something back in the wrong way as this clicking has only begun fairly recently.

Thanks

Alex

**BustinTops** · #2 03-29-2012, 10:52 AM

9 out of 10 its the main gear. Its made of aluminum and the teeth are probably broken off.

Call Shimano and order ....... Bnt-1325 and Bnt-2405

Its a brass set of gears. Alot stronger.

http://fish.shimano.com/media/fishin...9830642637.PDF

**topwatrout** · #3 03-29-2012, 11:14 AM

Thanks for the feedback. I'll call cut rate first and see if they carry them.

**Bantam1** · #4 03-29-2012, 11:27 AM

It could be the gears, or the idle gears, or the worm shaft/pawl. I would open it up first and inspect parts before you order anything.

**BustinTops** · #5 03-29-2012, 01:05 PM

Oh yea, X2....definately check it first before ordering. Thanks Bantam.

**Dipsay** · #6 03-29-2012, 06:00 PM

Can you feel on the retrieve if it's smooth or not. Normally with the gear set the main gear( or idle gear) will have "knock outs" in them causing a skip or catch in the retrieve. I agree with B, check it out first. Just curious? did you happen to drop that spool? Reason I ask is that if you dented that spool that "could" give the same symptoms. Especially under a load...Dip

**topwatrout** · #7 03-29-2012, 07:53 PM

Had a guy at cut rate take a look and in addition to replacing two bearings, he noticed the pinion gear wasn't spinning fully, I do not know if it was a little off track or loose but he fixed them. Now it is working perfect again. I'm sure it was a mistake I made when I put it back together after greasing the drag washer.

I also want to thank the man at the cut rate on I-10 for taking my reel, he dropped what he was doing to take a look and he never did try to accept my tip..but in the end I had to leave the money on the counter after letting him know I wouldn't take it back.

Thanks for the replies and suggestions.

Alex

**Dipsay** · #8 03-29-2012, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topwatrout

Had a guy at cut rate take a look and in addition to replacing two bearings, he noticed the pinion gear wasn't spinning fully, I do not know if it was a little off track or loose but he fixed them. Now it is working perfect again. I'm sure it was a mistake I made when I put it back together after greasing the drag washer.

I also want to thank the man at the cut rate on I-10 for taking my reel, he dropped what he was doing to take a look and he never did try to accept my tip..but in the end I had to leave the money on the counter after letting him know I wouldn't take it back.

Thanks for the replies and suggestions.

Alex

You must have just met Warren.. Heavy set guy? great individual. I have learned alot from him.. Also went to school with his daughter..

**Bantam1** · #9 03-30-2012, 08:54 AM

I agree. Warren is a great guy. Joey is at the other location and he also a great guy.