STOP! Don’t Replace Your Noisy Reel Until You Try This

Is your spinning reel making noise? A common culprit is the line roller or roller bearing. Corrosion or damage can cause friction, weird sounds, and even fray your line!

Here’s the quick fix:

  • Check the Roller: Pull your line back and forth across it—if you hear crunching, it’s likely corroded.
  • Clean or Replace: Unscrew the roller, clean it, or replace it if needed.

Want to see how it’s done? Watch the video below for a step-by-step breakdown and get back to catching fish—the only noise you’ll hear is your drag screaming!

If you’re serious about catching more fish, don’t forget to check out our Salt Strong Fishing School. We’ll show you exactly how to find where the fish are biting and how to catch them with confidence.

Tight lines,
Tony
Salt Strong Coach

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Dennis Manning
1 month ago

Thanks Tony. Tech Tip: use your phone and take pictures of what you’re about to dissemble.

DAVE PERSON
1 month ago

Awesome tutorial AGAIN. Thank you Tony, I’ll be checking those bearings tomorrow 🤜🤛

Terry Bues
1 month ago

Thanks good info

Mario Relvini
1 month ago

i wish it was easy to get parts from Daiwa. I have to clean my ceramic bushings in my BGMQ often as they get crud build up often and make an awful sound. I tried switching to the bearings kit but after a while the noise was just as bad, if not worse.

Rob S.
1 month ago

Good info, Tony. Seems like more of a problem with the Shimano reels, Ci4 in particular. When trying to clean them, the same problem reemerged shortly thereafter. I now just buy the line roller assembly that comes with several rather than buying them individually. Have you tried the ceramic roller bearings? I haven’t but wonder if this might offer a more permanent fix.

Mark Ethridge
1 month ago

Thanks for the tip Tony!

George Layton
1 month ago

Thanks for solving a common & aggravating problem Tony !! Several folks are going to be very relieved that there is an easy fix !!!

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