Here's Why Your Drag is Silent On Your Spinning Reel

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Күн бұрын

Here’s why your spinning reel drag is SILENT.
I like to refer to this as “Ghost Drag”.
This happens when the line is peeling off of the spool but you don’t hear any clicking sound.
See the FULL blog on our fishing tips page and learn more about the reel used in this video here: bit.ly/3EQB4G3
If you can’t hear the drag on your spinning reels, perform these simple tests to see if it’s because of a missing or damaged spring.
It might be as simple as you don’t have any backing to secure the line, in which case that’s an easy fix!
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@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

See the FULL blog on our fishing tips page and learn more about the reel used in this video here: bit.ly/3EQB4G3

@whiskerz_XD 2 күн бұрын

this was very helpful, my reel wasnt clicking when the line was dragged turned out i just need to poke the mechanism with a pair of sissors lol Clicked back info place and now makes the clicking noise again, thought i broke something but i didnt thanks for the video 👍

@Arabian_Gulf_Angler Жыл бұрын

You people are legends! I was just about to go fishing and I found out my drag is silent so I spent a few mintues watching your video and wallaah! My drag is screaming again 😍 Thanks man 🎉

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@Pass-a-grille Жыл бұрын

Great timing! That did the trick. Thank you

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@jackmilentis-qm8ke 5 ай бұрын

thankyou bro did the trick thanks

@wbf91 27 күн бұрын

Ok...what if my lil metal piece and spring are both intact but still no noise?

@ccdmain 7 ай бұрын

thanks... u save my life man!!

@Saltstrong 6 ай бұрын

Glad we could help!

@JoshuaBentley04 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tony, my shimano sedona c3000 reel wasn't clicking and it turns out the spring was loose, it is now back to clicking.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Great! Glad you got it worked out!

@cajunjames525 3 ай бұрын

Are these springs universal and where can you buy them

@Ragnarrodrok 9 күн бұрын

When I cast, it doesn't make a noise, is that normal?

@Nate-wn2ef 8 ай бұрын

Does removing washers make the sound dissapear? Do i have to adjust that metal thing on the spring somehow. I removed 3 washers to adjust the line gathering on the spool. I mean can the removing of the washers make the "claw" miss the "teeth" that make the sound? Got brand new reel and the sound dissapeared : /

@Saltstrong 6 ай бұрын

Yes removing the washers will eliminate the sound of the drag

@chrissewell1608 Жыл бұрын

Its called a Pawl. Or a clicker pawl.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@vegetablejoe2389 Жыл бұрын

What about when you are able to pull line easily with the drag tightened all the way? I bout a reel in November 2022, fished it 4 times in 2023 then all of a sudden, the drag stopped clicking/holding and I was able to easily pull line when tightened all the way. I then unscrewed the top and removed the lock and washers placing them back in order. When tightened appropriately I was able to hear clicking with the drag holding. Then all of a sudden, the reel went silent and I was able to easily pull line. Tightened all the way and no improvement. Any expert advice would be greatly appreciated.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Check out the full blog and post your question there. That way, our team can respond back directly with their feedback. You can find that here: bit.ly/3EQB4G3

@843Landbased Жыл бұрын

That blacktip I had did a number on my 4000 tsunami reel 😭

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Yikes!

@fisheye1406 5 ай бұрын

So i had to shim the pawl it wasn't hitting the gear🤷‍♂️

@Saltstrong 5 ай бұрын

Glad we could help!

@sethjabal9389 Жыл бұрын

My drag is simply quiet it still makes noise but it’s quiet

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3EQB4G3

@843Landbased Жыл бұрын

No way he just said mono backing

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Check out more info on the blog and you can ask the coach any questions, the blog can be found here: bit.ly/3EQB4G3

@botsarefriendsnotfood9323 Жыл бұрын

What would be the correct terimonolgy