I was watchimg that reel on e-Bay also. My reel may make a little noise when I throw but I always atributed it to the power-pro line. I think it is more of a vibration than an actual noise if I remember right. It has not gotten worse and I have casted it thousands of times. I would rather throw spinners with the 5600c4 that with my Calais or Curado. If you want to get rid of it let me know. ...P