Anyone else notice the drag is not very smooth on this reel? Does anyone know of a fix?
Also sometimes when casting I get a racheting sound. I have two of them and both do the same things.
Any info would be great. Thanks.

I've never heard of that. I own a regular Curado and the BSF model. For drag, the only thing I can suggest is to replace your drag washer.

Same response as JacobF. BTW what kinda of line have you used....spectra braid? Caused the same ratcheting sound in several Ambassedors.

goose

The nasty sound you are hearing comes from the spool not beiing totally disengaged while casting. To fix that you need to have the reels cleaned and serviced. While that are servicing the reels have some new drag washers put in. That should cure the problem.

WOW!!!! Have 2, ditto the comments of JacobF and Gooose. Have highly recommended this model of level wind reel for many years. Santa is buying a new BSF Model, should be loaded in his slede today....smile!!!!


"Worse day sport fishing, still better than the best day working"

Thanks for the info.
I tried something just for kicks. I removed the centrifical weights completely. This helped the problem with the drag. The spool lets the line out smoooother! It is alot better. Give it a try. Thanks again.
Tightlines!
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