Lews reel problem

[eric nichols]

I use Lews Speedspool baitcasters, and have not had a problem, until today....first cast this evening, reel would not take in line...line guide moves slowly side to side, but line doesn't spool....heard a slight grind and clicking noise, so I stopped winding....reel is a little over a year old, and I keep my equipment well maintained, oiled, and clean....any suggestions would be much appreciated.



Eric

 

[fatrap]

My experience from over 40 years of fishing reels. Send it back to manufacturer. Make sure the drag is tight first. I've tightened them the wrong way(loosening instead of tighting)



fatrap

 

[Ralph Hayden]

Is it possible the line is spinning around the spool arbor?

 

[Lorenzo D]

Check the tumb bar. Make sure it's not stuck.

 

[eric nichols]

Thanks for the replies....all fixed up now....somehow got something jammed up between end of thumb bar and casing to where I couldn't see it, so it was not popping up when handle was turned...cleaned it up again, now it's back in business.



Thanks again,

Eric