Shimano Curado reel repair?

[ColdWaterFshr]

My beloved Curado 200E7 all of a sudden started reeling very rough a few weeks back.  Sent it to a local tackle store for a diagnosis.  They gave it a simple cleaning and lube job, but could otherwise find nothing wrong internally.  Took it fishing yesterday and as soon as I got a fish on, it was back to its old ways -- binding up, very notchy reel-in, rough and ugly.  What to do. Time for new reel?  Or suggestions on where to send?  Take it back to Bass Pro with my receipt from 2011 and demand a replacement??

[snagged in outlet 3]

Could be you tortured enough?

[WeekendWarrior]

You probably just got some grit or something in the gears that was overlooked. I would take it back and tell reel repair they didn't fix the problem.

[Quillback]

This guy has done well by me and he stands by his work.  But, turnaround time is usually 4 weeks or so. 

http://www.delawarevalleytackle.com/

[ColdWaterFshr]

Thanks for the tip, Quillback, but 4 weeks turnaround is about 3 1/2 weeks too long!

Anyone used Bass Pro rod and reel repair in Springfield?  Are they worth a dam?

 

 

[timinmo]

Don't know where you live but if you are in the St. Louis area Bullseye Bait and Tackle does reel repair.  I have used them but it was really just maintenance not any kind of real repair work.

[WeekendWarrior]

8 hours ago, ColdWaterFshr said:

Thanks for the tip, Quillback, but 4 weeks turnaround is about 3 1/2 weeks too long!

Anyone used Bass Pro rod and reel repair in Springfield?  Are they worth a dam?

 

 

I had a problem with them not fixing a reel before, I would imagine they do quite a few and railroad them through quickly. I do my own now as it is not to bad. There are some good tutorials out there to follow. Just lay everything in a line as it comes off the reel and have a schematic if you need one. 

[rps]

I still have two D series reels. One still is in my main six rod rotation. The other is the primary back up.

I once owned two E series reels that went down the path you describe. I used them on the Bass Pro sale where you get a discount for reels you trade in.

This probably does not solve your problem. Sorry you have to deal with it.

[Dutch]

When I have an issue that I can't solve I send it to Jimmy's Rod & Reel Service in Buchanan, Tennessee.  He has always been fast and reliable.

[DADAKOTA]

I run all Curado CU-201s and do my own reel work.  Many possibilities including grit/grime, bad gear, bad bearing, or a broken/missing part that is throwing it out of alignment.  I'd tear it apart and check and clean each piece.  Most reel repair places do not actually clean the bearings.  They open the reel up, wipe off any visible dirt, apply too much grease, and typically over oil the bearings.  Most never take the pawl assembly apart and clean and lube it.  Best do just do it yourself where you know things are done right.  THere was a reel repair place at Lake Fork that has Shimano parts and has a video on taking apart and cleaning your reel.