Question: Okuma Isis. Okuma Warranty repair failed me.

[Chris Musselman]

Hi guys, I have an Okuma Isis that grinds while reeling. I've sent the reel into Okuma twice now and the last time I sent it in they called me and the guy I talked to said he had it in his hands and he didn't see what was wrong with it. I was like "turn the handle and tell me you can't hear and feel the thing grinding".

The first time they claimed to have replaced the gear and pinion and performed a relube. The second time they replaced the bearings and spool assembly. I couldn't believe when I got the reel back the second time that nothing had changed. I am in the middle of the musky season right now and decided to fish with it, but after 70+ hrs throwing baits I can't take it anymore.

I have an Akena (same style) and when compared there is an extreme difference so I'm pretty sure I'm not crazy.

Question: Should I take the time to order another gear and pinion and replace it myself and/or could it be something else? Can someone on this board fix this problem (I'm willing to pay). Or should I go through the hassle of sending it back to California with the chance that they send the reel back a third time with no fix?

At this point I just want this reel to be fishable! Thanks for any replies.

[Tile]

Get the schematic for this reel and take it apart. Check the pinion and main gears for damage and also check all the bearings for rough functioning.

[Bryan Young]

I'd say send it back with a long explaination of the problem and ask them to compare with a new reel.  maybe then they will have a clue.

[Killerbug]

Dear Chris,

try to contact Richard Smith, he is already doing reels for many Musky guys, I am sure he can help.

http://esoxhunt.dk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=75

/Morten.