Shimano calcutta ct 250

[steelheadman]

although the calcutta 250 isn't equipped with a 'line out' clicker, when I cast, mine makes an almost silent, but audible clicking sound simialr to a line out clicker. It started doing this last steelhead season...I recently dismantled the reel, cleaned and oiled/greased as per Shimano's mainenance tips...  is the retractor spring worn? is a bearing worn? any suggestions? Thanks

[alantani]

maybe the spool rubbing on the frame somewhere?

[steelheadman]

Nope....that was my first thought....doesn't sound like a rub...sounds almost like gears are almost, but not quite meshing

[Bryan Young]

Sounds like the pinion gear is not fully retracted or the spool is so loose that when you tip the reel to the right, it will hit the spool locking pin with the pinion gear.  You may want to try checking the spool tension knob so that there is a slight side to side play in the spool.

[steelheadman]

The pinion gear was my next possibility...if it isn't fully retracted, then the culprit is more than likely a worn retractor spring...hard to understand why that spring would fatigue after 3 years of use during the winter steelhead season. If I go to replace the spring, I might as well replace the pinion gear as well....

[steelheadman]

Alan...haven't read much that's good about Mike's Reel Repairs with regard to getting ordered parts...any other outlets you know of that I can get repair parts for my Calcutta 250 from??

[Bryan Young]

Shimano directly. Great customer service.