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SemperFi-sh · 04-12-2009, 11:52 AM

I recently replaced my Shimano Stradic 2500FH due to it just being slap worn out. I decided to go with the 3000FI for the increased line capacity. However, on one occassion about every 25th cast or so, when I go to flip the bail I can tell something is binding inside. It feels like it opens about 7/8th's of the way, then the last little bit makes a crunch sound, then opens. I know this is not right, so I've put the reel up the day it happened and am contemplating sending it in for repair, but I'll be without my "go to" reel for a while, which sucks. Has anyone ever experienced this? All help appreciated.

04-12-2009, 11:52 AM	#1
SemperFi-sh Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milton Posts: 295	Stradic 3000FI binding bail I recently replaced my Shimano Stradic 2500FH due to it just being slap worn out. I decided to go with the 3000FI for the increased line capacity. However, on one occassion about every 25th cast or so, when I go to flip the bail I can tell something is binding inside. It feels like it opens about 7/8th's of the way, then the last little bit makes a crunch sound, then opens. I know this is not right, so I've put the reel up the day it happened and am contemplating sending it in for repair, but I'll be without my "go to" reel for a while, which sucks. Has anyone ever experienced this? All help appreciated.