Eye on the RR 9-13/14-14

[Jigman13]

Originally Posted by basspilot

The problem could be if the thing got wet at all. If it got submerged try taking it apart and re grease where needed and oil where needed. That's what I'd recommend before sending a reel off when fall fishing is around the corner lol.

Thanks bp. I didn't and haven't dunked the reel. It's only in its 2nd season but has gotten a significant work out since spring started lol... Judging by the grinding feeling and the amount of resistance per revolution, I'm thinking it's something mechanical beyond oil and grease.