Shimano problem

[Sparky74]

Went to use my Curado 301 this morning and found the thumbar would stick and not let the spool re-engage. Screwed with it for a few minutes on the water this morning to no avail. When I got home and unloaded I tried it again and it works fine. I've had the same problem with my Cardiff 301 but it has since been placed on the DL until I can get it fixed.

The Cardiff has been through 2 1/2 seasons of tough use so no surprise there. The Curado has about 6-7 trips in it. Any one else have this problem and know what the fix is? Searched it online but it's all greek to me.

[swellrider]

sparky,
i've had the same problem, on and off, with my curado 301e this year.
this is my 3rd year with it and i use it in both fresh & salt.
not sure what the solution is, but will take somewhere for servicing this winter.
it usually works it's way out after a bit each time.
good luck,
bob

[slappy]

this has happened to me a few times. WD40 or banging it on the side of the yak usually works, but it is a sign that you need a good cleaning.

if it keeps happening, send it back and they will fix it or send you a new reel. If this is a new reel, send it back. I sent one back that had this issue after 3 uses and tehy sent me a new reel. Shimano is A+ on service.

[GBT]

this has happened to me a few times. WD40 or banging it on the side of the yak usually works, but it is a sign that you need a good cleaning.

if it keeps happening, send it back and they will fix it or send you a new reel. If this is a new reel, send it back. I sent one back that had this issue after 3 uses and tehy sent me a new reel. Shimano is A+ on service.

I've pretty much had the same experience with both the WD40 and their customer service.

[Sparky74]

Not sure on Shimano policies. I'll look into it. The reel is brand new but I'm not the original buyer.