I was fishing with my Shimano Curado 201BSF and it was working well like it usually does. I kept casting and then on the next cast it made a noise like it was squeeling. After I got it retrieved back in the next cast was a giant back lash. This is the only problem I've ever had with any of my Curado's Has anyone experienced problems similair to this with your Curado? If you know whats wrong how do I fix it?
Thanks

does it make the noise all the time now?

when's the last time you cleaned/re-lubed the reel?

a little more info would help ...

The reel still makes the noise. All the line is off because it got a HUGE backlash. The last time it was oiled was about 6 months ago. If it needs to be oiled where do I do it on my Curado?
Thanks

Check out this link for basic reel cleaning and maintenance.

http://www.heartlandtackleservice.com/shimano.htm

You need to send it back to Shimano. It has a bad Yoke and possibly a clutch problem. What's making the noise is the clutch is not lifting the pinion gear high enough to completely dis-engage it from the spool shaft. If it's not that then one of the pins on the spool that the VBS weight attaches to has come loose. Send it in and those guys will take care of it.

Here's Shimano's address:

1 Holland
Irvine, CA 92618

Make sure you send it with a note inside the box explaining what's happening and make sure you put your name and address on the note.:-

"Basic maintenance should always be done to ensure that your reel(s)
will endure through the long hours of fishing. Keeping your reel
cleaned and maintained will be the deciding factor of how long your
reel will last. While these reels are designed to be fished in fresh
or saltwater, if the reel is not maintained and salt is allowed to sit
on the reel, the probability of corrosion and early failure increases.
Regular maintenance will add years to the life of your reel.

List of tools that may be needed for repair:

(1) Small Phillips screwdriver (2) Q-tips (3) light reel or machine oil (4) Towels
or rags (5) Schematics of the reel

Servicing the spool and rotor assemblies;

1. Remove the drag knob, by turning it counter-clockwise. Once
you have removed the drag knob, remove the spool by pulling it off.

2. Use a cotton swab to remove any grease, oil, or debris from
the underside of the spool, and the spool shaft.

3. Place one small drop of oil on the ball bearing, and one
small drop of oil on the base of the spool shaft.

4. Reinstall the spool and drag knob.


Servicing the body and handle assemblies;

1. Remove handle. (Some require the removal of the dust cap on the opposite side of the
reel from the handle. To do his, simply remove the two screws.

2. Once the handle has been removed, clean it completely with a
cotton swab. Then, using a cotton swab remove any grease, oil, or debris from both exposed side of the body.

3. Place one small drop of oil in each side of the reel between
the body and the exposed gear. This lubricates the ball bearings.

4. Reinstall the handle, handle screw, and dust cap.


Wipe of any excess grease or oil that may have accumulated on the
exterior of the reel from maintenance. Your clean and service is now
complete."

Dude trust me...just send it in and let the boys do it up. Just ask Rob.

I'll second that!!!!!!

Send it to Shimano, the reel techs there are the very best in the industry;-)

Cam

Thanks alot for the replies guys. I'll send it in as soon as possible. Now that the problem is identified what could have caused it? Or is it one of those things that just happens?
Thanks Again,
Elliott

Wear and tear usually causes it, but the yoke is made of plastic and can wear. Send it in and you might not get charged for the repair. Ask for a maintenance guide for the reel in your note, that's how I learned!