Here's Why Your Drag is Silent On Your Spinning Reel

Here’s why your spinning reel drag is SILENT.
I like to refer to this as “Ghost Drag”.
This happens when the line is peeling off of the spool but you don’t hear any clicking sound.
See the FULL blog on our fishing tips page and learn more about the reel used in this video here: bit.ly/3EQB4G3
If you can’t hear the drag on your spinning reels, perform these simple tests to see if it’s because of a missing or damaged spring.
It might be as simple as you don’t have any backing to secure the line, in which case that’s an easy fix!
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[@Saltstrong]

See the FULL blog on our fishing tips page and learn more about the reel used in this video here: bit.ly/3EQB4G3

[@Arabian_Gulf_Angler]

You people are legends!
I was just about to go fishing and I found out my drag is silent so I spent a few mintues watching your video and wallaah!
My drag is screaming again 😍
Thanks man 🎉

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it helped!

[@Pass-a-grille]

Great timing! That did the trick. Thank you

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it helped!

[@cajunjames525]

Are these springs universal and where can you buy them

[@wbf91]

Ok...what if my lil metal piece and spring are both intact but still no noise?

[@jackmilentis-qm8ke]

thankyou bro did the trick thanks

[@Ragnarrodrok]

When I cast, it doesn't make a noise, is that normal?

[@JoshuaBentley04]

Thanks, Tony, my shimano sedona c3000 reel wasn't clicking and it turns out the spring was loose, it is now back to clicking.

[@Saltstrong]

Great! Glad you got it worked out!

[@Nate-wn2ef]

Does removing washers make the sound dissapear? Do i have to adjust that metal thing on the spring somehow. I removed 3 washers to adjust the line gathering on the spool. I mean can the removing of the washers make the "claw" miss the "teeth" that make the sound? Got brand new reel and the sound dissapeared : /

[@Saltstrong]

Yes removing the washers will eliminate the sound of the drag

[@vegetablejoe2389]

What about when you are able to pull line easily with the drag tightened all the way? I bout a reel in November 2022, fished it 4 times in 2023 then all of a sudden, the drag stopped clicking/holding and I was able to easily pull line when tightened all the way. I then unscrewed the top and removed the lock and washers placing them back in order. When tightened appropriately I was able to hear clicking with the drag holding. Then all of a sudden, the reel went silent and I was able to easily pull line. Tightened all the way and no improvement. Any expert advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@Saltstrong]

Check out the full blog and post your question there. That way, our team can respond back directly with their feedback. You can find that here: bit.ly/3EQB4G3

[@ccdmain]

thanks... u save my life man!!

[@Saltstrong]

Glad we could help!

[@chrissewell1608]

Its called a Pawl. Or a clicker pawl.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for sharing!

[@843Landbased]

That blacktip I had did a number on my 4000 tsunami reel 😭

[@Saltstrong]

Yikes!

[@fisheye1406]

So i had to shim the pawl it wasn't hitting the gear🤷‍♂️

[@Saltstrong]

Glad we could help!

[@843Landbased]

No way he just said mono backing

[@Saltstrong]

Check out more info on the blog and you can ask the coach any questions, the blog can be found here: bit.ly/3EQB4G3

[@botsarefriendsnotfood9323]

What would be the correct terimonolgy

[@sethjabal9389]

My drag is simply quiet it still makes noise but it’s quiet

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for your question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community
where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3EQB4G3

[@pojikarok]

Nothing solve here

[@Saltstrong]

Some anglers want to hear the sound of their drag when on a fish!