This Is Why Your Spinning Reel Drag Isn't Clicking

Is your spinning reel drag silent?

This is a common problem that anglers run into and in this video, I'm going to show you how to identify the root cause of it.

It could be because of the way you spooled your reel, or an issue with the internal clicking mechanism, but the good news is that it's pretty quick and easy to find the issue.

Then, once you've identified the problem, you'll be able to fix it and get back to hearing that beautiful drag screaming again!

Have any questions about how to fix a silent drag on your spinning reel?

Let us know in the comments below!

[EasterlyWind]

That clicking sounds convinces me the fish are bigger so gotta fix that . Thanks for the Tips

[jimmychang]

Thanks for this video! Just brought a reel from Salt Strong - Daiwa Fuego 2023 and was trying it out today with some braided line and I thought the drag was broken until I watched this video. Put some mono on it from beginning so it can catch on the spool and tied it the remaining with braid, work out great!

[terryhartley]

I have been dealing with a drag issue from 3 reels. This is the only video I’ve found that touched on the free spooling issue. Thank you

[saltymoonfishing]

I have certainly had this happen before in the past and it took a lot to figure what was going on. I thought something was wrong with my reel! Another great video tony!!! 👍👍👍

[Tsgraphix]

I have the same problem on a couple of my reels. I'll have to see whats going on after watching this. Thanks Tony!

[ericlamontagne]

Thank you for this video! I was going crazy trying to figure out what was wrong with my reel but this video saved me!!

[sperob]

Thank you Tony! That tip on re-spooling helped me with my drag problem!

[lggIII]

Very good and informative video, for such a common and simple issue. Well done guys. Another well done video.

[PSRhostguy]

Thank you so much. I've been fishing for 30+ years and I didn't realize my braid was free spinning, I went and bought a new reel🤦‍♂️

[Carptrek]

Very helpful. Thankyou. I was going to send my reel off for servicing.
Thanks to your advice I don't have to.

[garrett]

I appreciate this video bc my clickers spring was out of place but I put it back in place and boom. My drag is back. Thanks

[wernerbotha]

Came accross your video and as it turns out, when servicing my reel I'd gotten some grease on the clicker. A quick silicone lubricant spray and a wipedown and the drag click sounds literally good as new! Thanks for the video mate.

[catboyzee]

Great info, just what I needed to know. Thanks for posting.

[truckinghell]

Been having this problem.with my new reels after fitting more washers for better line lay going whip.them.out and see how I get on

[wilsocn]

This will probably be in the extreme minority of cases but I have a couple of Penn Pursuit iii 3000 series reels that I love and the drag clickers work just as expected. I bought a 4000 series last year and the drag was silent. I took it apart and the factory had placed two nylon washers over the gear instead of one and it was preventing the metal tab from connecting with the gear and making the clicking noise. I removed one of the washers and it clicks away now. Just a thought in case anyone else gets stuck.

[Gio-nleg]

I’ve had this problem happen from adding too many washers trying to fix line lay. I had to settle for mediocre line lay in exchange for hearing my drag

[jbjohn]

Great video Tony!! I had a dab of grease on my Penn drag clicker last year and it took me three tries to figure out the problem. Wish I'd seen your video first! Thanks again! jbj

[michealcramer]

Very interesting. I learned a couple of thing.

[bennyjbenham]

First time I've used my Abu Garcia Max STX reel today and after half a dozen reel ins the clicker stopped working WTF.thanks for this vid I will check it tomorrow.

[michaelrourke]

Awesome video! Very helpful, and even saved me from buying a new reel.