In reply to Post #90
So.. Can we re grease them? Or no point as it will come out again?

The first thing I noticed on my Obsedian reel is that it makes a lot more noise when spinning compared to my 23 Emblem 35 QD, time will tell if i keep it/replace my emblems with them

I can't say anything about the fast drag yet because I had two runs on my other rods with the Emblem reels

Looking at buying a set of these to upgrade my Shimano 5500 xtd. Slight concern with the reports of noise and re greasing though

Only used mine maybe 5 or 6 session. Plenty of fish on them but zero noise yet

Had mine over 12 months with zero issues so far

Two months in with mine and can't fault them at all. My 5000ts don't come out the cupboard.

Absolutely love mine, incredibly smooth, line lay is excellent, make my emblems feel like coffee grinders. I dont think for the money you'll find better, I think other brands that charge more are no better than the obsidian, I spoke with future reel servicing and they compared the build quality to a power aero but at alot less money. They see reels everyday so I trust their judgment.
Matt

They may not need it, just like some of the Penns, but I'd like to see one of the reel companies doing upgrade kits for these, like they do other reels. It'd be a much cheaper route to a very good, well priced reel.

Looking to get some new Spod reels - would these be up to the job??

Any links to washers for these reels please?

In reply to Post #99
They make a dedicated Obsidian Spod reel now, f.y.i.

In reply to Post #100
Future reel servicing for the washers look up their website for contact details

Has anyone else had theirs making a funny noise on retrieval if under any sort of load

Early days for me yet but absolutely love mine. I have only used them 3 times but I can't believe how much reel they are for the money. Originally loaded them with Korda Kaizen mono and it came off after 2 trips. Stuff is awful. Gone over to Synchro and I am very happy.

No noises so far. I did hear about this before buying but realised it was only a limited amount doing it. May well have just been an oversight on a set batch.

Buy with confidence. Brilliant reels

In reply to Post #103
Good place to start,
Line roller bearing.

On the Okuma Obsidian 12000, the line roller bearing sits inside the line roller assembly on the bail arm the small roller the line runs over during retrieve.

You'll find it here:

* Open the bail arm.
* Look at the side opposite the line clip/spool lip.
* The line passes over a small cylindrical roller.
* Inside that roller (or directly beside it depending on the exploded layout) is the bearing.

Typical assembly order is:

1. screw
2. outer shim/washer
3. line roller
4. bearing
5. inner bushing/shim

Symptoms of a failing line roller bearing:

* high-pitched whirring,
* grinding on retrieve,
* line twist,
* roller not spinning freely,
* noise gets worse under tension.

A quick test:

* Remove tension from the line.
* Spin the roller with your fingertip.
* It should rotate very freely and silently.
* If it feels gritty, sticky, or barely turns, that bearing is likely your noise source.

Be careful when opening it:

* there are tiny shims/washers,
* and they must go back in the same order.