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zinno
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   Old Thread  #92 2 Sept 2025 at 9.13am  0  Login    Register
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
reubenmills
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reubenmills
   Old Thread  #91 1 Sept 2025 at 10.10pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #90
So.. Can we re grease them? Or no point as it will come out again?
Tuharax
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   Old Thread  #90 31 Aug 2025 at 7.04pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #89
Yeah looks like the grease has ‘come out’ more on this one with noise

https://imgur.com/a/ADAsOYH
braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #89 30 Aug 2025 at 10.24pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #87
They all do it eventually apparently,its the gearing inside
Tuharax
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   Old Thread  #88 30 Aug 2025 at 9.49pm  0  Login    Register
Noticed one of my bail arms is loose or has dropped in compared to the others.. It looks like it’s dropped down. Not sure if the screw is loose. The roller seems aligned though. Maybe it was made this way. Anyone noticed if all their reels aren’t identical
Tuharax
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   Old Thread  #87 30 Aug 2025 at 9.46pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #83
I’ve noticed this on one of my reels now after slight use. Did you find a solution?
reubenmills
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reubenmills
   Old Thread  #86 22 Aug 2025 at 7.57pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #82
Did you re grease yours / sort that noise out? 1 of mine is doing it now, only been used for 2 weeks in France.
Carter69
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Carter69
   Old Thread  #85 3 Jul 2025 at 3.09pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #84
Does anyone know a company that makes self fit wooden handle knobs for the obsidian? Weston do folding handles but don’t really want to spend £240 on those and FAF Customz don’t do self fit.
Thanks.
mark1009
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   Old Thread  #84 27 Jun 2025 at 8.50pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #82
Why don't reel manufacturers field test them and respond to feedback like bait makers do.
Probably more profitable to bring out model 2 0, then 3.0. I'm getting too old and even more cynical than I was in my teens. I just can't eat b@lls@it any more.
braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #83 27 Jun 2025 at 8.37pm  0  Login    Register
Has anyone else noticed after a few uses any noises coming from the gearing.If you reel in fast or are bringing in weed they have a sort of whining noise,only one of mine is doing it so far.I have been told the other reel will do it once the grease dissipates,its something to do with the teeth on the gearing being straight(stronger this way)just want expecting it
reubenmills
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reubenmills
   Old Thread  #82 13 Jun 2025 at 1.38pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #81
I didn't mind it for playing fish, but I often fish a fairly tight clutch when rods are sat on banksticks and the difference between 2 clicks was just too much.
1 was not far from being locked up and the next click down was too loose.
Couple of felt washers and much better (for me)
Chesh_Carp
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Chesh_Carp
   Old Thread  #81 12 Jun 2025 at 6.08pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #76
You definitely get used to it, I thought it was too quick, but after a few uses it comes up quite useful in the end.
spittlebug
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   Old Thread  #80 12 Jun 2025 at 2.54pm  0  Login    Register
Hi,

https://www.bristolangling.com/clearance-zone/okuma-obsidian-big-pit-reel.html

£130

Bob
Baza1075
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   Old Thread  #79 11 Jun 2025 at 8.06pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #78
Thank you. I have been looking for reels to replace my penn 8000’s which I don’t use much but these sound smaller. Glad I didn’t order them blind.
braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #78 11 Jun 2025 at 5.46am  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #77
They hold more line than my Tech mgs as for reel size they are smaller than the reels you mention but are very light.They are only 10grams heavier than the mgs and for the money are ridiculous how nice they feel,super smooth drag and feel really well made.Time will tell if they stay that way but for around £145 a reel im really impressed so far
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