Can other people comment about the noise of this reel? I read that two star review and I want to know how seriously to take his comments.
248019
Noise is Not an issue, unless you object to hearing a 30 lb+ redfish strip a 100-yards of line for about 10 seconds. I've used 35-lb test braid and regularly apply 20+ lbs of drag on bull redfish without a problem. The reel is in its third season, with only regular lubrication, and new line being needed... Offshore - It's a 5-Star reel all-day-long!
248020
It is slightly noisier than other usual reels but I personally did not find it bothering at all.The higher noise level is the result of the air friction as the combination of the bail design and the reel's higher speed.
648388
I have 3 of these reels I am real happy with them. I use them for bass and catfish the line I use is 20lb breaded line super good for25lb catfish. I had no problem. I say give it a try and see what happen for the price you can not beat it. GO FOR IT
1629188
Check out my review and go to my link where I have posted a video made by this camcorder. It has lots of noise from the focusing motors etc. It has a great lens if you don't need sound. I am finding some issues with what may be the image stabilizer, some shakiness not associated with my handling the camera. I use a 32 gig class 6 and it works great. I read that class 10 may be overkill for this type of camera. I am only using it for hiking and outdoor stuff so the sound issue is really bugging me. I got it as a free gift otherwise I would have returned it and found a quieter camera.
170178
I would not trust a rod for a reel this heavy that was more than 2 pieces. Ebay had a couple of rods for around $80 last time I looked. Stay with graphite instead of fiberglass.
883763
The motorized sounds you are getting are not normal in my experience. I have no sounds from the unit during video and no sounds out of the ordinary during normal everyday use. I would look into a return/swap out for another camera.
1827767
Yes, I did get some of the reels that appeared to have sound but did not. I was very disappointed and then found reels that had sound but they are very expensive. What is kind of deceiving is that the reel that comes with the View-Master has sound in it and you don't realize that you will need to purchase the special ones to have the sound. Our grandson really likes it but likes it with the sound.
184115
Hate to say sounds like something wrong. I get the idea. Mine isn't that loud, but there is like an air noise, but doesn't seem to be a bad noise. Or hum, like some I've heard. Mine is more just the "perk" noise.Did you buy it from here. How often used? I'd contact Hamilton beach and ask. Since Amazon is merely the holder, Beach should know more the personality of unit.
1719167
I bought this reel last Fall, it has served me well. I don't know all of the parts associated with the reel, but the bale (I think that is what it is called) on my reel has become a little loose. This reel has caught me some nice fish though and handled it very well. Overall it is a nice reel, but I would probably spend a little more for something else.
190730
It is kind of noisy - like alot of gears grinding, but no vibration. Once it's in the water it is pretty quiet. I'm not sure if that's what you're hearing, but if it sounds like something is wrong and it's vibrating there may be a problem with the motor.
1790878
My machine has developed the same noise. The old machine I had also had a rubbing noise at the flywheel. I have used this machine heavily for the last six months.It still runs fine. I use music to mask the noise. Its not noticable.
190729
That doesn't sound good, it sounds like a part is loose in the motor, I would personally return it. I bought 2 and they hummed and purred, there was no grinding noise at all. Hope this helps.
480926
I think it's a great all around reel. Not heavy enough for extra heavy fish but great for what you're talking about.
530607
I have two Omega 3 reels - they are both silent when reeling in.Return it and get a new one.
1188984
I do not think that noise will be a problem for you Will. I have had my Concept 2 Model D for several months now. I could not be happier with this rower. The action is smooth and very reasonably quiet.
877615
The back ground noise is SO loud. I have tried many things to make it quieter because I can't hear the voices and words over the noise. Most recently some one told me to put a piece of bread over it's speaker while recording to cut fuzz, that kind of worked but I would suggest an audio program to cut it out maybe?
104574
Whatever it is, it isn't just static - I'll be returning my unit for another one after I dig the boxes out of the trash. If the second one isn't better, I'll move on to another video camcorder entirely. If it didn't have this problem and the sound volume being too low, it'd be great. I could kick myself for not looking at enough reviews before buying!
413737
At low or medium, its like a babbling brook... On High, it kicks up quite a bit, but doesn't bother me. I run it on high all day, and turn it to medium for sleeping. As NFB replied, its like white noise, no tonal pitches, just a smooth fan sound.