Another huge thanks to everyone that cotributed some advice. After
looking inside the reel (not ripping it totally apart - it was brand
new) and not seeing the problem, I took Charles' advice and returned
it to Walmart. VERY glad I did: When I returned to Walmart to
exchange it, they had marked them down farther (to $47). I now have a
new, properly working Calyx and an additional 16 bucks in my pocket.

I'm still curious to know exactly what was wrong, but I can't let it
keep me up nights. I feel it was the centrifugal brake hitting
something, but it doesnt' really matter now - exept for my curiosity.


Thanks again,

Dave


(Dave) wrote in message . com...
Hi,
I just found a Shimano Calyx on closeout at WallyWorld for $62...
brought it home and opened up the package. Pulled out some of the
pre-spooled line and went to crank it back in (waiting to feel that
silky smooth action I found with my Shimano Spirex spinning reel) and
was appalled to feel a jerk-jerk-jerk as I cranked in the line.
Is this normal for this reel? Or is it defective?
If I crank in fast, I don't really feel it, but at anything less than
a fast retrieve, it feels like it's pulsating. Is it a magnetic
anti-backlash? I don't get it.

Thanks,

Dave