This reel will occasionally engage mid cast, causing a terrible gear grinding noise. Eventually this has worn down the pinion gear where it contacts the spool and made the reel feel like crap.
The thumbar seems to depress normally, I opened her up and see no damange, degreased some of the factory grease. Main gear is pristine.
Any idea what would be causing this. I love the reel and want to put a new pinion in it, but need to figure out while it is engaging mid cast first.
Thank you!