He attempted to make a hard cast without fully engaging, and all I heard was gears grinding. Needless to say, the reel isn't as smooth as it was when I retrieve it. Casting seems to be fine. Any idea what I may need to replace in the reel?
He attempted to make a hard cast without fully engaging, and all I heard was gears grinding. Needless to say, the reel isn't as smooth as it was when I retrieve it. Casting seems to be fine. Any idea what I may need to replace in the reel?
Sounds like a good reel for him to keep practicing with after he buy's you a new one.
2023 Phoenix 819 pro
2023 200 Pro XS 4s 3B373365
pond boat
2020 pelican Bass raider 10E
Yeah, sounds to me like he may have damaged the drive gears.
Pinion gear and drive gear. The teeth are probably messed up in some way on one or the other or both. It's best to replace both gears at the same time.
x2Pinion gear and drive gear.
Thanks for everyone's input. Parts have been ordered to include spares.