




The clicker was totally rusted up (not shown...some idiot forgot to take a pic before cleaning) and the gear was degraded so badly that it fell off. I was able, however, to turn a brass rod and super glue what was left of the gear to it to serve as a template to make a new, wider version click gear, then soldered it into place:



Lots of vinegar/mineral spirits soaks and some elbow grease and the reel turned out pretty nice...back in the game!




