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If I recall the Penn 209 is is a swing lever. Most of those have to be
manually re-engaged. I could walk out in the shop and look but I'm tired.
I've been fishing all day. That reel is a little large for bass fishing
IMO. I have a couple for cat fishing.
Thanks for the reply. I actually picked it up for salmon fishing.
You're right. I stopped by the local Cabela's and looked at a new one.
I should have done that before I posted, another senior moment I guess.
I keep having them more often. I was going to post to the
rec.outdoors.fishing.saltwater group but there's not much happening
there. Jim
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