line spools only on one side

[Adleyfishes]

While i was reeling in yesterday i noticed that for some reason my line was all coiled up on the right side of the reel. I pulled off the effected line and spooled it back on everything spooled correctly until it got to the right side. The line guide wouldn't move. everything is a mess. and as a kid and on a budget this sucks. can someone please help. Note: If i put my finger at the end where it reverses direction it stops it from reaching the end and spools somewhat correctly.

[Bluebasser86]

Sounds like the pawl went out. Wouldn't happen to be an Abu would it? I've had several go out in them. 

[Adleyfishes]

yeah an abu what can i do

[Bluebasser86]

You can replace the pawl pretty easily. I've done them by myself but you can get them done pretty reasonably. 

[CTBassin860]

It hangs up on one side and wont go back unless you push it the other way right? 

[Team9nine]

Another vote for the Line Guide Pawl. Super easy fix - do it yourself. Buy a replacement part on eBay for less than $5 and takes about a minute or two to remove the old one and replace with the new. Some reels/manufacturers are better than others about pawl wear, but I've replaced several over the years. Most all will wear down eventually.

 

-T9