Sealine-x 20shv clutch lever becoming hard to move.

[mackerelslayer]

ive been having a problem lately that the clutch lever to put the reel into freespool has been becoming very hard to move. Can someone guide me on how to solve this?

[falconer]

Take off the right side plate and disassemble the free spool lever mechanism, wash out the salt and corrosion, re-lube, and you should be good to go, except you should do the entire reel at that point, including cleaning and re-lubricating all of the bearings, Alan Tani-style.  Also fire in some greased Carbontex drags, like Alan preaches and practices.