How does a fishing reel work? I dont know what type of reel this is
exactly, but it is a PENN Level Wind 209M (special purpose reel). Im
mostly interested in gear interactions when handle is spun.

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Request for Question Clarification by denco-ga on 14 Nov 2006 17:18 PST

Howdy epelfrey-ga,

The Penn Level Wind 209M appears to be a "standard" worm drive style reel.

Fortunately for us, Penn has an exploded parts view for the reel in question.
http://www.pennreels.com/exp_views/conv/407_209M%20_Rev%20_8.pdf

You might want to zoom in on the details of the above image.  As the handle
is turned, it gets geared to turn the reel itself.  Cranking the handle also
rotates the worm, which in turn transports the line guide back and forth.

There is the star drag which can be tightened or loosened as needed.  Other
than that, nothing much special.

Although this FishingThailand.com page is not in English, it does show some
of the "works" of 209M gearing, as well.
http://www.fishingthailand.com/mcontents/marticle.php?headtitle=mcontents&id=112560&Ntype=1

If the above will do as the answer to your question, please tell me and I
will post it as such.

Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher

Howdy epelfrey-ga,

The Penn Level Wind 209M appears to be a "standard" worm drive style reel.

Fortunately for us, Penn has an exploded parts view for the reel in question.
http://www.pennreels.com/exp_views/conv/407_209M%20_Rev%20_8.pdf

You might want to zoom in on the details of the above image.  As the handle
is turned, it gets geared to turn the reel itself.  Cranking the handle also
rotates the worm, which in turn transports the line guide back and forth.

There is the star drag which can be tightened or loosened as needed.  Other
than that, nothing much special.

Although this FishingThailand.com page is not in English, it does show some
of the "works" of 209M gearing, as well.
http://www.fishingthailand.com/mcontents/marticle.php?headtitle=mcontents&id=112560&Ntype=1

Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher