i have a black one , never lined! I play with it all the time. i want to use it but.. it's a rare reel to find.
if i were you id keep it covered . but play with it with it too . they are like the 80's silex's if then arent used they may seize. good luck with that pin!! it's a sweet reel
PINS ARE MADE TO BE USED!! i have 28 now and use each one once each year the gooders like wcdonalds, imw ! dave swollow , islander, 3 milners. king fisher , king fishir bearing, king fisher snipe by mr millner. talisman . avons , a campbell , Talismans...3.5 inc 3 of em 4.75 inch 4 inch,
ps , none of the milners have been lined but the 4 inch.
somtimes it is hard to keep a gilrl, id rather fish !! can we start a supotrt club!!
think of the you wolld save if fishing shops never existd