baitcaster left hand reel RiToEasysports Reels, Handed Baitcasting Fishing Reels 6.3:1 Gear Ratio 17.6LB Drag Magnetic Dual Brake with Smooth Bearings for Freshwater Saltwater : Sports & Outdoors Elsewhere ensuring comfortable use Gear Ratio:8.4:1 Abu Garcia Max Pro

baitcaster left hand reel RiToEasysports Reels, Handed Baitcasting Fishing Reels 6.3:1 Gear Ratio 17.6LB Drag Magnetic Dual Brake with Smooth Bearings for Freshwater Saltwater : Sports & Outdoors Elsewhere ensuring comfortable use Gear Ratio:8.4:1 Abu Garcia Max Pro

Abu Garcia Max Pro Baitcast Combo, 7' Medium Heavy, Right-Handed

You’ll find some of the lesser reels to feel or sound like a coffee grinder at times and obviously, those are the ones you’ll want to avoid

Elsewhere

Gear Ratio:8.4:1

I can only think that the inspection that should have been done at the factory is "not functioning satisfactorily" 😂 Unfortunately, the 506mk2 has also inherited that bad habit (?)

ensuring comfortable use