I got a Pflueger Trion low profile baitcaster for Christmas one year, and it recently broke.  Whenever I press the button to release line, the spool does not let the line release.  Whenever I start reeling to click the button back into place, it rarely actually clicks back and I end up just spinning the reel around without moving the spool.  

I've got the exploded diagram that came with the reel and I've been able to go as far as to take apart the handle of the reel and take the screws out of the casing but I can't get the casing on the handle side off.  Does anyone here have any experience working with this reel?  

Send a PM to JFranco here, he cleans them

Ive got an echolon and couldnt get the side plate off. I finally realized that there is a screw on the inside that you have to take the spool side cover+spool out to reach.

or send it to bass pro shops reel repair and let them fix it.

Thank you so much Pirate, that was exactly what I needed to do.  Unfortunately I couldn't fix the problem.  I'll have to send it to someone when I get some money.

Thank you so much Pirate, that was exactly what I needed to do. Unfortunately I couldn't fix the problem. I'll have to send it to someone when I get some money.

No problem. I hope you get it resolved before good weather.