I got a Nasci 2000 a couple years ago and it does the same thing when fish or hooked it binds up. Should have returned it, now it just sits. Several years ago I lost an under spool washer on my 2003 Stella 1000 but parts were discontinued and couldn't find a replacement. It still works fine but now spooled line has a slight v shape and drives me crazy. Tried washers from similar size reels but none fit. Wondering if some of those older reel washers of yours would fit. I lost one on my Pflueger Patriarch as well.