A pinion gear for a dual-bearing reel, the pinion gear is configured to be meshed with a drive gear. The pinion gear includes a first support portion, a gear portion, a clutch control portion, and a plated coating. The first support portion is supported by the reel unit through a first bearing. The first support portion is rotatable and axially movable with respect to the first bearing. The gear portion is configured to be meshed with the drive gear. The first support portion is disposed on a first side of the gear portion. The clutch control portion is disposed between the first support portion and the gear portion. The clutch control portion includes an outer diameter smaller than that of the first support portion and an outer diameter of the gear portion. The plated coating is formed on at least an outer peripheral surface of the first support portion.
