DAM Quick 110

[Alto Mare]

I was able to put together this Dam 110 from parts.


What a nice little reel... so smooth. What surprised me is that no matter how small of a reel the bearing cover and the plate cover are shared by most of these Dam. The gears are also very close to the same size as the larger ones.
This little guy is a tank of a reel, it will be fun to use.

Fred, I had all needed parts, including the spool, but the bail assembly, or anything else that goes on the rotor, i don't have.


If you happen to have those parts, I would appreciate it. Just let me know what to send you.

Sal

[Rivverrat]

I really like mine. They may not be as smooth as ome of the newer stuff. I dont care... Jeff

[oc1]

I got one and used it for the first time this week.  Yeah, I know.  I'm supposed to be in rehab but this was for research purposes only.  It had hardened brown grease.  I didn't really take it apart; just popped off the spool, pulled the side plates, then vibrated it in naphtha until the gunk fell off.  Kept the felt drag washer.  I was pretty darn impressed with the heft of the parts.  It seems smoother and less clunky than my 716 and 716Z.

Don't let Fred read this because I pestered him about buying one a year-or-so ago and then backed out for fear it would not tolerate the salt.  After looking at it I'm thinking this thing will do fine in the salt.  Will let you know if I manage to ruin it.



I'm into early 1950's tobacco rods right now.  This is a frankenrod with Cal-Royal fly rod blank and cork, Montague reel seat and winding check, some Aetna guides and some Grampas guides.  The oak handle is unknown but it has a decent mushroom butt cap.  

-steve

[Rivverrat]

If you keep that reel lubed proper I cant see  why it wouldnt do well in the salt. I'm very interested in how this goes. Steve whats that fish ?  ... Jeff

[Alto Mare]

Thanks for the added information Guys.
I'm not sure if this reel is specified for fresh water only, if so, I don't see why. This reel is built like any other saltwater Dam reels, it is smaller but almost with similar guts.
I always enjoy your pics Steve, nice to see vintage gear in action. Is that  Bonefish? I was scheduled to do a little at Islamorada FL a couple of years back, saved it for the last day on my vacation, but didn't work out.

I just noticed the spool doesn't fit, it fooled me. It must be for the 110N.

Fred, don't bother looking for parts, I will definitely buy one of these tiny reels and keep this one for spare parts .
It is always a good idea to have some extra parts.

Best,

Sal

[happyhooker]

I'm into early 1950's tobacco rods right now.  This is a frankenrod with Cal-Royal fly rod blank and cork, Montague reel seat and winding check, some Aetna guides and some Grampas guides.  The oak handle is unknown but it has a decent mushroom butt cap.  

-steve

Aetna guides--like the old Foulproof wire winds?

Frank

[oc1]

Sal, when did the metal spools disappear?  Mine's plastic.  Yeah, bonefish and those springy wire guides.
-steve

[Alto Mare]

Steve, it didn't disappear, I never had one. About a month ago I purchased a box of beat up Dam reels for $40, I was able to save a bunch of parts. The box also came with 12-14 spools, a couple were small and I thought they would fit, but those are for the 110N.
As I'm sure you already know, the 110 spool is a little smaller than the 110N.
I looked on line and there are a few available for a couple of dollars.  I'm not in a hurry, I have many more reels to fish with, I'll eventually grab one.

Sal

[Midway Tommy]

The 110 never had metal spools, they were plastic from the start. The 265 Microlite had metal spools and are interchangeable with the 110. Any 110 that has a metal spool, the spool came from a Microlite or was a Microlite spare replacement. The 110N spools are plastic, too, and won't fit either of the previous models.  

[Alto Mare]

The 110 never had metal spools, they were plastic from the start. The 265 Microlite had metal spools and are interchangeable with the 110. Any 110 that has a metal spool, the spool came from a Microlite or was a Microlite spare replacement. The 110N spools are plastic, too, and won't fit either of the previous models.  

My words exactly Tom ...thanks for the added information.

Sal

[mo65]

   I think Fred said the 110 and the 110N both have a 3:1 gear ratio, but since the 110N's rotor and spool are larger, would that make it a bit faster? (i.e. more inches per turn)

[Alto Mare]

   I think Fred said the 110 and the 110N both have a 3:1 gear ratio, but since the 110N's rotor and spool are larger, would that make it a bit faster? (i.e. more inches per turn)

Not really sure on the 110N, I do not have that one, but I do have the spool. The 110N spool is probably just 1/8"  wider than the 110 spool, it is of the same diameter as the rotor on my 110. If it is of the same speed, you would probably gain a little line, but it would be hard to tell.
By the way, the 110 that I have has a 4.5:1 ratio. It was put together with parts, but I'm pretty sure it is the correct gear set.
The gears in the "N" models wouldn't work in reels with no "N".

Sal

[mo65]

Not really sure on the 110N, I do not have that one, but I do have the spool. The 110N spool is probably just 1/8"  wider than the 110 spool, it is of the same diameter as the rotor on my 110. If it is of the same speed, you would probably gain a little line, but it would be hard to tell. By the way, the 110 that I have has a 4.5:1 ratio. It was put together with parts, but I'm pretty sure it is the correct gear set.

   I goofed Sal...the 220 is the one with 3:1 gears. I just checked another thread and saw the 110N specs:
                           
                              110N -- 8 oz -- 4.75/1 -- reg spool -- 27 years out of production


   

   

[foakes]

1:5 — 265 Microlite

1:5 — 110

1:3 — 220

1:5 — 221

1:3 — 330

1:5 — 331

1:3 — 440

1:3 — 550

1:5 — 110N

1:3.6 — 220N

1:3.6 — 330N

1:5 — 331N

1:3.6 — 440N

1:5 — 441N

1:3.5 — 550N

An "N" series spool will not fit on a non-"N" reel.

Plus, if a non-"N" spool is attached to a "N" series reel — it is impossible to remove without damaging the spool shaft and/or the spool.

In typical German understatement, the following warning was included in the boxes of "N" series reels.

The "damage" includes using a hacksaw to waste either the spool spindle, or the spool shaft.  (Don't ask how I know).

Best,

Fred

[Alto Mare]

Thank you Mo and Fred. Fred, now I'm not sure what I have in this reel, I'm definitely not getting 1:5 Ratio, maybe close to 1:4.75...not that it matters to me, just a curiosity.

Sal