My Monofil

[Marcq]

Nice Monofil Sal

Marc..

[Porthos]

No interest in swapping out the 13-155 with a 13-200?

[Alto Mare]

Not much to gain on this one, it will do just fine as is. If I can't find the correct pinion, I'll usually place in what I have, I do it all the times.
There is good and bad in everything, I personally believe that using a pinion without the ring will able it to slide in and out of the spool shaft much easier. Unfortunately, on some reels it's needed for reinforcement.

Sal

[George4741]

The first few times I saw a grey monofil I didn't care for the color.  Since seeing two of them on this forum in the last few weeks, they are starting to grow on me.  I'm considering adding some colored monofils to my collection.  You guys are becoming a bad influence on me.  Nice reel, Sal 

[otghoyt]

Barkeepers friend on brass, bronze and copper.  Just like new!  But in this case it's a cherry.

[Aiala]

...you would also need the 29L-100 spool.

Sal, just so I'm clear, is that a 29L-100 spool in your Grey Lady? 

~A~

[fIsHsTiiCkS]

Sal, is that handle the 9 degree or 18 degree off set handle?

[Keta]

With a 5+1 drag stack the Monofil can easily be fished as a 30# reel, here's a photo of 13-1/2# of smooth drag, I could get more by forcing the star but do not see the need.  A 10-49 star is on my list for the next Scott's order.

[Alto Mare]

Sal, is that handle the 9 degree or 18 degree off set handle?

9 degree, to me 18 is to much. 

...you would also need the 29L-100 spool.

Sal, just so I'm clear, is that a 29L-100 spool in your Grey Lady? 

~A~

Aiala, all these smaller reels when narrowed take the 29L-100.

[fIsHsTiiCkS]

I agree 18 degree is way to much! You must have a supplier because I haven't been able to find a 9 degree in a long time!

[fIsHsTiiCkS]

With a 5+1 drag stack the Monofil can easily be fished as a 30# reel, here's a photo of 13-1/2# of smooth drag, I could get more by forcing the star but do not see the need.  A 10-49 star is on my list for the next Scott's order.

Do you think that this reel handle that much sustained drag?

[Keta]

No idea, I'm fishing mine as a 25# reel so a very smooth 8# of drag is all it will see.  The narrow frame and heavier 37-49 posts will help, it has steel gears.

[Alto Mare]

I agree 18 degree is way to much! You must have a supplier because I haven't been able to find a 9 degree in a long time!

I used to purchase those 5 for $100 with free shipping, but this was a while back, maybe 3 years. Just ask the sellers, you never know and it won't cost you anything for asking.
I only have a couple on my personal reels, I gave most away, I need to stop doing that.
Here is one of the same,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-BAR-POWER-KNOB-FOR-PENN-DAIWA-SHIMANO-ACCURATE-AVET-REEL-HANDLE-SILVER-9-0d-/111609547589?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fc728b45

Tony is a great guy to deal with, but mine were purchased from another seller. Sorry, i don't remember the name,
I do remember they came from Florida.
I believe Alan's handles are also 9 degree.

[fIsHsTiiCkS]

I agree 18 degree is way to much! You must have a supplier because I haven't been able to find a 9 degree in a long time!

I used to purchase those 5 for $100 with free shipping, but this was a while back, maybe 3 years. Just ask the sellers, you never know and it won't cost you anything for asking.
I only have a couple on my personal reels, I gave most away, I need to stop doing that.
Here is one of the same,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-BAR-POWER-KNOB-FOR-PENN-DAIWA-SHIMANO-ACCURATE-AVET-REEL-HANDLE-SILVER-9-0d-/111609547589?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fc728b45

Tony is a great guy to deal with, but mine were purchased from another seller. Sorry, i don't remember the name,
I do remember they came from Florida.
I believe Alan's handles are also 9 degree.

3 years ago makes sense, I have asked everyone and they have all switched over to 18 degree. That one you have there is a jumbo size one. A little to big for a jigmaster! I'll keep asking around. If not I know a place to get great handles, just A little pricey.

Alans handles are great. I'm just looking for a silver one. I'm just to picky haha

Again, beautiful reel!

[Alto Mare]

Jason, i  picked one just to show you 9 degree, he also has the smaller sizes. the ones on my larger Senators are 4 1/4", from the 6/0 and down, they're 3 1/2".
You should have no problems finding those I always see them.

These are also 9 degree, they feel and look very nice
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/DSC_0032-1.jpg
Alan Chui mentioned that he might be offering those to us, but he wasn't 100% sure...I like them.