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[scorman1]

Hi,
This is Stew out of midstate NY.
My old collection of Mitchell 300, 308, 306 are getting old and I found this site when searching for info on DAM Quick reels. Dad used to have 2 in diff sizes that disappeared long time ago, but I recall how well they were made. Looking at 550 and 440 on eBay and comparing to modern reels with bearings that seem pricey and cheesy. I believe the 550 weighs about 25oz  but cannot find info on line capacity or weight of the 440??
Any help or comments appreciated.

Stew

[Reel 224]

Welcome Stew, maybe Fred or Sal could help you with your question.

Joe

[SteveL]

Hello everybody,

I've been lurking for quite a while now.  Thanks mostly to you guys, I've lately been acquiring Penn 1/0's, 2/0's, 3/0's, Jigmasters and Long Beaches.  Got some shiny near mint and unused ones, along with lot of crusty ones to take apart clean and refurbish.   Now Sal and Aiala have me eyeing Monofils.  I thought I'd better sign up now, while I can still find the computer and I have room to type.

Steve

[alantani]

welcome!

[Shark Hunter]

Welcome Stew and Steve!
I don't know the specs on the 440 Stew. I'm sure someone does when they see your post.

[FishMaestro]

Hi fishin' addicts!! My name is Renato but you can call me Ren.I am retired. You can be happy for me but don't be i live with pain every day.My right lower leg was crushed and I live with CRPS2.My son is in college now and I have more free time to fish!!
  I would like everyone to know that,if I don't reply to a message - please be patient with me,I will reply...Sometimes I have bad days where I don't even care about life but I will come around and reply. ..eventually! ..lol
  I hope to learn more about my reels and make some new friends here! #tightlines
 

[Steve-O]

Welcome aboard, Ren!  You are in the right place for all things reels and more. Houston, Tx. Last visit of mine to Texas landed me some all time personal best BIG FISH. 7 foot 200+#'s of mad Gator Gar up near Elkhart on the Trinity. Yeeehaaaaaa!

Hope you enjoy your stay.

Steve

[FishMaestro]

Thank you Steve - O -
  Dang! That maybe bigger than the gar caught by Jeremy Wade of "River Monsters" you got there! He caught it on the Trinity too.. I have a friend who owns a river house on the Trinity in Riverside, Tx....My personal best is only just under 4 feet...Sorry no pic, caught it years ago before camera phones were invented...lol   Your 7 footer is the biggest gar I have seen. What a Epic fishing trip!!!
 

[Steve-O]

Ya, that trip was unreal. 110F both days. River temp was 89-90F. My guide was Bubba Bedre of Garzilla guid service who took Jeremy Wade out, too. And yes, mine was BIGGER!

The thread link...

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=2622.0

[Dominick]

Welcome Ren  Yeah that was a heck of a fish that Steve caught.  Dominick

[alantani]

welcome!!!!!

[FishMaestro]

Hi Dominick,
That is one serious monster gar..I would freak seeing that gar in the water.Those gars are so strong and they can even swim backwards.

[FishMaestro]

Alantani,Dominick,Steve-O
Thank you guys. I'm already feeling at home here..

Steve-O, it was like 106 outside today maybe a trip to the Trinity river is in order....Those pics are just simply "Awesome" !!

[Shark Hunter]

Welcome Ren. Glad to have you.

[Alto Mare]

Welcome Ren...enjoy your stay.
Sal