Sears Gamefisher 200 (Daiwa) baitcaster reel

[Decker]

looks like s Daiwa.  I'm trying to locate a similar reel.  While looking, I found something interesting...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Daiwa-Fishing-Reel-OCEAN-STAR-500-from-Japan-Free-shipping-/112456867917?hash=item1a2ef3a04d:g:GsAAAOSw9~5ZUKK

Very cool!  That reel has a very similar handle, with the same knob.  Price is very reasonable, shipped from Japan.   Looks like the eccentric lever is on backwards.  I think these reels have a lot of stainless in them.

[Bryan Young]

looks like s Daiwa.  I'm trying to locate a similar reel.  While looking, I found something interesting...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Daiwa-Fishing-Reel-OCEAN-STAR-500-from-Japan-Free-shipping-/112456867917?hash=item1a2ef3a04d:g:GsAAAOSw9~5ZUKK

Very cool!  That reel has a very similar handle, with the same knob.  Price is very reasonable, shipped from Japan.   Looks like the eccentric lever is on backwards.  I think these reels have a lot of stainless in them.

This is an under-rod conventional reel, mounted much like a spinning reel.  This is the first that I have seen that is old.  I guess it's not a new concept. 

And yes, the handle looks familiar.

[Decker]

This is an under-rod conventional reel, mounted much like a spinning reel.  This is the first that I have seen that is old.  I guess it's not a new concept. 

Very interesting, and makes sense looking back at it.  How did you identify it as being "under-rod?"     Here is another old Daiwa conventional:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAIWA-DYNAMIC-SEIKO-ST-50-BAITCASTING-REEL-/182637556234?hash=item2a860bf20a:g:uSQAAOSwVJhZSKIh

[Bryan Young]

The location of the worm shaft.  I have never seen one with the worm drive shaft controls the line level from above the line guide.

[natch!]

   An under rod conventional? How is the spool controlled? Is that what the second sort of flat lever near the reel stand is for?

  Jack

[Decker]

I still have this reel, and am convinced it is a Daiwa.  It is built like a tank with a lot of stainless.   I'm really not sure what to do with it, and am against owning a shelfie.  Questions:

• What is this reel good for?  Seems a bit too slow (2.5:1) for Jersey bottom fishing, but might make a good bridge winch.  I imagine with enough drag it could be a decent grouper reel, but there are none in my neck of the woods.
• Does anyone know if there are any possible gear swaps with another Daiwa conventional to increase the retrieve?
• Anyone know where to get a schematic for this reel?

[handi2]

Its definitely a Daiwa. Ill post a picture in a few.

[handi2]

Here's a Daiwa direct drive reel I have.

[Decker]

These Daiwa reels are capturing my imagination lately.  I read in another thread about Daron's and Porthos' collections of Sealines.  They come up too cheap on auction to resist.  The Sears Gamefisher conventional reels are definitely Daiwas, so I'm keeping an eye out for those too.  Just bought one one with a spiral level-line bar like a Penn 350.  I'll post it later.

This Gamefisher 200 is very comparable in size to the 112H 3/0.  It has a 2.5:1 retrieve, compared with the 4:1 of the 113H.  Here they are side by side; the Gamefisher is just a smidge more narrow.  It provokes the question: who will be the first to put together a Penn/Daiwa franken-reel - HA HA HA [maniacal laughter ]