Possible to change the ratio of a spinning reel?

hafnor · June 24, 2011, 05:27:29 PM

I have a daiwa dogfight 6500 that I LOVE but, the ratio is pretty high 6.2:1. I would like the ratio to be around 4:1 I know the reel pretty much has the same guts as the saltiga reels. Any input?

hafnor · June 25, 2011, 02:36:58 PM

bump

Alto Mare · June 25, 2011, 10:07:46 PM

I can't find the schematic for both reels that you mentioned. I personally wouldn't mess with it, that reel is over a $1000, when you get tired using it you might have a tough time selling it. Get youself another reel with a slower gear ratio and hold on to that one. Just my opinion!

hafnor · June 26, 2011, 12:49:43 PM

Yeah, thanks for the replie Alto mare. It would have been cool though. The only dogfight in the world with a low ratio. PM me if you are interested in the reel.

Alto Mare · June 26, 2011, 01:02:28 PM

Thanks for the offer...too rich for my blood. $:-\$

Did you check this out?
New Accurate TwinSpin SR-50 Spinning Reel

hafnor · June 26, 2011, 03:41:44 PM

Yeah I have checked out the twinspins. They are not that hot from what i've heard from jigging forums. It is pretty much a twinspin 30 with a xxxl spool. I am actually fishing a bit over my capacity with these reels. a stella 10000 would suffice but I am an addict

Alto Mare · June 26, 2011, 04:15:51 PM

Well, I'm a Penn guy that only uses Penn reels and been using them for over 30 years. To tell you the truth, none of those expensive reels impress me very much. I would really love to have someone next to me on a boat with all of that fancy gear and me with the cheap older models Penn spinning reels just to see how much more fish they catch, using the same bait $:-\$

hafnor · June 27, 2011, 12:29:42 AM

Yeah, I wish Icould just let go of my teriible addiction but i can't. I could do with gear for 200usd but I keep choosing the most expensive I can find. I really don't know if it is the hype.... but still.... I am an addict. This stuff is like drugs.... I guess it does matter for the guys that fish tuna down in cape cod. I mean these guys fish with 30 pounds drag pluss+++

Alto Mare · June 27, 2011, 01:24:27 AM

I understand your addiction, I definitely have more reels than my wife has shoes

. She actually said ... it's me or the reels.

wallacewt · June 27, 2011, 07:59:58 AM

i can help you out here sal,sell the shoes,gitcha self nuffer reel bro.

hafnor · June 27, 2011, 08:32:31 AM

Irish Jigger · June 27, 2011, 09:18:15 AM

You are a perfectionist Hafnor, I know the feeling. Moved up from Penns to Shimanos,lighter and quicker. Really enjoy my fishing more now. Down side is more maintenance but who cares? I always carry an "old faithful" Penn as a backup, having had an anti reverse roller bearing fail on my TN16.

Alto Mare · June 27, 2011, 11:52:14 AM

Quote from: wallacewt on June 27, 2011, 07:59:58 AM
i can help you out here sal,sell the shoes,gitcha self nuffer reel bro.

I thought about it Wallie, but decided not to push my luck.

Quote from: Irish Jigger on June 27, 2011, 09:18:15 AM
You are a perfectionist Hafnor, I know the feeling. Moved up from Penns to Shimanos,lighter and quicker. Really enjoy my fishing more now. Down side is more maintenance but who cares? I always carry an "old faithful" Penn as a backup, having had an anti reverse roller bearing fail on my TN16.

Glad to hear you have a Penn for backup Irish Jigger, I'm sure you'll get to use it

Irish Jigger · June 27, 2011, 01:31:12 PM

Glad to hear you have a Penn for backup Irish Jigger, I'm sure you'll get to use it

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Would never go fishing without it Alto Mare. Great insurance with "peace of mind"!

hafnor · September 01, 2011, 10:38:09 PM

Finally found schematics for both reels. think it is possible to change the high ratio? if so, what is to change?

saltiga Dogfight

daiwa saltiga