New to me reel

Mjg378 · February 12, 2019, 06:14:12 PM

I Picked this up on the auction site. After tearing it apart, all it needed was a new right side plate bearing. (It was completely seized up!) Although the Bellevilles looked good, since I had to order the bearing anyway, figured the Belleville's were cheap insurance so ordered them too. It was Relatively easy to work on while referencing Alan's 50vsx tutorial.
The power handle came with the reel. I did pick up a 5/0 handle from Alan, but I might leave this handle on. After spooling (with some cheap mono for now) I Was able to get 24 lbs at strike and 36 lbs at full before losing freespool. What a nice reel!! Still have to decide on a rod. (Thank you Alan for your advise!).
Mike Grosman
(Memphis Mike)

Mjg378 · February 12, 2019, 06:17:52 PM

One more picture tearing it apart!

steelfish · February 12, 2019, 06:19:50 PM

beautiful reel, can I ask how much you paid for it on the auction site?

Mjg378 · February 12, 2019, 06:26:12 PM

Steelfish, Pm sent!

alantani · February 12, 2019, 06:33:35 PM

i'd recommend going with the UC raptor, then load it up with 80 pound braid and a 60 pound fluoro topshot. the 12's make great 60 pound line class reels!

alantani · February 12, 2019, 06:38:15 PM

oh, also, if that handle "articulates," try cranking under a load. i found them to be very difficult to get used to. $:-\$

Mjg378 · February 12, 2019, 08:27:07 PM

Thank you Alan!, It does 'articulate'. Of course I do have your handle fortunately! I'll plan on loading this reel up with 80 lb braid!
The UC Raptor sounds perfect. If you were to pick a rod less than 6'9" (shipping charges for > 7') would you have an alternative suggestion on a rod. THANK YOU!!
Mike

alantani · February 12, 2019, 08:36:31 PM

Quote from: Mjg378 on February 12, 2019, 08:27:07 PM
Thank you Alan!, It does 'articulate'. Of course I do have your handle fortunately! I'll plan on loading this reel up with 80 lb braid!
The UC Raptor sounds perfect. If you were to pick a rod less than 6'9" (shipping charges for > 7') would you have an alternative suggestion on a rod. THANK YOU!!
Mike

didn't know about the 7 foot limit. i think you're flying on the wrong airline!!!!

alaska has a limit of 115 inches, and a rod tube and tackle box travel as one, just like skis and a boot bag travel as one.

Mjg378 · February 13, 2019, 05:38:53 PM

Alan. Thank you again! I went and checked out united composite website/Facebook site. Wow!
I just keep learning from you! (and the rest of the guys on this site) Now I understand why you recommended the Raptor. Very impressive. Now I'll have to get a ride on the right airline🤔 😂
Mike

Dominick · February 13, 2019, 07:26:50 PM

Quote from: alantani on February 12, 2019, 08:36:31 PM
Quote from: Mjg378 on February 12, 2019, 08:27:07 PM
Thank you Alan!, It does 'articulate'. Of course I do have your handle fortunately! I'll plan on loading this reel up with 80 lb braid!
The UC Raptor sounds perfect. If you were to pick a rod less than 6'9" (shipping charges for > 7') would you have an alternative suggestion on a rod. THANK YOU!!
Mike

didn't know about the 7 foot limit. i think you're flying on the wrong airline!!!!

alaska has a limit of 115 inches, and a rod tube and tackle box travel as one, just like skis and a boot bag travel as one.

Same for American Airlines but it all depends on the agent you get in the U.S. They have it dialed in in Mexico. Dominick

thorhammer · February 13, 2019, 07:31:28 PM

I have Alan's blades and knobs on all my Internationals, the 3/0 grip on my 12's are sweet.

foakes · February 13, 2019, 07:46:28 PM

Quote from: Dominick on February 13, 2019, 07:26:50 PM
Quote from: alantani on February 12, 2019, 08:36:31 PM
Same for American Airlines but it all depends on the agent you get in the U.S. They have it dialed in in Mexico. Dominick

One time I was down in San Diego for the National DU Convention.

Flew United.

Won a fancy Italian shotgun in one of the drawings —

While happy to win it — was concerned about getting it back home on the plane.

The first agent was a woman — and when I explained I had a new, disassembled, unloaded shotgun — this agent almost called security. There was another lady agent next to her who just inspected the weapon — taped up the box — and said there was no issues. She told the first agent that when she used to work for Alaskan — they would handle shotguns and long rifles as a general matter of course. Just seal and go as luggage. Handguns are a little different matter.

Alaskan is very experienced in handling outdoor and Sportsmen's gear.

Best,

Fred

Shark Hunter · February 13, 2019, 09:20:25 PM

Nice Reel Mike.

Maxed Out · February 13, 2019, 09:27:53 PM

The reel looks like new but had a seized bearing ?¿?.....is this common on international reels ??

Mjg378 · February 13, 2019, 11:21:25 PM

When I initially got the Reel I didn't notice anything wrong. Not a lot of free spool. After taking it apart I found the right side plate bearing, Although it looked new, wouldn't spin!! Ordered the new bearing and Completed the rebuild following Alan's procedures, better than new! I'm thinking the previous owner Possibly damaged the bearing cranking the preset drag knob while under load? but I'll defer to the experts! Sorry I don't have a picture but the bad bearing did look relatively new.
Mike