Tackle hoarders, what have you picked up lately???

[Gfish]

A small-size 8, 2-speed, LD, Shimano Speedmaster should be here soon. Thought about its competitors: the small Avet 2-speeds and the comparable Penn Fathoms, but decided to give Shimano a shot and I liked the no-shipping price.
Kinda like going to car dealership with a Honda in mind and comming home with a Hyundai cause it was cheaper, with a longer warranty, in the long-run you might lose-out... I say that, cause I wonder how long parts will be available for it and maybe even what spare parts I should stock-up on now, it being Shimano. Any Ideas or experiences?

[happyhooker]

Work on that MLX 200.  I think you will find it worthwhile.

Frank

[steelfish]

Work on that MLX 200.  I think you will find it worthwhile.

Frank

yep, seems like a good small reel, it feels pretty smooth to turn, a good option for UL saltwater fishing with my 10ft 3/4oz lure salmon rod

[kevin cozens]

I recently picked up a pile of old reels for spares or repair. I also just took delivery of a nice little Mitchell 300 and still waiting for a lovely Abu Ambassadeur XLT2 LH Synchro to arrive.
I also got my eye on a Penn senator 9/0. Penn squall 30LD. A lovely Daiwa Millionaire 6HM and a Daiwa Sealine SL250H
The 6HM and XLT2 are in unused condition complete with accessories and will be going on display.

[pjstevko]

Well it's winter and no one is fishing so you guys must be buying!!!!

What'd everyone buy lately?

Me? Well, I bought a ring kit from Bryan and other equipment to learn to solder jump rings.

[sabaman1]

I recently purchased a Penn 704 greenie spinfisher in pieces from Kobeys swap meet in San diego and have it in a good working condition now after buying a few parts from Mystic reel parts. I really like the smoothness and action of the reel. Would like to find some more of these gems.

[alantani]

$2k worth of braid from jerry brown.... 

[foakes]

Picked up about $2K of DAM Quick parts from a long closed shop inventory.  So sorting and adding about 15,000 NOS parts (81 pounds) to the 400K DQ parts already organized by numbers.  This is the 10th purchase of DQ parts I have been able to make over the last 25 years from closed shops & factory authorized service centers. 

Don't believe there is much more left out there — except a few sellers selling a few parts for exorbitant and ridiculous prices to unknowing folks.

This was thanks to a good member, Steve.

Best, Fred

[pjstevko]

I recently purchased a Penn 704 greenie spinfisher in pieces from Kobeys swap meet in San diego and have it in a good working condition now after buying a few parts from Mystic reel parts. I really like the smoothness and action of the reel. Would like to find some more of these gems.

If you want more greenies talk to Fred!

[MarkT]

A Fathom 40nld2, a Phenix Megalodon 608 and a Major Craft GK5SJ-B66/4 for SPJ.
The 40n will go on the 608 and a Fathom 15xnld2 on the MC rod.

[Swami805]

I bought a few Newells, notably a V521-5.5. Don't see those everyday

[Crab Pot]

I just bought eccentric springs for my 980.

Don't know why I bought 4 but they transfer over to other reels so why not.

Cost more to ship them than it did to buy'um though... 

[Gfish]

A '74 M.G. 300C.
Wanted to see what was the deal with roller bearings. First I shimmed it and got it quieter/smoother.
 
Looks like they reamed out the main gear shaft bushing and the rotor bushing to get them log shaped bearings down in there. The metal bearings look solid, but the cage is probably nylon or something.

Shouldn't be a thing though, as the bearings only need to be down in there and separated from one-another, while the i.d. and o.d. surfaces hold them in place.

[Rocket Dog]

Found a Seeker EX D8 over the weekend.

[MarkT]

I bought a few Newells, notably a V521-5.5. Don't see those everyday

No, you don't!

reel man
1302 posts · Joined 1999

#2 · Feb 26, 2012
It is 2" wide between the inside cage rings, came with a 5 stack drag system, aluminum spool, and handle. About 25 - 35 were actually built, but as far as I know only 25 were actually sold. It was going to be built in either 4.6, or 5.5 gear ratios, but alas someone got bored and it never got off the ground.

The one on ebay was a "put together" reel out of parts removed from Valley Manufacturing.