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

[rcmsangab]

Thanks for the link!

[pjstevko]

Opps I did it again....

Those 170g SK jigs are killer during the day..... but don't tell anyone!

[MarkT]

I have been trying to control my gear addiction,  but couldn't pass up some N.O.S. gear sets. Newell 500/112h 5:1 will be going into my Red T3N, and I'm switching the Newell 4:1 gear set for the new Accurate 4:1 set.

Newell gears are as smooth as the Accurates after they wear in.

[jtwill98]

I recently acquired a Daiwa 70x to add to my Ultralight collection as pictured below and seen on this thread:   https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,29990.0.html

[foakes]

Those little 70X's are great reels, John!

Best Regards, Fred

[jtwill98]

How do these reels compare to the Daiwa MiniMite 500C?

While I understand the 500C is lighter -- and the "C" designation indicates ball bearings rather than the bushings found in the standard 500 model -- the most striking difference to me is the market value.

Daiwa 500C:  Currently commands a premium price of $100+.

Daiwa 70x: I recently acquired this for $15 (plus tax and $8 shipping).

At that price point, the 70x feels like a good-value addition to my collection.

[foakes]

How do these reels compare to the Daiwa MiniMite 500C?

While I understand the 500C is lighter -- and the "C" designation indicates ball bearings rather than the bushings found in the standard 500 model -- the most striking difference to me is the market value.

Daiwa 500C:  Currently commands a premium price of $100+.

Daiwa 70x: I recently acquired this for $15 (plus tax and $8 shipping).

At that price point, the 70x feels like a good-value addition to my collection.

The 500C is the smallest in the silver series.  It has nylon bushings, as does the 700C, and most 1000C's

The Mini-Mite is gold, has bearings, and a spring-loaded folding crank handle.  It is between the 70X and the 500C, size-wise

There are many micro & ultralight Daiwa reels from the late 70's and earliest 80's.  They are similar in engineering, have metal bodies & frames —- all are excellent reels in my judgement.

One thing that most folks do not know —- is that most of these silver series reels with nylon bushings —- can very easily be switched to ball bearings.

Just measure the ID, OD, and thickness of the nylon bushings —- then install the same size bearing from about 50 different bearing manufacturers, including BOCA bearing.

The 70X actually has brass bushings —- which are very tough and no need to switch to ball bearings —- which cannot be done anyway.

I'll be having a large tackle sale this Friday & Saturday.  Around 70 rods and about 200 reels offered.  Weather is supposed to be spectacular.  Hope to sell a couple.

Best, Fred

[quang tran]

I'm not sure about size 500 ,700 and big size 5000 and up ,all silver series ,D series ,and Regal 1000-2600 use 14x7x3.5 on the crank and 14x7x5  on rotor .with ball bearings installed it will last for long time .I just clean up these reels ,they work like new

[foakes]

Excellent purchases, Quang!

Thanks for sharing what you do. 

You do know your way around these quality reels!

Best, Fred

[Gfish]

Those Shimano Spirex spinners with the double handle and the rear drag, seem to be really popular and expensive on "da Bay"now.