Dam Quick 1000. Bail problem solved by reading threads

[Fishgolfman]

Got a used DQ 1000. Cleaned and lubed up and for life of me couldn't get bail to close properly! Well there is an important thread by Fred and pictured , to the problem of a rubber piece inside rotor for bail system. Would have saved me time ... chalk it up as learnings. Wonder how 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 series does bail systeml

[foakes]

The other (13) reels in this design have a completely different bail trip system, Stephan —-

They are the 1400, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000

Plus the 1401, 2001, 3001, 4001, 5001

And the 1202, 2002, 3002.

When you start to play around with these reels —- it is apparent how well made and simply clever they are.

To me, these are the Apex of DAM Quick's best materials, design, and strongest reels.

Plus, once you learn a few simple techniques —- they are among the easiest to work on.

Unique engineering that has never been copied by other manufacturers —- guess because they were all too busy running for Asia.  DQ & Penn stayed behind longer than others.  And just kept pumping out top quality and durable reels.

The tiny 1000/1001 are a couple of my favorite all time reels.

Light, strong, clever, attractive —- and able to punch way above their weight class. 

All (15) reels in these (3) groups are among the toughest spinning reels ever manufactured by any maker —- before, or since. 

And fun to work on and even more fun to fish!

Best, Fred

[Midway Tommy]

Yeah, I picked a never used 1001 in the box for $5 at our annual tackle flea market for that same reason. It had an extra rubber sleeve in the box, too, but it was dried out, cracked and fell apart when I tried to install it. I found that small correct size vinyl tubing works great as a cheap replacement, so I made ten and put them in the box. 

[Balvar24]

Yeah, I picked a never used 1001 in the box for $5 at our annual tackle flea market for that same reason. It had an extra rubber sleeve in the box, too, but it was dried out, cracked and fell apart when I tried to install it. I found that small correct size vinyl tubing works great as a cheap replacement, so I made ten and put them in the box. 

I would be willing to help you double your money on that reel.   

[Midway Tommy]

Yeah, I picked a never used 1001 in the box for $5 at our annual tackle flea market for that same reason. It had an extra rubber sleeve in the box, too, but it was dried out, cracked and fell apart when I tried to install it. I found that small correct size vinyl tubing works great as a cheap replacement, so I made ten and put them in the box. 

I would be willing to help you double your money on that reel. 

For $10 I'll just admire it on the shelf in the display case. 

[Balvar24]

Yeah, I picked a never used 1001 in the box for $5 at our annual tackle flea market for that same reason. It had an extra rubber sleeve in the box, too, but it was dried out, cracked and fell apart when I tried to install it. I found that small correct size vinyl tubing works great as a cheap replacement, so I made ten and put them in the box. 

I would be willing to help you double your money on that reel. 

For $10 I'll just admire it on the shelf in the display case. 

Great find.  I'd never seen such an animal until I stumbled onto this forum after beginning to mess around with Mitchells.

[Rancanfish]

I, to this day have a 110n that doesn't work.  There is just no time to git 'er done.

[foakes]

Just send it to me, Randy —-

Ask will service and fix it to operate 100%.

N/C.

Best, Fred

[Rancanfish]

You know anything about these reels?  I keed, I keed.     I almost but not quite remember your address.  Nevermind, I have it.  Might take a few days to get back to town...  Charge me Fred, it will be worth it to have one more small project done.

[foakes]

No Charge, Randy —-

You just have to post a picture of the DQ 110N out fishing with you on the South end of the rod.

That will be payment enough between friends.

Best, Fred