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foakes

#15
May 15, 2025, 09:57:21 PM
Has any decent spinning reels been produced in the 21st century?  In that smaller size?

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For a quality reel I could recommend, D-A-M Quick came out with a very Limited Edition reel that is a harkening back to the quality of earlier days —- although with modern improvements.

It is the little 1000FD at 11.1 ounces —- all metal, not plastics, infinite ARB bearing, and (4) additional bearings, worm drive steel and bronze gearing, holds 185 yards of 4, 150 yards of 6, 120 yards of 8, and 80 yards of 10 pound test.

"S" curve oscillation arm for even line lay.

Double supported worm gear & double supported main gear for exact centerline balance and operation.

High speed at 1:4.8.

These were not made for very long, and then discontinued since they were made to prove a point, and it cost more to produce them than the wholesale price to dealers.

I picked up (2) of the 1000's and (2) of the 4000's.

They come with a nice presentation box, passport, lifetime guarantee, reel bag, spare spool, etc.  Smooth and quiet.

Combines the best of the old, with the best of the new.

Best, Fred
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D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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#16
May 15, 2025, 10:26:41 PM
Glad Fred made a shoutout to the old Daiwa.  My ultralight aresenal consists of a Penn 4200, DAM 110, and Daiwa 1000C.  And while parts may be unobtanium/difficult for the Daiwa, if used within its limits I really can't see anything going wrong with it.  Now admittedly none of these reels was made anywhere CLOSE to the 21st Century.... - john

oldmanjoe

#17
May 16, 2025, 02:00:05 AM
 ::)  Fred and I had a conversation about this not to long ago .  Materials and workmanship that went into the Dams is top notch .  Try to wear out one out , lots of luck ..      That all I am going to say.
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#18
May 18, 2025, 07:31:41 AM
The only part I ever had fail on a DQ was a 220 drag knob.It was stored in a tote inside the house.It may have had a crack in it for years,but finally decided to retire...I can't imagine
anything else going bad unless a bail spring wore out.

Benni3

#19
May 18, 2025, 07:12:06 PM
Pflueger patriarch 35 that's my favorite because it's 7oz and lots of drag,,,,,bail springs go out every year but i fish it alot,,,, ;D
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