New toys

[borchcl]

I think I just moved up to the bigger boys table. Picked up a 113H w/ silver tiburon narrow half frame and a 114H w/ black tiburon narrow full frame. Both are older reels, with drag access through the end plate. Both have steel main gears and three thick asbestos type friction washers. Both show minimal wear. Spools appear to be aftermarket and in like new condition. Upgrades are in order, but may have resistance from the home front. Years ago I tried to convince my wife that all shotguns cost $50. That really hasn't worked out that well and now she is very suspicious of my "low cost reel improvements".
Charlie

[Bryan Young]

The best reel improvements is a 5+1 ht-100 drag stack. You can purchase them as a kit from mysticparts.com. You will need an under gear washer for both. Unfortunately, I cannot recall the model number of the washers. These improvements cost maybe $25 total.


"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"

[Alto Mare]

The best reel improvements is a 5+1 ht-100 drag stack. You can purchase them as a kit from mysticparts.com. You will need an under gear washer for both. Unfortunately, I cannot recall the model number of the washers. These improvements cost maybe $25 total.

"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"

Even though you're always right Bryan, a correction is in order. The 5+1 is a good upgrade, but not the best .

You did good Charlie, the problem now is trying to hold back from upgrading those, there is so much available.
Enjoy them!
Sal

[Norcal Pescador]

The best reel improvements is a 5+1 ht-100 drag stack. You can purchase them as a kit from mysticparts.com. You will need an under gear washer for both. Unfortunately, I cannot recall the model number of the washers. These improvements cost maybe $25 total.

Even though you're always right Bryan, a correction is in order. The 5+1 is a good upgrade, but not the best .

You did good Charlie, the problem now is trying to hold back from upgrading those, there is so much available.
Enjoy them!
Sal

The upgraded 5+1 drag as Bryan recommended is the best starting place and will be a great improvement. Probably the best bang for the buck. If you hang around with Sal, you won't recognize your reels once you apply all of his modifications/improvements/upgrades, and it'll only cost you a few $1,000 bills. But they'll be screaming machines.

Seriously there is a lot you can do to improve the reel besides new drags - stainless steel gear sleeve, s/s yoke and dog, double dogs, faster gears if you wish, better handle grip, to name a few.

[borchcl]

Thanks for the replies. You all know it's hard to not tinker with these reels.
Charlie

[Bryan Young]

Hey guys, I'm concerned with his relationship with his boss to keep it "low cost!"

He didn't indicate that the  sky was the limit.

[Keta]

$35-$50 for a gearsleeve and a 5+1 conversionisn't too bad.  Does Alan put a SS dog in with the gearsleeves now?  If not add $6.00 for 2 and you have a "Tank"  If I make octogon inserts I'll keep the price reasonable too but they take more metal.

BTW, I have reels worth $25-$35 that I've got $60-$100 invested in....just do not let the Boss find out!!!!!

[Norcal Pescador]

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BTW, I have reels worth $25-$35 that I've got $60-$100 invested in....just do not let the Boss find out!!!!!

Shhhhhh! Don't let "the bosses" hear that or we're all going to be sleeping in the backyard.

[Keta]

My barn isn't too bad in the summer.

[basto]

I think I just moved up to the bigger boys table. Picked up a 113H w/ silver tiburon narrow half frame and a 114H w/ black tiburon narrow full frame. Both are older reels, with drag access through the end plate. Both have steel main gears and three thick asbestos type friction washers. Both show minimal wear. Spools appear to be aftermarket and in like new condition. Upgrades are in order, but may have resistance from the home front. Years ago I tried to convince my wife that all shotguns cost $50. That really hasn't worked out that well and now she is very suspicious of my "low cost reel improvements".
Charlie

Good on you!! I love those older models with the steel gears. Sal tells me the clickers can be difficult to replace, but not impossible.
I have my eye on a 114h at pesent...will be my next project...a narrow. I think I have the bug!.
The fact that they come with a bronze spool and all post frame gives me an excuse to get a new narrow kit.