Omoto KM-500

turboal · September 10, 2013, 03:56:18 PM

I made this into an open top by machining the top bar off
This reel is a lever drag 2spd. 3.8:1-1.5:1_ 330yds of 30lb mono-500yds of 60lb braid.
35lbs of drag, billet alum frame. ss bearing and gears.carbon drag
a lot of reel for it's small size.

turboal · September 10, 2013, 03:57:44 PM

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Ron Jones · September 10, 2013, 08:55:05 PM

Looks like really clean work.

On a side note, I'm seeing a bunch of these new reels with huge drag and small spools. I just don't see the advantage of 35 pounds of drag on a reel that only holds 60 pound line. It seems that 20 pounds is more than adequate and we have those all over.
Ron

Bunnlevel Sharker · September 11, 2013, 02:20:49 AM

Dragging AJs and grouper out of wrecks is the main advantage I see

turboal · September 19, 2013, 02:38:16 PM

you can always use 80 or 100lb braid. it will still have plenty of line on the spool
I plan on putting 80lb braid on mine. that will handle most anything i fish for on this coast.
this reel is close to the same size as a 113H but offers more usefulness

Ron Jones · September 21, 2013, 06:14:08 AM

I didn't realize it was that big. I still like Senators and anything with a star drag, but it sounds like your happy.

Ron

alantani · September 28, 2013, 03:36:45 PM

structurally, it looks like it should be fine. nice work!