Daiwa Sealine 6/0 - any info? (photos now added)

scrumpy · February 04, 2014, 09:44:47 AM

I have the chance to buy a Daiwa Sealine 6/0. I'm pretty sure that this reel if from the mid 70's though it appears to be in 'as new' condition. This reel would be used, my biggest concern is spares, more specifically drag washers should I require any. Thoughts ?

Shark Hunter · February 04, 2014, 09:49:21 AM

Scrumpy,
I'm no expert on Daiwa's, but that doesn't look like one to me.
I don't think Daiwa made a reel called a 6/0.
The Daiwa H series have an aluminum frame. This looks like a Penn knock off to me.
Personally, I would stay away from it.
This is a Daiwa 600H. It is a good reel.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=6656.0

scrumpy · February 04, 2014, 10:19:56 AM

It's advertised as a Daiwa, and the guy collects/sells Daiwa gear. I was thinking that it may be pre-600H. Not found anything on the web about it... Curious!

Bryan Young · February 04, 2014, 04:42:46 PM

Thank looks like a Daiwa from the 70s. I believe those came with SS support rings and posts, but I cannot completely remember. I knew a few guys who had them.

Without opening it up, it's hard to tell if they share any components with current reels. Sorry, I cannot help further.

Irish Jigger · February 04, 2014, 05:01:03 PM

I think it's the real McCoy.
Repaired one for a friend recently,Daiwa parts scarce,well engineered reel.
Quite a few on Ebay,ref link below.
Drag washers should not be a problem.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAIWA-SEALINE-900H-BIG-GAME-DEEP-SEA-FISHING-REEL-Works-great-/221367471476

Shark Hunter · February 04, 2014, 05:06:39 PM

If the price is reasonable, Go for it.

You can never have too many reels.

LTM · February 04, 2014, 06:15:24 PM

Take more close up pictures showing identification marks. Dont worry about drags, you can make some if they dont carry any. You may be on to something as Bryan said, especially if the price is right. You'd be suprised at how much you can restore.

Leo

Robert Janssen · February 04, 2014, 07:40:17 PM

Shark Hunter · February 04, 2014, 09:05:29 PM

Robert, I now know why Sal calls you a genius.

You better jump on that reel scrumpy!

scrumpy · February 05, 2014, 09:23:16 AM

Cheers for the input chaps, I took a gamble and bought it... awaiting delivery.

Shark Hunter · February 05, 2014, 09:26:28 AM

Show us some pictures when you get it.

scrumpy · February 05, 2014, 10:07:43 AM

Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 05, 2014, 09:26:28 AM
Show us some pictures when you get it.

Will do for sure. If I can intercept the postman before my wife I'll post photos of the complete reel, otherwise you'll have close ups of the internals and various unidentifiable parts

Irish Jigger · February 05, 2014, 10:21:12 AM

Good luck with your reel scrumpy.
Big enough for anything you are likely to catch over here.

Shark Hunter · February 05, 2014, 10:46:51 AM

Quote from: scrumpy on February 05, 2014, 10:07:43 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 05, 2014, 09:26:28 AM
Show us some pictures when you get it.

Will do for sure. If I can intercept the postman before my wife I'll post photos of the complete reel, otherwise you'll have close ups of the internals and various unidentifiable parts

Welcome to the Dark Side!

Chris Gatorfan · February 05, 2014, 02:32:03 PM

Looks like a good find I hope you enjoy it.