Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn 99/Jigmaster/SurfMaster/Squidder Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: RadarRick on February 20, 2023, 04:19:36 AM

Title: Mystery add-on
Post by: RadarRick on February 20, 2023, 04:19:36 AM
This Squidder reel has been offered to me but I'm puzzled by the extra mechanism that I've never seen before . Can anyone identify this? Does it change the retrieve speed or power?  I'm also wondering if it can be removed to return the reel to its original form. Thanks in advance for any help.

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Title: Re: Mystery add-on
Post by: Swami805 on February 20, 2023, 04:25:52 AM
Looks like a reel deal transmission or could be another contraption like that, I forget the name. I think it ups the gear ratio to 6:1. You can take it off if you have the parts for it.
Title: Re: Mystery add-on
Post by: Jenx on February 20, 2023, 04:26:56 AM
That's a Reel-Deal Transmission. It increased the reel's speed.

Yes. It can be removed.
Title: Re: Mystery add-on
Post by: Shellbelly on February 20, 2023, 04:32:06 AM
Collectible gadget.  Hang on to it and try to find the factory box and instructions.
Title: Re: Mystery add-on
Post by: RadarRick on February 20, 2023, 05:07:17 AM
Perfect!  Thanks all.

It's a good day when you learn something new. 

I'll have to give some thought on whether or not to purchase.