i really like my 501 and dont want to buy another yet until i find a 2 speed i like. my 501 is tired and needs help, what can i do to upgrade/bring it back to life it? i tried new drag washers and it didnt seem like it helped. im trying to get more drag and a faster ratio from it, is it better to send it out or can i install the parts myself, where can i buy parts from? i have access to a lathe and a mill at work. any help is thanked, im located in san jose, ca area.
Hello, that 501 is already a nice reel on its own. Your stock gears are 4:1, how much ratio are you looking for? You can upgrade quite a bit on these reels but be prepared to dish out some dough. An accurate kit, plates , frame and gears will set you back over $300. I would keep the reel with the stock gears, maybe replace the gear sleeve with a stainless steel sleeve and a power handle, that's about it.
By the way, Welcome!
Sal from PA.
Welcome! If you want a faster gear ratio, you could install newell gears. that would give you 5:1, best you can do on that reel. One of the shops I do work for has them in stock: Bob's Fishing Tackle in Norwalk, CA - 562-863-6833, ask for Jason...tell him Aaron sent you. I think Baja Fish Gear in Lomita has them as well.
Also, if you want to give me a rush, you could post a picture of your 66 fastback(I am assuming based on your screen name).. This was my old girl:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/5827392182_50e659e6a0.jpg)
Sadly, she is gone now. :'( :'( :'(
Aaron
If you're going with the stainless steel gears as Aaron recommended , you will also need a stainless steel yoke, the stock yoke would get chewed up from the gears.
Aaron I had a 1969 Mach1, red, black and gold. My brother borrowed it one night and that was the end of it, he wrapped it around a telephone pole. I miss that car :(, I have a sports car, I always had one, but nothing comes close to that Mach1.
Quote from: 66mstgfsbk on June 12, 2011, 11:21:26 PM
i really like my 501 and dont want to buy another yet until i find a 2 speed i like. my 501 is tired and needs help, what can i do to upgrade/bring it back to life it? i tried new drag washers and it didnt seem like it helped. im trying to get more drag and a faster ratio from it, is it better to send it out or can i install the parts myself, where can i buy parts from? i have access to a lathe and a mill at work. any help is thanked, im located in san jose, ca area.
Give me a call and meet me at Alan's house one afternoon. Bring your reel and I can show you the options that are available. I believe the 501 has a short main gear, which limits the number of drag washers you can install. See http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1518.0. We can upgrade the reel right then and there if you wish. PM sent.
ill have to post pics soon i just got it back from paint and its fire engine red. time to start over with it again.lol floor pans here i come. thanks for all the info on the reel guys.