Got a used DQ 1000. Cleaned and lubed up and for life of me couldn't get bail to close properly! Well there is an important thread by Fred and pictured , to the problem of a rubber piece inside rotor for bail system. Would have saved me time ... chalk it up as learnings. Wonder how 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 series does bail systeml
The other (13) reels in this design have a completely different bail trip system, Stephan —-
They are the 1400, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000
Plus the 1401, 2001, 3001, 4001, 5001
And the 1202, 2002, 3002.
When you start to play around with these reels —- it is apparent how well made and simply clever they are.
To me, these are the Apex of DAM Quick's best materials, design, and strongest reels.
Plus, once you learn a few simple techniques —- they are among the easiest to work on.
Unique engineering that has never been copied by other manufacturers —- guess because they were all too busy running for Asia. DQ & Penn stayed behind longer than others. And just kept pumping out top quality and durable reels.
The tiny 1000/1001 are a couple of my favorite all time reels.
Light, strong, clever, attractive —- and able to punch way above their weight class.
All (15) reels in these (3) groups are among the toughest spinning reels ever manufactured by any maker —- before, or since.
And fun to work on and even more fun to fish!
Best, Fred
Yeah, I picked a never used 1001 in the box for $5 at our annual tackle flea market for that same reason. It had an extra rubber sleeve in the box, too, but it was dried out, cracked and fell apart when I tried to install it. I found that small correct size vinyl tubing works great as a cheap replacement, so I made ten and put them in the box. ;D
Quote from: Midway Tommy on March 12, 2023, 05:31:20 PMYeah, I picked a never used 1001 in the box for $5 at our annual tackle flea market for that same reason. It had an extra rubber sleeve in the box, too, but it was dried out, cracked and fell apart when I tried to install it. I found that small correct size vinyl tubing works great as a cheap replacement, so I made ten and put them in the box. ;D
I would be willing to help you double your money on that reel. ;)
Quote from: Balvar24 on March 12, 2023, 09:54:51 PMQuote from: Midway Tommy on March 12, 2023, 05:31:20 PMYeah, I picked a never used 1001 in the box for $5 at our annual tackle flea market for that same reason. It had an extra rubber sleeve in the box, too, but it was dried out, cracked and fell apart when I tried to install it. I found that small correct size vinyl tubing works great as a cheap replacement, so I made ten and put them in the box. ;D
I would be willing to help you double your money on that reel. ;)
For $10 I'll just admire it on the shelf in the display case. :D
Quote from: Midway Tommy on March 12, 2023, 09:59:15 PMQuote from: Balvar24 on March 12, 2023, 09:54:51 PMQuote from: Midway Tommy on March 12, 2023, 05:31:20 PMYeah, I picked a never used 1001 in the box for $5 at our annual tackle flea market for that same reason. It had an extra rubber sleeve in the box, too, but it was dried out, cracked and fell apart when I tried to install it. I found that small correct size vinyl tubing works great as a cheap replacement, so I made ten and put them in the box. ;D
I would be willing to help you double your money on that reel. ;)
For $10 I'll just admire it on the shelf in the display case. :D
Great find. I'd never seen such an animal until I stumbled onto this forum after beginning to mess around with Mitchells.
I, to this day have a 110n that doesn't work. There is just no time to git 'er done.
Just send it to me, Randy —-
Ask will service and fix it to operate 100%.
N/C.
Best, Fred
You know anything about these reels? I keed, I keed. ;D I almost but not quite remember your address. Nevermind, I have it. Might take a few days to get back to town... Charge me Fred, it will be worth it to have one more small project done.
No Charge, Randy —-
You just have to post a picture of the DQ 110N out fishing with you on the South end of the rod.
That will be payment enough between friends.
Best, Fred