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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Newell Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Puhi on September 01, 2012, 09:24:55 PM

Title: Newell 600?
Post by: Puhi on September 01, 2012, 09:24:55 PM
I recently acquired a 600 series reel,  the side plate is marked 646-3, I know it's not a 646-3 but a smaller model, but not sure if it's a 631 or a 636????  If it helps the width from outside plate to plate is roughly the same width as a 440. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :)
Title: Re: Newell 600?
Post by: alantani on September 02, 2012, 02:59:57 AM
anybody? 
Title: Re: Newell 600?
Post by: bluefish69 on September 02, 2012, 04:08:44 AM
Sorry guys, when you go above 400 series I'm lost.
Title: Re: Newell 600?
Post by: Ratchet on September 02, 2012, 05:03:17 AM
Quote from: Puhi on September 01, 2012, 09:24:55 PM
I recently acquired a 600 series reel,  the side plate is marked 646-3, I know it's not a 646-3 but a smaller model, but not sure if it's a 631 or a 636????  If it helps the width from outside plate to plate is roughly the same width as a 440. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :)

My 646-3 is the same width as the 550 and my 641 is as wide as the 546/454.  Following this logic, if your reel is as wide as a 440, then you have a 631.  That 631 is a nice, light-weight jigging reel along the lines of the Newell Yellowtail Special but with a larger diameter spool.
Title: Re: Newell 600?
Post by: Puhi on September 02, 2012, 10:33:49 AM
Quote from: Ratchet on September 02, 2012, 05:03:17 AM
Quote from: Puhi on September 01, 2012, 09:24:55 PM
I recently acquired a 600 series reel,  the side plate is marked 646-3, I know it's not a 646-3 but a smaller model, but not sure if it's a 631 or a 636????  If it helps the width from outside plate to plate is roughly the same width as a 440. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :)

My 646-3 is the same width as the 550 and my 641 is as wide as the 546/454.  Following this logic, if your reel is as wide as a 440, then you have a 631.  That 631 is a nice, light-weight jigging reel along the lines of the Newell Yellowtail Special but with a larger diameter spool.

Thanks,
I appreciate the info guys. :)
Title: Re: Newell 600?
Post by: rodent on September 06, 2012, 03:56:16 PM
puhi, was reading about your quest for the handle nut but i can find that thread, brocks e-mail is oio@hawaii.rr.com or you can check out his website at rocketreels.com.  he is in kapahulu area during the day and you can go there to talk to him.  had some work done by him, highly recommended.
Title: Re: Newell 600?
Post by: Bryan Young on September 06, 2012, 04:37:57 PM
Thanks Rodent. 
Title: Re: Newell 600?
Post by: Puhi on September 07, 2012, 02:13:22 AM
Quote from: rodent on September 06, 2012, 03:56:16 PM
puhi, was reading about your quest for the handle nut but i can find that thread, brocks e-mail is oio@hawaii.rr.com or you can check out his website at rocketreels.com.  he is in kapahulu area during the day and you can go there to talk to him.  had some work done by him, highly recommended.

Man! I was just on that side of the island today, just so happens I should be down that side too tomorrow, but I am stuck out on the westside. I dropped him a line, thanks for all the help!
Title: Re: Newell 600?
Post by: alantani on September 07, 2012, 11:03:26 AM
tom says he might be able to make some handle nuts this weekend.  stay tuned.......
Title: Re: Newell 600?
Post by: Puhi on September 07, 2012, 06:35:30 PM
Quote from: alantani on September 07, 2012, 11:03:26 AM
tom says he might be able to make some handle nuts this weekend.  stay tuned.......

Alright awesome!
Thanks Alan!