Should be here in a couple of days. I see several 700's but not many 600's.
What do I have? I fish almost completely with spinning tackle.
What would be a good companion rod?
Fred, et al covered whole Champion lineup under 700B:
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=31148.0
Thanks.
What size line are these good for? I'm new to the bait casting game.
Quote from: Balvar24 on June 10, 2020, 01:05:12 AM
Thanks.
What size line are these good for? I'm new to the bait casting game.
Here are a few pages of information from one of the owners manuals I have --
600B is just a very slightly narrower version spool -- the "B" means it has ball bearings instead of slide bearings.
I have all of the parts for these -- likely won't need anything outside of a spring or a new pawl, of even that. Not much to go haywire on these. Very tough bait-casters.
Best, Fred
Thanks for the information Fred. I really appreciate it.
Thanks for the help Fred. A little cleaning and some oil/grease and I'm off to the races.
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I love these old Quicks- my dad's favorite. I'd run 12-14 lb mono and let it rip
The 600 is really neat because it is so narrow.
Best, Fred
Looks equitable to a 4000-width Abu, and I love those on bass or jigging braid for stripers. i only have 500 DQ Champion that was Pop's.
How light could you go on a reel like this?
Berkley has an inexpensive ultralight casting rod. Would I have any luck casting below 1/4 oz?
You said you were new to using bait casting reels, I wouldn't go to light of line because you will be getting a few bird nest and they will be worst and harder to get undone.
Kim
Quote from: Balvar24 on October 01, 2021, 06:05:47 PM
Would I have any luck casting below 1/4 oz?
Assuming it's like an Ambassadeur, I think you would be disappointed with a quarter-ounce unless it is really close-up work.
I'd put 20# braid on it in order to squeeze out a few extra yards.
How large are the brake blocks (centrifugal weights)? Pictures?
Quite a bit smaller than my big fingers.
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Great looking reel Balvar. Ebay has loads of 700s but the 600 and 800 are harder to find. 8)
Quote from: mo65 on October 03, 2021, 12:01:20 PM Great looking reel Balvar. Ebay has loads of 700s but the 600 and 800 are harder to find. 8)
Sensei,
Do you fish any of these series of DAM reels?
I graduated from Zebco reels in my youth to Penn SS spinning reels in adulthood.
I just purchased a DAM 700B today on EBay out of curiosity. I look forward to taking it apart and seeing how bait casters work.
What would it take to have DAM bait casters own a spot in the conventional and baitcaster area of Al Tani?
-Steve
There's a learning curve so be patient