What is the thing replacing the #40-60 Side Bearing?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-PENN-Jigmaster-No-500-Green-Handle-Conventional-Fishing-Reel-/331737422907?hash=item4d3d175c3b:g:Dk0AAOSw~otWd1VD
Why that appears to be an 'A-Square Fluid Hub' antibacklash device..
of course...
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=12463.30
This same question was just asked not too long ago.
They were manufactured in MA, sold in the 1950's and were available for Penn and Ocean City reels.
Thanks, that was quick!
Does anyone collect oddballs like this?
Sure. Early aftermarket ad ons could be considered collectable. Not sure on the value. It would be worth more if it was in its origional box with instructions included. I wouldn't mind having one in my collection of early Penns and Ocean City reels.
Ok, this caught my attention today as it was mentioned in another post. So all I've read so far is "what" this device does, but I want to know "HOW" does it do it? What is the mechanism involved? ???
Is it perhaps like a Squidder's air brake but inside an oil filled container?
Quote from: nelz on January 04, 2022, 09:53:52 PM
Ok, this caught my attention today as it was mentioned in another post. So all I've read so far is "what" this device does, but I want to know "HOW" does it do it? What is the mechanism involved? ???
Is it perhaps like a Squidder's air brake but inside an oil filled container?
I haven't seen any
detailed explanation Nelz...only this flyer description. 8)
??? How does the spool shaft connect to the device ? Friction fit ?
Yeah. Also you can put different viscosity oils in there to slightly adjust the pressure on the spool. I got a Jiggy with one on it, but found that the thing was in the way of my left hand. Also this particular one musta been smacked-on pretty hard, as it would tweak if bumped and put noticeable extra pressure on the shaft while casting.
According to a 1950 patent, there are fins that rotate through an inhibiting viscous liquid. Thicker liquid=more resistance. There is a direct shaft connection via a sleeve and pin arrangement applied at the end of the spool shaft at/near the point where the stock bushing would be.
A 1930's patent actually states one of the intents is to prevent the frustrated angler from "discarding" the reel due to backlashes. Kinda funny to read that in a formal document.
HA!, the good ol' days when people adhered to ideas like "honesty is the best policy".
Amen!. Reading that, I could almost hear the "sploosh" of a 1930 knuckle buster hurled overboard. Today, we'd jump in for that reel!
Quote from: nelz on January 04, 2022, 09:53:52 PM
Ok, this caught my attention today as it was mentioned in another post. So all I've read so far is "what" this device does, but I want to know "HOW" does it do it? What is the mechanism involved? ???
Is it perhaps like a Squidder's air brake but inside an oil filled container?
There was a fly reel with a drag system made this way. The inventor was Sacconi, but the reels that I have heard of were made by STH and sold under their brand name and Cabelas. Basically a mini turbine in an oil filled chamber. The faster the line is going out, the faster the turbine spins, increasing the resistance ( drag). This was a somewhat useful drag profile for light tippet protection, but oyptherwise not so great. Plus there was no way to adjust the resistance. I assume that the cast control works on a similar principle and has the same limitations.
I think that some of the STH reels came with a clear drag cover, so that you could watch the little turbine spin :)
-J