I've been wanting to get me a Newell 220, I knew that I needed someone that is nuts about these reels, so, who better than the Newell Nut himself ;D. I contacted Dwight and asked if he could put one together for me, he got right on it
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Dwight, thanks again for doing such a nice job on this baby... nice reel.
Sal
You joined The Newell Club. YIPPEE
Someone just got bit by the Newell bug....
Enjoy it Sal!
Very nice!
Looks very nice Sal .
Sal, nice little reel there. I've got 5 Newell's. They really are simple and well made. Now ya need to double dog this one ;) what's next? A push button zebco? ::)
It may need a double dog with that 5+1 drag system in it. Bad to the bone.
Boom! Nice one Sal.
Would you compare that in size to a Surfmaster?
Where's it fit in the lineup?
Thanks guys!
Erik, it's about 1/4" smaller than the 100, but about a 1/4" wider. I did a quick drag test and got 22lb, same as the Jigmaster. This reel is tough for its size, I know I could have gotten a couple of more pounds, but the line snapped at 22lb, telling me that Dwight loaded it with 20#. Good job Dwight, the reel feels very smooth ;).
Glad you like it. That is outrageous drag for such a small reel. I stopped at 18 when I tested it and still had some more left on the star. You are strong enough to hold the rod at the drag setting right? ;D
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