Hi everyone. I'm hooked on this as a hobby, and recently found various parts from different sources on eBay which will enable me to assemble a Beachmaster 165. I haven't received any of this yet. I'm looking at the schematic, and there is no star drag (and maybe no drag at all?) and there seems to be no A/R dog or spring. This is different than my Squidders, Jigmasters and Senators. I feel like I'm missing something here - is my assessment correct? With no A/R and no drag I'm wondering what I may have gotten myself into and whether I really want this after all.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Sid
I think you have a knucklebuster there Sid. There is no AR dog so you can play the fish with no drag.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=4403.0
No star drag but you can have a "drag system" installed
https://www.google.com/search?q=leather+thumb+drag&num=100&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB0QsARqFQoTCMKivoHcnMkCFUMmJgodmoAKzQ&biw=1273&bih=854
Hi Sid --
Sounds like you are moving towards a realm where the "Bible" may be your next logical step in your reel hobby.
One of our members, and a good friend, Michael Cacioppo -- has a book out about Penn Reels.
It is entitled -- The Chronological History of Penn Reels.
It covers the first 25 years from 1932 - 1957.
It is not by any means a money maker for Mr. Cacioppo -- at the low price he charges -- however, it does mirror and report accurately Mike's tens of thousands of hours of research and corroboration with other experts around the world -- and his passion for history along with verifiable facts.
It should be available from Whitefish Press, Amazon, or Mike may have a few copies for sale.
Around $55. And possibly the best money you will ever spend.
Best,
Fred
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I had one of those Knuckle Busters about 60 Yrs. ago. I am just getting the feeling back this year. I have it here somewhere.
Mike
Quote from: foakes on November 19, 2015, 04:06:04 PM
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Sid this is not Mike Cacioppo. It is the Bosu showing off Mike's book. Dominick
Here is a quick pic of a knuckle buster direct drive reel. I have some Penn direct drive reels but can't reach them.
Thanks for the advice. I had seen that book before, but put it off. So that's what "knucklebuster" refers to.... I had assumed it was something else.... as usual, I've learned something new the hard way. Glad I'm only out about $30.