I have a bunch of 349 parts reels and will soon have one of Tom's kits but here is a few of my working 349's.
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A 349 5+1 drag stack.
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Wow Lee, that's a bunch of 349s . Seemed like you said once that you preferred them to the 4/0 for halibut fishing 🎣. I was gifted my first one ☝️ by Dominick. Took it apart as soon as I got home. Its going to be tested this summer. I prefer the narrow reels for most fish 🐟.
What type of drag package is planned with a new frame? Just wondering? Also will the 113h gearsleeve fit? Love to know. Thanks 🙏
The 113H gear sleeve ratchet is smaller in diameter but it works. A stock length 15-349 works with a 113H gear sleeve but one of the 349 MKII dogs are a bit longer and I feel works better. Sometimes they need to be filed to fit. I have a MKII AR dog with your name on it.
The CC reel will have either a 7+1 or 5+1 349H drag stack, depending on what donor reel I use. I should have more washers cut but I do not know when. If anyone wants to build a low speed 349 I have a few sets left.
Nice stand of reels, Lee. My wife says a "few" is three. I like your definition a lot better. ;D
I like those reels, I have a 49 but no 349. I suspect I'll have one before it's over...LOL. Great stable Lee! 8)
I have more parts reels collected over the years to keep my working reels in good shape, most have warped spools.
As soon as I finish my left hand 349 I will show my collection. I also have a very good supply of new parts. Outer rings are no more that I can tell. Nothing anywhere I have checked every day for the last year.
So what size ? Are they 4/0 ? If so I'm going on a mission to find one of these narrow reels. Why arent they still made ? They look extremely useful... Jeff
They have guts similar to the 113H but bigger gears and different AR dog, the OD is close to a 114H and the width is the same as a 501 Jigmaster.
Quote from: Keta on January 25, 2018, 06:32:46 PM
I have more parts reels collected over the years to keep my working reels in good shape, most have warped spools.
Nice set of reels Lee
I have a lightly used cast 349 spool that spins perfect if you want it for your parts pile
Yes, If I do not use it I can find a good home for it. They sure are heavy.
Oh dang dont use a good reel for parts.
Nice!
Quote from: Rivverrat on January 26, 2018, 06:47:28 AM
Oh dang dont use a good for parts.
Most of my parts reels had spread spools from mono, even the heavy cast bronze ones could be damaged by hauling a 100# plus fish up from 200'-300' with mono. My reels had Dacron when I lived in Alaska, now some still have Dacron but most have a bit of it on the spools topped with Spectra. I did pick up a pair at a garage sale in Methford, OR that were green from corrosion but had good spools, all 4 rings on both were cracked.
Good rings and bearings are the hardest to find parts now, NOS rings are made out of unobtanium. I have considered paying big $ to have a few re-chromed.
I just started playing with a reel that seems to be less common than the 349, the Post 90 Seaboy 185 and 190. They use a Jigmaster drag washers so there are things that can be done to up the drag on these reels. The 190 holds enough line to be a mid depth Pacific halibut reel and is same size as a 66 with 3.5:1 gearing. Ted sent me a stronger stand for the 185 (thank you again Ted, the stand is also made of unobtaniun) and I picked up a much more common 30-66 one for the 190.
Lee,
Dominick had powder coated rings on the Tank at one point and Sal has some sweet ones also. Maybe there's a resource for that cheaper than chroming? The other point is, prep on re-chrome needs to be flawless or you just have a shinier scratch. powder coating can cover some "experience; Sal said his rings were in rough shape going in.
I found a NIB set a few years ago that I put on my dust collector. Ugly pitted rings are OK for a working reel but powder coating is a good idea.
I have stock parts all you would ever need. I can put together a reel from new parts. No outer rings though. I can get used ones from randy if needed.
I think it's one of those reels that a few when they see it will find the answer they've been looking for. After looking into it I dont think I'd have a regular use for it. It is an extremely neat reel. Deffinantly one to have for collecting... Jeff
Quote from: Keta on January 26, 2018, 04:22:40 PM
I found a NIB set a few years ago that I put on my dust collector. Ugly pitted rings are OK for a working reel but powder coating is a good idea.
What about getting a run of ring sets made from stainless? Having personally made a set myself, I would happily pay for a set or two, as I know what it takes to hand make them....
So I've been lurking and reading....
Lemme look into it.
Keep reminding me!
Tom
Quote from: Rothmar2 on January 27, 2018, 12:04:51 AM
What about getting a run of ring sets made from stainless?
Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on January 27, 2018, 12:19:41 AM
So I've been lurking and reading....
Lemme look into it.
Keep reminding me!
Tom
I can see stainless rings being a popular part for many reels that stock rings have become hard to find.
Quote from: Keta on January 26, 2018, 03:19:12 PM
I just started playing with a reel that seems to be less common than the 349, the Post 90 Seaboy 185 and 190. They use a Jigmaster drag washers so there are things that can be done to up the drag on these reels. The 190 holds enough line to be a mid depth Pacific halibut reel and is same size as a 66 with 3.5:1 gearing. Ted sent me a stronger stand for the 185 (thank you again Ted, the stand is also made of unobtaniun) and I picked up a much more common 30-66 one for the 190.
Those graphite Seaboys seem hard to find, even on the Internet.
Quote from: Decker on January 27, 2018, 12:26:00 AM
Those graphite Seaboys seem hard to find, even on the Internet.
As soon as I quit giving my $ to Tom, Randy, Ted and Bryan I plan on stocking up on gear sets and a few other 150/190 specific parts. I wish 29L-85 spools were available.
That's an impressive crew of working mariners Lee, you have been singing the praise of these tall narrow workhorses for a long time and I reckon you might be responsible for more than a few of us getting interested in them. You were supplying us with custom dogs, washers and advice before Justin (Redsetta) made the Monster Mariner in 2013 (the first after market 349 frame I had seen). Thanks!
Thanks also for bringing up the seaboy +1990 185 & 190 reels, I'm not easily influenced, but I just bought a 190 in case I missed out ::) ;D
I had another quick look at the schematics on MysticParts and it seems the two are pretty much the same apart from the width, they share the same head plate, bridge, gear set and most parts except the spool and frame. I might have a look at a stronger 185 frame when I finish the cut down 210.
Mike
"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"
Cross bars would help. Due to the shortage of the Post 90's Seaboy reel it would not be worth making production runs of aftermarket parts. I plan on testing the 190 on Pacific halibut.
Hi Lee, very nice display, thanks for posting, my original 349, I showed last year, that was the one my mate dragged out of a rubbish bin, it looks very rough, works real good, I caught 6 West Australian Dhu fish with it last year, Mike Currie the 349 parts that you kindly sent me, free of charge, will be of good use soon, as I brought another 349 for @ AU $55.00 delivered home, and titlebasher, Chris, kindly sent the button screws to me from the UK, free of charge, as prommist, thanks again Chris, so I will soon have a schmick 349, for display, thanks men, cheers Don.
Hey there. Here is a 349 maxed that I found a little while ago, it's a wide version of the original. An alum spool n a strong frame. A friend thought it was cool 😎. I'm wondering what it is? Wider than a baby 349 and big like a full size 4/0. Quite nice. I'm thinking maybe of selling it.? If anyone is interested? Very good condition.
A pik or 2 of a super 349.
I'm more interested in a narrow frame and spool that is 1 5/8 inch wide. This one is a dandy.
Quote from: gstours on January 28, 2018, 05:15:50 AM
Hey there. Here is a 349 maxed that I found a little while ago, it's a wide version of the original. An alum spool n a strong frame. A friend thought it was cool 😎. I'm wondering what it is? Wider than a baby 349 and big like a full size 4/0. Quite nice. I'm thinking maybe of selling it.? If anyone is interested? Very good condition.
Wahoo special?
Quote from: Decker on January 28, 2018, 06:57:27 AM
Quote from: gstours on January 28, 2018, 05:15:50 AM
Hey there. Here is a 349 maxed that I found a little while ago, it's a wide version of the original. An alum spool n a strong frame. A friend thought it was cool 😎. I'm wondering what it is? Wider than a baby 349 and big like a full size 4/0. Quite nice. I'm thinking maybe of selling it.? If anyone is interested? Very good condition.
Wahoo special?
Nice reel Gary, it looks like it is in mint condition - I can't see a mark on it.
Joe is correct - newell, accurate and tiburon all made 349 wahoo special kits although I'm not sure if tiburon made spools or used the newell spools. Accurate also made side plates to match their frames and spools, Randy P at Vintage Offshore Tackle has offered all makes for sale from time to time and would be the best judge on what one in that condition is worth.
Mike
PS: There is a newell wahoo special in Lee's photos at the start of this thread.
Quote from: mhc on January 28, 2018, 08:07:59 AM
PS: There is a newell wahoo special in Lee's photos at the start of this thread.
Yup, Bottom right. It's a Newell in good shape but not near as nice as Gary's Tib. I also have 2 Tiburon framed 114HN reels that are the same width, slightly heaver and stronger.
Thanks, I havent cracked it apart yet, but its spin is good. The alum spool and frame should be worth something? When I get around to it I,m thinking of building a narrow 349 but waiting for an alum spool, is liking to a spare donor heart or liver? :'(
These will not be around for long,
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