I have an old Pro-Gear that looks identical in size to a Jigmaster. It has no identifying numbers or marks on it. Any idea what model it might be ? It appears to be 4:1 gear ratio. What size drags might be in it? I want to upgrade the drags.... what amount of drag can I expect from it with Carbontex or HT-100 drags?
Tim
It's quite possible that it's an old frame and side/plate kit similar to that of the Accurate sideplates and frame. If it's a size of a 2/0 reel, then it's their 545. 4/0 size drags in a smaller reel. 540 is the size of a 3/0, and 541 is like an extended 3/0. Again, all with 4/0 size drags. These will have drags in the max range of 18#.
For comparison, if you have a 4/0 size reel and compare the sideplate gear area in size, if it's smaller, then it's has jigmaster size gears and drags. If the same, then 4/0 size drags.
Now, if jigmaster size, it's possible to get 18# in you have a 5 stack carbontex +1 under the gear, which is in my PG251, but max out at 12-13#s due to a flex in my spool resulting in the spool hitting the frame. I want to try the same in a PG255 to see if I can actually get 18# if I can put in a 5+1 carbontex. I just don't know if it has stainless steel gears. If not, then I will not exceed 15# but stay in the range of 10-12# max.
Hope this helps.