Reel Repair by Alan Tani

There's a thread like this on the "other" site and I like seeing what other people have bought lately so I thought I'd start a similar thread here. Plus it will make me and the other tackle addicts know we're not alone in our hoarding....

So, what have you picked up lately????

Me? I just got a killer deal on a Mak 10ii SEa and I'm gonna use it for 40# bait!!!!


(PS....If Alan or other mods don't approve of this thread feel free to delete it)

An Abu/Zebco Cardinal 7X, with the dark-rust brown gearbox. A trade, so no number increase. The 7X, has a higher gear ratio, slightly larger rotor and spool, and a metal ossilation/spool shaft connection insteada plastic, but  also has smaller gear teeth to get the 5:1.
 The 6 that it replaces, is in good shape, everything works and has braid/mono line on the spool, if anyone is interested.

Quote from: pjstevko on September 14, 2022, 07:25:54 PMSo, what have you picked up lately????

Me? I just got a killer deal on a Mak 10ii SEa and I'm gonna use it for 40# bait!!!!

ooh a Mak10 SEA, I wanted one on that size, congrats, its a killer reel, I have the larger (not bigger) brother, the Mak 15SEA and love it, jigmaster size reel with the guts and power similar to the Penn international reels.

anyway, how many weeks or months ago still qualify as "lately"?

I havent bought any fishing reel lately but bought a factory Calstar GF700M rod that was rebuilt and done last week
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my last acquisitions on fishing gear that I DONT NEED THEM but still wanted them, during 2021 - 2022 are:

- Shimano Trinidad 30DC
- Accurate Boss Extreme BX 400N
- UC Zeus 3 jigging blank (still on the works)
- Calstar GF 700M factory rod already Re-built to my OCD
- Talica 16

Lately some Knot2Kinky titanium wire, AFW titanium wire and #1 and #2 crimps.  I'm hoping to cross wahoo off the bucket list this year.  Bill

Quote from: Bill B on September 14, 2022, 09:17:22 PMLately some Knot2Kinky titanium wire, AFW titanium wire and #1 and #2 crimps.  I'm hoping to cross wahoo off the bucket list this year.  Bill

Solid preparation going on so hopefully that translate into success for ya!

Last things I picked up was a Phenix psw909xh and a Lexa TW 400Hp.

I recently purchased a dam quick 550 spinning reel with box and papers, six spools of old school red/gold gudebrod trimar thread in size c, also a 400gm mustad rip roller jig.   

Quote from: MarkT on September 14, 2022, 09:50:45 PMLast things I picked up was a Phenix psw909xh and a Lexa TW 400Hp.

Great choice Mark that rod makes an excellent 40lb baitstick fished off the bow of a sportfisher on a tuna drift, as well as a great rod for throwing colt snipers and other jigs.

An well used early 710 Greenie with the white cornered box, mainly for the box so I can put it with the Black 710 I got from Ted.  8)

7FD8D518-B9E7-4197-8CDD-597CA3862D3A.jpeg I rarely buy new reels but I splurged and got an accurate 500N SPJ in dorado color. Hope to give it a go soon

In order
Penn 506hs
Abu ultra mag XLV
Mitchell 622
Abu ultra mag XL
Sealine 27sh
Everol "waterproof" 1220
Trying to remember the order of acquisitions before that but im realizing that everything I've bought recently has been baitcaster or conventional. I came here as a spinner enthusiast. I was afraid this would happen. 

Mak 15T and a Shimano Abyss 30-50lb rod. Pure YT bait setup. Probably get spooled with 65lb hollowcore.

I'd kinda like a Stella 4000SWB or SWC if I came across one for the right price.

Quote from: sabaman1 on September 14, 2022, 11:27:50 PMI recently purchased a dam quick 550 spinning reel with box and papers, six spools of old school red/gold gudebrod trimar thread in size c, also a 400gm mustad rip roller jig.   

that red and gold is golden....it was the signature threadwork on the first ten years of Thorhammer rods. Gudebrod trimar had better colors than what is now available.

Dunno what means recent, but say, this season:

Squall 15DCS
6500 C3CT Mag Elite
two Abu 6000
Bunch of pimping parts for Abu's including Simon Simonura handles
Built a Rod geeks 13 6-16oz heaver
Penn LB 60. They are always worth the ten bucks I paid!
Some various Shimano spinners, several old boxes of tackle and one of the 6000's for $37 at estate sale!
A ten dollar Cardinal

Quote from: thorhammer on September 15, 2022, 01:39:33 PMbut say, this season:

Same here.

Sailfisher with the "made in USA" plate.  Kinda hard to find for me. 
1st year 309, box-n-stuffings.
Couple of Penn 99's
Penn 100
Penn 110

Goals NOT met:  14/0, 16/0 Penn$$$.  Good Sailfisher box.  9-10# speck, 5# flounder. 50" redfish.  More sheepshead.

I like that this thread has taken off....It's always interesting to see what catches peoples eyes!!!

I picked up a Penn Generation V75, it has 5.4 to 1 ratio, also a Amdassadeur 6500C4, a blue one, Plus Randy gave me a 6/0 face plate, possibly the most valuable to me out of the lot, cheers Don.

Transitional Ambassadeur 6000, S/N 100702, making it the last of the four-screw frames. But wait, it has a clicker! Very rare.

found these  :fish

Did you pick up that hoard of 20-some-odd plates on the bay?  I saw the 3 LH plates in that bunch.  I didn't bite cause I'm piled up as it is....but I hovered for a bit!!!  You have the gears for those?

Quote from: Shellbelly on September 16, 2022, 05:15:23 PMDid you pick up that hoard of 20-some-odd plates on the bay?  I saw the 3 LH plates in that bunch.  I didn't bite cause I'm piled up as it is....but I hovered for a bit!!!  You have the gears for those?

Yep I bit on them on the Bay .He didn't have a clue what he had and that shows in the rest of his listings which are Ridiculously headed towards MARS on the price.
I have what is not already perfect on these over 300 bux worth of NEW parts to put them in like new condition.
One is going in my mediocre collection Stock ,One I am beefing up with Aluminum Spool and things, the other is going to a Good Member Client. These are True Lefties with the LH stamped on plate as well as reverse threaded Bridge and star as well as left hand Dogs ,Mains and pinions.

Good catch......you hoarder you! ;D

I picked up a pair (LH and RH) of small ABU  Max DLC line counter reels.   They will make good kokanee reels and have clickers.


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I guess this counts?

I paid for this sailfisher. Instead I got a plastic sack with a bent, broken Olympic DS5/Dohzuki 500DG inside.  It's like a giant Penn 350 clone with a line counter.  Got my money back and I guess I'm now the proud owner of my first Olympic.

I'm gonna take it apart.  Anybody need to see what's inside?

yeah I'm guilty. more acquisitions than sales/donations since the new year, unfortunately.

Saltiga 30T (1st gen)
couple gold Trinis (TN14 & 16)
Ambassadeur 5501C3 (on AT!)
LB Seeker Black Steel 6470
Newell C229-5 & Cabelas HML 7' trigger rod (gifted from a bud)

& yes a Mak10iisea of my very own (only new purchase)

Out the door:
Saltiga 30A
TLD15 (on AT!)

looking for a Phenix Black Diamond 909xhj...

"Anybody need to see what's inside". Oh yeah Shellbelly! If you will. I love trying to see the way different companies make their reels.

Quote from: Gfish on September 17, 2022, 04:01:24 PMOh yeah Shellbelly! If you will.

OK.  Got it opened up now.  I'll post it on the "Other" board when I'm done.  It's a pretty busy contraption.

Can't find any info on it so I'm flyin blind.

Quote from: Keta on September 16, 2022, 08:25:18 PMI picked up a pair (LH and RH) of small ABU  Max DLC line counter reels.   They will make good kokanee reels and have clickers.


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first time I see this models, they look pretty cool.

I've always wanted a Penn 2/0.  Picked it up recently. It Cleaned up nice but still working on it. Waiting on a Penn 66 Long Beach right side plate that I just bought to use the guts for parts.  I'll try it out on some piers when I travel. 

Quote from: steelfish on September 21, 2022, 12:47:04 AM

Quote from: Keta on September 16, 2022, 08:25:18 PMI picked up a pair (LH and RH) of small ABU  Max DLC line counter reels.   They will make good kokanee reels and have clickers.


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first time I see this models, they look pretty cool.

They make a larger DLC reel too, Max Toro DLC.

Here is one of the Lefties  I built with the plates I got along side a Right Hand 49 . The Foot is kinda beat up BUT has the Rod Clamp on it .
The one on the Left is a True LH 49 with all new guts ,Aliuminum Spool ,Carbon Tex Drags , Maxed Out Handle Combo.
                     
                    Dueling 49's

I have a factory LH 349H and one I converted.

Quote from: Keta on September 23, 2022, 01:32:45 PMI have a factory LH 349H and one I converted.

A 349H marked LH on the plate would be a Rare one indeed .

Side plates are standard 349/349H  The AR dog is totally different and stamped 15-349LH.

You can pretty much make a lefty out of a lot of reels just by filing the Ratchet gear or replacing the Bridge with a Left hand one if available .
A TRUE Penn LH 49 from Factory has left hand threaded Star ,Gears,and Dog and the Cams and Springs  are Different as well PLUS The Side Plate is Marked LH was my original point .
Never saw a 349 marked LH . I have Penn 112,113H,and several Ocean city Reels I converted to Left Hand but none are Marked on Plate from Factory .
The Marked LH reels were a Short Run I was told and discontinued in the 1940's .
They still made Left Hand Reels but just were not Marked on Plate .

Like the 349 and 349H they did not make different sideplates for the 349 variations.  Some 349H have 2 levers some have one lever.  The only difference is the hole for the second lever is not there.  I built a low speed single lever 349 but I do not think penn made them.  All of the single lever 349H reels I have seen are also maroon.

Quote from: Wompus Cat on September 23, 2022, 01:27:17 PMThe Foot is kinda beat up

Do you want a clean stand?  I can look in the pile if you want to replace the beat-up one.  I was buying cheap mariners if they had clean handles...for my sailfishers.

I'm glad to see those plates where they belong!  There's a vented spool out there, too.  I think I hear it calling you.

Quote from: Keta on September 23, 2022, 03:01:35 PMAll of the single lever 349H reels I have seen are also maroon.

I don't have any 349's yet, but I look at them often.  I want to say that I've seen the H and HC's in black. 
I'm curious if the inside of the H plate has the structure to convert it to HC by drilling the hole for the eccentric and simply adding the parts.  The outside looks like it's molded for the hole that would be required.

QuoteDo you want a clean stand?  I can look in the pile if you want to replace the beat-up one.  I was buying cheap mariners if they had clean handles...for my sailfishers.

Well if you have a nice one with the holes in it for a Rod holder let me know .
I have lots of the open ones . Vented Spool sound good too .
P/m me a price and will let you know .
I am building a Sailfisher from parts . Got all the guts and side plates ,need bars ,and stand  prob can scrounge up a handle .

PM me your address and I'll get out it to you.  You can buy me a grape NEHI sometime.

That vented spool and box is on the bay.  Been there a while cause it's a little steep. 

I'm in the same boat as you for shiny sailfisher parts.  I have a 1st year and a later 130 build waiting on chrome. 

Clean LB 60's are the only resource I've had for 37-60 posts on my 130's.  Nobody is selling those posts in good condition.  285 posts have the same part# but are thinner, go figure,...and believe me, it shows when you use them on a 130.

QuotePM me your address and I'll get out it to you.  You can buy me a grape NEHI sometime.

Nehi always reminds me of Jerry Clower and his ramblin of Marcell who stopped in a Beer Joint and asked fer a Sodie Water............

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Grape Nehi reminds me of Radar on Mash and bbq at my grandma's 55+ year ago!

The "used" Mak 10ii SEa arrived in the mail today and it's PERFECT!

Hopefully Alan doesn't find anything wrong on the inside when I send it to him. (He shouldn't considering I was told it never landed a fish)

For some reason , I cannot drive by a tackle shop and not buy something !!! Is it a sickness ?? :d

Quote from: Lalo13 on September 24, 2022, 07:04:05 AMFor some reason , I cannot drive by a tackle shop and not buy something !!! Is it a sickness ?? :d

It is more of a Condition called
Tacklecollectivitis Sydrome

 Fortunately There is No Known Cure . :o

Quote from: Shellbelly on September 23, 2022, 03:49:30 PM.... I
I'm curious if the inside of the H plate has the structure to convert it to HC by drilling the hole for the eccentric and simply adding the parts.  The outside looks like it's molded for the hole that would be required.

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Yes you can but I would not modify a single lever 349 sideplate.  I have two lever sideplates I would trade for single lever one if you need one. 

I have all of the parts (new) in my project box to build a "new" 349/349H, including the proper
rings, gear sets (349 and 349H) and a NIB bronze spool.  Fortunatly my 349 parts were not in the building that burnt last month.

I have 5-6 ea. 349 and 349H gearsets with yokes, the 349 sets have 5 metal washer drags,  for sale.

I wouldn't drill one out either.  I was just curious about how they are built.  I'll keep you in mind when I get into the 349 line.  I have the other Mariners and 249's, just haven't gone further yet.

Quote from: Keta on September 23, 2022, 03:01:35 PMAll of the single lever 349H reels I have seen are also maroon.

I knew I saw some somewhere.  I don't know the dates of plate color changes on this model.

Nice, now I need to find one.

A '78 or so, Shimano Bantam. I was thinkin' 'bout lil baitcasters and Shimano came to mind, what about their old stuff? There's so much plastic/graphite composite on the modern stuff.
Then I remembered a post by Mo on one of these reels he acquired. Also, OC-1 Steve provided some interesting history in that thread on the "Lew's speed spool-first Shimano baitcaster" connection.
METAL! Yes, those first Shimano's were almost completely metal; even the handle-knobs were wood insteada plastic. I'd call this era of Shimano baitcasters an "approximate imitation" of the Abu 5000 based baitcasters.
A few years latter Shimano started using "Mag control"(this 100 only has 2-centrifugal brake weights and spool shaft friction control), then close to the same time, graphite parts became the thing. Ah, the 80's... JMO, but so many things changed for the worse then...
Bought it unused with one cover plate dent that I can live with. No signs of ever having line on it or screws being lossened up, and it casts 3/4 oz. great! 2- ball bearings and only 49 parts.

Forgot this'n:

Greg, got one for my 12th birthday about 1980. Still have it. Love that reel. Prolly should use it, but I still have 5-6 reels from my youth that I don't want to mess up. Abu 5500C, Abu 1000, Abu 5000, Daiwa 210, Johnson Sabre, Daiwa minicast, Zebco 6050 (which Fred rebuilt after my buddy ran over it, thanks Fred!), Olympic VS 1500 I got for my eighth birthday.

Quote from: Gfish on October 05, 2022, 05:24:40 AMA '78 or so, Shimano Bantam.

G, looks like a nice match for that rod.


I have the bantam 200 magnumlite which is similar reel but metal and graphite and love it

I picked up a Penn fathom 25n star drag,  Saltiga 30T, and a 30, both are Gen 1 a lot of surface iron, and finally a nice line winder. BTW, I don't count the 4 jigs sticks because I just sneak them into garage 8) before they get noticed.

Ordered a fathom 15xnld2 from a outfit in Australia nib $168 all in. It's not the new gen 2 but couldn't pass it up for that $.  Should be here in a couple weeks. It's on eBay if anyone is looking for one

Quote from: Swami805 on October 06, 2022, 04:25:18 AMOrdered a fathom 15xnld2 from a outfit in Australia nib $168 all in. It's not the new gen 2 but couldn't pass it up for that $.  Should be here in a couple weeks. It's on eBay if anyone is looking for one

Great price! I love my 15ld2!!!!

Picked up an Abu Anbassadeur 5500C at the flea market, looked like a great deal for a restoration project. Then at home, my hopes got deflated when I noticed the bent frame and sideplate.  :(  Oh well, win some lose some.  :(

Quote from: Shellbelly on September 23, 2022, 10:16:07 PMPM me your address and I'll get out it to you.  You can buy me a grape NEHI sometime.

That vented spool and box is on the bay.  Been there a while cause it's a little steep. 

I'm in the same boat as you for shiny sailfisher parts.  I have a 1st year and a later 130 build waiting on chrome. 

Clean LB 60's are the only resource I've had for 37-60 posts on my 130's.  Nobody is selling those posts in good condition.  285 posts have the same part# but are thinner, go figure,...and believe me, it shows when you use them on a 130.

forgot about this DEAL ....lol
Got a NEW Part for the Sailfisher you MIGHT be Enter Rested in to trade.

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P/M Sent today .

Got a few new things this year:

Okuma Custom Blue, it went to Cedros this year
Daiwa PMF55,  it also went to Cedros this year
Abu 7000C (Thanks Alex!)
Abu 7000C3 future catfish reel
ProGear 255 - my second one and also my favorite reel

Bottom rod is an Okuma swimbait rod purchased used locally - it went to Cedros with the PMF55, good combo for swimbaits and calico bass
Top rod is a custom built Phenix Black Diamond 809H 20-50, it went to Cedros as my surface iron rod paired with a PG 2500, another good combo. My local rod builder ran out of yellowtail decals, so he used a Dorado instead

Okuma, Abu & ProGear. That's some good stuff there.

Quote from: sciaenops on October 11, 2022, 02:58:30 AMOkuma, Abu & ProGear. That's some good stuff there.

I have had a lot of great advice from the folks here 8)

I came home from my 10 day with a rod I won in a drawing.  A Phenix Axis 760x2h "Guadalupe Special". I used it with a Mak 16 SEa on the trip.

Quote from: MarkT on October 11, 2022, 10:20:06 PMI came home from my 10 day with a rod I won in a drawing.  A Phenix Axis 760x2h "Guadalupe Special". I used it with a Mak 16 SEa on the trip.

That's a nice prize! How'd it fish?

Quote from: pjstevko on October 12, 2022, 04:07:32 AM

Quote from: MarkT on October 11, 2022, 10:20:06 PMI came home from my 10 day with a rod I won in a drawing.  A Phenix Axis 760x2h "Guadalupe Special". I used it with a Mak 16 SEa on the trip.

That's a nice prize! How'd it fish?

Good, but I just used it for dropper loop. It brought up a 15# Sheepshead.

Mark is that rod a 100lb rod?

Quote from: Gfish on October 05, 2022, 05:24:40 AMA '78 or so, Shimano Bantam. I was thinkin' 'bout lil baitcasters and Shimano came to mind, what about their old stuff? There's so much plastic/graphite composite on the modern stuff.
Then I remembered a post by Mo on one of these reels he acquired. Also, OC-1 Steve provided some interesting history in that thread on the "Lew's speed spool-first Shimano baitcaster" connection.
METAL! Yes, those first Shimano's were almost completely metal; even the handle-knobs were wood insteada plastic.

wow that's a pretty Bantam.. terrific.

Quote from: sabaman1 on October 12, 2022, 04:41:03 AMMark is that rod a 100lb rod?

No. It's rated 40-100 so it's a 60-80# rod. Plenty of 40-100# rods top out at 60#.

Quote from: steelfish on October 05, 2022, 05:05:08 PM

Quote from: Gfish on October 05, 2022, 05:24:40 AMA '78 or so, Shimano Bantam.

G, looks like a nice match for that rod.


I have the bantam 200 magnumlite which is similar reel but metal and graphite and love it

Quote from: DougK on October 13, 2022, 09:33:28 PM

Quote from: Gfish on October 05, 2022, 05:24:40 AMA '78 or so, Shimano Bantam. I was thinkin' 'bout lil baitcasters and Shimano came to mind, what about their old stuff? There's so much plastic/graphite composite on the modern stuff.
Then I remembered a post by Mo on one of these reels he acquired. Also, OC-1 Steve provided some interesting history in that thread on the "Lew's speed spool-first Shimano baitcaster" connection.
METAL! Yes, those first Shimano's were almost completely metal; even the handle-knobs were wood insteada plastic.

wow that's a pretty Bantam.. terrific.

for all you fans of simpler early post-Lew's Shimano
simpler early post-Lew's Ryobi (V-mag III & IV, etc.) are also well-worth a look
I think earliest V-mags might be all metal w/ plain bushings

Quote from: Swami805 on October 06, 2022, 04:25:18 AMOrdered a fathom 15xnld2 from a outfit in Australia nib $168 all in. It's not the new gen 2 but couldn't pass it up for that $.  Should be here in a couple weeks. It's on eBay if anyone is looking for one

oooh mi amigo Sheridan, looks like the SPJ bug bite you hard !!

great reel and even better price

Quote from: MarkT on October 13, 2022, 09:37:11 PM

Quote from: sabaman1 on October 12, 2022, 04:41:03 AMMark is that rod a 100lb rod?

No. It's rated 40-100 so it's a 60-80# rod. Plenty of 40-100# rods top out at 60#.

Thanks Mark

been away a very long time.  hope all are well

Powerhouse Transmission off eBay..

gotta warn the wife AGAIN, that my fishing stuff is not junk...    ;)

Steve

A very early D.A.M. Quick SW68 —- with a line counter.

Best, Fred

A nice Newell 332163727D5-9BDB-4660-8731-3174FC9FAE11.jpeg

That line counter feature is real cool.

Another 130.  I can't pass these early ones up.  Still, no box.

Anyone buy any gear today?

Charkbait was having a good sale on high end reels but so far I haven't pulled the trigger.... Showing restraint has been hard  >:D

Turners black friday sale.Today I finally found the rod I've been looking for for a few months, a Phenix Trifecta lite 904. This is an awesome rod for surf fishing throwing the Lucky craft 110 minnows for various surf species especially halibut. The Phenix rods have had low stock since the pandemic, as the blank shipments from china have been few and far between.

Most recent purchase is a Phenix Titan Long Fall 30-80 SPJ rod and an Okuma Alijos 16 2 speed.  Haven't used them yet but bringing them on my next LR trip.

I picked op a Fathom 15xnld2 from Oz via ebay... $185.38 to my door.

Thats a fantastic deal Mark!  :d  :fish

I went for 15nld2 as well a little while ago.  $168 to my door. Thinking now I should have bought two

I love my 15ld2 for 30# bait and have landed bft up to 50# with it without issue

a used MORDEX "MERLIN" 4 1/2″ CENTRE PIN REEL from the 1970s; and i don't really know how to centrepin cast lol....i just love the look....paid $100 usd.....argh....

i will try to use it float fishing in the pnw.



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I just got a mini collection sent to me by Keith

A built 501 with tib frame and steel 5:1 gears
An abu 5000c
A daiwa 27sh
An abu with all identifying markings scratched off
A shimano MLZ 10
Shimano bantam mag 10SG
Mitchell 304
Mitchell 306
Alcedo "Erie 2c"?

Also a bunch of handles and knobs.

Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on November 27, 2022, 02:20:51 AMI just got a mini collection sent to me by Keith

A built 501 with tib frame and steel 5:1 gears
An abu 5000c
A daiwa 27sh
An abu with all identifying markings scratched off
A shimano MLZ 10
Shimano bantam mag 10SG
Mitchell 304
Mitchell 306
Alcedo "Erie 2c"?

Also a bunch of handles and knobs.

that tiburon reel is cool...what's it for...tuna on a kayak? and your abu is likely a black max 3600 depending on the weight...but that's what i reckon...if you dremel all the parts shiny and some light oil she's a fine little casting reel

I've recently bought the folllowing:

2 Shimano speedmaster IV (one that i'm trying to sell cuz i've bought so much stuff)

Old Shimano Trinidad 20

An Avet LX 6.0 that came with a beater 7' rod

2 Dave workman Jr signature kingfish rods

Shimano Speedmaster 2 speed 16 as a birthday gift

an old japanese tld 15 that ended up breaking on me 😢

Serious case of GAS 😂

What broke on the TLD sebastianr240?

That 27sh has a nice lookin handle on it Jason, some kinda aftermarket product?

Quote from: Gfish on November 28, 2022, 03:13:16 AMWhat broke on the TLD sebastianr240?

That 27sh has a nice lookin handle on it Jason, some kinda aftermarket product?

The frame. It's replaceable but i just don't want to invest more into it since it was a project reel.

Quote from: Gfish on November 28, 2022, 03:13:16 AMThat 27sh has a nice lookin handle on it Jason, some kinda aftermarket product?

Indeed. I find the stock 27SH way too short for comfort, so it woulda gotten swapped anyway. I have another, they're great little reels.

Quote from: pointbob on November 27, 2022, 01:33:58 AMa used MORDEX "MERLIN" 4 1/2″ CENTRE PIN REEL from the 1970s; and i don't really know how to centrepin cast lol....i just love the look....paid $100 usd.....argh....

i will try to use it float fishing in the pnw.



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Whereabouts?

I picked up some more surf rods...Okuma's HCS (Hawaiian Custom Surf) Rods in 13 and 14 foot for fishing in Hawaii.  These are 3 piece rods set up for fishing spinners, but I will strip the guides, re-position them and add more guides for surf bait casting with Newell 338s for the 13 foot rods and 344s for the 14 foot rods.  They are super light and I just like the feel of them. 

Quote from: Rancanfish on November 30, 2022, 08:10:35 PM

Quote from: pointbob on November 27, 2022, 01:33:58 AMa used MORDEX "MERLIN" 4 1/2″ CENTRE PIN REEL from the 1970s; and i don't really know how to centrepin cast lol....i just love the look....paid $100 usd.....argh....

i will try to use it float fishing in the pnw.



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Whereabouts?

ebay

No new gear but I did pick up a nomad madscad!

Anyone pick up be gear to break in during the 2023 season!

First of 2023

Abu 5500C3 with ultracast spool soon to be a CT conversion.

Carbontex drags, ceramic bearings, spped bullet, and steel main gear are in transit. I'm gonna make a mag brake for it and call it a day. 

Jason is the bar in hand, for replacing the levelwind?

Quote from: sabaman1 on January 05, 2023, 06:14:58 AMJason is the bar in hand, for replacing the levelwind?

Why yes it is. The real deal, not the version I made. Not mentioned above is the brake plate with ratchet AR that's already on my bench waiting to swap in. I wanna use this puppy at the beach so that backup AR is more for the sand than any fighting I'll be doing on 20# braid.

I got Rob's (Beachbob) parts leftover from his CT conversions (again!) to rebuild some old warriors, hopefully. An alcohol lamp in pursuit of bubble-free finish. A $httr's full hat for the below freezing boat rides. Some 12/0 wide gap circle hooks.  Oh yeah, these little 5'6" solid glass jigging rods called Liquidsticks- pretty green with green metallic wraps...for $16 bucks new in store. PRC all the way, but I don't know how they can be built and sell that cheaply even PRC-made. Just fine for hanging a slob of bait off boat in a holder on smaller Penn's.


John

If my wife made me sit across from a Psychiatrist and explain this, I would first ask him, "Got any of these?"

First major purchase of 2023 today....

I ordered my first jig stick today....a 9' all glass Calstar 90J!

Quote from: Shellbelly on January 09, 2023, 02:30:30 AMIf my wife made me sit across from a Psychiatrist and explain this, I would first ask him, "Got any of these?"

I am fortunate to have a wife who supports my tackle hobby.

One thing that helps tremendously in keeping the "spousal noise" near "0" —- I get a lot of packages of reels shipped in.  And she doesn't know if these are repairs/restorations for clients —- or reels I have purchased. 

Plus, it helps to use some of the reel repair labor $$$ for things like major purchases, trips, RV & Trailer stuff, even a replacement wedding ring for the one she lost in the trash compactor after losing some weight a few years ago.

Of course, there needs to be periodic subtle reminders of where the source of the hobby income comes from —- reels, lest they forget.

Your thought about the question to the Psychiatrist reminds me of the time I needed a root canal.  My dentist sent me to a specialist.  While in the chair, the talk got around to the outdoors and fishing.  When I mentioned that I repair and service reels as a hobby —- he said that he had a 5 gallon bucket full of Penn 209's up at the cabin that were not working.  Over the years, he trolled at Courtright reservoir where his cabin was —- and the LW mechanisms kept breaking on the 209's —- every season.

He would just buy a couple of new 209's every year, and just toss the broken ones in the bucket.

He trolled lead-core with cowbells or Dave Davis flashers —- that put a lot of stress of the mechanisms.

Got a call from him a couple of weeks later to come on by the office and pick up the 5-gallon bucket of 209's.  There were (16) in there.  All had bent LW guides, busted nylon idler gears, gouged LW worms, or worn pawls. 

He said if I would fix up (2) for him, I could keep the rest.  I fixed up (4) —- and returned the bucket —- and kept (12).

I support my wife's interests and endeavors —- and she supports mine.  Very fortunate.

Best, Fred

Nice one, Fred!


I'm building an 11' Gutts Blank I had for 20 years; last one I had from stash when Shakes quit selling blanks. I'm practicing a few new ideas onnit before I build CTS 1305.

Oh, my wife isn't too hard on me.  She knows I need hobbies or I'll go dormant.  She's just practical in areas where I'm not.  Her view is that I can only use one reel at a given moment.  Such flawed logic from an intelligent person! ;)

Just got a new Tanacom 1200 just for getting to the bottom of things. No matter how deep they are I can get there.

Quote from: David Hall on April 23, 2023, 04:52:11 PMJust got a new Tanacom 1200 just for getting to the bottom of things. No matter how deep they are I can get there.

Nickname: the solver

I trade some cash and a Squidder that was collecting dust for these jigs.  Added to what I already have, just need a Salas 6X in Scrambed Egg and I'm set for irons come October.  Bill

farmer56 here ,, just for fun i had Alan send one of my boys a shimano  tr/1000 frames for a brand new reel . Also just for fun i am having a DAM nanoflex pro+ rod shipped from  Wildhunter in Ireland ... my boys thought that was ok because dad was paying shipping and they could piggy-back  shipping  on secret northern pike weapons  ,, farmer out

Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on January 05, 2023, 04:56:33 AMFirst of 2023

Abu 5500C3 with ultracast spool soon to be a CT conversion.

Carbontex drags, ceramic bearings, spped bullet, and steel main gear are in transit. I'm gonna make a mag brake for it and call it a day. 

why go thru the hassle of the mag; just feather with your thumb.

Quote from: pointbob on April 24, 2023, 02:06:25 AMwhy go thru the hassle of the mag; just feather with your thumb.

I'm certainly quite far from the expert in the room. But the mag brake replaces the need for spool tensioner and the centripedal brakes, not the thumb. You still need the thumb. But i can't help thinking that these guys casting for distance records aren't likely lacking thumb skill, but they use them.

That reel I described above really means free when it free spools. The mag is the only brake. But I've done pretty well-knock on wood-at avoiding ratnests while casting pretty far.

Quote from: pointbob on April 24, 2023, 02:06:25 AM

Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on January 05, 2023, 04:56:33 AMFirst of 2023

Abu 5500C3 with ultracast spool soon to be a CT conversion.

Carbontex drags, ceramic bearings, spped bullet, and steel main gear are in transit. I'm gonna make a mag brake for it and call it a day. 

why go thru the hassle of the mag; just feather with your thumb.

Why? Because you can!

I picked up a very hard to find Nomad Madmac 200 lure for BFT troling and a Penn FTHII  10XNLD2.  The reel is a ABU 5600 size 2 speed.

I'm picking up an all glass Calstar 90J and a 2 piece 10' Black Hole Suzuki surf rod right before I board the PQ for a 3 day trip

I recently got 2 Edge Silver Widow bass rods, a like new shimano left hand scorpian antares, a Shimano Antares DC, and a like new Lew's/Shimano BB1 speedspool.

Also got 5 old stock super rooster tails 1/4 oz

farmer56 here two of my many favorite reels are lews BB1 BB2 your one lucky guy ... dennis

My latest yesterday was a Shakespeare 2062 missing the decal/medallion on the side and non-functioning a/r and Mitchell 304 with bad peeling paint, $15 for the pair. Cleaned up the Shakespeare, coupla drops of gun oil got the a/r back to life and the Mitchell just needed gross old grease removed and relubed. Gonna find rods, get em spooled and fish both of them.

I just got a diawa saltiga Z20 for SPJ. Should hold about 500 yards of 20lb braid. It has the auto clutch so a turn of the handle to put it in gear like a bait caster.
Looking forward to trying the deep but the weather and my schedule just aren't lining up

7000 from Cool, thanks, sir! CTS 1305 blank
 I bought in October is on my bench being built for Hatteras. 8'6" Silstar powertip from the 90's with plastic still on cork handle. Love them. Parts on way from UK to complete Rocket F2. Biggest size orange Bonita to try out Friday. Cutco fishing knife from my wife. She's awesome.


Love using my Lew's BB's.

Got a new 9/0 spool to replace a blemished one. Making improvements one piece at a time.

Quote from: Swami805 on May 04, 2023, 02:34:02 AMI just got a diawa saltiga Z20 for SPJ.

Very nice reels, congrats, but give us old-timers a break with the acronyms, what's "SPJ" ???

SPJ = Slow Pitch Jigging

Quote from: Swami805 on May 04, 2023, 02:34:02 AMI just got a diawa saltiga Z20 for SPJ. Should hold about 500 yards of 20lb braid.

you're getting a nice new toys for SPJ lately compa Sheridan

I picked up a 2 piece 10' Blackhole Suzuki Surf Fishing rod. I'm gonna use it with a 4000 series spinner with 20# braid to 12# leader for surf perch

I've been looking to upgrade my "heavy" game up from the Fathom 40NLD2.  So while browsing fleabay I was looking at the Fathom II 60NLD2, especially from the Australian sellers.  Woke up this morning and had a "Buy It Now" offer from the AUS seller for $258.  With tax, shipping, import, etc $290 delivered.  So I got up early, did the dishes, made breakfast, vacuumed, dusted, and asked SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) if I could buy it 🤣. With 50# of advertised drag (wishful thinking I suppose) and 700 yards of 100# braid I think I'm ready for a rematch with last years a##@|% tuna.  I know it's not a VISX or Makaira , but considering what the Fathom 40 went through last year I have high hopes for the 60N.  Delivery is estimated to be 9-20 days, but I have dealt with the seller before and I expect it on the low end of the scale.   Bill

Nice upgrade Bill! The 60 should do you well!!!!

What are your plans for the 40?

Quote from: pjstevko on May 05, 2023, 09:58:29 PMNice upgrade Bill! The 60 should do you well!!!!

What are your plans for the 40?

PJ, I'm thinking a good 40-60# reel for irons, wahoo, and dropper loop.  It casts farther than I want to retrieve.  Right now I have 80# braid and a long top shot of 50# mono.  I used it for yo-yo last year and it was a workout for throwing irons all day.  I will probably set up the 40N for yo-yo and wahoo and the Baja Special for dropper loop.  Bill

Quote from: Bill B on May 05, 2023, 10:05:27 PM

Quote from: pjstevko on May 05, 2023, 09:58:29 PMNice upgrade Bill! The 60 should do you well!!!!

What are your plans for the 40?

PJ, I'm thinking a good 40-60# reel for irons, wahoo, and dropper loop.  It casts farther than I want to retrieve.  Right now I have 80# braid and a long top shot of 50# mono.  I used it for yo-yo last year and it was a workout for throwing irons all day.  I will probably set up the 40N for yo-yo and wahoo and the Baja Special for dropper loop.  Bill

Sounds like a great use for that reel!

farmer56 here i love the SWMBO farmer out

Quote from: farmer56 on May 05, 2023, 11:14:15 PMfarmer56 here i love the SWMBO farmer out

I have to admit that was stolen from John aka Brewcrafter 😉

Last month I picked up a used Mak 20SEA and a used 7'6" UC RCX Viper

I have a 40, Love it.

You made me laugh Bill.

My Father says it like this:

S-W-W-B-O

She Who Will Be Obeyed

Where referring to my Mom.  ;D

In my house, it's SWNINSAAW.  She Whose Name Is Not Spoken Above A Whisper.  We pronounce it SwinSaw.

Bill, congrats on getting approval from the household financial authority. You are wise to retire your 40NLD2 when the bigger models are around (don't ask me how I know).

Hope the FTH 60 works out for you - imho you should hold out for a hvy frame reel for 100#+. Beg, grovel, capitulate for another hundred or 2.

I picked up 2 Salas 7x in solid mint. Gotta get ready for Cedros in another month.

I just got a Penn 712z for $43 after shipping.It is so smooth I opened the cover just to look.I am not messing with it until I have to.

must be a slow time. Two new reels for the collection:

1) PG 255 Gold - for our Sep trip to Cedros, asked my crew to bring beaters to sabiki with (and then leave w/the locals). My bud Ronnie offered this - I said hell give that thing to me! and he did!! killed some monster whitefish last trip out. Thnx again Ronnie.


2) HX 5/2 Raptor MC (nib) - spooled to brim w/80# braid, marked to 300' gonna try it for jigging for tuna.

Last month I picked up a new first gen Fathom 15nld2 and a TR spj rod! Can't wait to break in the rod on the MB trip in 2 weeks

Link to rod https://templereef.com/elevate-2/

recently I picked some reels up that a friend gave me, they came in a old forgotten rag bag, many were broken cheap and disposables reels that went directly to the trash can and only these ones seemed to worth the time and money to repair them, could be hard to find their missing parts, few felt pretty rough but seems that was only the old factory grease and old dirt.

reels in not particular order
Daiwa Procaster PR15, levelwind not working
Daiwa Procaster PR10G, just need a good service
Shimano Magnunlite Speedmaster BSM-1550-B , Just need a good service
Shimano Cardiff 200A, needs a good service and probably bearings
Quantum 1310MG, needed a good service and already upgraded the main drag to carbontex https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,37739.0.html
Shimano MLX 200 spinning, needs a good service
Shimano Sedona 4000FB, feels pretty smooth, needs a good service, a Spool assembly and new handle

A small-size 8, 2-speed, LD, Shimano Speedmaster should be here soon. Thought about its competitors: the small Avet 2-speeds and the comparable Penn Fathoms, but decided to give Shimano a shot and I liked the no-shipping price.
Kinda like going to car dealership with a Honda in mind and comming home with a Hyundai cause it was cheaper, with a longer warranty, in the long-run you might lose-out... I say that, cause I wonder how long parts will be available for it and maybe even what spare parts I should stock-up on now, it being Shimano. Any Ideas or experiences?

Work on that MLX 200.  I think you will find it worthwhile.

Frank

Quote from: happyhooker on November 24, 2023, 08:29:48 PMWork on that MLX 200.  I think you will find it worthwhile.

Frank

yep, seems like a good small reel, it feels pretty smooth to turn, a good option for UL saltwater fishing with my 10ft 3/4oz lure salmon rod

I recently picked up a pile of old reels for spares or repair. I also just took delivery of a nice little Mitchell 300 and still waiting for a lovely Abu Ambassadeur XLT2 LH Synchro to arrive.
I also got my eye on a Penn senator 9/0. Penn squall 30LD. A lovely Daiwa Millionaire 6HM and a Daiwa Sealine SL250H
The 6HM and XLT2 are in unused condition complete with accessories and will be going on display.

Well it's winter and no one is fishing so you guys must be buying!!!!

What'd everyone buy lately?

Me? Well, I bought a ring kit from Bryan and other equipment to learn to solder jump rings.

I recently purchased a Penn 704 greenie spinfisher in pieces from Kobeys swap meet in San diego and have it in a good working condition now after buying a few parts from Mystic reel parts. I really like the smoothness and action of the reel. Would like to find some more of these gems.

$2k worth of braid from jerry brown....  ;D

Picked up about $2K of DAM Quick parts from a long closed shop inventory.  So sorting and adding about 15,000 NOS parts (81 pounds) to the 400K DQ parts already organized by numbers.  This is the 10th purchase of DQ parts I have been able to make over the last 25 years from closed shops & factory authorized service centers. 

Don't believe there is much more left out there — except a few sellers selling a few parts for exorbitant and ridiculous prices to unknowing folks.

This was thanks to a good member, Steve.

Best, Fred

Quote from: sabaman1 on February 07, 2024, 05:42:42 PMI recently purchased a Penn 704 greenie spinfisher in pieces from Kobeys swap meet in San diego and have it in a good working condition now after buying a few parts from Mystic reel parts. I really like the smoothness and action of the reel. Would like to find some more of these gems.

If you want more greenies talk to Fred!

A Fathom 40nld2, a Phenix Megalodon 608 and a Major Craft GK5SJ-B66/4 for SPJ.
The 40n will go on the 608 and a Fathom 15xnld2 on the MC rod.

I bought a few Newells, notably a V521-5.5. Don't see those everyday

I just bought eccentric springs for my 980.

Don't know why I bought 4 but they transfer over to other reels so why not.

Cost more to ship them than it did to buy'um though...  ::)

A '74 M.G. 300C.
Wanted to see what was the deal with roller bearings. First I shimmed it and got it quieter/smoother.
 
Looks like they reamed out the main gear shaft bushing and the rotor bushing to get them log shaped bearings down in there. The metal bearings look solid, but the cage is probably nylon or something.

Shouldn't be a thing though, as the bearings only need to be down in there and separated from one-another, while the i.d. and o.d. surfaces hold them in place.

Found a Seeker EX D8 over the weekend.

Quote from: Swami805 on February 07, 2024, 09:05:48 PMI bought a few Newells, notably a V521-5.5. Don't see those everyday

No, you don't!

reel man
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It is 2" wide between the inside cage rings, came with a 5 stack drag system, aluminum spool, and handle. About 25 - 35 were actually built, but as far as I know only 25 were actually sold. It was going to be built in either 4.6, or 5.5 gear ratios, but alas someone got bored and it never got off the ground.

The one on ebay was a "put together" reel out of parts removed from Valley Manufacturing.

Thanks for that Mark, I have a few of reelman's newell creations too

A ex seeker D8 painted to look like a black steel, the holy grail of seekers!!

Ain't picked up much new lately; been working on rehabbing a bunch of rods I've had waiting for activity. Currently working on a Berkley Cherrywood CRC15-5'6" that had a broken tip.  Break was at the first guide down from the tip, so should be able to sleeve it ala the Ralph O'Quinn method, then remount the guide on top of the sleeve so the repair will be hard to notice.

Completed a St. Croix 09SP-66ML a couple weeks ago.  Most everybody nowadays thinks of St. Croix as a medium to high end brand; back in the day, they must've contemplated a more mainstream clientele, 'cause this 09SP was pretty basic.  Stripped off all the old guides & tiptop & replaced with more, and, I hope, better ceramic insert models & rewrapped threads with color scheme similar to old green/orange setup. I'm taking the "ML' part of the model number as a hint that this rod was intended for medium-light action.

Low-end Shakespeare Mantis had a break @ 16 in. from the tip, which is a little more of a dicey repair, but I took a crack at it.  Took off all the remaining guides; the place of the break worked out to be under the spot where the new 3rd guide down from the tip got placed, so I again mounted the guide on top of the repair sleeve & you almost can't see the fix.  Rewrapped with red & gray threads.

Did a "mystery rod", noted as an "OceanCity" (all one word) "Laser LP2552UL" (I think).  Surely not a "real" Ocean City from away back when; I guess there are plenty of builders who don't care about using quality names from the past and the he** with copyrights, patents or anything else that might get in the way. No info to be found on the 'net about it. Two-piece 5.5 ft. long; the "UL" may refer to ultralight; not a particularly fast action, but I'd guess she was a little beefier than an ultralight.  Old-fashioned 2-foot guides with white ceramic inserts; tiptop insert had busted or fallen out.  Non-metal ferrule, so not totally ancient.  Stripped off all the guides & replaced with more and better (hopefully) models with chromed metal & gray ceramic inserts and a # 6 tiptop. Originally a black blank with black threads and the tiniest bit of gold trim, and new work mimicked that color scheme.

Had a Zebco Sundowner Model 1930 spinning rod circa early 1980s; kinda low budget model and well scraped & dinged on the surface, but sound otherwise.  Guides like the OceanCity mentioned above.  Stripped the blank bare and, new for me, tried a repaint.  Original color was a bronzey-tannish; I went with a London Gray, which is a light brown with grayish tinge & not too far off the original tint.  Added a couple of guides to the original number & remounted with blue wraps accented with a bit of bright red here and there; that color combo stands out on that gray-tan blank.  Medium action with lure weights 1/4 to 5/8, so should be OK for all-around use.

Got a few more to work on if I get motivated.  Abu-Garcia "IKE-Dude"(what a name) that might be next.

Frank

Looking back through this thread I realized I never posted my latest deals, actually 2 of them were steals!

Brand new Mak 15T SEa for $400

"used" spooled but never used 2nd gen Fathom 25nld2 for $200

Brand new 1st gen Fathom 15xnld2 for $200

I always say that I need time for fish not more reels or rods but, when I dont fish often I tend to get new reels and rods  ::)
lately I've been downsizing my reels to fish more comfy, some examples are my latest additions to my arsenal :

this is my newest a ProGear 545 I get from the master Bryan Young and its current mods
https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,38283.0.html

and also this small beauty of a reel, an Abu cardinal 4 in great condition
only mod is the round knob https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,37771.0.html

A facebook fishing group here local is having a huge get together BBQ and swap meet.  I am literally taking crates of reels to sell off.

I am getting to the point where I am the anti-hoarder. If I haven't fished it in the last five years, it's going.

I need money to keep working on my old house anyway. I won a shotgun in a raffle so now I have to sell that too,lol.

Quote from: Rancanfish on April 28, 2024, 05:21:35 PMA facebook fishing group here local is having a huge get together BBQ and swap meet.  I am literally taking crates of reels to sell off.

Mind sharing the event? I may join a new group just to get an invite to a tackle swap meet :)

Jon M

Two reels and albacore from Ted, and two rods from Nick! I think they are making themselves feel better about their own hoarder status dropping down a couple and know I'm a lost cause.

Quote from: JonM on April 29, 2024, 05:10:33 PM

Quote from: Rancanfish on April 28, 2024, 05:21:35 PMA facebook fishing group here local is having a huge get together BBQ and swap meet.  I am literally taking crates of reels to sell off.

Mind sharing the event? I may join a new group just to get an invite to a tackle swap meet :)

Jon M

Are you in Oregon?

Quote from: Rancanfish on April 29, 2024, 10:24:09 PM

Quote from: JonM on April 29, 2024, 05:10:33 PM

Quote from: Rancanfish on April 28, 2024, 05:21:35 PMA facebook fishing group here local is having a huge get together BBQ and swap meet.  I am literally taking crates of reels to sell off.

Mind sharing the event? I may join a new group just to get an invite to a tackle swap meet :)

Jon M

Are you in Oregon?

Unfortunately not, I made the incorrect assumption that you were in NorCal, my bad...

Jon M

The event is in Smith River

Picked up a Penn 710 spinfisher green version, a Seeker classic series 196 8ft rod and a Dam West Berlin Quick Super reel.The rod is like new and I paid $25 at thrift store needed a tip replacement, the two reels came in a lot with some Newell aluminum spools and some older Penn spools from eBay from a seller in Hawaii for $45. Going to take the Quick Super reel out for some surf fishing once I get her all cleaned,lubed and spooled with fresh 25lb line. Rod will be fished for Yellows and Calicos with my Cortez conversion Narrowed Penn Squidder with fresh 20lb yozuri as a pairing at the Coronado islands here real soon. 

A Penn International 955

An Abu 7000 (Bought with the intention of magging)

An Abu 5500

A Daiwa Millionaire

A Mitchell 300. This was given to me, and it was dirty, somewhat stiff, and the eccentric spring had slipped. As a result, I picked up a Mitchell 301 at an antique store to use as a parts reel just in case. As it turns out no parts were needed, and once it was cleaned up and serviced, it was actually smoother than the 300 I was given. A nice find for $5.00.

A SEVIIN GSW, Spinning reel—6000 size. Looks like it's a part of the St. Croix company. These are called "GF Casting reels; there's the GX, GS and GSW(mine, the saltwater version)models. They have one baitcaster model too. Hasn't arrived yet.

This is a weird one for me. I wanted to fill a hole in my spinner arsenal. "Why not try something new to me that I've never even heard of before?" In fact I don't even remember how I got to it. A water resistant reel for less than $200...? At least they are honest as in "water resistant" vs "water-proof". Well, I'll see. 83 parts so it ain't as complicated as a Shimano.

Has a high bearing count(oh-oh) with 2 in the spool.
Aluminum body, rotor, spool and side-plate!
Carbon and SS washer drag
6:1 gears with the main being a die cast😟(didn't elaborate on specific material) and a bronze pinion.

Feels really good in a weird way. I usually research the class of reel I want then get an oldie.

I find it very hard to believe that no one has bought anything since May so I'm reviving an old thread....

My latest buy is an unused first-generation Fathom 40nld2!

I'm thinking of pairing it with a Phenix Megalodon 608 PE rating 4-8 Jig rating 250-400

   A couple Penns ,209 and a 49   Ocean city 112 and a Pflueger autopla

Heddon 300, which is an imitation of the Hardy Flyweight reels.
Functionality is identical with the Hardys, not as nicely made, but has a hard chrome line guide which is better than the soft nickel silver of the Hardy.
This one was repaired badly at one point and the reelseat glued back on, slightly skew. I don't notice it fishing luckily..

I picked up a Tiburon SST 30 with the extra low gear. I have been looking for the gear set for quite a while, but nada. The reel also came with the upgraded Tib arm and handle. I also bought a Cousin's 95 JMAG for a reasonable price.
I'm a happy guy

Rocket, those are both very nice purchases. Now go hook some fish while they are still eating!  :d

Quote from: pjstevko on September 28, 2024, 06:22:22 PMI find it very hard to believe that no one has bought anything since May so I'm reviving an old thread....

My latest buy is an unused first-generation Fathom 40nld2!

I'm thinking of pairing it with a Phenix Megalodon 608 PE rating 4-8 Jig rating 250-400

Adding to this thread and post....

After a bunch of research and talking to a couple who fish them I decided on ordering the phenix megalodon mpx-c 608.

I ordered it online from J&H Tackle because they had the best price....$324 delivered!

Built a Rocket CT on plates Nick sent. Cortez Jiggy magnum plates. Cortez Classic Squidder.

Not tackle but I had these three spinning reel display stands in the mail when I got home.

My last few purchases.
DAM 800
Ocean City/True Temper 944
Airex Larchmont Model 2
Crown Planet No.11
Penn Beachmaster 155
Penn 714

DougK, those Hardy clone fly reels are nice.  I have a Berkley version & am always on the lookout for more/others.

Frank

sandbar, you got some nice goodies there; especially intrigued by the Larchmont & Crown Planet ( have not seen these before anywhere.)

Frank

Quote from: happyhooker on October 11, 2024, 09:04:19 PMsandbar, you got some nice goodies there; especially intrigued by the Larchmont & Crown Planet ( have not seen these before anywhere.)

Frank

Me neither. I like where they put what looks like the drag knob.

Quote from: Gfish on October 12, 2024, 05:49:42 PM

Quote from: happyhooker on October 11, 2024, 09:04:19 PMsandbar, you got some nice goodies there; especially intrigued by the Larchmont & Crown Planet ( have not seen these before anywhere.)

Frank

Me neither. I like where they put what looks like the drag knob.

The Larchmont is a fairly common Airex reel. I have always been intriqued by its shape and design. It was very inexpensive and a solid body metal reel. I just bought it out of curiosity. I will post pictures when I open it up.
The Crown Planet is an older Daiwa product, though it is not badged with the Daiwa name. It was also very inexpensive. Vintage metal body spincast reels like the ABU and the Norseman have gotten my attention lately, along with conventional and levelwind reels. I started out only focusing on Spinners, but look at everything now.I guess my reel illness is full blown now.

The quadrant drag on the Airex Larchmont was an interesting concept in it's day. Kind of surprising it didn't catch on a little bit better.

This came in the mail today.  Cortez Conversions 99 magnum kit. Looking good!!!

I just got in today a new St, Croix Legend Extreme 7'4'' heavy action casting rod. and a Ranger pro series net for the boat. My old net was just too small and not deep enough. It cost several lost fish over the past year. The new net is bigger, deeper, and has a longer telescoping handle that retracts to store easier.
This is my second Legend Extreme rod. They are amazing bottom contact rods!

Quote from: Swami805 on October 13, 2024, 06:11:45 AMThis came in the mail today.  Cortez Conversions 99 magnum kit. Looking good!!!

awesome kit Sheridan,

post some pictures when your built it, I was exited to get one, but found a PG 545 months ago and fell in love with it, I still plan to get one of those kits from Tom in a short future, tho.

Just picked up this bad boy

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to pair w/gpxj6405

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Quote from: sciaenops on November 03, 2024, 12:44:15 AMJust picked up this bad boy

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to pair w/gpxj6405

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Nice combo! Are you gonna remove auto engage?

I just ordered this...
https://sport.woot.com/offers/phenix-rods-swimbait-classic-79z?utm_medium=share&utm_source=app

That will be a nice set up Keith, whole hog on that one. 

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Quote from: sciaenops on November 03, 2024, 12:44:15 AMJust picked up this bad boy

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to pair w/gpxj6405

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Nice combo! Are you gonna remove auto engage? O

No plans to - any reason to?

If you're using the reel for casting it can trip during the cast but since you're using it for jigging it's a nice feature. I have a couple reels with auto engage, they work great but I still find myself reaching for the free spool lever out of habit

Might want to if you ever need to cast upwind so the jig is vertical by the time the boat drifts to the jig

Yeah jigging for bigger models - see if I'm man enough to handle em w/1-spd. Star drag & no clamp may add a bit more to the challenge....but the price was right.

PG 454. It's in the mail and a 5 stack drag system enroute fr9m MysticmParts.

Outside of the jigging handle and auto engage what are the differences between an Ocea jigger and a Trinidad?

Quote from: Bill B on November 04, 2024, 02:18:17 AMPG 454. It's in the mail and a 5 stack drag system enroute fr9m MysticmParts.

Hey Bill - nice find. I was lucky to snag my upgraded gold one right here. Bulletproof 40-50# workhorse. Have fun w/it!

Quote from: sabaman1 on November 04, 2024, 03:13:16 AMOutside of the jigging handle and auto engage what are the differences between an Ocea jigger and a Trinidad?

Good question that I don't know answer to. I've heard they share many parts/features but I'm unfamiliar with "A" series Trinis. The reel I got is JDM.

I just ordered an Avet HXJ Raptor!

Quote from: MarkT on November 29, 2024, 03:35:21 AMI just ordered an Avet HXJ Raptor!

Already prepping for next summers tuna trips?!?!

Quote from: pjstevko on November 29, 2024, 04:19:20 AM

Quote from: MarkT on November 29, 2024, 03:35:21 AMI just ordered an Avet HXJ Raptor!

Already prepping for next summers tuna trips?!?!

Yep, I'll take it to Cedros instead of my JX Raptor.

Quote from: MarkT on November 29, 2024, 05:09:32 AM

Quote from: pjstevko on November 29, 2024, 04:19:20 AM

Quote from: MarkT on November 29, 2024, 03:35:21 AMI just ordered an Avet HXJ Raptor!

Already prepping for next summers tuna trips?!?!

Yep, I'll take it to Cedros instead of my JX Raptor.

I was worried that you did not have enough gear.

-J

Quote from: jurelometer on November 29, 2024, 07:43:05 AM

Quote from: MarkT on November 29, 2024, 05:09:32 AM

Quote from: pjstevko on November 29, 2024, 04:19:20 AM

Quote from: MarkT on November 29, 2024, 03:35:21 AMI just ordered an Avet HXJ Raptor!

Already prepping for next summers tuna trips?!?!

Yep, I'll take it to Cedros instead of my JX Raptor.

I was worried that you did not have enough gear.

-J

No fly gear... room to expand? Nah!

I got 3 Kastking Sharky III baitfeeders in the 3000, 4000, and 5000 sizes. My next pickups will probably be braided line and 3 new rods for these.

I picked up a Penn FTHII60NLD2  and a Fishing Syndicate 60# rod the first of December. I still need to put line and one of Alan's handles on the reel and Alan is bringing the rod up when he comes up sage rat shooting this spring.

Santa was good to me.....I got a 2-piece 7' rod to bring to Florida in a few weeks, a couple jig wraps, and a Hogy Fishing Lures mystery good full of goodies!

PJ!!!

What line weight did Mrs. Claus get for you???

6-12 lbs. for smaller species of fish

or...

8-17 lbs. for a more robust & stout rod for larger prey????

Inquiring minds....

Wayne

10-20# for larger snook, redfish and tarpon

https://www.tackledirect.com/sunami-tsawss-702m-airwaves-surf-spinning-rod.html

I got a new Shimano Stella 3000 shallow spool with double handle. It will go on the rod I also got, a St.Croix Legend Elite spinning rod medium/fast 7'  The wife was very good to me!

Besides the usual current Stella FK and the soon to be available SWD, I collect Fenwick HMG and other Fenwick graphite rods from the late 70's till '92.  All rods 8' and longer.  Have a stash of more than 50 of these including unwrapped blanks. Hope I get to wrap and fish the blanks before I pass.  Retirement right around the corner.

Anyone buying new gear for the upcoming tuna season?

Quote from: pjstevko on March 14, 2025, 06:55:12 PMAnyone buying new gear for the upcoming tuna season?

Since SWMBO does not follow the AT Forum  :d I can safely say an HX Raptor, and a UC Predator followed me home from the PCS show.  And there is also one of Tom's Jigmaster Magnums that was just completed (going on a Fenwick Pacifistik!). - john

I somehow ended up with a spare Torque 25N, but for a killer price.  It would have been a Torque 40N but they were backordered.

Wow John, a Jigmaster Magnum....    ;D.     Kind of like finding a heavy package in the mailbox.  THANK YOU.

I picked up a UC RGP Predator 76 and some JRI jigs and some through wired sinkers at the PCS show.

At the Hall Show earlier this year, a 7'6" UC Centaur to fish 80 with my Cal'ed 12 VISX, at the PCS show, a Lexa300 with a free Daiwa swimbait rod, free Daiwa tackle tray with stick bait, zakana jig, and swimbait.

Been looking for a Long Beach seeker SS 806H blank, finally found one, driving down to pick it up in cypress tomorrow   The quest is over

I was at the PCS show and found an incredible deal (50% off) on the Penn Carnage III boat rods. Picked up 1 and with second thoughts went back and got a 2nd.  Bill

The Penn Carnage rods are verry well built mid price rods.  I caught my last cow BFT (212#) on a loaner Westcoast CARWCIII60100C70 7' 60-100 fishing 80# and my16VISX.

A friend and reel repair customer bought a CARWCIII3080C66 6'6 30-80 and someone convinced him that  it was too short. I tried to convince him it was "just right" for pacific halibut  and he "made me" buy it from him for  $85. 

I got in last week a $500 order of Black Label balsa crank baits.  Also, a few reels and rods in past couple months. I found a new/unused Shimano Calais 200Mg-5. I have several from 20+ years ago and love them. Very smooth and well made. I also got a new Stella 2500 with shallow spool and double handle, a 2500 Twin Power with shallow spool, A current Antares DC MD for mid sized swim baits up to 3 oz, and also for A-rigs occasionally, and I have a Megabass P5 destroyer rod Mark 56. It is for mid sized swimbaits and the antares DC MD reel will go on it.
I also cleaned up a few of my older rods to include cleaning, filling, and sealing the cork handles, repairing missing chunks from the cork, inspected all ceramic line guides and replaced one chipped tip top guide, and washed and waxed the entire rod/blanks. They look much better and seem to even feel better, even though I know that is not possible. I have a couple more to recondition in the coming weeks.

Hytek, are you Mike?

no, I'm Shaun

OK

Less frequently than they used to, WalMart clearances out some tackle items.  Usually in the fall as lakes are icing up, but this year, in early March.  About 20 nice rods, including some Ugly Stiks $ Abu Garcias, all $10 apiece.  I wanted to grab a bunch, then realized (with my wife watching carefully) that I really didn't need any of the types of rods available; however, I had an Abu Garcia "GenIke"(6 ft., baitcaster, medium action, 1/4-5/8 oz. lure, 8-15 lb. test line, IKEE2C601M) graphite rod at home that I had set aside to rebuild when time permitted.  Very much like one of the clearance rods. Tip had broken off and some of the guides had the ceramic ring popped out.  Bright red with black/silver threads.  Decided to remake as a spinning rod with 6 new guides & a new size 8 tiptop, and "grafted" on an Ugly Stik tip section using the Ralph O'Quinn repair method I usually use for repairs.  Might throw on a DAM Quick Standard 250 I got from another AT member, and with some 12 lb. test line on it, see what she can do on some bigmouth buffalo that will start to run in a few weeks on a nearby river.

Frank

Picked up a Penn Slammer SL 2701 AX 7 heavy rod with a Penn Jigmaster 505HS attached, along with a Daiwa Heartland S heavy casting rod with an Okuma CL 200c attached: both combos for $50. Going to probably sell the Okuma reel as it's fresh water, but the graphite rod looks really nice. Going to use the Jiggy for grouper after upgrading the handle and gear sleeve. Also picked up a Penn 113 for $5 at a yard sale to use as a descender reel, and a Dam Quick 1000 on eBay for more than I want to say. The Dam Quick was an impulse buy, but I've heard so many good things about them, and they don't come up for sale all that often. I'm sure I'll be looking for help soon with the Dam Quick after it arrives. Is there a cure for this illness?

Quote from: MACflyer on March 19, 2025, 10:18:20 PMPicked up a Penn Slammer SL 2701 AX 7 heavy rod with a Penn Jigmaster 505HS attached, along with a Daiwa Heartland S heavy casting rod with an Okuma CL 200c attached: both combos for $50. Going to probably sell the Okuma reel as it's fresh water, but the graphite rod looks really nice. Going to use the Jiggy for grouper after upgrading the handle and gear sleeve. Also picked up a Penn 113 for $5 at a yard sale to use as a descender reel, and a Dam Quick 1000 on eBay for more than I want to say. The Dam Quick was an impulse buy, but I've heard so many good things about them, and they don't come up for sale all that often. I'm sure I'll be looking for help soon with the Dam Quick after it arrives. Is there a cure for this illness?

Get a hold of Foakes ashe's our resident Dam Quick expert. He'll have any and all the parts you'll ever need

Buddy gifted me a Progear V32. Lookin forward to fishing it next month!

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I bought two rod/reel combo's at the flea market today. I found a Pflueger Capitol 1985 on a one piece fiberglass rod. The rod has a trigger screwed on to the reel seat.
I also found a Daiwa 1000C on a very new looking modern Shakespeare rod.

I found a lot of nice old stuff tat I left behind. There was a Ru-Mer Pacific with and extra spool, a Mepps Meca, a few Ocean City reels, and a couple Airex reels. I am trying to be more focused with my hoarding. Both the Capitol and the 1000C were reels that had been on my watch list.

I won a 1st generation Fathom 40nld2 in a online raffle and received a California Flyer Delta Flyer 350 floating rubber Flyer for my birthday.

A very kind member sent me this today. And down the rabbit hole we go.

Speaking of tackle remember, Fishermans landing Day at the Docks is coming up on April 13th. For those in southern California its a great opportunity to pick up some more. Maybe win some if you play the raffles also, the proceeds of goes to Friends of Rollo to take kids fishing to encourage them to spread our passion for the Sport of Fishing to future generations.

Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on April 08, 2025, 01:29:04 AMA very kind member sent me this today. And down the rabbit hole we go.

wow, super reel

I picked up a 1st generation Fathom 30LD2 from an Australian Ebay seller.  Brand new in box for an incredible price. If you are not familiar with the 30LD2 is a 99 width reel and shares the internals with the 15XN and 25N Fathoms.  Bryan Yound and I used his 30LD2 to land a 150# striped marlin on the SOA a couple years back. Bill

Quote from: Bill B on April 08, 2025, 07:46:16 PMI picked up a 1st generation Fathom 30LD2 from an Australian Ebay seller.   Brand new in box for an incredible price. If you are not familiar with the 30LD2 is a 99 width reel and shares the internals with the 15XN and 25N Fathoms.  Bryan Yound and I used his 30LD2 to land a 150# striped marlin on the SOA a couple years back. Bill

Nice score Bill

Garcia Mitchell 754 fly reel.. it has a unique drag system, not currently working ;-)
There's a dog that looks like an Abu Ambassadeur anti-reverse dog, which is not working to engage the drag.
Not entirely clear to me why not, will work on it some more..

Quote from: Bill B on April 08, 2025, 07:46:16 PMI picked up a 1st generation Fathom 30LD2 from an Australian Ebay seller.  Brand new in box for an incredible price. If you are not familiar with the 30LD2 is a 99 width reel and shares the internals with the 15XN and 25N Fathoms.  Bryan Yound and I used his 30LD2 to land a 150# striped marlin on the SOA a couple years back. Bill

bring it up with you!!!

Quote from: Bill B on April 08, 2025, 07:46:16 PMI picked up a 1st generation Fathom 30LD2 from an Australian Ebay seller.  Brand new in box for an incredible price. If you are not familiar with the 30LD2 is a 99 width reel and shares the internals with the 15XN and 25N Fathoms.  Bryan Yound and I used his 30LD2 to land a 150# striped marlin on the SOA a couple years back. Bill

The handle looks too small. 😉

Quote from: alantani on April 10, 2025, 04:37:47 AM

Quote from: Bill B on April 08, 2025, 07:46:16 PMI picked up a 1st generation Fathom 30LD2 from an Australian Ebay seller.  Brand new in box for an incredible price. If you are not familiar with the 30LD2 is a 99 width reel and shares the internals with the 15XN and 25N Fathoms.  Bryan Yound and I used his 30LD2 to land a 150# striped marlin on the SOA a couple years back. Bill

bring it up with you!!!

Already packed and changed out the handle. ;)

Just a few reels and spools. The cost $10 per reel was nice, but cost for shipping nearly half that was not good.  The Mitchell 408 looks to be in good shape is what caught my eye.

At the yard sales Friday I found a Zebco 6010 in very good condition. At the flea market today I found a Fury Diamond 550. It's a Japanese made large spinning reel, about the size of a Penn 704. I also found Ocean City reels, a 934 and a Seal Beach. For one dollar, I picked up a barn fresh Abu 1000 on a taped together Daiwa rod.

Wow, bja105 made a haul.

Mine was a little smaller; another WalMart clearance (see my 3/19 post).  Trilene Big Game for a buck a spool, and all kinds of Eagle Claw hooks (made in US) for a buck a pack.   I make some lures for, among other quarry, largemouth bass & northern pike, and since I don't care for treble hooks, some 1/0 and 2/0s will fill the bill nicely.

Frank

Quote from: happyhooker on April 14, 2025, 08:16:52 PMWow, bja105 made a haul.

Mine was a little smaller; another WalMart clearance (see my 3/19 post).  Trilene Big Game for a buck a spool, and all kinds of Eagle Claw hooks (made in US) for a buck a pack.   I make some lures for, among other quarry, largemouth bass & northern pike, and since I don't care for treble hooks, some 1/0 and 2/0s will fill the bill nicely.

Frank

Very good deal .Trilene line is as good as any expensive line and if you keep inside it last very long time .While braided line got cheaper mono get more expensive .

Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on April 08, 2025, 01:29:04 AMA very kind member sent me this today. And down the rabbit hole we go.

For my 2500C I have ordered an avail spool (2mm depth), lightened line guide and upgraded cog wheel, and gears from Simon Shimomura (with clutch improvement kit). Also have full ceramic bearings. 

I may try to make my own mag brake, it certainly wouldn't be a first.

What's crazy is how much deeper the rabbit hole goes.

I found me another EX Seeker, 270h-7.

Enjoy the rabbit hole Jason, it's a deep one

Nice find on the seeker, those ex rods are hard to find, not many people let them go

Jason, I have started using frogs again,pad crasher jr.
2" 1/4 oz would be fun on the 2500c to catch a hawg :fish

I got one tied to my zephyr bfs,too much fun !!!

Quote from: Swami805 on April 16, 2025, 01:31:13 PMEnjoy the rabbit hole Jason, it's a deep one

Nice find on the seeker, those ex rods are hard to find, not many people let them go

When I arrived late to Day at the Docks, ironically, it was just sitting there on the rack of used rods.

The bonus for me that day was that my youngest daughter enjoyed the boat ride on the Producer. So, I might have a new fishing buddy. Her first trip is this summer.

Quote from: Rocket Dog on April 17, 2025, 12:52:06 AM

Quote from: Swami805 on April 16, 2025, 01:31:13 PMEnjoy the rabbit hole Jason, it's a deep one

Nice find on the seeker, those ex rods are hard to find, not many people let them go

When I arrived late to Day at the Docks, ironically, it was just sitting there on the rack of used rods.

The bonus for me that day was that my youngest daughter enjoyed the boat ride on the Producer. So, I might have a new fishing buddy. Her first trip is this summer.

Major win-win there!

 What's the difference between a 270H-7 and an 870? The website lists them both as 7' with a 15-40 rating.

 Jack

870 has more meat in the middle

Quote from: MarkT on April 17, 2025, 12:59:37 AM

Quote from: Rocket Dog on April 17, 2025, 12:52:06 AM

Quote from: Swami805 on April 16, 2025, 01:31:13 PMEnjoy the rabbit hole Jason, it's a deep one

Nice find on the seeker, those ex rods are hard to find, not many people let them go

When I arrived late to Day at the Docks, ironically, it was just sitting there on the rack of used rods.

The bonus for me that day was that my youngest daughter enjoyed the boat ride on the Producer. So, I might have a new fishing buddy. Her first trip is this summer.

Major win-win there!

Thanks

Picked up this red, white, and blue combo. 7'Cabela's MH Whuppin Stik and a Centron 4000. I'd never heard of these reels until I serviced a friend's Centron 2000 a while back. 

I picked up a vintage Penn international super 12(by cal sheets) with a baker frame. Amazing free spool for a lever drag

Very nice Sheridan, I have the same reel that Cal blueprinted to fish 60# and double dogged. :d

That's a looker Sheridan.  Good score

I went to an estate auction that had some man-stuff. I got a 4 inch vise, a post leg vise, and a lot of fishing gear. Most of the rods and reels are junk, but there were a few interesting items. There is a Garcia Conolon rod and a Penn 722Z. The Penn 180 has a broken Spool and left side plate.
Maybe you can identify what the wood dowel was used for.
The late fisherman was a woodworker. He made his own bail arm for the Daiwa 1000C. It works.

Those two rod/reel combos in the last picture are kina' neat....sort of a "cradle reel" concept.

Anyone buying anything lately?

A Penn FTHII40NLD2

Quote from: Keta on June 24, 2025, 03:56:05 AMA Penn FTHII40NLD2

What's it's intended use?

I will fill it with 60# spectra and use it for droper loop YT and tuna to 100#.  It will also be used for pacific halibut shallower than 200'.

Quote from: Crow on May 26, 2025, 09:20:29 PMThose two rod/reel combos in the last picture are kina' neat....sort of a "cradle reel" concept.

Hurd Super Caster.  When cleaned up they could be worth a lot.

The Buttman's International 16s 2 speed.

It was Daiwa spinner day at the flea market, apparently. I got a big old ugly 407, an ugly 2500C, and a nice 1000C and SS number 1. I also found a DAM Quick 4001.

Quote from: bja105 on June 29, 2025, 04:03:01 PMIt was Daiwa spinner day at the flea market, apparently. I got a big old ugly 407, an ugly 2500C, and a nice 1000C and SS number 1. I also found a DAM Quick 4001.

The 4001 is definitely the best of the bunch, at least in my opinion. 👍

My wife and son and I took a road trip to a new to us flea market. We
drove 3 hours to Rogers in Ohio. That is a huge flea market! We skipped most of the indoor parts, but we still walked 4 miles, 3 hours. Very crowded today.
I was looking for Shakespeare spin cast reels, and my usual Penn and Daiwa.

I found a Dam Quick 330. I say I'm not buying any more of tat era Dam Quicks, but I couldn't pass it up.
I found a Shakespeare 1755 Spin-Wondereel. That's the green underspin one that you turn the handle backward to cast. The seller insisted I take four more 1755 parts reels. All need handles or handle knobs, which seems like the part everyone needs on these.
I got a Shakespeare 2062 parts reel, which will get my other 2062 working.
The deal of the day was a Daiwa Millionaire 3H on a St. Croix rod for $1! It has decent braid in good shape, so I might not respool.

I cleaned up the Millionaire and 1755, spooled the 1755 and messed around in the yard with them. Both will be fishing, soon.

Today I found an Ambassaduer 7000, a Penn 309, an Airex Larchmont, an Airex Spinster, and another Shakespeare spin cast. I also got a box of partial reels, spools, and parts. There is most of a Dam Quick 550N. I need a few weeks off from the flea markets.

I just won the bid on a very old looking multi-piece bamboo rod. I've already got a few very old reels in mind for it.

I went crazy and spent WAY MORE than my monthly reel budget.
I will tell you if you promise not to rat on me.
-Steve

 ;D  Housabout you stop by and tell me .  Ieyes can keep a secret .

Quote from: sandbar on August 14, 2025, 08:36:56 PMI went crazy and spent WAY MORE than my monthly reel budget.
I will tell you if you promise not to rat on me.
-Steve

;D  Housabout you stop by and tell me .  Ieyes can keep a secret .

I have no more money left in my reel budget for a few months.
1 was able to get these three 3RD Generation Spinfisher reels, New in Box, with low shipping cost.
$87, $119 and $135 shipped. I thought it was a good deal, so I bought all 3.
They are really pretty.
 

Steve, 3rd generation Penn Spinfishers are great looking/working reels. Are these staying new or getting used?

MACflyer,
Heading to South Georgia in a few weeks and want to break out one for the Bull Reds that start coming through
there about this time each year. I'm looking for a suitable 10-11 ft surf rod to pair with the 7500.
We can also pier fish for them and I may use my old 650SS for that task with a shorter and more stout rod.
Any advice is welcome. Thanks!
-Steve

Great deals on some great NIB spinners.

Quote from: sandbar on August 18, 2025, 08:02:25 PMMACflyer,
Heading to South Georgia in a few weeks and want to break out one for the Bull Reds that start coming through
there about this time each year. I'm looking for a suitable 10-11 ft surf rod to pair with the 7500.
We can also pier fish for them and I may use my old 650SS for that task with a shorter and more stout rod.
Any advice is welcome. Thanks!
-Steve

A 5 stack is worth its weight in gold on these reels, and 40# X8 braid spools beautifully.

Quote from: Gfish on August 18, 2025, 09:58:55 PMGreat deals on some great NIB spinners.

Thanks Gfish !
That's the kind of encouragement/validation that I was looking for.
I had to buy them, right?
 :d

Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on August 18, 2025, 10:17:38 PM

Quote from: sandbar on August 18, 2025, 08:02:25 PMMACflyer,
Heading to South Georgia in a few weeks and want to break out one for the Bull Reds that start coming through
there about this time each year. I'm looking for a suitable 10-11 ft surf rod to pair with the 7500.
We can also pier fish for them and I may use my old 650SS for that task with a shorter and more stout rod.
Any advice is welcome. Thanks!
-Steve

A 5 stack is worth its weight in gold on these reels, and 40# X8 braid spools beautifully.

So pancakes and braid is what I need?

Latest for me, has been a Penns 146 100. These narrow spool versions are quite rare in Britain and they were some of the first reels that saw the start of distance casting in uk........and then Abu seemed to happen all over.

Here in Minnesota, especially a suburban area, if you want to get rid of something, drag it out to the curb, put a "FREE" sign on it, and it'll be gone in a couple of hours.

Was tooling down a street in such a place and spotted a pile of stuff out near the street.  In it were what looked like a couple of fishing rods.  That got me to stop.  Sure enough, a reel and two rods.

A lot of folks don't care much about spin cast reels, but the reel in this case was a Johnson 100B Century, often noted as one of the better ones of that breed.  Mostly metal construction, made for many years starting in the 1950s, and built in Mankato, Minnesota.  This one is dirty and looks like it has been sitting for awhile; was attached to a no-name, old-looking fiberglass rod with wire-wound guides/tiptop and a formed ground cork handle, something that probably went for $2.99 way back when at KMart.  Not likely to do much with that rod.  But, the second rod was a graphite Berkley Cherrywood. Looks in decent shape if you can see past the dirt.

If nothing else, I can use it at a "Let's Go Fishing" event for a senior citizen or a kid, after a clean and lube on the reel of course, and a good wipe of the rod.

Frank

Those Johnson Century 100B's are the best American-made spincaster I know-of. Sorry Zebco 33, you're great, but the Century has a better drag and a handle reversible feature that's simple genius.