does anyone know if the 5:1 gears from a 505hs will if in a 500L 4:1 reel. im on the hunt for a kingfish reel. The reel needs to hold 250 to 300 of 30 pound mono have a high gear ratio and i like to say under 250 im open to ideas and suggestions.
G'day rx,
They won't fit without some customisation, but it is possible.
I did it with a Newell 5:1 set and Sal did it with a 505 set here: http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=4199.msg31547#msg31547 (http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=4199.msg31547#msg31547)
Hope that's of some assistance.
Good luck, Justin
Yes you can with a newell gear set like http://www.ebay.com/itm/Newell-Fishing-Reels-/221060213278?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3378372a1e.
I would also recommend a SS gear sleeve like the one from MysticParts or from Alan Tani if you are doing the gears upgrade as well.
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