Beachmaster 165 - no A/R dog, no star drag(?)

[sdlehr]

Hi everyone. I'm hooked on this as a hobby, and recently found various parts from different sources on eBay which will enable me to assemble a Beachmaster 165. I haven't received any of this yet. I'm looking at the schematic, and there is no star drag (and maybe no drag at all?) and there seems to be no A/R dog or spring. This is different than my Squidders, Jigmasters and Senators. I feel like I'm missing something here - is my assessment correct? With no A/R and no drag I'm wondering what I may have gotten myself into and whether I really want this after all.

Thanks in advance for your help.
Sid

[Shark Hunter]

I think you have a knucklebuster there Sid. There is no AR dog so you can play the fish with no drag.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=4403.0

[Porthos]

No star drag but you can have a "drag system" installed

https://www.google.com/search?q=leather+thumb+drag&num=100&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB0QsARqFQoTCMKivoHcnMkCFUMmJgodmoAKzQ&biw=1273&bih=854

[foakes]

Hi Sid --

Sounds like you are moving towards a realm where the "Bible" may be your next logical step in your reel hobby.

One of our members, and a good friend, Michael Cacioppo -- has a book out about Penn Reels.

It is entitled -- The Chronological History of Penn Reels.

It covers the first 25 years from 1932 - 1957.

It is not by any means a money maker for Mr. Cacioppo -- at the low price he charges -- however, it does mirror and report accurately Mike's tens of thousands of hours of research and corroboration with other experts around the world -- and his passion for history along with verifiable facts.

It should be available from Whitefish Press, Amazon, or Mike may have a few copies for sale.

Around $55.  And possibly the best money you will ever spend.

Best,

Fred

[bluefish69]

I had one of those Knuckle Busters about 60 Yrs. ago. I am just getting the feeling back this year. I have it here somewhere.

Mike

[Dominick]

Sid this is not Mike Cacioppo.  It is the Bosu showing off Mike's book.  Dominick  

[handi2]

Here is a quick pic of a knuckle buster direct drive reel. I have some Penn direct drive reels but can't reach them.

[sdlehr]

Thanks for the advice. I had seen that book before, but put it off. So that's what "knucklebuster" refers to.... I had assumed it was something else.... as usual, I've learned something new the hard way. Glad I'm only out about $30.