Best Large DAM Quick Ever...Probably

Started by foakes, September 04, 2018, 05:55:21 PM

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foakes

Complete disassemble, cleaning, service and Salt ready on a pair of DQ 5001's coming off the bench.

According to some experts, this is the best large DQ Spinner — ever...

I agree.

Here is a very detailed and complete report by Alan Hawk — whose work and judgement I respect greatly:

http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/quk51.html

The materials and simple but clever engineering on these, is in a class of its own.

After this reel, the next DQ reels used plastic spools and other inferior parts to save $$$.

Best,

Fred
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Dominick

Fred thanks again for your knowledge of the DAM Quicks.  It should fit right in with your unique collection.  I too appreciate Alan Hawkes reviews.  Dominick
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steelfish

really nice words for that reel from the spinning reel guru.

seems that you have a really valuable gem there amigo
The Baja Guy

foakes

They are not mine, Alex —

I am servicing and restoring them for the guy who owns them.

Best,

Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

mo65

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Gobi King

Fred,
I can't believe how heavy that reel is,

What is the purpose of the washer under the spool, does it provide additional drag too?

Thanks for sharing!
Shibs - aka The Gobi King
Fichigan

happyhooker

Read the Hawk piece in full; most interesting.  I suppose the smaller reels in the same series were as equally well built, just to a smaller standard. (?)

Frank

foakes

Quote from: Gobi King on September 05, 2018, 01:33:39 AM
Fred,
I can't believe how heavy that reel is,

What is the purpose of the washer under the spool, does it provide additional drag too?

Thanks for sharing!

Yes, with the oversize drags on top and under the spool, the resistance is both inline and also evenly applied pressure.  This reel puts out 40 pounds of drag, stock.

Right, Frank — the smaller reels are similar in design.

Alan H. stated a couple of things about the previous models that were not accurate — but that makes no difference in how robust and absolutely bulletproof these '01's are.

Grab a cup of coffee, and read completely Alan H's review.  It is impressive and sad at the same time.

Sad in the fact that this style of quality is not offered anymore.  Impressive in the crucially over-engineered and tough details that make this reel so capable.

Best,

Fred

The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

--------

The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

shermanemma

Hi Fred,

Having recently gotten 3 of my DAM reels ;D back from you, I currently possess 6 DAM Quicks from this model series (two 1202s, two 2002s, one 3001, one 3002), one Finessa 265 (thanks!), and one Finessa 285 (paid $1 for it). You also sold me two Finessa 285s that I bequeathed to fishing buddies who love them.

I use all but the 3002 on an almost daily basis during bass season (now, here in Maine). While there are plenty of excellent reels on the market, these things work brilliantly, are bombproof, and they look mean yet sophisticated (unlike me!).

I'm certain that someday soon I'll purchase both a 4001 and a 5001 model, if your outing them here doesn't drive the price up beyond my reach!  :o

Be well,

gblauvelt

Definitely something I would like to find down the road.

How difficult are parts difficult to find for the 5001?

foakes

Quote from: gblauvelt on September 11, 2018, 02:16:22 AM
Definitely something I would like to find down the road.

How difficult are parts to find for the 5001?

Pretty scarce.

If you are going to fish the reel, which I highly encourage — I would find one that I liked, completely go through it to make it Salt Ready and capable — then buy an extra for parts.

I do not have parts for these — but since they are so strong — they seldom fail, except when abused or accidentally damaged — maybe just a bail spring, that is about it generally.

Best,

Fred

The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

Reel 224

I think I saw one on E-Bay. The smaller ones are pretty obtainable............................Joe> I would like to find a 5001 in good shape.
"I don't know the key to success,but the key to failure is trying to please everyone."

gblauvelt

I think the recent eBay one sold.  There is one on Orange County Craigslist, if anyone lives out that way.  Problem with craigslist is that I always seem to find stuff the day I am leaving an area.

Looks like any condition gets above $50 and the better looking ones and ones with boxes get closer/over $150.  That's been my hesitation thus far.  Really nice reel, but one of the more expensive DQ reels, and I want two to have parts.

Has anyone ever found one of these at a yard sale?


Chuck750ss

Quote from: foakes on September 05, 2018, 04:46:44 AM
Quote from: Gobi King on September 05, 2018, 01:33:39 AM
Fred,
I can't believe how heavy that reel is,

What is the purpose of the washer under the spool, does it provide additional drag too?

Thanks for sharing!



Grab a cup of coffee, and read completely Alan H's review.  It is impressive and sad at the same time.

Sad in the fact that this style of quality is not offered anymore.  Impressive in the crucially over-engineered and tough details that make this reel so capable.

Best,

Fred

Love the 01 reels. Imagine these reels made today with the same quality, instant ar, and sealed like the higher end Shimano's. What could have been.
Going to spool my 5001 one of these days and carry it catfishing on the Arkansas and/or Mississippi rigged for big blues.

handyandy

Alan's review of the 5001 was awesome finally read it all the way through. I don't have any large reels from that series, but I do have 1000, 1001, 2001, and then I can't remember I believe another is a 1202? I need to get back on working on my reels and go through those ones. Just this last year has been busy with lots of other things fixing up my old reels I score has been on the back burner.

Fred I know the parts are much scarcer for these series, but on my 1000 and 1001 both are missing the little side cap that covers the open side you don't have the handle screwed into. Also the asbestos drags I know the asbestos is a great drag material and I will most likely run it in these reels is it better off dry or greased? It seems like greasing it would help I know on my 2001 when messing with it some the drag is kind of jerky, but it's also dry I would think some cals would help it the same as it does carbon fiber.