Dam Quick 4000fd

[handi2]

Fred, out of curiosity, is the biggest one (the 4000?) comparable in size to say, a Penn 704/750SS, or a Garcia/Mitchell 402? Would it be appropriate for a long-range trip?

Inquiring busybodies want to know... 

~A~

Hi Lannie —-

4000 is the largest of the (4) sizes.

18.1 ounces.

3 CF drags, 3 SS drag washers.

Gear ratio is 1:4.1, the 3000 is the same, the 2000 & 1000 is higher at 1:4.8.

Line capacity with mono is 120 yards of 30lb, 150 yards of 25lb, 210 yards of 20lb.  Braid might increase these numbers by 50%.

Comparable to a 750, 704, or a 302/402.

Should be good on a long ranger.

Best, Fred

I was referring to this posted gear ratio/

[foakes]

Yeah, I may not have made it clear, Keith —- the way I posted it.

It is 4.1 to 1.

The way I posted it —- it could be interpreted as 1.4 to 1.

Best, Fred

[sandbar]

Fred
Good evening
Do you have parts for these reels?
I have a 1000 FD

[foakes]

Fred
Good evening
Do you have parts for these reels?
I have a 1000 FD

No, I don't —-

And likely will never have any, except some of the part numbers that cross over from the '01 & '02 series of reels (screws, springs, cranks, etc..

Reason —- DQ wants me to buy a minimum of $5,000 of parts initially —- of which I would maybe sell or give away 5% of them in the next 30 years.  And, at 100 years old —- not a good bet.

Frankly, these reels are so well made —- outside of normal service —- they shouldn't need much in the way of parts in 25 years of regular fishing.

The DQ's I work on and restore —- seldom need any parts in 40 or 60 years.

I have (4) of these reels —- limited editions brand new, mint, and never unwrapped in the boxes —- each with a serial number.

(2) 1000FD's & (2) 4000FD's —- $175 each.

Anyone who wants one —- just let me know and I'll ship it out.

Best, Fred

[sandbar]

Fred
Are you going to keep any to fish with?
Are these reels highlighted in any of the DAM Quick catalogs?

[foakes]

Fred
Are you going to keep any to fish with?
Are these reels highlighted in any of the DAM Quick catalogs?

Yes, I will keep one of each, Steve —-

They aren't going to make any more of these —- it is a limited edition of the best construction, components, and material selection of the D.A.M. Quick Champion '00,'01, & '02 series —- only with more modern features like the silent infinite A/R, and 10 bearings.  All metal construction, skirted spools with multiple oversized dual drags.

They each have a unique serial number, extra spool, paperwork, lifetime guarantee, oiler.

DQ is likely losing money on every one of these reels.

That is why they are making a quality statement —- but also discontinuing this limited run.

So they are for sale except for the (4) I will keep for personal use.

They are not in any catalogs.

Best, Fred

[Gfish]

Man if they're everything they seem to be, that's a great price. Maybe I shoulda waited before buying that Abu Garcia Suveran.

[Aiala]

After reading such admiring praise from the ever-coolheaded Fred, and despite needing another reel like a hole in the head, I wanted one of these (who wouldn't?) I didn't think I'd have much luck finding one, but amazingly enough, within a day or so, a BNIB 4000 showed up on fleabay for a price so low it's almost embarrassing, and I pounced. Well, it arrived today, and it is exactly as impressive as Fred described.

As beautiful as the reel is, I really don't want it to become a shelf queen. Even though it will doubtless appreciate in value, so what? Someday I'll pass it along (to my granddaughter I hope) but for now the reel was built to fish, not serve as a show-offy hunk of bling.

Fred said it'd be fine on a long-range trip, so I plan to take it on my July 8-day. Now I just have optimize my variables in terms of what lb-test line, correct ratio of mono/braid, and what rod to match it with. I haven't used spinners in a long while, but once on the SUPREME I caught a 50-lb YFT on an original 750SS, a feat I'd like to replicate while the replicating's good.   

~A~

[foakes]

Good move, Lannie —-

A reel on a shelf (Plinth Princess) is like a boat always in dry dock.

Looks good —- but will it float?

Best, Fred

[handi2]

Fred what are the specs on the 1000 size reel? I may want one to fish with.

Keith

[Midway Tommy]

Man if they're everything they seem to be, that's a great price. Maybe I shoulda waited before buying that Abu Garcia Suveran.

Greg,
If you ever decide you want to switch and feel like parting with that Suveran for a decent price let me know. I would definitely be interested.

[foakes]

Fred what are the specs on the 1000 size reel? I may want one to fish with.

Keith

4.8 to 1 ratio

11.1 ounces

150 yards of 6lb, 120 yards of 8lb., 80 yards of 10lb

Best, Fred

[handi2]

Thanks Fred,

I do want one maybe two. One for my fishing fool grandson.

[foakes]

Let me know, Keith —-

How old is your grandson? —- fine looking young man.

Best, Fred