finally did it

[mdram]

was going to this weekend, but the reel got delayed until next week

but im itchin too

[mdram]

coudos to alltackle! i wasnt expecting my reel until next week, after the problem at the factory.


guess what came via ups 5 min ago?

man this thing is tiny! but the quality is superb!

know to put it on the rod and give it a whirl...................................

coop, look out for a pm to come soon about a possibe magging

[Charkbait]

Originally Posted by mdram

coudos to alltackle! i wasnt expecting my reel until next week, after the problem at the factory.


guess what came via ups 5 min ago?

man this thing is tiny! but the quality is superb!

know to put it on the rod and give it a whirl...................................

coop, look out for a pm to come soon about a possibe magging

Rog,

you should be able to practice for now using the spool tension knob and a lot of patience. Tighten it until you get a controlled drop of your weight from the tip when you take you thumb off the spool. You'll want a slow fall to start and then you can back it off until you get too much fluff. That'll get you started at least.

If you can't stand it...

http://www.stripersonline.com/surfta...d.php?t=514614

[mdram]

thats what in thinking about. or i could try a temp mag until i can knobby it

[Charkbait]

Coop emailed me these when I asked about how he magged the avet before. This is his setup before the knobby.

I went directly to the knobby because of the amount of time it would take in fixing blowups when testing, with the knobby you can brake it all the way and back off as needed without taking it apart and adding magnets etc. If you have this same reel at least you have a starting point. I think he epoxied a piece of sheet metal to the housing for the magnets to stick to.

[mdram]

thanks for the pic, i'll know more when i get home tonite

[Coop]

Roger you can cast that with the lever drag/knob tightening but all you really are doing is adjusting the drag. I really don't think its very practical in fishing situations. I would go straight to a knobby mag and not even mess with the fixed mags. It takes about the same amount of time. Let me know when your ready, and I can give you a hand. That small size throws you off, but like I have said before, same width spool as a 525 except it's taller...more line. SWEET Reel,,,100% quality!

[Swace]

Coop, How much room is there between the magnet and the spool, and what size of magnet did you use. Stan

[mdram]

you cant use a washer and a magnet from lee valley, a smidge too thick, theres probly less then 1/8 total clear.

[Coop]

Originally Posted by Swace

Coop, How much room is there between the magnet and the spool, and what size of magnet did you use. Stan

Stan, had to remeasure but it's tad more than 1/8". I use 2 magnets (2 piggy backed) 1/4" x 1/16". Here is a pic when set at slow.

[Coop]

Originally Posted by mdram

you cant use a washer and a magnet from lee valley, a smidge too thick, theres probly less then 1/8 total clear.

Roger, try using a piece of galvanized sheet metal and then the magnet. How thick are your magnets?

[Coop]

woops, here is the pic

[Dixie719]

Here's some Pic's of his new1509:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67...g?t=1175312243

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67...g?t=1175312366

[Coop]

Dixie, you build that?,,,very, very nice. I am going to build a 1569 for myself with a wooden handle. I hope it looks good when done.

[Dixie719]

OK how do I get the picture to come up???

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Each board seems to have its own way!