lonewolf1966
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Post by lonewolf1966 on Feb 11, 2007 12:50:39 GMT
hi guys as you know im new to sea fishing.. I inherited my younger bros tackle a couple a years ago when he died suddenly,, he did quite a bit,, one reel was the 600, as a course angler i aint got a clue about it, how good it is, what kind of uses its got etc,,,, any ideas guys cheers Siy  |
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Post by slippery on Feb 11, 2007 13:07:28 GMT
These were good in there time they did the 602 which was narrower then the 600 which was wider and a 624(i think) which was boat, if it had AP on the model number than you had alloy parts! the 602 set right with the correct oil could cast a long way but they had no braking so were a bit fiery, drags were dodgy if i remember right a bit sticky, but would be fine for pier light boat, if its a plastic spool version my advice would be not to fill it with braid as they have a habit of splitting under load other than that perfectly usable.
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lonewolf1966
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Post by lonewolf1966 on Feb 11, 2007 13:16:27 GMT
i've just dug it out and its a 624,,metal spool,, he really looked after it,, no sign of rust or missuse
siy
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Post by Pete B on Feb 11, 2007 13:20:27 GMT
Yep, perfectly useable. As Slippery says the 624 was really popular amongst boat anglers, everyone had one. I had a 602AP (never knew it stood for alloy parts - cheers slippery!) which was great from the local pier, I never tried anything more demanding with it. You certainly dont see the Ivory & chrome scheme around on the new stuff, I wonder if it'll ever come back in?  LOL! |
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Post by topbanana on Feb 11, 2007 13:25:19 GMT
the 600ap was my first reel at ten yrs old my mates dad would make us practice for what seemed like hours on the field excellent real was thinking of getting one when i started back fishing,just need to practice and toughen that thumb up should be alright after about 20 blisters,as slippery says no brakes so you got to use that thumb,we used to fill them with 30lb line but that was years ago todays lines are much better although id practise with a cheap line cause your bound to get loads of birdsnest first of,then you can just cut them out and refill spool but dont over fill it.goodluck with the reel siy let us know how you get on.
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lonewolf1966
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Post by lonewolf1966 on Feb 12, 2007 9:31:42 GMT
thanks for the advice guys,, i'll give it a go and let you know how i go on Siy  |
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Post by upfalls on Feb 12, 2007 20:25:16 GMT
I use the Mitchell 600 series of reels for trolling and general boat fishing, they have "proper gears" unlike the plastic rubbish even some upper market modern reels have. The whte(yellow after heavy oiling) side plates are made of Delrin by DuPont a space age thermoplastic described as having less weight, more strength and ruggedness and longer-lasting construction than ever before known to man! see:-http://www.mitchellparts.com/index2.html
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Post by squideyebarnes on Feb 12, 2007 21:56:40 GMT
I use the Mitchell 600 series of reels for trolling and general boat fishing, they have "proper gears" unlike the plastic rubbish even some upper market modern reels have. The whte(yellow after heavy oiling) side plates are made of Delrin by DuPont a space age thermoplastic described as having less weight, more strength and ruggedness and longer-lasting construction than ever before known to man! see:-http://www.mitchellparts.com/index2.html cool they should have made the plastic spools from the same stuff.  they were good reels in their day but that was along time ago  |
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Post by solehunter on Feb 12, 2007 22:22:39 GMT
I have 2 somwhere. One is wide spool and one is narrow. I`ll have to dig them out and see what series they are. (I Know i`ll birdie them on first cast though)!!!!
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Post by upfalls on Feb 12, 2007 22:29:53 GMT
The plastic (then Nylon, now fibre glass) spools were for light sea and freshwater, for heavy work the metal spools were and are available. right tools, right results.
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Post by solehunter on Feb 12, 2007 22:43:36 GMT
The plastic (then Nylon, now fibre glass) spools were for light sea and freshwater, for heavy work the metal spools were and are available. right tools, right results. I think both of mine are black nylon spools. But isnt the narrow spool a boat reel and the wide a beach caster? All i know is the wide one i have birdies like a nesting flock! And thats even short range!!!! |
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Post by upfalls on Feb 12, 2007 23:01:09 GMT
Yes, but I can't cast them any distance, only use for boat. I don't know why but just like them; like the old Penns. The old seems to outlast the new. Like my mate who's a plumber says .. you take out good stuff and all you can put back is rubbish. But then I've never been a beachcaster... or a plumber.
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Post by solehunter on Feb 12, 2007 23:06:08 GMT
I`m sure they are great for dropping down off a boat, its just i thought the wide spool was ment for casting....if so...i`ll get me coat! LOL.
I cant cast the bugger for candy!
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Post by slippery on Feb 13, 2007 12:53:45 GMT
The 602, the narrow one, loaded correctly with thick oil and alot of end tension (float control) could cast miles no worries but you did have to re-oil often and it made a right ole racket....... also the frames twist and buckle in time, when used for casting |
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Post by solehunter on Feb 13, 2007 22:43:21 GMT
The 602, the narrow one, loaded correctly with thick oil and alot of end tension (float control) could cast miles no worries but you did have to re-oil often and it made a right ole racket....... also the frames twist and buckle in time, when used for casting Hmmmm, i`ll have to have a look for the 2 i have and have another go on them but i just know there will be a family of rooks living in the mess the next day |
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