Delaware Valley Tackle

I’m not sure other than line capacity. What info exactly are you looking for? Interchangeable?

It depends on the actual guide, line, leader and knot. A well tied Albright joining 50# braid and 15# mono will pass a 4 or 4.5 guide no problem. I think those guides are 5 or 5.5

There’s no such thing as bad publicity! Lol

If the main objective is to stand out....mission accomplished!! Pair it with one of those neon Ike rods, Enigma was it?

Looks like a kids toy

You’ll see a sleeve around the crank shaft that locks either to the shaft or top drag (key) washer. The sleeve spins inside the one way clutch bearing.

The AR is pressed into the crank side plate. If you’re not in the habit of disassembling for cleaning the whole reel could benefit from deep cleaning. You might want to consider sending it in. If you want to try DIY email me for instructions.

Thoroughly flush the AR bearing and swab the rollers lightly with light oil. If that doesn’t fix it I’ll replace the AR or send you one.

I’ve done a couple retrofits of old angled style grips for Goose52. I can also source new pistol grip cork. MHX makes a nice line of Shooter blanks that are 6’ so you don’t sacrifice any power or action by trimming. Contact me if you’d like to discuss details and options.

I thought ACS first then thought the black was the cut out. Either way easy to get hold of.

The seat looks like an Alps mtv painted and I think those are Alps carbon grips. Look up the Kigan hook keeper.

What’s your email address, I don’t have any regarding this topic. As the other handles are exchangeable for the most part. Just check both schematics in case clickers etc differ

I’ll be buying some next time I need.

Absolutely nuttin’

Pitching requires little braking and flipping virtually none. If a DC reel offers any advantage I’d think it would be bombing big and non aerodynamic baits.

You’re way over thinking this. Why replace a rod over some idea you don’t even know that you’ll like? Balance as a whole is way overrated and misunderstood. The amount and location of weight we’re taking about is negligible.

I see, since you’re unsure and this is all preference, I’d go with the suggestion of building up a wrap of tape. Athletic tape or tennis racket wrap might be worth a try. Easy to experiment with size and shape and easily removed if you don’t like it at all.

Thanks for pointing this out. The internet can be as dangerous as it is helpful.

Still a steal at $50

Dawn is very helpful. I have extra in stock for sale as well.

What’s a 2” foregrip supposed to do for you? The results would vary depending on the rod and more importantly who does the work

You can change both with no problem. Smoothdrag is very good to work with. It takes a while for new model info to make its way through. They’re a small company and likely don’t have a direct pipeline to the Manufacturers.

Bearings are like most things, manufactured by a few and marketed under many different brand names. All this guy did was go online and cut out the middleman. They’re nothing different or special. I’d be curious to see if they’re marked as ABEC rated.

If you’re going to oil ceramic bearings to mask sound, save your money and use ABEC5 SS. Real ones from a trusted source. Lots of counterfeit stuff in the bearing market.

It’s hard to say without seeing it. Most reels aren’t going to be 100% silent after some use and Deep Cleaning. There’s no magic when it comes to lubricants, just use products appropriate to the application. Never grease an AR. I don’t like grease con level winds because it collects debris. The frame bearings are difficult and messy to pack properly so as a compromise I use heavy gear oil.