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Black Max/Pro Max 1600 finesse spool?

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Does anybody make one for these old dogs?  They're certainly great for casting lighter baits as it is, but I feel like I could get more out of it with a lighter shallow spool.  I can throw #6 Husky Jerks a decent distance from my 7' ML without issue, but now I feel like I want to try for even lighter baits.  I checked the usual spots of Japan Tackle and Hedgehog Studios but didn't see anything.  I see finesse spools for every round Ambassadeur (1500C through 6500) except for the original Pro Max style reels.  I'm beginning to feel like I'm SOL in my search.

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Ive never seen any ....but id try drilling spools buy what u can off ebay or where ever and start  drilling...ive done a few 4500s spools it made them somewhat lighter but i really dont no if it helps with 1/4-  oz or.more make sure u drill same amount on each spool so.as.to even out the weight 

BTW i wouldnt do this unless u have a drill press great eyes and a little knowlege of drilling soft metal cause it will bend really easy and mess up your whole spool

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1 hour ago, Maxximus Redneckus said:

Ive never seen any ....but id try drilling spools buy what u can off ebay or where ever and start  drilling...ive done a few 4500s spools it made them somewhat lighter but i really dont no if it helps with 1/4-  oz or.more make sure u drill same amount on each spool so.as.to even out the weight 

BTW i wouldnt do this unless u have a drill press great eyes and a little knowlege of drilling soft metal cause it will bend really easy and mess up your whole spool

I thought about doing this but I read on another forum of a guy that drilled a spool but it didn't have much effect.  I wonder if I can find somebody to custom make one for me? 

I doubt you'll find anything and FWIW manual drilling can mess up a spool's balance. You're apt to have a buzzing reel when you're done.

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