justfishin Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 All my baitcasters are either Curados--which I am very happy with--or Abu Garcia 5601's in which I really love. I just like the feel of those old reels in my hand and I have had them for a long time, never failed me yet. I have six of them but, would like to have three of them in faster gear ratio. Not faster really but increased line pickup. I looked at the C-4's and thought about buying three but, I am going to ask a honest question first. I like a reel to pick up about 28" of line per handle turn. The Abu's pick up about 23". Is it possible to increase the pickup in these reels by changing a gear or so. I kind of have it in my little pea brain that a bigger spool size would fit into the equation as well. If anyone would know, I would think that a few of you, especially ReelMech could put me straight, Yeaaa or Naayy? Quote
Super User flechero Posted December 8, 2006 Super User Posted December 8, 2006 Reelmech will probably do it for you give him a call or email. Years ago (before I knew Reelmech) I used Southwestern Parts & Service in Dallas. (used to live near them) Anyway, I had a few reels that I swapped gears on. 4600's. It was not expensive at all, back then I paid something like $10-$15 for it. Quote
Guest DavidGreen Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 Jim Blair, Like flechero stated that would have to be done with gear changes, main drive and pinion. But also it depends on if there are higher GR gears that will fit into the reel. The gear ratios as you know don't make a reel faster, but change the IPC ratio. I would have to know the reels model number and date/run code (found on the bottom of the reel foot). Then research the different possibilities if any. Tight Lines!! Quote
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