Thank you! "Life" certainly has slowed me down a bit in the last few weeks with downsizing and moving, but that's all behind me now! I have some nice reels ready to be videod soon!
I have two of these reels and have also used them since the late 70’s when I was a teenager. I was thinking about putting braid on them. Do you think these old reels would hold up to braid? I have mine on ugly stik 10ft bigwater rods and use them for big blue catfish
@@jonhammes6209 The I ordered a AS568 268 and I received a 8 1/2" ID. The AS568 Dimensions Chart states a 268 is 8 1/2 ID, 1/8 CS. The correct one may be either a 228 or 229. Can you provide me the correct size number?
@user-fd6wg1dd3g I honestly can't tell you which one it is. I've packed up my entire house, and I'm moving. I don't even know where that reel is now or if I did have it, how can I measure it installed. I'm sorry this did not work out for you but I can only go by what size my o-ring guage tells me it is? I've used that guage as a field service heavy equipment mechanic for many years and it's never told me a wrong size
I need a couple crank shaft shims and the nut that holds the handle on, it was cross threaded apparently when I took the reel apart to clean it. I was wondering if you might know where I could order them from and what sizes they are?
When I come to Argentina to visit my father, we go ultra light fishing using old Vintage spinning reels. ⚘️ My father has been a fisherman since 1969 and I have been since 1993. 😀 Best regards ! 🙋♂️ JH 🇩🇰 Jorge Santo Scorpino 🇦🇷
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That is a line out clicker, or bait clicker. Once your bait is in the water, back off the drag, set the clicker. If a fish hits it will alarm you with a noise, and hopefully you won't have your rod and reel pulled into the water
I just got a Pflueger Supreme push button model ... unused it's as old or older than me .. I'm 63,... yours looks a bit older than mine... most likely...50's
I have the AG seven got it on eBay from England a workhorse good drag pulled in a 35” bullred several decent size stingrays and a 42”&39” shark installed 50’tightline hollowcore braid 65lb top shot 100 yards you will not be disappointed at all mated on a 9ft vexan
Thanks for the video I have one that came in a box of fixer uppers not working one bail spring was bad but got it back together and it works with just one wore out spring. I did buy 2 new ones thats why I looked up your video. Good work they are kinda fiddly for a Mitchell.
@jonhammes6209 did you have that in a video somewhere? I've got a couple 6000s I'm about to go through. I'd like to know the bearing size you used if it's not posted in a video somewhere. Thanks.
@@adamwhite4378I will look and see. I know I ordered the shims and spacers off Amazon. I want to say the bearing size was 13x10x4 but don't hold me to that
For the internal parts I use a ultrasonic cleaner with water/Dawn/Simple Green mixture. For the external parts I use a parts washer with straight WD40 in it, I buy it by the gallons! Thanks for watching!
Very ingenious! I love it. I have all the Penn Z reels except the two ultralights. I’ve used my 706Z since the 1970s. I love that reel for surf fishing. Great video!
Thanks for the Tutorial just got my 60s ambassadör 5000 in the mail today and i stripped it down and washed it all out regreased&lubed everything and the only difference in our reel that there was a black nylon washer below the white spacer up to the handle or bushing . Other than that pretty much the same reel ive got a single handle on mine just because om a clumbsy retriever . Their totalt worth that low $ for a reel in this condition i payed 31$ with shipping it would have been around 50-60$ if it were a 60s handle on it . Pike fishing in Emån tomorrow here in Sweden ! I actually been to the Svängsta factory back in 2003 i had an internship in Mörrum at the Fishfarmery down there . Tight lines and Thanks again for the Tutorial (cant find one in Swedish funny huh ? ) Regards Paul-Roger Nilsson South Sweden
I have one of these cool little reels on it's way to me right now, and your video is going to be a huge help to me when I start servicing it, so thank you. 😊
It could be a number of things. Remove the cap on the line guide and make sure the pawl is in there Second could be the gear that rotates the worm gear could be broken or not engaged to the main gear. It's really hard to say without looking at it
Thanks for the video! I have a 763 and it's a very nice reel. Also a question....have you ever worked on a Heddon Heritage 45 Mark III? I have one with the pouch, paperwork, etc. Near perfect cosmetically and works perfectly, so the risk vs reward isn't there for me to take it apart at the moment. Still, I'm curious what it looks like inside if there's a video out there somewhere. Thx!
I've done a video on a Heddon but not that model. I'm currently only working on reels for my collection or to sell on my ebay store, TheVintageFisherman1 Thank you for watching!
I have a semi-dumb question. I just got a Daiwa 1600C. It was my dad's. The handle is on the wrong side for me. Can the handle be swapped to the other side? I am afraid to do it because I do not want to break or ruin it. I want to fish with it to have some memories of fishing with my dad.
@@jonhammes6209 awesome, this will make fishing with this reel much more comfortable. I wish I could use my dad's Abu Garcia 5500c (that was his pride and joy) but I cannot get the hang of a bait caster.
@Lambmit adjust the spool tension knob so that the line drops to the floor when the spool is released with out the spool continuing to turn. Lure tied on and rod held level to the ground
Hey brother I’m from California. Pretty new at fishing. I just got one of those from a buddy who doesn’t fish anymore. Looks in good condition but it won’t real in. And the clicker for when you cast doesn’t seem to click when using it it reel in the line. Would you be interested in seeing if you could fix it for me?
I only work on my reels for my collection or for my ebay store. I would recommend 2nd Chance Tackle, look Dennis's channel up and send him the reel. I do this strictly for fun, not a business. I appreciate you considering me for the repair though
I have my dad's 1355 He told me he got it when he was 17yo. That would be 1956. I'm goimg to go fishing with it on my great great uncles split cane H-I Chesapeake Rod this week. I want to at least catch one fish on it before I pass it on to my Grandson.
Love These Videos!! I just love all the vintage stuff!! John , thank you for making these videos, i collect vintage reels mysef. It's a shame soo many people think that a quality reel is the one with the most ball bearings, when its metallurgy first followed by the location of the bushings or bearings. I learned to appreciate good brass bushings when fishing saltwater.
I agree! I have reels that have been fished hard for 50 years and still smooth, with only one ball bearing! Plastic reels are a disappointment to me! Thank you for watching!
I really enjoy your videos,I have a Heddon150 spin cast reel on the foot it says Assembled in U.S.A. by DAISY-HEDDON parts made in Japan witch is all so a nice little reel. Were did you get your little blue work station? That really looks handy& organized.
