redmeansdistortion Posted May 31, 2019 Posted May 31, 2019 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. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted May 31, 2019 Super User Posted May 31, 2019 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 1 Quote
redmeansdistortion Posted May 31, 2019 Author Posted May 31, 2019 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? 1 Quote
The Bassman Posted May 31, 2019 Posted May 31, 2019 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. 1 Quote
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