Replacement Spool
Submitted by Graeme76 on Sun, 2011-10-30 11:34
I've got a Shakespeare Abyss Spinning Combo (3-7kg) that was cheap but I really like. My problem is that the reel spool is made of plastic & has colapsed & Shakespeare doesn't do replacement parts for this reel. The reel is the Abyss 50 & I'm wondering if anyone knows of another spool that would fit on it? I took some measurements as best as I could from the mangled one, they should be pretty accurate:
Spool Diameter at bottom: 58mm
Height (overall): 55mm
Line Height (top to bottom): 25mm
Drag Washer Depth: 9mm
Internal base of spool to very bottom lip: 23.5mm
If more info is needed please let me know & I'll post it up ASAP. Thanks.
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junglejigger
Posts: 102
Date Joined: 28/04/11
i know yo might not like the sound of it
but maybe its time for a new reel, if you want a shakey still look at the mach 3 (uk reel) or the newer one i had soem mates in the uk who used to swear by them being such good value for money
Graeme76
Posts: 287
Date Joined: 03/10/11
Having to replace the whole
Having to replace the whole reel is a distinct possibility but I'd really like to track down a spool that will fit the reel I have if I can. It would be a shame to lose this one as it is only 18months old & aside from the cheap plastic spool is one of the smoothest reels I've ever owned. That's not bad considering I've got Shimano Sahara & Spheros, Okuma Force & Penn Spinfishre reels to compare it against & I've owned many other quality reels over the years.
I'll replace the whole thing if I have to but if anyone thinks they have a reel with a spool of similar size & wants to measure it up to see if it would fit on my reel would be great. Otherwise I'll just have to get another Penn or something that I can actually order spare parts for.