super mag has magnets, N52, pressed into place. I use a special metric drill and press the magnets. The drilled out holes are extremely tight.

sorry for late reply, youtube doesn't notify me of questions. Order the endplate from Rich on ebay, it's 50.00 I buy mine from him. Please note, you can add 4 extra magnets to the mag holder for extreme stopping if need be like with heavy leads. I set them up with 12 N52 magnets, customers have said the like it.

Wondering the same thing.

no web site, may start one but it's a boutique business and makes no profits. I put too much time into the reels, 12 hours, to make money. Parts from Mystic parts in NJ or Richie reels on UK ebay. I get my parts from both.

The 525 is only in foreign markets and version 2 and 3 aren't received as well as the original. I just got in a mag 4 version for the exam and test work. It's blue and black. costs about 220 plus 20-40 shipping to USA. The fathom seems to be well-liked with a metal frame. I have two versions of testing. It comes down to casting style.and bearings and knowing how to set the brakes for the weight being cast for best results. You have many choices. Here's a tip for saving money. Go to Amazon UK and order. Price and shipping is better.

the spool bearing make the casting noise. rewinding noise is usually the iar bearing if rusty, or the pinion support bearing. always rinse the spool bearings with lighter fluid shake and turn the centers, repeat, repeat, dry on paper towel, blow out with air if available. if hybrids no oil, if stainless a drop of speedX or rocket reel co fluid. I get all my supplies from mystic reel parts in NJ. I had many hours of video for a series but an apple tech accidentally erased them when fixing a problem with my apps, I have to start over.

yes, I bought 6 of them from rockfisher on ebay. search ebay for "penn 525" and check off "worldwide" on the left side options, they will pop up. Warning: all the crappy reels I've bought have come from UK They beat the crap out of gear and when resellers get it they turn the handle and if it turns it's a good reel.

when you build one you can choose from four colors. I used blue to match the spool and added a mini star too. polished stainless stars, chrome brake plate are heavy All black wasn't my interest.This piece is light, very light. I'm building another with red ends and a very expensive Japanese handle.

thanks Jamie, i try after getting a bad reel I think this is the only way to do it right.