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[@Side85Winder]

I recently referbished my shimano bantam magcast sx10. It made it out for a fish. Whats pretty crazy to think the technology in that reel from 1982 is the exact same in modern reels today. One thing for sure is the modern reels are a LOT easier to work on and have been simplified way more.

[@RealisticFishing]

Awesome!

[@davidcloyd1296]

I bought myself a Shimano Calcutta 51 as a HS graduation present in 92’,, I’ve still got it, it’s got the same braking system and as much as I’ve done to it with modifications, etc. it is still my favorite reel to fish. Those drag washers are difficult to replace though.

[@ifishcatfish]

why are they difficult to replace

[@Side85Winder]

You can cut carbon fiber sheet to any size you need. There are a lot of precut washes you can buy for more common sizes. I add a ptfe lube (innox mx6) to the washer you want to smear it on with your finger so it looks wet, not add a thick layer.

[@victorsimonsen921]

good to see you bring the old girl back to usefulness and it is amazing how far tackle has improved over the years can remember using a old garcia mitchel 300 and thinking how smooth it was .now its seems like it was a coffee grinder. thanks for sharing

[@ifishcatfish]

I had one of these!

[@TheNutriarat]

That reel brings back some great memories. Wish I still had it.....;(

[@jp040759]

This is my favorite baitcaster. I have 2 of the SuperFree and 5 of the regular. SF suffix of model number means SuperFree. They still work great. These are from early 2000s.

[@ifishcatfish]

Hi JP!

[@12345B]

:) i had a queation, i know you love fishing crappie, do you ever think about using small plugs, or perhaps feathered jigs? Or maybe plastic jigs are just so effective

[@ifishcatfish]

I have videos with small crankbaits (eurotsckle) and some other baits.. but i am convinced silicone baits work best because when the fish nips then it feels real..

[@12345B]

@ifishcatfish you make a good point, and for panfish it's really hard to beat a jig type bait. I've been dabbling with some small jdm plugs for stocked trout, it is interesting for sure, hate the crowds and closeness shore angling but there is something hypnotic about interacting with a stressed low active fish visibly in clear calm water mid day, as it has seen hundreds of different things in the water I sound crazy I'm sure but I tell you it is the most technical fishing I have ever encountered, tenfold of even bass fishing.

[@antlam36]

Victor, love the video's. You probably provide the most information for the average budget angler. Is it possible to be notified when new jig order comes so i can purchase?

[@ifishcatfish]

go to ifishtackle.com and scroll down. You will see a box that says SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER. I do NOT send spam mail and i don't have marketing events and i do not have discounts and sales. All i use this field for is arrivals of new products. I have sent 3 emails to my subscribers for last 10 months

[@jesseprovost4067]

Im pretty sure theres a little bearing on the line guide worm drive but its probably fine. I done the same thing to a couple reels like that i got from my father an he was a salt water guide so some of the bearings were worse than yours. The one u have there is the super free or SF an i think they do cast better than the regular model. I still use mine all the time. I need to order your bearings for my legalis. Want get some of your gram an a half jigs also last i looked they were out. Love your videos

[@ifishcatfish]

April!

[@cespaia]

Hi Viktor, one question out of context! Ever had an old Vanquish FA? Do you think is it still a valuable reel? Cannot find the FB in shops and I don’t particularly like the new one, so I thought bout the FA! What you think about it? Thx in advance 🎣🔝👍🏼

[@ifishcatfish]

no, i haven't. I was a carp and catfish angler back then..

[@cespaia]

@@ifishcatfishthx 👍🏼

[@citrusaroma]

Great video. I have ordered 24 airity LT 2000. Not SF. I will send for review if I can get it back by middle of may. Would like you to try it stock and with your grease. Ordered the presso air ags and yamaga nano 67tz.

[@ifishcatfish]

well you've got some nice gear there!

[@citrusaroma]

I will email you for your address when it the airtiy arrives. Cant wait to try my bg1 next week in the ozarks @@ifishcatfish

[@gleamtarrest6310]

Thnx Guy! Would you happen to know anything about 2024 Airity, any different from the 2023?

[@ifishcatfish]

did u see my reel buying guide? Watch the last 10 minutes of it, its about the new ST. Its completely new reel. Not SF, SF is old reel.. i don't know why its so confusing, i tell people ST and they go and buy the SF..

[@gleamtarrest6310]

@@ifishcatfish thnx !

[@BreakwaterRods1]

I have a similar curado from maybe the same year. If you would be interested, how much would you charge for a service? Love the videos.

[@ifishcatfish]

$20 for my time. If there is anything to replace i will send u pucture and u can decide

[@BreakwaterRods1]

@@ifishcatfish sounds good, how should I contact you

[@ifishcatfish]

@@BreakwaterRods1 my email is in every video, in the description, at the bottom

[@ifishcatfish]

Hey, i don't know if you saw my email because it goes to spam sometimes, but i am free now if you want to send your reel. If you changed your mind its cool, no worries at all! I just promised to reply next week and want to make sure you know i did reply : )

[@BreakwaterRods1]

@@ifishcatfish thanks for letting me know I’ll shoot you a message

[@kylehosler9980]

What reel grease would you recommend for us mere mortals?

[@ifishcatfish]

anything... i don't think grease makes much difference. If u can buy a daiwa or shimano grease - that would be best, just to be safe.But i don't feel a difference when i change grease

[@davidcloyd1296]

They don’t have them on replacement parts,,, some EBay and a few obscure parts places have some ( I’ve got a good supply), ,, also, the carbontex replacements that people sell don’t work, they’re too thick! Tolerance for these reels are tight and measurements can’t be too thick! FYI, there is a guy that sells “Ice Washers” from the UK and they are thinner and work great especially if you’re installing a drag clicker and need thin washers to accommodate it.

[@ifishcatfish]

carbontex washers are definitely thinner than the drag that was in this reel. Carbontex washers come in many different thicknesses. Also, there is a washer on the other side of the main shaft specifically for that purpose - if u put a very thick carbon disk, you can remove that washer to make space. But carbontex washers in my opinion are too THIN, not too THICK

[@davidcloyd1296]

@@ifishcatfish I did buy the thinnest carbontex washers available, maybe they’re making some even thinner these days, but I’ve found these “Ice washers” to be good and available for my Calcutta 51’s. Maybe worth a try on an ultralight spinning reel that you like, but that has a subpar drag.

[@ifishcatfish]

@@davidcloyd1296 It didn't make this video, but i actually put one carbontex in this reel. But it was 0.3mm and the original was 1.3mm and i didn't want to fill the whole thing with washers and put original back. Anyway, i actually don't like carbontex all that much, i was just saying it fits..

[@davidcloyd1296]

@@ifishcatfish the thinnest I think I found was .5 so I will search again. That was a few years ago, thanks.

[@ZtoNikolov]

Hey friend today i find your channel and i like your videos for reels :) Can you help me with choice spinning reel for pike fishinng.. i want low grams reel .. can you tell me witch ia bettee Vanford or any new daiwa 2023..legalis,exceler,fuego?

[@ifishcatfish]

These are my recommendations in every price range! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3expauiqNlkp9k Any reel in this video will be great for pike fishing, just buy 2500 size, low gear ratio

[@ZtoNikolov]

Thanks.. i think will buy Vanford 4000 :)

[@ifishcatfish]

@@ZtoNikolov 4000 can work too, and you can also use it for carp fishing!

[@ZtoNikolov]

4000 its normal i think.. i lure big lures.. 20 30 grams wobblers

[@ifishcatfish]

@@ZtoNikolov holding a 4000 size reel all day and casting with it is a workout. I would consider going smaller and lighter if u cast for many hours..

[@Triple87]

Ohhhhh nooo, a screw driver on the gears! You can’t make KZbin videos anymore. 😤 Just kidding. Awesome job, it looks great. I’ve been cleaning out reels like crazy lately. I cleaned out probably 20 reels over the past week. It’s fun, and I enjoy it. I got to dig into some old spinning reels my dad gave me from the 1970’s. That was an adventure. 😂 it’s wild to see how technology advances over the years.

[@ifishcatfish]

there is some strange satisfaction when u make a reel feel better..

[@Triple87]

@@ifishcatfish Absolutely. I just finished up a Sahara FD 3000 my friend had. He was throwing it out, so I restored it and gave it back to him. It was an absolute disaster, but I cleaned it up, and it’s working perfectly again. That one was as satisfying as it gets. 😂

[@davidwillis6972]

Do you still sell them jigs head BG-1

[@ifishcatfish]

of course - ifishtackle.com

[@VictorRichardson14]

Armor All on black plastic parts, like new!

[@ifishcatfish]

Thatd exactly what i put on it!! Thats what made it darker ! :)

[@BlackMambaKO]

@@ifishcatfishtry using hair dryer or heat gun. Just be careful not to melt it. It will bring oil in plastic to the sirface and it will be like new again.

[@ifishcatfish]

@@BlackMambaKO maybe on my own reel, but not on someone else's reel

[@JD.California_monkey_mackerel]

What a nice old bait caster reel I would love to someday have a 1985 and a 1946 and a 1952 bait caster reel someday I seen Alexs Ozark trail bait caster reel this this the other bait caster reel or Alex from relestic fishing 🎣👍🏼🫶🏼🎣 you both are amazing