Its important to make this very sturdy since this will act as handles for carrying and be used when deploying and removing it from the water
Get a smaller reel
For a more portable package, electric-reel makers, such as ElecTraMate, offer battery cases that include a handle, 15- or 30-amp marine receptacle, and a weatherproof cover
TUTORIAL: GARCIA MITCHELL 3-0-0 SPINNING REEL SERVICE -1958 Garcia Mitchell 3-0-0 (Version 6) -Bail is very stiff and sticky -Handle turn is stiff and sounds very noisy, whirring and some grinding -Finish is really not too bad with normal looking rubs around foot, back and bottom (Chip on front of foot) -Cover screws are mildly boogered, but not too bad -Serial number: 21xx752 : *Flat Tip Screwdrivers *12mm Mitchell Wrench *Corrosion X *Aluminum Complex NLGI #2 Marine Grease *Cal's Teflon Drag Grease *Penn Reel Cleaner *3 in 1 Oil "The first step, which is skipped in tutorial for all screws, is to: first apply 3 in 1 oil, tap, & let set before attempting to loosen." Schematic used (Part numbers will be in parenthesis) Remove the handle (16B) by unscrewing it (note it is reverse threaded)
15.4lbs
Spool and most of the intricate parts are machined from stainless steel with gear ratio 2 -1, capable of sustaining a 55 pound drag for a duration of a period of 30 minutes, at a rate of 22 feet a second