Homemade reels for steelhead and salmon

[mrlindeman]

This is a Center pin/CentrePin reel I made for float fishing for Steelhead and Salmon. Click the link below.
Centrepin Reel

 

[18406ej]

Amazing!

 

[skunk]

You got some skills there. Share how it works if you get into some fish with it.

 

[alseaalumaweld]

intresting

 

[halibuthitman]

man, now thats home made tackle.... exellent

 

[waco]

Awesome!!! Let us know how it works!!!

 

[mrlindeman]

I was going to take it out today, but I feel like stayin in next to the fire today lol. Fish from the couch.
I still have to practice casting the reel. Its definatly a huge birds nest risk if not done properly.

 

[TTFishon]

Sweet reel dude! Can't wait to see how it works out!

 

[gloomis85]

Very nice!!!

 

[GungasUncle]

One question:

How are you gonna palm that reel? It looks like the exposed edge of the spool is still pretty sharp - not something I'd want to try palming to slow the fish' run. Otherwise, that's a badazz setup. Always cool to see home made gear that works.

 

[Moosebonsai]

Yes! Well done! I would love to see a follow up video with you using it in the feild or an extension to that video you posted:clap::clap:. Great Project.

 

[mrlindeman]

Palming the reel is not a problem. The edges are actually very blunt It is open face so the reel is meant to be squeeze braked as well

 

[alm21]

Impressive, do you do your own machining? I liked the part in your vid where you can see the reflection during the spin - pretty cool.

 

[mrlindeman]

I would machine if I had the tools. I had to take it to a shop for the hub. I free hand mesured and drilled the rest.

 

[mrlindeman]

It takes a while to get used to the wallace cast, but its a lot of fun. The reel works great! Unfortunatly I birdnested it almost 20 times before I had to remove some line lol.