Teaser reels

[Yellow Fin]

On the old forum I posted a thread checking into new teaser reels. After much research I decided that the birdsall reels would be best for my situation. This was confirmed when I received the reels yesterday. Very high Quality well constructed reels. I had asked the company the best way to mount them under a fiberglass top, and was told to use 4 one inch screws. After examining the 10 inch ten lb reels I knew this wouldn't fly. So today I called them and asked for a pair of backing plates be sent to me so I can thru bolt them on the hardtop. They informed me that this was the first ever request they have had for backing plates and they could make some out of 1/8 inch alum. No deal I said, I want 1/4 inch stainless. Long story short I am having a co here custom make a pair of plates to use. It just blows me away that a company that makes such high quality reels thinks 4 one inch screws will hold with out cracking the fiberglass. If anyone is searching for some teaser reels let me know, and I will post some closeup photos of these.

[auguste]

Hi JL

Smart move re the backing plates

When you have time I would love to see some pics on how you are setting up your reels . . . thanks

[35donzi]

I would also like to see some pictures.

[Yellow Fin]

I have uploaded three photos of the reels in an album. Notice that the reel is enclosed to help protect it from the environment. I placed a dollar bill on the third to give a reference to the size of the reel. When I get them mounted in a few weeks I will post a photo.

[auguste]

Darn, that is so fancy I thought that i was looking at a roulette wheel . . . no wonder they are so expensive

I bet they will look great once installed

Good choice

[Marlintini]

YF,

Thanks for the Pix the reels look great.. good luck with them

[capthiball]

I can't see your pix just box with red X.
could email me ayour pix of teaser reel. I am wanting to do the same thing.

[Yellow Fin]

The photos are in the album, and you have to be a CC to see them. You can view the reels on the website www. birdsallmarine.com

[auguste]

Yellow Fin

Are you sure non Captain Club members can not see the pics ? ? ?

I thought, and I had been wrong a couple of times before, but I think that only CC members have a photo album, but anybody can see them. ? ? ?

[Yellow Fin]

Auguste, I just assumed that was the way is was, due to the fact that capthiball only rec red x's on my album while I can still see the photos of the reels. Otherwise I don't know what is going on. Anyhow it may be another good reason to join the CC.

[auguste]

Wiley and Jsherman are doing a great job and they said detailed instructions will be coming . . . nice reels