Re: Maximum practical diameter of a centrepin reel
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:29 pm
The diameter of the larger reel in this photo which qualifies as a Scarborough reel is 8.5in. I have cast with a Scarborough reel and I've seen guys casting around 70yds with one. There were some made specifically for boat fishing at one time.
The diameter of this Dam Robo is just under 6in. I've not fished with it but having had a think about it I was considering clipping an extra eye, on a leg, to the rod because of the big distance between the spool and the first eye. I don't like bringing the line off the reel next to the rod although it would be less prone to problems. It's a very free running reel helped by the large diameter which helps the line pull off the spool (more leverage or torque in this case). It's the moment of inertia which determines how freely the spool spins. Obviously the bearings have an impact but the weight and distribution of material in the spool have a big effect. The Robo is exceptional in achieving this with an excellent bearing and large diameter and very light spool.
The diameter of this Dam Robo is just under 6in. I've not fished with it but having had a think about it I was considering clipping an extra eye, on a leg, to the rod because of the big distance between the spool and the first eye. I don't like bringing the line off the reel next to the rod although it would be less prone to problems. It's a very free running reel helped by the large diameter which helps the line pull off the spool (more leverage or torque in this case). It's the moment of inertia which determines how freely the spool spins. Obviously the bearings have an impact but the weight and distribution of material in the spool have a big effect. The Robo is exceptional in achieving this with an excellent bearing and large diameter and very light spool.