DAM baitcaster

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Hi Fellas,
Has anyone owned or know anything about the DAM LC2000
baitcasters. They look pretty good value to me.
Reggy

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I just had to buy it. Apart from the colour of the anodising
and the branding, I can`t see the difference between this reel and a Calcutta 250. The finish, the quality of the machining and I even printed out the parts diagram of the Calcutta and I can`t see any difference.
I usually insist on magnetic cast controls in baitcasters, but I just had to have this reel at $169.00
Calcutta 250`s are around $340.00 in my neck of the woods.
BARGAIN!

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Well I did find 2 differences, the DAM has a titanium coated line guide and an extra ball bearing.

[cod_botherer]

Gidday reggie

I've got the LC1000. I was very happy with it...at first. After a few trips, not many, it started to play up a bit. I am finding I have to be VERY thourough cleaning it after every salt trip.

Having said that, when it's running well it's a pleasure to use.

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Hi CB,
Thanks for the info mate. Every bit is welcome. I`m just about to take it on it`s first outing, hopefully to bother some flathead.
Cheers, Reggy

can`t wait to get it wet and dirty so I`ve got a good reason to take it apart

[craigie]

G'day Reggy,

I too have the 1000 and the 2000. Top reels !!! Been using the 1000 solidly for the last 5 years with little maintenance and still going strong.

$169 is a very good price, normal retail is around $250 ?

Cheers
Craigie.

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To Codbotherer and Craigie,
The star drag wheel seems a little loose on the shaft it tightens down on. Is it the same on your reels?

Reggie

[cod_botherer]

No, mine has always been fine. Yours doesn't sound right.

Is it second hand?

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CB,
I think I`m just getting a bit fussy about that star wheel, I went back and checked out another reel and it was the same.
Yes it was new, discounted at the big A.

[craigie]

Reggy,

Mines fine.

I too got mine for around $169 (2000 model) from the same store a couple of years back. still in the box and unused.

Cheers
Craig.