Adding Magnets to a Penn Delmar 285

[xjchad]

Looks good!
That's where an adjustable mag like I did on my Sealine is nice, you just turn the knob 
Honestly, if you play with it a bit, you'll probably find a sweet spot that works with all three weights.
You might find some thumb screws on McMaster Carr. The thread size on those screws is 5-40.

[JayRay]

I got the magnets put on today. Those little magnets are strong, I had to label them cause they would fly out of your hand and would not know which side was + / - by the time I got it on the reel.





I got it buttoned up and gave it couple of good spins and no rubbing. I can't wait to try it out, going to be stoked if this works and can throw 5oz with it. This reel is rated for 275 yards of 30lb mono which would convert to me being able to use 275 yards of 150lb braid but I think I am going to spool it with 85lb braid so figuring I can get close to 350 yards on it.


Thanks for all the help guys!
 

[xjchad]

Looks good man!
Crazy how far those things can jump!
You can go way lighter on the braid. The drag on that reel is not very strong. You'd be fine loading it with 50# braid and get a bunch more.