D.A.M. Quick Fishing Reels Questions And Answers

by Jason (Webmaster)
(Everywhere Worldwide)

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Replacement Fishing Reel For D.A.M. Quick 330 Spin Cast?

by Scott
(Hope, BC, Canada)

I've owned a DAM Quick 330 Spin Cast reel for the past 45 years and it finally died this past weekend. When I opened it up, the pin that triggers the bail had worn down to a nub.

What's a comparable reel that I can invest in today that is as durable and reliable as my old faithful? Thank you.

Answer for a Comparable Replacement Reel:

Thanks for your question Scott. Let's see if I can help you out. (You said "spin cast" reel, but I assume that you meant "spinning" reel...?)

First, I would just like to say to be able to own a fishing reel and use it for 45 years is awesome. That's nearly a lifetime. Which tells me that you must have taken very good care of it. Nice job.

More Information For DAM Quick Fishing Reels

If you haven't already, you can check out our section of D.A.M. Quick fishing reels. There's a section there for DAM Quick reels being listed to auction and sell on Ebay. You should be able to find the same series of of the 330 there, and possibly replacement parts. I mentioned this just in case you do decide to keep your reel and restore it.

New Spinning Reel Replacement Recommendations:

As far as finding a new comparable fishing reel to replace your vintage antique... I'm not sure of your budget, so I'll give you a few recommendations.

1) Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reels
This is a best selling fishing reel on the Bass Pro Shops' website. Depending on the gear ratio and the line specs, it's priced from $159.00 to $199.99. It also won the best in it's class with ICAST in 2007. The following link will take you to the product placement page for more details...
Shimano Stradic FI

2) Shimano Sustain FE Spinning Reel
The quality of the Sustain is a little better than the Stratic series. It has a few more features, such as more ball bearings, a titanium lip on the spool, and equiped to better eliminate backplay for better hook sets. Expect to pay $249.99 to $299.99...
Shimano Sustain FE

3) Shimano Stella FE Spinning Reels
This is one of the best of the best fishing reels out there. It's lightweight and still durable, while capable of handling the power of bigger fish. It's designed to be used in freshwater and saltwater both. ICAST named this a the best freshwater fishing reel in 2010. Priced on the higher end from $699.99 to $749.99...
Shimano Stella FE

4) Pflueger President Spinning Reels
I'm recommending this fishing reel because it's one of the top sellers and it's not as pricey, ranging from $59.99 to $64.99. If you take care of your equipment as well as it seems, this might be a good fit. Pflueger makes excellent products and this one is a great value that shouldn't break your wallet...
Pfluegar President


Fishing Reels on Amazon.com
If you would rather, you should be able to find these Spinning Reels on Amazon.com.


Well, I hope this helps you out to find a replacement for your DAM Quick 330 fishing reel. If you have any questions or need more help with this, please feel free to ask them here.

Best regards and good luck freshwater fishing!

Quick D.A.M. 220 Open Spinning Reel Price Estimate?

by Paulie

My grand father gave me his quick d.a.m 220 open spinning reel. I believe it must be at least 50 years old, but noticed that there are selling for around $50.00. Could this be true if it is that old? Is there any way that I can tell, or someone to call or write... thank you much.

Jason's reply:
It seems as if some of them are going for that price, possibly on the high end average I would suppose. However, it greatly depends on the quality and condition they are in. I checked out some listing on Ebay that range upwards of around $140 to nearly $200.

You can check out the Dam Quick Ebay listings listed on our reference page. You should be able to see what they are selling for to get an estimate what your dam fishing reel might be worth.

Hope this helps and Best Regards,
Jason

D.A.M. Quick 330 spinning reel made?

by Steve

I have a D.A.M. Quick 330 spinning real made in west Germany. How can I find out when it was made?

Jason's reply:
Most reels that don't have an actual date on them, should have like a code somewhere on them. Look for something like a two digit letter marking on the reel. Then you'll have to look that up. I'm not 100% sure that it will be a 2 digit code on your particular reel, but it should give you a good idea of what to look for.

You might also want to see about taking it to an expert, even like a fishing tackle store or possibly a bait shop. Those guys are usually very helpful. It could also be a good idea to take it to an antique dealer because they usually know a lot about the history of just about anything.

Well, I hope this helps. Let me know how it works out for you, because now I'm kinda curious to know for sure about knowing how to determine when these DAM fishing reels were manufactured.

Good luck!

Switching handles from left to right?

by Jon Winsor
(Elora, Ontario, Canada)

I have a DAM Quick 330 spinning reel. How do I change the handle to the other side?

Jason's reply:
Jon, not all reels are equipped with the option to have the handle switched from one side to the other.

However, if yours has the ability to do so, then I assume you would have to unscrew the side cover plates and switch the handle and plates from one side to the other.

But, since you have the DAM reel in your possession and asking how to switch it, then I kind of wonder if it might not even have the option to. So, are you asking how to switch it, or if it's even possible on your particular fishing reel?

Would you mind sending me a picture of the reel so that I can take a look to see for sure, or let me know the manufacture date of it?

Best Regards,
Jason

Where to buy new dam quick reels?

by Eric
(USA)

Is there a web site to order new quick reels in the USA?

Jason's reply:
Hey Eric, I've searched around a little, but couldn't find much about new DAM Quick Reels being sold within the United States.

I also checked out the DAM Facebook page and seen that others have asked about the same thing. DAM's response was that they currently are not represented in the US, but that they do have something in the works. (The present date of this writing is August, 2011)

In the meantime, I suppose you could check out Ebay or other places like that. I believe I saw something from OverstockBait for some dam quick spinning reels that had been mass ordered just before they stopped making that certain model.

DAM also says that you can email them at info@dam.de with your questions and they'll see if they can help.

I hope this helps. Good luck,
Jason

Schematics for DAM Quick VSI 630 FD

by Demian van Loggerenberg
(Kwazulu/Natal, South Africa)

Hi all, I'm in the process of giving my DAM Quick VSI 630 FD a new lease on life and my intention is to strip it completely, give it a good service, grease/oil and then re-assemble. The only hassle is that I can't seem to find any schematics or a parts list for this reel anywhere on the net... Can somebody please help me in this regard?

Regards,
Demian


Jason's reply: Demian, that's a little strange that there really isn't much to be found on the internet about the schematics for the model of your fishing reel.

I usually refer to the list found on the page here at the following link
http://www.reeldr.com/SCHEMATICS/DAM%20QUICK/index.html
when looking for schematics of any type of DAM Quick reel. They seem to have the most variety of schematics and parts lists for the different types of reels that they show on their website. However, your reel is obviously not listed there either. I was thinking that you could possibly find a similar reel there and compare the two together, but I'm really not sure if that would be ideal. It could be worth a try.

Another option could be to go to the D.A.M. website and use their contact form to ask if they could be able to supply you with the schematics. That might be your best bet.

I hope this helps you out a little. If you have any other questions about your DAM Quick VSI 630FD fishing reel, feel free to ask them here.

Best regards,
Jason

Looking For A Quick 110n Replacement Angle Lever

by Norm

I am looking for angle lever for a quick 110n reel, part number 910-3934. A 110 part does not fit. It has to be a 110n. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm willing to pay what ever it costs. Thanks!

Value Of DAM Quick 1001 Spinning Reels

by Norm

Can anyone tell me why this model is so expensive? Did they make that few, and if so, how can I tell with the serial number? Thanks.

Ball Bearing for Vintage D.A.M. Quick Spinning Reels.

by Oswald Chua
(Singapore)

I've got a few D.A.M. Quick spinning reels, model 330. Where can I purchase the ball bearing (replacement part no. 100-176)? Thanks.

Jason's reply:

Hi Oswald,

I checked around at a few places, but the most reliable sources seem to be out of stock of that part at this time.

I also checked on Ebay and it looks like you might be able to get lucky there. Just go to Ebay and enter "dam quick reel 330 parts" into the search box and see what is listed there.

Good luck,
Jason

How Old Are These D.A.M. Quick Fishing Reels?

by John
(Busselton, Western Australia)

I have been given a couple of fishing reels. One is a D.A.M. Quick BC165, the other is a BC180. I don't know anything about them. Can you help?

How old are they? Can you still buy them? How much would they have cost new?

Regards,
John

Dam Quick Reels, 4000 Models - Looking For Information

by Bill

Hi, I have been left these two D.A.M. Quick Fishing Reels - both are 4000 models with spare spools, in almost mint condition. Any info on these would be most welcome...?