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Hello All,
Received my first Mark V reel from Joe, yesterday. Have not yet used it but plan to fish for Summer steelhead next week. At first glance, the reel is moderately different from the comparable Mark IV in that it is much lighter and has a sophistication that surpasses its predecessor. The handle is the same with the graceful lines of all of Joe's reels and the non-perforated sides, gem-like. The spool also does not have perforations.
The opposite side has a fine drag knob that has multiple stops (clicks) that appear to be smooth and capable of fine tuning to a degree not found in the Mark IV. The face on that side has much smaller screws that appear to insert into slots aligned with the shouldered pillars. The drag knob of the Mark V also does not have the two screws present in the Mark IV. There is no alignment button on the Mark V.
The Mark V is sealed. Joe and his wife give specific instructions NOT to break the seals of these reels. I wouldn't do so anyway for I have the mechanical abilities of a rock.
At first analysis, it seems that Joe has done an excellent job of updating his fine reels. I have no doubt that the drag will be much improved. That didn't need much. There has never been any need to improve his aesthetics, designs or workmanship.
Let us support this fine man and his reels.
Will report about the function of the reel on the water in about 2 weeks.
Be safe everybody.
TBoneWhiner
Received my first Mark V reel from Joe, yesterday. Have not yet used it but plan to fish for Summer steelhead next week. At first glance, the reel is moderately different from the comparable Mark IV in that it is much lighter and has a sophistication that surpasses its predecessor. The handle is the same with the graceful lines of all of Joe's reels and the non-perforated sides, gem-like. The spool also does not have perforations.
The opposite side has a fine drag knob that has multiple stops (clicks) that appear to be smooth and capable of fine tuning to a degree not found in the Mark IV. The face on that side has much smaller screws that appear to insert into slots aligned with the shouldered pillars. The drag knob of the Mark V also does not have the two screws present in the Mark IV. There is no alignment button on the Mark V.
The Mark V is sealed. Joe and his wife give specific instructions NOT to break the seals of these reels. I wouldn't do so anyway for I have the mechanical abilities of a rock.
At first analysis, it seems that Joe has done an excellent job of updating his fine reels. I have no doubt that the drag will be much improved. That didn't need much. There has never been any need to improve his aesthetics, designs or workmanship.
Let us support this fine man and his reels.
Will report about the function of the reel on the water in about 2 weeks.
Be safe everybody.
TBoneWhiner