Product Description
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DAM Quick 100-477 Bail Wire
Restore Perfect Casting and Line Pickup on Your Vintage Reel
Bring the smooth, balanced performance back to your classic spinning reel with the DAM Quick 100-477 Bail Wire. This robust metal component is the primary line-catching mechanism for the DAM Quick Finessa and Standard series. Shaped to precise factory specifications, it ensures that the fishing line is scooped up cleanly after a cast and guided seamlessly onto the line roller for retrieval.
On vintage reels, the bail wire is the component most exposed to external damage. It can easily become bent from being packed tightly in a tackle box, dropped on a boat deck, or stepped on. A bent bail wire throws the rotor out of balance, causing a severe "wobble" during cranking, and can prevent the bail from snapping closed automatically. Installing this genuine-specification replacement restores the correct geometry, balance, and mechanical action required for effortless fishing.
Compatible Models
This part is precision-formed to fit the rotor cup width and pivot points of the following vintage DAM Quick models:
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Quick 280 (Finessa)
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Quick 285 (Finessa)
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Quick 330 (Standard Series)
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Quick 331 (High Speed Series)
Key Features
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Exact Geometry: Pre-bent to the specific arc required for the 280/330 rotor, ensuring it clears the spool and housing without rubbing.
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Rotor Balance: Restores the symmetrical weight distribution needed to eliminate handle wobble during high-speed retrieves.
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Durable Construction: Made from heavy-gauge, corrosion-resistant metal to withstand the snap of the bail spring and the pressure of the line.
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Line Protection: Smooth finish prevents line snagging or abrasion during the pickup phase.
Technical Specifications & Schematics
The bail wire connects to the Bail Arm on one side and the Bail Mount/Pivot on the other. To ensure correct alignment—which is critical for the automatic trip function—please consult the detailed PDF schematics for your specific model at www.reelschematic.com.
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Installation Tip: When installing the new wire, do not force it into place. The wire should align naturally with the mounting holes on the bail arm and rotor. If it is under tension when installed, it may bind and prevent the bail from closing.
Alternate Part Numbers
If you are searching for this item in vintage parts manuals, repair logs, or third-party databases, it may be listed under the following identifiers:
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100477
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DAM-100-477
