Product Description
DAM Quick 100-541 Bail Wire
Restore Balance and Performance to Your Big Game Reel
Ensure reliable line pickup and smooth operation on your heavy-duty spinning reel with the DAM Quick 100-541 Bail Wire. This robust, heavy-gauge metal component is the primary line-catching mechanism for the DAM Quick 550. Designed to handle the rigors of saltwater fishing and heavy monofilament, it scoops the line after a cast and guides it seamlessly onto the line roller for retrieval.
On vintage saltwater reels like the Quick 550, the bail wire is often the most abused component. It can become bent from storage in tight tackle bags, dropped on deck, or distorted during travel. A bent bail wire throws the massive rotor of the 550 out of balance, causing severe wobble during cranking. Furthermore, a distorted wire can prevent the bail from locking into the casting position or tripping automatically. Installing this genuine-specification replacement restores the correct geometry, rotor balance, and mechanical action required for surf casting and deep-water battles.
Compatible Models
This part is precision-formed to fit the specific rotor cup width and pivot geometry of the largest reel in the "Standard" series:
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Quick 550 (Standard Series - Heavy Duty)
Key Features
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Heavy-Duty Gauge: Constructed from thick, durable metal to withstand the high tension of the 550 bail spring and heavy drag pressures.
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Precision Geometry: Pre-bent to the exact arc required to clear the large-capacity spool and rotor housing.
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Rotor Balance: Essential for maintaining the symmetrical weight distribution of the rotor, eliminating "wobble" during high-speed retrieves.
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Corrosion Resistance: Finished to resist the harsh effects of saltwater exposure.
Technical Specifications & Schematics
The 100-541 Bail Wire connects to the Angle Lever / Bail Arm (100-540) on one side and the Bail Mount on the other. To ensure correct alignment—which is critical for the automatic trip function—please consult the detailed PDF schematics for the Quick 550 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. If it is under tension (sprung inward or outward) when installed, it may bind the mechanism and prevent the bail from snapping closed.
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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100541
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DAM-100-541
