Product Description
DAM Quick Push Button Part #145-691 | Fits 700 & 800 Series
Restore the casting function of your vintage baitcaster with this genuine DAM Quick Push Button (Part No. 145-691). Also known as the Free Spool Release or Thumb Button, this component is the primary interface for activating your reel's casting mechanism.
Located ergonomically on the reel frame, this button disengages the spool to allow for the cast. On older Champion Series reels, the plastic button can become brittle, crack, or break off entirely, rendering the reel impossible to cast effectively. Replacing a damaged button with this factory-specification part restores the smooth, easy thumb actuation that makes the 700 and 800 series a joy to fish with.
Product Features
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Casting Control: The essential trigger mechanism for disengaging the spool into free-spool mode.
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Ergonomic Fit: Designed to match the contour of the reel frame for comfortable thumb actuation.
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Direct Replacement: Fits the specific housing channel of the Champion Series 700 and 800.
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Restoration Critical: A broken button is one of the most common reasons vintage baitcasters are shelved—get yours back on the water.
Compatible Models
This part is verified to fit the following DAM Quick Champion Series reels:
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700
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700B
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800
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800B
Part Specifications
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DAM Quick Part Number: 145-691
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Alternate Part Number: 914 5691
Schematics & Installation References
To view the linkage between the push button and the clutch mechanism, please consult the specific PDF schematics for your model at www.reelschematic.com.
Note: If the button feels stiff or does not spring back, check the condition of the return spring and clean the housing channel before installation.
