afishyfish 4 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hi guys.I've got an old daiwa 6MH baitcasting reel that hasnt sen light or water for about 15 yrs.I'm looking at getting it up and going again, but need some parts for it. It's a long shot, but has anyone got any ideas where I just might get them ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USSR 0 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Rob Wilson at South Oz Rods might be worth a go??????Not sure what suburb you're in?.........he's at Greenacres sort of wayNice reels those beauties.......I had the gray / silver one,was a top reel Wasn't a fan of the later "gold" ones :dry: Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Rob Wilson at South Oz Rods might be worth a go??????Nice reels those beauties.......I had the gray / silver one' date='was a top reel Good luck [/quote']yep I know Rob From memory these came out soon after the "Millionaire" series reels, possibly before . Definitely liked mine. I retired it ages ago but think it's probably worth ressurecting , Planning on matching it up with a Sabre I recently acquired via a swap for an original Ugly Stick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Picked up a well used but still good working order Millionare 6H for $10 at a swap meet last sunday. Still in the cool Diawa box.First Diawa Ive owned since a 12 year old Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 The old Daiwa Millionairs had to be up there with some of the best reels ever made. My grandfather has one and its in mint condition that he used as his snapper reel out from St Kilda. Still in its original box and all and maticulously cleaned and stored after each use. Every time I see it I just drool.Im hoping to inherrit it.Just hope my Brother or Dad dont get there hands on it.Luckily Im the keenest fisherman of the family so have the best chance.Oh I better go take some fresh snapper around to him so he knows Im thinking of him! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tonka 1 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Top reels, and if anyone knew of spares for them it would be Rob.Sometimes a used one will pop up on ebay with a few cosmetic scratches from heaps of use.I'm a 'box hoarder' forever, keep boxes from everything, always have.So after reading this post, I went hunting and sure enough, my 6HM box is still around LOL.Purchased May '87 scribbled on the top! 24yrs sheesh! Here it is, complete with manuals, some all-in-one tool, reel oil and a small bag of couple drag washers, couple screws and couple centrifical brakes..Good luck and hope the 'ol girl gets a new lease of life soon.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 the one I got looks older, in worse condition but is in a plastic flip top lid box. I will post pix tonite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Gee you got my hopes up then fellas :whistle: :pinch: Definiteley some keepers there !I'm pretty sure it came out around the same time, but it's NOT the millionare series though!.This one is black, and a Low Profile reel.Will get a pic of it up as soon as I can Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 My $10 purchase:she looks well used, but looked after, has oil on all the vital bits and seems to work ok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks but thats not teh same as mine mate. Ive got the Low profile one, and NOT a millionarre.Nice though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 G'day fishy,The low prfile reel around that time was the PMA 15 and the PMA 35 like this little beauty of mine I think you'll find, is yours the same as this.I also have the Silver Millionaire 6HM in almost mint condition, both are great reels and I've caught alot of fish on them.Just like Tonka, I also have all the boxes for my reels and the 6HM is actually nearly 30 years old and still gets fished .Cheers Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 G'day fishy' date='The low prfile reel around that time was the PMA 15 and the PMA 35 like this little beauty of mine I think you'll find, is yours the same as this.[img']http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/fishnuts_photos/RODS%20ETC/P3110001.jpg[/img]Cheers DarrenThanks Darren . I can see why ppl are thinking Millionare 6MH by the third shot :whistle: Definitley very similar, though yours looks a little more "chunky" than mine. The side shot makes the profile seem a bit higher on yours Mine also has the more flattened knobs on the handle. You've got me thinking I certainly made a mistake on the model number, but cant check it just now, as its being cleaned up at a friends place.Assumedly the PMA 15 was a smaller reel ?It will be interesting to compare the two once I get a shot of it up here though ! Mines definiteley done some work, including my first ever Red that went pretty close to 13 Kilo.Thanks again. PS this link might help you and others out http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/schematics/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluegoose 0 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Send Daiwa an email directGoogle it on the internet ???Other than that try some of the larger tackle shopsRay & Anns or Sportsfishing Scene Etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tonka 1 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 That Mikes Reel Repair is interesting..Locate your model, open the pdf, find the part number you're after and search the site for that part number..Tells you if the parts are available and who has them o/seas.Nice work.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Was hoping to source them locally Tonka, as I cant see the parts still being readily available after all the time. Woth a crack though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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