3D Printed Fly Fishing Reel

[Eaglezsoar]

I tapped them. I thought about printing them. Basically just extended the post on the nut enough to get 4-5 threads and a slot to tighten it. I did have to drill the back plate to get deeper for a normal tap. I don't have a bottoming tap for 1/4x20". Seems to stay tight pretty well. I'm hoping it won't back out from reeling friction? We'll see in the spring

You don't like ice fishing?

[mhackney]

I realized I hadn't posted a photo of the completed Bling, Bling Gold and Black reel:

[img]http://mhackney.zenfolio.com/img/s4/v66 ... 3223-4.jpg[/img]

[img]http://mhackney.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v1 ... 1009-4.jpg[/img]

It truly is a thing of beauty and works perfectly too!

(Gratuitous use of my Rostock MAX as the background.)

[Eaglezsoar]

I does look nice. Let's see what happens with a 10 pound bass on the end of the string.

[mhackney]

I actually think it would hold up quite well. This particular reel is very strong with nice smooth action. I'll be giving it a try as soon as this ice melts!

[bubbasnow]

I does look nice. Let's see what happens with a 10 pound bass on the end of the string.

you could probably test that pretty easy with some weights installed at the end of the line...

[Eaglezsoar]

I does look nice. Let's see what happens with a 10 pound bass on the end of the string.

you could probably test that pretty easy with some weights installed at the end of the line...

True but it is more fun to have a real fish at the end of the line, plus you get to eat it!

[bubbasnow]

I does look nice. Let's see what happens with a 10 pound bass on the end of the string.

you could probably test that pretty easy with some weights installed at the end of the line...

True but it is more fun to have a real fish at the end of the line, plus you get to eat it!

BUT the way fishing goes... you would catch a record fish, something freaking huge, and the reel would break because it wasent tested on the shore. But at least you would have a good story

[mhackney]

This is cool, Steve is at a fishing shop doing demos, etc up in MI today. He asked for my fly reel files last week. I think I spy a red and gold repel there in the back left:

[img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 7474_n.jpg[/img]

[scobo]

Thought I would upload a shot of my first attempt. Thanks for the files Michael, great work.
The reel works better than I was expecting.
Probably have another go with some better quality filament.

[img]http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac28 ... e8d344.jpg[/img]

[mhackney]

Excellent scobo. That looks great. I've had a few guys send me their "reel and fish" photos and they do work! I've caught a few on mine too. I am working on a new design and also a spinning reel. Stay tuned.

cheers,
Michael

[DavidF]

I need a pocket version I can bring to work. Just saw two 3 lb + small mouth bass at our intakes.
What am I thinking? I can just scale it down..... Send me that file please!!

[scobo]

Just wondered how you achieved the pattern on the gold and black version.
Is it a new design of the spool or a tweak of the print settings ?

[mhackney]

It uses KISSlicers' curve infill with 0 shell layers.

[scobo]

Cheers, might give that a go. Looks really nice.

[Gr8Scott]

If you make a spinning reel, I would like to try those files out. I admire the beauty of fly fishing etc, but I don't think I have the patience to learn and use it.

[scobo]

Here's my second attempt in black with a honeycombe pattern on the spool ....

[img]http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac28 ... 2b9db6.jpg[/img]

[mhackney]

Looks awesome scobo. You can't go wrong with basic black. Have you fished it yet?

[nitewatchman]

Are .stl files available for the reels.

[mhackney]

nitewatchman, yes they are but you have to ask! Just PM me with your email address. I am asking people to agree:

1) not to post the files anywhere
2) you may not sell reels that you print
3) if someone asks you for the files, just send them to me and I'll hook them up

If you agree, just PM me, ask for the files and say you agree to the conditions!

cheers,
Michael

[nitewatchman]

nitewatchman, yes they are but you have to ask! Just PM me with your email address. I am asking people to agree:

1) not to post the files anywhere
2) you may not sell reels that you print
3) if someone asks you for the files, just send them to me and I'll hook them up

If you agree, just PM me, ask for the files and say you agree to the conditions!

cheers,
Michael

Thanks PM sent.

nitewatchman

[scobo]

Looks awesome scobo. You can't go wrong with basic black. Have you fished it yet?

Haven't got round to it yet, the season's closed here in the UK, but I'm sure it'll make a great wee brook reel.

[techstorage]

Here is my print of Michael's new version. Thanks for the file, I enjoyed making it today.

[mhackney]

Looks great techstorage! Black and white is a classic combination. I'm guessing you sliced with Slic3r?

I just got some of the copper filled PLA and bronze filled PLA from ColorFABB (via PrintedSolid in the US). It is very interesting looking stuff. I can't wait to try printing a reel with it. It is very heavy. I think it is something like 80% metal powder filled.

cheers,
Michael

[dunginhawk]

mhackney its 90/10 metal to PLA i think... Its pretty hard to print with on the rostock... There are a lot of little things that need to be done... Most notably PTFE in the feeder, and slow it down.
Im running a new printed feeder, with 10-15mm/s for my copper and bronze.

I plan to print the reel soon too. just cant find the time

[mhackney]

I've been getting a lot of interest in my reel over the last few weeks. On 12/22/15 I posted a description of how I designed the reel and what I was trying to accomplish on my blog. I also presented my new version 5 design and all of the enhancements I've made based on my experience and feedback from the many folks who have asked for the files to print. The story got picked up by a number of blogs and forums. I was also contacted by an editor at Field & Stream Magazine to do an article on 3D printing and fly fishing. I printed a special reel to match the editor's column, Hook Shots, in black and red with the skull logo on the spool retainer. It turned out super fantastic! I am also printing two "traveling demo" reels to give to a couple of bloggers/writers who are attending the big fly fishing trade shows that start this month.

Here is an exploded view with annotations on the new version 5 design.

[img]http://mhackney.zenfolio.com/img/s12/v1 ... 5744-4.jpg[/img]

I've also been doing a lot of interesting work to coax the slicer into doing special things - like creating an engraved look. I have a bunch of reels to photo and I'll post those this weekend.

cheers,
Michael