Jasper Reels by Ralph Hood

[PEDiver]

Appreciate the helpful response @rjack321 that all makes sense. Might have to pick one up when I get another reel.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Positive: see above, also heavy (some people like the heft) and built like little tanks

Yes they are. This is exactly why I use one for open water drift diving when towing a flag. I'm not a cave diver but I love this reel for open water. I can easily attach a reef hook to it as well. Its heft and solid construction make it a great drift diving reel IMO. It is also really easy to resolve/clear any bird nesting or tangling.

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

I still have a few of these.

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

I am getting a new batch of these reels in later this week.

 

[Jcp2]

How much line capacity on each type of real?

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

300 on the primary
I think 150 on the cavern/safety
I'm not stocking the jump reels now.

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

Bumping this.

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

I got another batch today.

 

[tmassey]

I don’t want to derail your thread, but this seems like a good place ask:

I’ve heard these referred to as Larry Green reels. You are referring to them as Jasper reels by Ralph Hood. Does anyone know the history of the name?

ETA: I thought I would add *something* relevant to the thread…. I really like these reels. It’s a little easier to get them tangled compared to a sidewinder, but a *lot* easier to clear. That’s a trade I’m willing to make. And they’re a better shape for a pocket. I tend to use a Slidelock for my primary, but LG/RH reels for jumps.

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

Larry Green used to buy these from Ralph and then put his logo decal on them.