Meisselbach Takapart and Tri-Part

[Paul Roberts]

Differences?
-Is the Tri-Part a narrow spool?
-How do the Takapart and Tri-Part compare in casting?

[wrong99]

The Tripart is a narrower spool than the Takapart. It's not considered a "narrow spool" reel, though.

[Paul Roberts]

Thanks, w99. Sure looks narrower than the Takapart.

[wrong99]

That's because it is.

[Paul Roberts]

I see. Should be a lighter weight spool, so... shouldn't that qualify? Or is it simply a smaller reel overall?

[wrong99]

Just a scaled-down version of the Takapart. It was an 80-Yard version of the 100-Yard Takapart. Not a narrow spool model.

[Paul Roberts]

Ok, thanks.

[Paul Roberts]

I meant Meisselbach of course. Been looking at a lot of reels lately.

[Paul Roberts]

@wrong99, is the 480 or 580 the physically larger reel?

[wrong99]

The 480 Takapart has longer spool.

[Paul Roberts]

Same spool diameter? I can't tell from images.

[wrong99]

Same diameter. One holds 80 yards. One holds 100 yards.

[Paul Roberts]

OK, I now have both in hand and, yes, they are roughy the same size physically. The 580/581 has a slightly narrower spool. The 480 weighs just under 8oz, the 581 just over. Both appear to perform similarly and both give 16ipt (inches per turn).