How much do the "Tuna Can" Martins weight?

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David Gale	How much do the "Tuna Can" Martins weight?		Lead	[-]
Posts: 288 06/28/09 7:33 PM	Tags : None I'm trying to get an idea what each of the old Martin "Tuna Can" reels weight. I have an old Martin MG 3 SS. as I understand, it runs right at 3 oz. Am I close or is it even less? Now how much do the Martin 60, 61, 63 weight? And whats the difference between these? If this topic has been beaten to death, can you post me a link to the thread? Thx in advance. Dave
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jkurtz7		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2510 06/28/09 7:48 PM Forum Owner / Administrator	David, the MG3, (not the SS) had a listed weight of 2 3/4 oz, and the 60 series ran between 3-3.5 oz if I remember correctly. The 60 spool attaches via a slot screw, and the 61 has a conventional type spool latch. J. The Ultralight Fly Fishing Forum Ultralight Fly Fisherman, and small stream specialist. NE Ohio, Mahoning River Watershed.
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David Gale		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 288 06/28/09 8:32 PM	So does the SS series reel weight more? IF so, how much, does anyone know?
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keebranch		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1967 06/28/09 8:34 PM Administrator / Moderator	I just weighed my 62 -it came in at 3.4 ounces Ultralight fly fishing forum Creek guy and light liner
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jkurtz7		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2510 06/28/09 11:59 PM Forum Owner / Administrator	Okay, I may be wrong about the 61 having a latch spool release. It may have a slot screw as well. I'm not an expert on Martins. This topic is for Les, or middlemac. J. The Ultralight Fly Fishing Forum Ultralight Fly Fisherman, and small stream specialist. NE Ohio, Mahoning River Watershed.
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cross creek one		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 191 06/29/09 9:49 PM	David, the MG3SS is just like the MG3, except the spool is made with an exposed rim for palming. I'd guess it doesn't weigh more than a quarter ounce more, so 3 ounces is probably about right. I've never heard anyone mention it, but I don't see why you couldn't exchange spools between the two, unless the spindle lengths are slightly different. On the 60 series tuna can reels, not only are the spools secured with screws, but the "drags" are non-adjustable (on or off), and the reel feet are stamped chromed steel, not machined aluminum, like the MG3. -CC
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keebranch	As promised	#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1967 06/29/09 11:22 PM Administrator / Moderator	Here's photos of the 62 and on the scale: These are great reels for UL and have tons of capacity. Ultralight fly fishing forum Creek guy and light liner
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bassackwards.fiberglassflyro...		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 27 07/09/09 10:33 AM	The SS version of the MG3 doesn't come up on ebay very often. I've been looking for the past 2 years. I have a regular MG3, and I have a skirted spool that fits it, but the colors don't match. Is your's all black?
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David Gale		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 288 07/09/09 9:35 PM	Poor photo fro details but here it is. The 'Can' is black and the rim and interior of the spool is black. There is a silver ring around the edge as shown. BTW, I'm not married to this reel. How interested in it are you? Money or trade. I bought the reel in the mid 80's. It is in very good shape....VERY GOOD. PM me.
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bassackwards.fiberglassflyro...		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 27 07/10/09 9:27 AM	Just for grins, I weighed my MG3 spooled with WF3 line. It came out to 4.3 ounces due to all the backing required to fill it. That's the same as the Orvis BBS in the reel weight thread. It balances just below my index finger on a TFO 7'6" 3 wt , which is a relatively heavy rod at 3 ounces.
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pearow		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 413 07/10/09 10:20 AM Forum Supporter	curtis; you ought to try to put a cork arbor on it and reduce both the weight and the amount of backing you have to use to fill it up; a couple of cork rings will do it.
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evanslmtd		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 44 07/14/09 12:19 PM	David I've got a Martin 61 that's loaded with a double taper 3 weight line that weighs 4.45 oz. on my digital scale. Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
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