{"product_id":"vintage-dam-quick-550-spinning-reel-west-german-engineering","title":"Vintage DAM Quick 550 Spinning Reel — West German Engineering","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA true classic of vintage tackle, built in the era when reels were made to be handed down, not thrown away. DAM Quick reels earned their reputation on all-metal construction, precise gearing, and the kind of \"built-like-a-tank\" durability that turned them into genuine heirlooms for generations of anglers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 550 is one of the marque's larger, heavier-duty spinning reels — capable of handling serious freshwater work and light-to-medium saltwater fishing. Made in West Germany during DAM's golden manufacturing era, this piece represents proper old-world engineering: robust housing, smooth all-metal gearing, and a mechanism built to outlast the angler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% working, in good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth retrieve, solid drag, ready to fish or to take pride of place in a serious tackle collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStamped \"Made in West Germany\" on the reel foot (see detail photo) — \u003cbr\u003econfirming this as a genuine vintage unit predating reunification, \u003cbr\u003enot a later reissue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA genuine piece of angling history, and a strong addition to any vintage reel collection or curiosity display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: DAM Quick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModel: 550\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Made in West Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: 100% working, good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSuitable for: Heavy freshwater and light-to-medium saltwater fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Streampunk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49793215889650,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/8776\/7282\/files\/DSC_8397.jpg?v=1783852278","url":"https:\/\/www.streampunk.co.za\/products\/vintage-dam-quick-550-spinning-reel-west-german-engineering","provider":"Streampunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}