the ones from Janns are by far the best option you're looking for...nice find, great handle. Are you making tip downs or jigging rods for the kids? Could show them both...a lot of info on this site and internet on tip down designs. Have a contest within the group (pack) to see who comes up with the best tip down design (great son/dad) project. Plastic reels are fairly cheap and effective to add on as well. Good luck. Nice job!