Heavy Duty 5" purse / halibut open-faced block complete with Stainless Steel Sheave as manufactured by Kolstrand solves many line handling problems.
Steel fabricated frame is hot-dipped galvanized or zinc flame-sprayed for protection allowing the block to be used in the salt-water environment for many years of trouble-free service. Side cheeks are now made in stainless steel material, again to make this block the last block you'll ever buy!
Throat opening is over 1" wide allowing easy line insertion to sheave on the 5" block
5" halibut Block measures 12" in overall length and sheave measures 5" outside diameter X 4 1/4" Inside diameter X 1 3/4" wide and is gentle on the line
Kolstrand AK purse / halibut 5" open-face block isrRated to handle loads up to 5,000 Lbs.
Model AKPHB5 heavy-duty block weighs approximately 23 Lbs.