Reel Repair by Alan Tani

General Maintenance Tips => Tools and Lubricants => Topic started by: foakes on January 12, 2019, 10:53:09 PM

Title: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: foakes on January 12, 2019, 10:53:09 PM
Like many of us, I have more tools than I really need for working on reels.

So I decided to put together a little mobile go-bag to toss in the camper, in the field, or on a boat.

I have never needed to repair one of my reels when on a trip — but many times have been called upon to help someone else.

Small, weighs 14 pounds.

                                              MOBILE REEL REPAIR GO-BAG


Wrenches
Screwdrivers
Nut drivers Standard & Metric
Picks
Vise-Grips
Pliers
Channel locks
Specific Reel Wrenches
Side-Cutters
Hammer
Punches
Tweezers
Scissors
Knives
Drag Grease
Grease
Oil
Replacement New Drags
Rags
Steel Wool
Black Electrical Tape
Velcro strips
Zip Ties
Block of Wood
Tray
Lids for Small Parts
WD-40
Simple Green
Toothbrushes
Q-Tips
Flashlight & Extra Batteries
Reading Glasses

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: Dominick on January 12, 2019, 11:04:20 PM
That's more stuff than I have on my whole work bench.  Dominick
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: philaroman on January 13, 2019, 12:58:11 AM

for my Okuma spinner oil-cap, I carry a dime
(Canadian, in case I lose it)   ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: alantani on January 13, 2019, 07:06:49 PM
here's another "go bag."  just in case the stuff hits the fan and we need to get out quick. 
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: mikeysm on January 13, 2019, 08:16:46 PM
That kit must fix a bad day.

Mike
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: Gman_WC on January 13, 2019, 08:51:35 PM
Alan, that kit looks like it ready for go time.
I have a few reel travel kites like that, but
this is just epic!
-g
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: Darin Crofton on January 13, 2019, 09:53:06 PM
Quote from: Dominick on January 12, 2019, 11:04:20 PM
That's more stuff than I have on my whole work bench.  Dominick
haha me too ;D
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: festus on January 13, 2019, 11:53:28 PM
Looks like you have all bases covered, Fred.

Alan's "Go Bag" might come in handy also.
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: JoseCuervo on January 14, 2019, 12:59:12 AM
How can a 14 pound tool kit NOT have an Alan Tani wrench?

???

Am I just not seeing it?

Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: nelz on January 14, 2019, 01:50:00 AM
Most I ever had to do in the field was switch the handle to power mode during a deeeeep drop trip. Alan's kit will fix many things, (especially a skunkin').   ::)
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: foakes on January 14, 2019, 01:51:36 AM
Quote from: JoseCuervo on January 14, 2019, 12:59:12 AM
How can a 14 pound tool kit NOT have an Alan Tani wrench?
???
Am I just not seeing it?

No, in the field — a regular Penn wrench is just fine — stuck into a wooden file handle.

The Alan Tani wrench stays in the inside upper shop, next to the bench that I do most of my work on.

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: alantani on January 14, 2019, 06:50:21 AM
Quote from: foakes on January 14, 2019, 01:51:36 AM
Quote from: JoseCuervo on January 14, 2019, 12:59:12 AM
How can a 14 pound tool kit NOT have an Alan Tani wrench?
???
Am I just not seeing it?

No, in the field — a regular Penn wrench is just fine — stuck into a wooden file handle.

The Alan Tani wrench stays in the inside upper shop, next to the bench that I do most of my work on.

Best,

Fred

you need a couple of spares!   ;D
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: Frank on January 14, 2019, 12:50:12 PM
Hi Fred,

Hanging on the wall next to the Alan Tani wrench is a wrench I have never seen before. Can you please tell me what it's used for?

Thanks,

Frank
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: Reel 224 on January 14, 2019, 03:10:50 PM
The moral of this story is. " Don't take a knife to a gun fight". ;) ;D

Joe
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: foakes on January 14, 2019, 04:04:50 PM
Quote from: Frank on January 14, 2019, 12:50:12 PM
Hi Fred,

Hanging on the wall next to the Alan Tani wrench is a wrench I have never seen before. Can you please tell me what it's used for?

Thanks,

Frank

That is a highly effective and technical tool, Frank...

One end is a typical and often used 1/2" wrench — the other end is...a beer opener!

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: Rivverrat on January 14, 2019, 04:20:29 PM
I never until very recently packed tools for reels while fishing.

But now I not only pack a few tools but an extra rod sporting a Quick Finessa reel.

Started doing this when a little fella with his dad both watched his new rod & reel get pulled / launched into the water from its holder. Little fella was heart broke while watching others catch fish.

I let him use my extra rod with Quick reel.
Later telling him it was his to keep.

The extra weight of a few random tools & rod I most likely wont use on the outing has been well worth the pay back at times... Jeff



Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: Alto Mare on January 14, 2019, 05:16:37 PM
 :D...yes, that would be a must have in any shop...
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: conchydong on January 14, 2019, 05:38:11 PM
While I really like Fred's repair kit, I must give the nod to Alan's kit.  ;D

Scott
Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: David Hall on January 14, 2019, 05:53:04 PM
Quote from: Rivverrat on January 14, 2019, 04:20:29 PM
I never until very recently packed tools for reels while fishing.

But now I not only pack a few tools but an extra rod sporting a Quick Finessa reel.

Started doing this when a little fella with his dad both watched his new rod & reel get pulled / launched into the water from its holder. Little fella was heart broke while watching others catch fish.

I let him use my extra rod with Quick reel.
Later telling him it was his to keep.

The extra weight of a few random tools & rod I most likely wont use on the outing has been well worth the pay back at times... Jeff

Sounds like the most rewarding go bag ever. 


Title: Re: Reel Repair Tool Kit — Mobile Go-Bag
Post by: Frank on January 14, 2019, 09:31:40 PM
Quote from: foakes on January 14, 2019, 04:04:50 PM
Quote from: Frank on January 14, 2019, 12:50:12 PM
Hi Fred,

Hanging on the wall next to the Alan Tani wrench is a wrench I have never seen before. Can you please tell me what it's used for?

Thanks,

Frank

That is a highly effective and technical tool, Frank...

One end is a typical and often used 1/2" wrench — the other end is...a beer opener!

Best,

Fred

WOW! Heavy duty.

Best,

Frank