photo of the month

alantani · May 27, 2018, 06:09:31 AM

been a while since i've added a photo. you all know the "other guy," right?

Alto Mare · May 27, 2018, 11:40:35 AM

Great pic Alan!

Sal

alantani · May 29, 2018, 04:20:15 AM

pretty impressive stuff!

Quote from: Alto Mare on May 28, 2018, 11:14:20 PM

I have a bunch of 6/0 narrow, but when I saw your 349. I had to have it.

Sal

basto · May 29, 2018, 08:49:31 AM

Very cool handgrip on that reel!

Alto Mare · May 29, 2018, 10:09:57 AM

Wow, photo of the month!
I really like the look of wood on metal, almost as much as a Fabbri shotgun

Thanks Boss!...you too Greg, i'm glad you like it.

Sal

Fishy247 · May 29, 2018, 08:48:03 PM

Quotebeen a while since i've added a photo. you all know the "other guy," right? Grin

You guys are wearing matching outfits! Nice!
Great picture of you two Alan.

-Mike

Maxed Out · May 29, 2018, 09:39:38 PM

Love the "pistol" grip

....and somehow it has custom lever that isn't available for this size reel....hmmmm

Decker · May 30, 2018, 08:22:05 PM

Like a fine Italian sports car...

Bill B · June 01, 2018, 02:53:06 AM

Quote from: Alto Mare on May 29, 2018, 10:09:57 AM
a Fabbri shotgun

Beautiful Sal, but I was thinking more of a Perrazzi....Bill

Decker · June 01, 2018, 02:55:14 PM

Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on June 01, 2018, 02:53:06 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 29, 2018, 10:09:57 AM
a Fabbri shotgun

Beautiful Sal, but I was thinking more of a Perrazzi....Bill

We need someone who can do fancy engraving

Alto Mare · June 01, 2018, 07:52:27 PM

Quote from: Decker on June 01, 2018, 02:55:14 PM
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on June 01, 2018, 02:53:06 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 29, 2018, 10:09:57 AM
a Fabbri shotgun

Beautiful Sal, but I was thinking more of a Perrazzi....Bill

We need someone who can do fancy engraving

Oh yes, the Perazzi. I always wanted one of those, but had to settle with a Beretta $:-\$

David Hall · June 01, 2018, 08:09:21 PM

Quote from: Alto Mare on June 01, 2018, 07:52:27 PM
Quote from: Decker on June 01, 2018, 02:55:14 PM
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on June 01, 2018, 02:53:06 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 29, 2018, 10:09:57 AM
a Fabbri shotgun

Beautiful Sal, but I was thinking more of a Perrazzi....Bill

We need someone who can do fancy engraving
I got a couple nice Benellis!

Oh yes, the Perazzi. I always wanted one of those, but had to settle with a Beretta $:-\$

alantani · June 22, 2018, 04:22:11 AM

Quote from: Alto Mare on June 15, 2018, 10:27:40 AM
Two days ago, the guy that I use for my dumpsters had this reel on a broken rod in his truck.
I asked what was the deal with that reel, he said it was his 10 year old kid... a gift from his grandfather.
He mentioned the kid only used it once and it wouldn't go out of gear. He was trying to get it fixed.
I love fixing these reels that are handed down to grandkids, so I mentioned that I knew a little about these and that maybe I could
look at it.
Here is the reel:

As you can see, the pinion on the plastic spool was welded , I didn't even bother removing it.
I made it narrow and gave him a few goodies, he said he got a huge bird nest the first time he used it, so I gave him a few magnets .
I also gave him a bigger handle, I had a piece of wood that was leftover and already rounded.

His grandfather is still around and I believe he has a little boat. Gives me a good feeling helping a kid making memories with his pop- pop.
I will hand deliver this one, I want to see his face .

Best,

Sal

Rivverrat · June 22, 2018, 01:01:06 PM

That wood hand is cool enough... Jeff

broadway · June 22, 2018, 03:29:16 PM

I have to agree... Sal, you're becoming one heck of a handle maker. That little wood stubby would've made Otto proud and a whole lotta fisherman more comfortable.
Really nice work, pal.
No one can ever paint you with one brush... you're a jack of all trades!
Dom