Penn 160

[Alto Mare]

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

[Tiddlerbasher]

Nice one Sal

[Shark Hunter]

Pay it Forward Sal.
You are a Good Man.

[Swami805]

Nice Sal on many levels

[Keta]

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[thorhammer]

awesome work and awesome sentiment, Sal.

[mhc]

What are the odds? The kid's dad bumped into the world's most generous Penn restoration expert that happened to notice his reel in the truck - well done Sal.

Mike

[reelrepair123]

sal,   you are the best,  God bless.  harryk

[foakes]

Great result, as usual, Sal —

Helping folks is the best reward.

I do hope that they are able to appreciate what has gone into that reel besides the custom parts.

And, I hope they get it out on the water soon to bring home some fish.

Best,

Fred

[xjchad]

That's awesome Sal!
Wish I could see the smile on his face as well! 

If you start making those handles more, I'd definitely start buying them!

[mizmo67]

Well done job, Sal!
I hope he gets lots of trips in with pop pop

[Maxed Out]

Lol, Gramps might just want the reel back now that it's been rejuvenated.

Someday that youngster will pass it on to his grandkids....with a cool story to go with it !!

[Reel 224]

Very nice!

Joe

[Benni3]

Great job thats a hot rod reel uncle Sal

[George6308]

Well done Sal. We need more input with the younger generation to keep the sport going.