Sand Trap

[foakes]

Hey Daron --

Those are some of the best before and after pictures I have ever seen.

Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes ---

Great work!

What parts did you replace?

Best,

Fred

[Tightlines667]

I remember saving one of my dad's reels (an older SS) from a similar plight when I was 11 years old...kinda light the reel repair flame in me.  These reels are noteworthy for their ability to rise from the dead.  Good job Daron!  That one looked rough.

[Dominick]

Daron, you da man... Dominick

[Alto Mare]

I wouldn't be surprised if that reel in its condition would have still been able to catch fish, those are sand mills.
Very nice job cleaning it up, I didn't think it would have came out as it did.

[Newell Nut]

Nice sand save for a par there Daron. Good work.

[Cone]

The reel turned out great. Daron! I couldn't have done any better. BTW The only use I've ever found for a golf ball is as a target at the range!
Bob

[DaBigOno]

Nice work Shark!

[Shark Hunter]

Hey Daron --

Those are some of the best before and after pictures I have ever seen.

Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes ---

Great work!

What parts did you replace?

Best,

Fred

None

[foakes]

Daron --

Your before and after pictures would have made a powerful advertisement for Penn reels -- of course that would be in the past -- not with the new graphite (technical word for plastic) reels with cheaper innards.

Same thing goes for "hole in the wall" (Dave's) Penn Squidder restoration.

Best,

Fred

[johndtuttle]

Strong work! 

[MFB]

Nice work Sharky.

Rgds

Mark

[Shark Hunter]

Thanks Everyone for the positive comments.

[Rancanfish]

I know this is a little late but, that is incredible!   I am a big fan of small reels and to see that thing back from what is basically the dead, wow.

I don't have a single SS but this sure increases my appreciation for them.  Along with those tiny Dam Quicks of Foakes.

Almost makes me want to pick one up just to play with.  Ah, I can't though until I make some room in the garage. 

Much respect Shark Hunter. 

[Steve-O]

Nice recovery job on the Penn Spinner.

hmmmmmm.....Budweiser and Glucosamine?.......which one do you find is the better joint conditioner? I'm using Osteo Bioflex for my knees. As I recall from many years ago the Bud made them feel good but kinda wobbly at times.

[Shark Hunter]

The Glucosamine when I'm at work, The Bud when I'm not.
I pulled something in my shoulder last summer. The Glucosamine really helped. I haven't taken it in about 6 months.