New Guy Checking In

[Wally15]

Hello from S. GA. Own a bunch of Penn reels and looking for upgrade and rebuild info. I still have a 209 that my Mom got me in the late 50's with S&H Green Stamps! Drags getting a little weak. Just use it on a Subiki rig now.
Mostly do offshore trolling and bottom fishing in the FL panhandle. I'm a retired engineer from tire manufacturing, so I'm looking for something to occupy my time as well as to maintain/upgrade my equipment. Price of new reels is getting a bit ridiculous.
I have run across some great info on this forum so far. Thanks for letting me join such a dedicated group that is willing to share their knowledge.

[Aiala]

Greetings, Wally! 

~A~

P.S. I remember S&H Green Stamps, too.   

[alantani]

welcome!  yeah, i remember green stamps, too!  mom made us lick the back of the stamps and paste them into the books. 

[BMITCH]

Welcome!

[Shark Hunter]

Welcome Wally!
You are in the right place!

[Bryan Young]

Welcome Wally.

If you need a bit more drag for your 209 and have steel gears, I believe I have a drag kit that will fit your main gear.

Have fun here and if you run into a bind or have a suggestion to help someone out, please pop in and share.

Thank you,
Bryan

[foakes]

Welcome, Wally --

Glad to have you on board!

Best,

Fred

[Alto Mare]

welcome Wally....another penn guy
If this keeps up, Alan might have to change the title to: alan tani @ alantani.com penn fishing reel repair rebuild tutorial  .
Enjoy your stay.
Sal

[DaBigOno]

Aloha!    Welcome Wally