Aloha

[DaveO]

Aloha and thanks for adding me to this awesome site.

I'm a fairly new salt water fisherman. As such I got a little to excited and purchased two International 50's on two Penn Tuna sticks off CL. All my friends told me to forgo the senators and go with Internationals. Well since I didn't know much about the reels I though OK, two poles and reels this should be a good start. Now I realized that these are older Penns and the drag on one is very tight. I would like to get them looked at and serviced or even modified. I'm in Honolulu and was wondering if there is anyone on Oahu that can help?

I could take to a shop but after perusing this site I think some custom work may be in order. I would like to support a private repair person. I was also wondering if anyone has experience with the Tiburon frames in these 50's

Mahalo

[Tightlines667]

Dave,
Welcome, and congrats on your purchase.  Those are good reels.  I can certainly help you out.  I'm on Oahu and service mostly Internationals, and Tiagras.  I'll PM you with my contact info.  Give me a call or send me a text and we can discuss.  The only problem I have is I am quite backlogged at the moment.   ai havn't installed any Tiburon frames or done any 2-speed conversions on these older Internationals yet, but I can certainly handle the former.  The stands on the 80s, are a weak point over years of use, but provided your stands are in good condition, I would stick to a full service, and drag upgrade, try em out, and you can slways add a frame later if you like.  Otherwise you can certainly do the work yourself, and we can provide you with a bit of help if you need it.  I do have parts in stock for your reels, just be a few weeks or better before I could get to them.

[Keta]

Hi.

[foakes]

Welcome, Dave --

John is your man when it comes to Penns -- particularly Internationals -- very careful and good attention to detail.  Plus he is close -- so shipping is a non-issue.

But you should do a few Penns such as Senators or such -- on your own.

The most gratifying thing for me about this site -- watching a new person become a seasoned pro reel mechanic.

Everything here is about information, knowledge, resources available -- and of course, friendship.

Most folks who haunt this board will become more expert in 60 days of observing and paying attention to the education offered freely -- then most fisherman will learn in a lifetime.

Best,

Fred

[alantani]

Dave,
Welcome, and congrats on your purchase.  Those are good reels.  I can certainly help you out. 

x2!  welcome!!!!!

[DaveO]

Wow, Thanks guys. I'm super stoked to be here.

[Bryan Young]

Aloha Dave.

E komo mai.  Good to have you on board. 

For local service and local advise, I don't think you can beat John or Kamuwela.

Ahi Fever is coming up...and a few are coming up recently.  Get them ready and charge me while they are around.

If you need trolling Lures, and want to go to the sources, I know a few...otherwise, POP, 5 Oceans 7 Seas, Nanko's, Hobitat,... have a good selection of lures.

[Dominick]

Aloha DaveO.

E komo mai.  Good to have you on board.  Mahalo.  Dominickamehameha

[Bill B]

All what they said... ...and Welcome from the Sacramento Delta....the Left Coast....and I mean Left...them beeee some crazy people here....Bill

[Shark Hunter]

Aloha DaveO.

Dominickamehameha

I missed this one. Welcome Dave O
Dominick, you are a riot!

[PE Pete]

Kiaora Dave, am thinking of heading to your Islands next year. How's the fishing bro?
Pete

[alantani]

welcome!!!