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RonRico · June 03, 2015, 03:32:08 AM

Hi there, just want to introduce myself. My name is Steve, I live in Florida, and I have a reel problem.

I have roughly 20 Penn reels of all different kinds and I don't even fish!

I've been collecting them for several years, I just love tinkering with them.

That's changing this year, though. I'm planning on doing some inshore fishing with my father this weekend.

alantani · June 03, 2015, 03:34:27 AM

welcome!

Shark Hunter · June 03, 2015, 03:53:25 AM

Welcome Steve. Let us know how you do.

MFB · June 03, 2015, 04:29:36 AM

G'day Steve,

Regards

Mark

Bryan Young · June 03, 2015, 04:35:01 AM

Welcome Steve.

Keta · June 03, 2015, 04:48:46 AM

Hi.

Dominick · June 03, 2015, 04:54:27 AM

Welcome it looks like you were a reel addict and didn't know it. Dominick, San Mateo, CA

RonRico · June 04, 2015, 04:25:37 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I'll definitely post the results of our fishing outing this weekend.

foakes · June 04, 2015, 05:25:58 AM

Welcome, Steve --

Look forward to your fishing report.

Have you ever repoed cars, or practiced Bounty Hunting on TV?

You look like that Dog guy -- great pic!

Glad to have you on board!

Best,

Fred

Tightlines667 · June 04, 2015, 05:45:45 AM

Welcome Ron...um I mean Steve,
Feel free to share pictures and thoughts. We might or might not like the latter, but we are all learning..and possibly enabling our addictions here. Stay awile, I think you will like it here.

Fisherman Paul · June 04, 2015, 10:16:37 PM

Hi Steve, in this order, put line on reel, put reel on rod,
put bait on hook and cast in to the water, fish on, you will
never look back.

Tight lines.

Fisherman Paul · June 04, 2015, 10:19:35 PM

Just to add Steve, why are some guys calling you Rod

see that's the effect this forum has always thinking of fishing
hence rod, I mean Steve

All joking aside have a good one.

RonRico · June 05, 2015, 02:24:31 AM

Alright, now will be a good time to explain my screen name, should have done it sooner!

Ron Rico is the titular character of one of my favorite movies, Captain Ron. It's a very funny movie if you like boats and or sailing.

Today was spent, among other things, practicing casting with my father. Getting ready for the weekend. We'll be using my tackle, mainly a Penn Mag 10 and Peer 209, possibly a couple of others.

Which reminds me, three more reels came in from ebay today. Two nice 209s, an older red one and a newer black one, and a 350 Leveline. The leveline came in damaged in shipping. A real shame, it was otherwise in perfect shape.

foakes · June 05, 2015, 02:36:56 AM

How is your 350 damaged, Steve?

I have a few NOS parts for these.

Best,

Fred

RonRico · June 05, 2015, 02:42:14 AM

Fred, if you look at the reel from the front (or back for that matter) it looks like the entire thing is leaning to one side. The stand is bent and the spool won't turn at all. Haven't taken it apart to see what all is wrong with it. Might just go ahead and do that.