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[alantani]

nazeem, nice to have you here.  south africa has a couple of nice fishing boards!

[Knot Wiring]

Alan,
Thanks for this site!!!!!!!
I have followed your work thru THT for years.
This site is the BOMB.
I'm considering upgrades to a new tld25, and a older 15
Would you provide pricing for handle /washer upgrades for the reels?
I've always maintained my own reels, with your totorials the work would be no problem.

Thanks
KW

[alantani]

glad you made it over!  send me an e-mail to alantani@yahoo.com and let me know what you would like.  for once, i have pretty much everything in stock.  alan

[Bean counter]

Great site and work. Thanks for allowing me as a member.

[alantani]

welcome!

[outdoorsaddiction]

Welcome to the group.

[Norcal Pescador]

Welcome to Alan's neighborhood.

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

welcome to Mr. Tani's neighborhood...

[Augie3000]

Thanks for letting me join.  I found this forum through a suggestion on THT after I asked about Shimano's Charter Special reels for my charter business in the Keys.  When I got here yesterday and went through the maintenance on the Charter Special, I could not believe my eyes.  I spent the better part of the rest of the day zoning out reading about reel maintenance.  I don't know why I am so captivated, but I am.  I am new to reel maintenance and can't wait to get started. 

Any suggestions on where I can get the necessary specialized tools would be appreciated.  For instance, is there a one stop shop that has all the grease, tools, etc, needed?  Also, how do you clean out those bearings? 

Thanks again,

Augie

[Augie3000]

I found the tools of the trade thread.  This site is awesome.  I have a bad habit of asking first and looking second.   

[alantani]

not a problem!  carbontex drags are a must.  bearing packers are helpful.  i even have a stainless steel handle arm with a 2/0 or 4/0 kolekar grip for that reel.  and for the ultimate upgrade, a topless aftermarket aluminum frame.  it never ends!  and welcome.   

[outdoorsaddiction]

Welcome to the group.

[Keta]

Hi Augie

[harryk3616]

welcome      this site has such a bunch of experienced fishermen plus expert reel repair men and they never hesitate to help one another.   they are very generous, and if you have a question or a problem, they are more than happy to help you,   they are great !

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

augie, welcome to Mr. Tani's neighborhood...