Hello from Davis, California and Sebastian, Florida

[Bill Kiene]

I am retired from 50 years in the sporting goods business in Sacramento, California.

Many years ago I worked in a bait-n-tackle shop where I repaired rods and reels.

There are so many fishing reels today compared to when I started.

I am an old fan of the Penn conventional and Penn spinning reels.

I have used Youtube videos for help in working on newer reels.

The past 30 years I had a fly fishing shop in Sacramento, CA.

This is an exciting forum.......thanks to Alan and his team.

[swill88]

Wow Bill, great to have you here!

I'm sure you've forgotten more about gear than I'll ever know.

Steve

[sdlehr]

Welcome, Bill. Glad to have you aboard. If you have any questions, just ask.

Sid

[otownjoe]

Welcome from Orlando. Joe

[otownjoe]

Welcome from Orlando. Joe. That's not a double post mistake it's a double welcome.

[Jim Fujitani]

Hi Bill!!

I use to frequent your shop 25-30 years ago, for Sierra foothills trout and Nor Cal steelhead gear and supplies.  I gradually got out of fly-fishing over 20 years ago, especially after the floods of '95 (flood waters play hell on priorities and equipment).

Welcome.

Jim

[theswimmer]

Hey Bill!
Bought a ton of stuff from you over the years on my way north to Almanor and Mcloud. Lots of fantastic beta as well.
Great to have you here and welcome!
Will the store still be open ?  Did you sell the store or liquidate?
Best
Jonathan

[alantani]

Welcome!

[Bill B]

Welcome Bill....from another Bill in West Sacramento.

[sharkman]

Welcome

[Shark Hunter]

Welcome Bill.

[foakes]

Welcome aboard, Bill --

Look farward to your posts --

Vest,

Fred