Hello from South Carolina

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wfjord

March 08, 2017, 07:39:40 PM
Hello. This looks like a friendly place I could learn a lot of good stuff. I just recently discovered this website while trying to research reel bearings, carbon fiber drag washers, and various drag & reel lubricants for my old Shimano Bantam reels, which I recently decided to completely disassemble, clean and upgrade.  In the process of  disassembling and reassembling these reels, I discovered I really love taking these things apart.  After I finish with these, I've got a box full of Penn Reels that need some attention.

I primarily fish freshwater now, both conventional and fly tackle for stripers, Lm and smallies).  I'm nearly 65 and the older I get the more my fondness for light tackle increases --thus my return to the Bantams, which, technologically outdated as they are, make me happy to use.  I haven't used my saltwater tackle since the '80s, when I was living in the Tampa area.

Looking forward to being here.

Dominick

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March 08, 2017, 07:50:03 PM
Welcome from San Mateo, CA.  If you have any questions when you hit the Penn box of reels sing out.  Dominick
Leave the gun.  Take the cannolis.

There are two things I don't like about fishing.  Getting up early in the morning and boats.  The rest of it is fun.

David Hall

#2
March 08, 2017, 08:31:04 PM
Welcome, what part of SC are you residing?

thorhammer

#3
March 08, 2017, 09:08:52 PM
welcome!

alantani

#4
March 08, 2017, 09:17:50 PM
welcome!!!!
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

Alto Mare

#5
March 08, 2017, 09:24:21 PM
Welcome aboard wfjord!

Sal
Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.

foakes

#6
March 08, 2017, 09:43:28 PM
Welcome aboard, Sir --

Best,

Fred
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wfjord

#7
March 08, 2017, 10:49:47 PM
Thanks for the Welcome!

Quote from: David Hall on March 08, 2017, 08:31:04 PM
Welcome, what part of SC are you residing?

David, I'm in the Columbia area.

Keta

#8
March 08, 2017, 11:02:28 PM
Hi.
Hi, my name is Lee and I have a fishing gear problem.

I have all of the answers, yup, no, maybe.

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.
Mark Twain

Bryan Young

#9
March 08, 2017, 11:43:49 PM
Welcome aboard.
:D I talk with every part I send out and each reel I repair so that they perform at the top of their game. :D

Benni3

#10
March 09, 2017, 02:03:22 AM
Welcome from salem Virginia  :)

Bill B

#11
March 09, 2017, 04:10:03 AM
Welcome Big W..,all those old Penns are trash you should send them to me for proper disposal....in my display case  ;D....you are among friends here.....Bill, Sacramento Delta.
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

wfjord

#12
March 09, 2017, 04:36:49 PM
Thank you all again for the welcome.

Quote from: TARFU on March 09, 2017, 04:10:03 AM
Welcome Big W..,all those old Penns are trash you should send them to me for proper disposal....in my display case  ;D....you are among friends here.....
Bill, Sacramento Delta.

That box of Penn's does need some weeding.

oc1

#13
March 09, 2017, 09:28:25 PM
To me, the early Bantams and Speed Spools were a huge technological jump.  Since then, there has only been incremental tweaking and refinements.
Welcome.
-steve

Long Enuff

#14
March 09, 2017, 10:57:33 PM
Welcome aboard from another South Carolina native, Charleston area.

Bill
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