Papa's old 155 Beachmasters

[bhale1]

Hello All,
This is my first attempt at putting in pictures.....so here goes! Shortly after joining the A.T. Ohana, I started thinking of what my first "project" would be.........simple for me because my girls had inquired about being able to go on half day boats with my on our two annual San Diego trips. I dug through their Papa's old reels and found 2 155's........perfect!


My first thought was to tear them down, clean, lube and reassemble. They were in good condition.


Thought I might as well upgrade to CF drags and better handles, so I contacted Dawn at Smoothdrag and "the boss" for two NOS 24-56 handles. Then I noticed that Alan C. (black pearl) had some nice aluminum spacer bars for squidders, and inquired whether they would fit my (girls ) 155's. He said yes-- but I would need new spools and stands. He told me to PM Sal (Alto Mare) and consult. Long story short, ( I know too late!)--Sal said to throw them in a box and he would build them out for me. At his suggestion, I also had two 98-155 SS main gear sleeve and star combos from Tom at Cortez Conversions sent to Sal.  Wow!!! what a transformation! 2 very capable, awesome reels.

Oh yea--and did I mention Sal magged them and put reel clamps on for the girls also?

My girls are so happy!! they now have Papa's old reels but in a size that they can handle and that will last forever.




Thanks for looking and a big shout out to Sal from me, Samantha and Taylor!
Brett

[bhale1]

So I guess I still haven't figured out how to post pictures


Edit....But at least there are links.....How do I get the pic to just show up in post....Ughhbhb!!!???!@#%__
testing...
hey I might have got itnot sure if I can repeat tho...

[sdlehr]

You used the link to the page that hosted the image, not the link to the image on the host site (if that makes sense). You were Oh, so close.... choose the code in the bottom box labeled IMG. I changed the first one for you; you can see what I did if you select Modify for your message in the upper right. Some of your images are thumbnails and aren't going to display well.

Sid

[Maxed Out]

 No surprise that they don't even resemble the reels they used to be. Sal is the man when it comes to the monofils and 155's. Beautiful job Sal. We know you have the market cornered on those aluminum spools. Your secret stash is still putting out quality stuff. Nice going again !!!

BTW, love the last pic with the cactus guarding your nice set-ups.......look but don't touch !!  

 -Ted

[bhale1]

Sid and Ted,
yes, we were very fortunate to have hooked up with Sal for these two little 155's. They are truly awesome, and very special to the girls cuz they were their Papa's! I cant wait for July to take them fishing with me....one fish each would be very special to me( and them also), but knowing them their will be more!!! these reels will be a good start for them, and last many years! Cant wait to post pics of their first catches on them ..... and hopefully I will figure the picture posting thing out soon. going to mess with that in a few..thanks Sid

[Bill B]

Great reels and happy girls....a proud daddy you must be....and bravo Sal on two more great builds.....Bill

[Bryan Young]

So I guess I still haven't figured out how to post pictures


Edit....But at least there are links.....How do I get the pic to just show up in post....Ughhbhb!!!???!@#%__

I got you. 😉😁

[Alto Mare]

Thanks for the kind words guys and especially Brett, Samantha and Taylor... It was my pleasure doing those for you.

Ted, when I received that photo with the most beautiful thank you notes I have ever received, I said the same:
You can look but do not touch

Wonderful family here, I'm glad Brett came aboard.

Sal

[coastal_dan]

Very very nice, they look perfect.  Twin narrow beauties!

[mhc]

Wow!!! what a transformation! 2 very capable, awesome reels.

x 2! Those little reels will last a lifetime! Great to see your young ladies interested in using them as well!

Mike

[thorhammer]

Great little reels; built by Obi-Wan Pennobi. The best.

John

[sdlehr]

built by Obi-Wan Pennobi

I laughed out loud, almost with soup coming out my nose....

Sid

[Bryan Young]

Great little reels; built by Obi-Wan Pennobi. The best.

John

Love it...LOVE IT

[mo65]

   Those made two really nice fishin' reels! And magging them makes them cast user friendly...good luck on the water!

[Shark Hunter]

Good Stuff.
Obi-Wan Pennobi is good people.
Glad to Have you and your Girls on Board Brett.
This is what its all about here.