Missin Fishin

[Brandon G]

Hello!

I'm out of Port Orchard, WA and I'm stuck on lockdown!!
I am an "essential" worker so I am driving around most of the day, looking out my window at the sound and rivers. (Swerving only a little bit, I promise!)

I recently found a passion in collecting vintage lures, which spawned collecting vintage reels. Being a broke butt, I decided I wanted to look into fishing with my old reels.
Luckily they are all penn reels and easily serviceable.
Most are nearly mint and don't look to ever be fished. I am going to upgrade my Squidder 140 (it seems to be one of the early models by everything I have looked up so far)

Enough back story, I was curious to know if anybody has upgraded a Squidder and if this wrench would suffice in the disassembly/reassembly.
https://www.mysticparts.com/168-60-Wrench-P10561.aspx
Bryan is a great guy and explained which drag washer kits I should get rather than just buying the most expensive thing thinking it would be best. Talk about customer service.... 

[oc1]

Welcome

[mo65]

I was curious to know if anybody has upgraded a Squidder and if this wrench would suffice in the disassembly/reassembly.

   Welcome aboard! Yes, that wrench should work just fine. Surf the Jigmaster/Surfmaster/Squidder section...you'll see tons of Squidder info.

[Brandon G]

I was curious to know if anybody has upgraded a Squidder and if this wrench would suffice in the disassembly/reassembly.

   Welcome aboard! Yes, that wrench should work just fine. Surf the Jigmaster/Surfmaster/Squidder section...you'll see tons of Squidder info.

Thank you! Is that the only wrench I will need?
Also, I am on a thread where this fella has an amazing knob on his squidder. This site is absolutely amazing. You are on that thread too haha

[Crow]

Welcome !

[Keta]

Hi.
There is no reason the fishing in WA and the Columbia for OR fishermen  is closed to fishing.  You can't even cross the border and get a non resident licnse.

The wrench will work but it is a POS, Alan's are far better.

[Brandon G]

@Keta Yeah it is absolutely insane that they shut it all down.

Well, if it is a POS I will probably reconsider as I have a few reels I plan to service. I appreciate the tip!

[Ron Jones]

I'm up in Quilcene and work in Keyport. If you need any help just reach out and we'll take care of you.

Lee is absolutely correct, get one of Alan's wrenches and a good set of hollow ground screwdriver bits and you'll be all set.

You can spend a rediculous amount of money on a Squidder if you desire, but it doesn't take much to get them fishing.

The Man

[Brandon G]

Heck yeah! That is awesome, you are so close! haha When this 'rona crap blows over we should go fishing sometime!

I was on mystic just adding replacement cosmetic parts for my 155 that is in pretty bad shape, and all of the sudden I'm at $80.. if only I could not flinch at such a small number! haha
My wife would kill me though. I gotta do it in steps... cover my tracks.. like Jason Bourne or James Bond... blame it on the dog somehow I don't know. It'll happen though.

[witty1]

Fishing opens back up May 5th!
Time go go buy your licenses!

[Brandon G]

Fishing opens back up May 5th!
Time go go buy your licenses!

Yeah, I saw that! I am going to probably buy my license in a few days and prepare my first trip to make it worth it. I just really really really hope its not flooded with people.
I know I can't tell someone not to fish, and all people deserve to fish, but I wish only dedicated fisherman were allowed to go fish first as I assume there are going to be a lot of people who haven't fished in years to decades are going to try to go fishing on the 5th.

[Donnyboat]

Hi Brandon, Sal make really good handles, if he has the time, & welcome from Sunny Western Australia, cheers Don.

[Brandon G]

Hi Brandon, Sal make really good handles, if he has the time, & welcome from Sunny Western Australia, cheers Don.

Awesome! Nice to meet ya! Ill keep an eye out for Sal!