what have we learnt?

[fodf]

If you'll indulge me for a moment, a quick story. About 10 years ago I thought that I'd crack open my 113 4/0 blackie that I'd been using for halibut fishing.  I'd used it for 6 years and never opened it up, so I figured it was time.  Note that I'd never cleaned or lubed a reel before.  So I went at it and tore the whole thing down, not really paying attention to the progression.  I cleaned it all up, then realized I had no clue what went where to put it back together.  Not to worry, I had an identical backup to use as a guide.  Yep, you guessed it.  Now I had TWO reels apart with no idea what went where.  I bagged up the parts and took them down to a local shop, with an obvious red face, and asked them to reassemble my mistakes.

Flash forward to the day I discovered this forum a couple of months ago.  Newly retired I thought maybe I'd try my hand again at tearing down and cleaning/upgrading my quiver of reels.  I started with a couple of old Pflueger Interoceans since they had no drags to worry about; a leather thumb pad is used as stopping power.  That went well with what I had at hand for lube (Penn grease/oil).  Next came those Penns (60 Long Beach, 109, 180, 209, and that pesky 113)  Eureka, success.  Then I looked at my Ambassadeurs (5000D, 5600C4, and 6500C3).  Again, success.  Finally the Shimanos (TLD15LD, Charter Special LD, and a newly acquired Tekota 500LC).  Bingo.  In the mean time I'd accumulated the necessary lubes (Yamaha grease, Corrosion X, Real X, and TSI301) and tools.  I wouldn't have even dreamed to do what I've done had it not been for this forum and the incredible participants.  Thank you all for all that you have given me.  Someday I hope to return the favor.  Eric

[Makule]

If you'll indulge me for a moment, a quick story. About 10 years ago I thought that I'd crack open my 113 4/0 blackie that I'd been using for halibut fishing.  I'd used it for 6 years and never opened it up, so I figured it was time.  Note that I'd never cleaned or lubed a reel before.  So I went at it and tore the whole thing down, not really paying attention to the progression.  I cleaned it all up, then realized I had no clue what went where to put it back together.  Not to worry, I had an identical backup to use as a guide.  Yep, you guessed it.  Now I had TWO reels apart with no idea what went where.  I bagged up the parts and took them down to a local shop, with an obvious red face, and asked them to reassemble my mistakes.

Flash forward to the day I discovered this forum a couple of months ago.  Newly retired I thought maybe I'd try my hand again at tearing down and cleaning/upgrading my quiver of reels.  I started with a couple of old Pflueger Interoceans since they had no drags to worry about; a leather thumb pad is used as stopping power.  That went well with what I had at hand for lube (Penn grease/oil).  Next came those Penns (60 Long Beach, 109, 180, 209, and that pesky 113)  Eureka, success.  Then I looked at my Ambassadeurs (5000D, 5600C4, and 6500C3).  Again, success.  Finally the Shimanos (TLD15LD, Charter Special LD, and a newly acquired Tekota 500LC).  Bingo.  In the mean time I'd accumulated the necessary lubes (Yamaha grease, Corrosion X, Real X, and TSI301) and tools.  I wouldn't have even dreamed to do what I've done had it not been for this forum and the incredible participants.  Thank you all for all that you have given me.  Someday I hope to return the favor.  Eric

Second career?

BTW, as far as taking things apart and not being able to put them back together:  Been there, done that, many, many, times.  The fun is not putting it back.  It's taking it apart to see how it works.

[Makule]

Aside from the great people and information, I've learned that my reels all look like crap compared to everything else I've seen here.

[alantani]

  Someday I hope to return the favor.  Eric

we always accept beer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

[BMITCH]

I've also learnt. That now I need glasses!

[wallacewt]

this thread has just about run its course and there has not been one mention of money  involved.spent or saved.somehow i expected this.cheers

[redsetta]

Good call Wallace.

[mackereljoe]

Learned so much from this site.  Don't recall damaging a reel beyond repair since this site's been up; even put the old Penn 2/0 together that's been in pieces for so many years.  Thanks all. 

[Nessie Hunter]

I've also learnt. That now I need glasses!

LMAO.....  Thats one of the first things I learned!!!!
What a difference to.....   

[Norcal Pescador]

this thread has just about run its course and there has not been one mention of money  involved.spent or saved.somehow i expected this.cheers

Wallace, I never thought about that angle on this thread. I never paid to have my reels maintained and don't think about how much I contribute to the economy of the parts houses.  Although my wife might not feel the same if she knew.  I'm just doing it for the fun of it and efficiency of improving my reels' functioning. And I collect a small fee for working on my mates' stuff. Good thread anyway.
Cheers,
Rob

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

  Someday I hope to return the favor.  Eric

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we always accept beer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!