Working on Reels Today

[foakes]

Working on the backlog of reels sent in from anglers around the world today.

I keep a table behind the bench where I stack up reels that I service and/or build, in between the time reel parts are being cleaned in the US cleaner, or when I need a pleasant break —- most of which are available for sale.  A few are for my personal enjoyment.

Recent builds and services include Penns, DAM Quicks, Mitchell's, Daiwas.  All are as new.

A few brand new DQ 220's, new DQ 265 Microlites, DQ 110 Microlites, a DQ 5001, a DQ 2000, a DQ 550N, a high speed Mitchell 406, some Penn Greenies, some Penn Z ultralights, a Penn 714, 716, a couple of 710's, a 750SS, Daiwa gold Mini-Mite, Daiwa silver tiny 500C, plus a few others.

Also decided to build out some custom Penns such as the 20/0, 4 Jigmasters, a Squidder Jr. —- these are from Tom & Randy, with help on parts from Daron.  These are personal reels to build and enjoy.

Backlog is down to about 20 reels, plus parts orders.  So it is becoming a smoother assembly line and bench operation.

Chipper is a great help.  She keeps an eye on any parts I might drop.

Best, Fred

[CincyDavid]

I desperately need to set up a bench with LOTS of light so I can see what the heck I'm doing with these reels. As it stands now I just use my desk and the light's not great...and there's a carpet on the floor so missing pieces tend to stay missing.

[OhReely]

Wow, I never imagined.....

[foakes]

My main bench in the little upstairs shop where most of the reel work is done is a little over 8'X 3'.

I installed lights above the bench so that there is plenty of light with no shading.  LED'S, variable intensity dimmer switch.

Makes work pleasant as well as quicker.

Best, Fred

[quang tran]

Like the way you hang the reel up ,I putting reel on narrow shelf and have reel fell out while taking other reel out