My First Reel Service - Penn 14/0

[pbmang]

Nice photo and impressive gear!  Can you tell us what the rods are?   
  George

Thanks George!  The 9/0 is on a no-name fiberglass blank that feels like a 50lb blank.  I actually just re-wrapped the guides on it (first time doing that) and they came out decent.  Not the prettiest, but they seem sturdy!

The 14/0 is on a South Bend Harnell 130lb blank.  It has full rollers and a 2 piece butt.  This is by far the beefiest rod I have ever held, and should be just what the doctor ordered in case a monster shark jumps on our line.  Without line, I think the whole setup is easily over 10lbs, if not closer to 15.  Luckily we have a full fighting harness, so we won't have to fight the rod and the fish when we hook up.

[redsetta]

I think it was Albert who said "his wife is a treasure".  Mine is, too.  

Good call lads.
Mine's off in Ireland at present and it's sure quiet around the house once my daughter goes to sleep.
Been plowing through the reels though - so far this week (well, since the weekend anyway) it's been two Tiagra 80Ws, two International 80STWs and one 50SW, an Ambassadeur 6500Ci, one TLD20 and two TR100s.
Only a 320LD and Everol 14/0 to go and it's only Wednesday...
Better slow down - the devil makes work for idle hands, as they say

pbmang - sounds like you've got it sorted.
Looking forward to some fish pics!
Cheers, Justin

[Harry]

Gday, the play you have in the spool could be that a tiny little spacer/ washer that sits on the spool shaft on the non handle side that might be missing , its easy to loose . Sal told me about it and it was the item i needed to get rid of the play on a 12/0.   goodluck!