seems kind of funny that i would say this, huh! there is no bullying here. there is no profanity. no one has ever called anyone an idiot. and yet, some people still feel akward posting things. usually they're just starting out and need to ask a question that we've answered a dozen times. they might have done an unsuccessful search already because the search function on this board does not work very well. there are alot of problems that will crop up, and most of us know how to fix them, yet someone just starting out may come across these problems and see them as insurmountable. the reason that i know this is because these questions are often still directed to me in a pm or e-mail. and i still answer every one. not always right away, but i do answer them.
but everyone should feel comfortable posting questions here, right? well, apparently some people don't. something funny has happened. we appear to have attracted some serious talent. that's fine. but we also have developed a sense of camaraderie, and that makes some new people hang back. we all know what it's like. you're the new guy, maybe at work, maybe a new club of some sort. a bunch of guys are standing in a group, all laughing and having a good time. unfriendly? definitely not! and if a new guy approaches, is he welcomed? absolutely, yes! but for many, a group like that is still difficult to approach.
so what to do? well, here's my suggestion. when someone posts a question, let's all make an effort to concentrate and stay focused on the new guy and the question that he has. keep the side banter to a minimum and let's not get sidetracked. if you think of a side issue, consider a separate post. very few threads on any board stay focused on the original question once it get's past a half dozen responses. to me, it's important that a guy can come in here and feel like he can get help he needs. we were all "the new guy" at some point in our lives, and we've all had to turn to one person or another for help before. i hope this will work for everybody! rob, thank you. and to everyone else, got a question? post it on whatever board is close to your topic and you WILL get a response. even if it's an "i dunno....". we are all here to help. alan
Well said Alan. And note, we have awesome moderators that have upheld and have deleted postings that do not meet these standards. We may miss some, so if you feel the response is inappropriate, PM me and I'll surely do something about it.
Bryan
Moderator
Well said Alan.
we are all here to kokua( help) fellow fishermen. so alan's rule's are perfect. swearing, bashing, no talking kukai ;) are inappropiate. just remember the 12 yr old rule. so show our fellow member's some aloha. so komo mai (welcome) everybody.
I really can't add to what has already been said, this is one fantastic site where people can come and learn about reel service and repair. Alan set the standards from the very beginning and held onto those standards. What ever we can do to help new members is what we need to do. Thanks Alan
This is one great site that Alan especially, and all the members have made so good. There is so much talent and experience here and the new members are adding to it without question. You never know whether it's someone with a professional hobby (like Alan) or the experienced reel shop owners or the oldest or newest member is going to have a trick or little tidbit that makes the task/process of maintaining reels easier. That's why we're here, so let's enjoy the special bond we all have.
Rob
This is the only site I feel comfortable in my inabilities knowing that one or many of you guys will give me a hand without passing judgement. We all gotta start somewhere with this technical stuff... what better place than right here?! I also, enjoy helping other fisher people with my new found abilities, so it's a perfect match. I tried Bloodydecks and Stripersonline, but those are some tough crowds. If I'm not certain about something I won't post it anywhere near those sites, which is why I'm here in the first place... to learn not brag. If I'm certain about something... I'm not learning, so I'm here for the duration! I talk about this site so much that when I have "company" over, and go to the balcony for a smoke they ask, "Are you going on Alan Tani?" (no kidding- it happened as recent as yesterday) I got a laugh out of it! I love this place, have met some pretty awesome people on here, and become a more all around better fisherman. Welcome aboard new comers!
Dom
When I found this site, I knew that I had found a place to share some good ideas and, more importantly, to learn from some rather crafty, knowledgable folks! I felt welcomed from day one and I appreciated the fact that I could ask all my reel questions and they would be considered and answered in a professional, respectful manner! I think it's important that we extend the same courtesy to the newer members as they find their way around this terrific site!
Happy Fishing to All! Sal
No one should feel their input is not important.
I joined Bloody Decks in 2004 and have Zero posts on that site. It's still a little intimidating here with the talent pool of people who haunt this site, That being said I respect the talent and all are very helpful.
Thanks all, Brendan.
brendon im on bloody decks too. thats exactly what alan doesn't want this site to turn into. so alas no swearing no bashing etc. welcome aboard and dont feel intimidated, we all started out by stumbling on this great site after fumbling on a reel or two.
thanks, guys. you know, bloody decks is actually not the website i had in mind when i wrote this. it was another. we'll call it "brand x." post anything on brandx.com and "the group" immediately chimes in. and i mean on every post. even if they know nothing about the topic. part of it is hijacking. most of it reflects the strong friendships that have developed over the years. it can leave other people feeling left out. THAT is what i want to avoid.
I've only been a member for a month or so and I have to say everyone including Alan (LOL) has been extremely helpful and friendly. I've learned a ton on here and have had a great time modifying my reels.
I've installed drags in all my large reels, added 2 jvarance frames to my 2 133h reals (shimmed the bearing in one), installed one of Alan's handles on my 144HLW, and ordered and installed the Trind DX parts on my TOR20.
Now it's time to do some fishin!
yup, i've got to get out an do some fishing myself. gotta whittle down the backlog first!
Very new to the website, just a couple of weeks an these guys have been truly helpful. they have made me feel very welcome, sharing their knowledge and a lot more helpful their experience. This the first and last site that I log onto to check what is going, I am learning all the time, thanks guys mahalo and aloha.
The different vibe here, dare I say more adult and professional, is one of the very best things about your board Alan.
I'd hope that anyone new would feel at ease asking ANY question, I'm sure we all remember being new!
Hello Team, I have been following this site and gleening helpful information from it for more than a year. I had questions I wanted to ask but were reluctant to " join up & register", however, after reading this blog I feel quite comfortable, and have taken the plunge and joined up. Thank you Alan for producing such an excellent forum.
welcome, kurly! glad you joined up. ;D
Welcome Kurly. 8) It's nice to hear your comments about Alan's site. Don't be shy about diving in! ;D ;D
Unless one was born a genius,we all have been at the bottom looking up in one way or another.Some people are naturals at the same things others may struggle with.We all have things to teach & things to learn.This is a good place to do some of each without being judged.I hope it will stay that way.
Quote from: Fishead on May 25, 2011, 10:55:45 PM
Unless one was born a genius,we all have been at the bottom looking up in one way or another.Some people are naturals at the same things others may struggle with.We all have things to teach & things to learn.This is a good place to do some of each without being judged.I hope it will stay that way.
Nicely said Fishead! ;)
Yes, I was definately one of those at the bottom looking up. I've experienced some real nasty people who can for what ever reason be ultra "teritorial". It could be at school, work, or at a fishing spot. I have met some real secretive fisherman who don't believe in helping others. :(
Thats okay, I believe that if I don't learn it from one person, eventually I'll get the answers from someone else.
Since finding this site, the people here have been totally excellent, without judgement, very professional, and honest.
Even after working on several penns and newells, I somehow still have questions about different situations that always creep up on me that leads me to seek advise from the guys here. :) Till today, they have all been very supportive and funny at times....And I thank each of you for that....
Thank you Alan, Brian, and the gang for such a wonderful and informative hang out! :)
Quote from: blktwr2660 on May 27, 2011, 08:45:48 PM
Hi,guys,wanted to say THANK YOU to ALAN,BRYAN and all the rest for makeing me so comfortble here and allow me to share and listen to my questions and ideas.THANK'S AGAIN 8)
Good philosophies,, Great site.. Thanks Alan
When I first got here,, I was reading a lot and posting little..
I've been helped and encouraged with many members here..
The wonderfully sincere, helpful attitude's and kind humor are much appreciated..
and, I feel fortunate when I have something to contribute or share with this wisdom and knowledge!!.
glad to have you here!
QuoteThe wonderfully sincere, helpful attitudes and kind humor are much appreciated...
Well said Greg - couldn't agree more.
Thanks Alan and team, and Merry Christmas to all.
PS My wife (and kids) got me a fishing reel for Christmas - haven't seen it yet of course (two more sleeps!), but apparently it's a Jigmaster 500 with a Newell 99 frame and spool. Feeling very fortunate. ;)
All the best for the festive season.
very nice! ;D
just a reminder guys, stay focused! ;D
Hello all. I'm new to both forums and fishing. I really appreciate the atmosphere you all make an obvious effort to foster and maintain. As I started on my journey to learn to fish, my time poking around on the interweb turned up Alan's name too often to not pay attention.
I'm something of a tinkerer by trade so I registered for the site and dove right in to taking apart my Penn 320 gt2 with the help of Alan's wonderful tutorial. Everything was going well until I fat fingered the dog spring and it shot into history. Well, back to the store tomorrow. :D
I have to say, I'm looking forward to this year's adventures on the Chesapeake and learning and sharing with the 'ohana that you have created.
Thanks everyone!
Trey
Trey
You have just joined the club of missing springs. You also joined one of the best sites on the internet.
Welcome from L.I. N.Y.
Mike
trey, welcome! send me a pm with your address. i have some 0.010 inch teflon dots that are used to shim the pawls of the levelwind assembly. it will dramatically increase the reliability of the levelwind assembly. and welcome!
Quote from: bluefish69 on February 10, 2013, 04:56:41 AM
Trey
You have just joined the club of missing springs. You also joined one of the best sites on the internet.
Welcome from L.I. N.Y.
Mike
the first time i lost a spring for a penn 113h, i spend 3 hours looking for it. never did find it..... ;D
hi guys i joined awhile ago, i don't remember how i stumbled onto this site, but it was one of the best stumbling things i did. not only is it very informative with very knowledgeable people, it has some very generous fishing and reel repair guys. iv'e purchased some parts very reasonable,traded reels, iv'e had reels and parts sent to my house by these wonderful guys because when i joined i posted that i was handicapped and couldn't really fish anymore, so picking up reels here and there gave me something to do. refurbishing, repairing them and just collecting the reels became a hobby, or should i say an obsession, i love it, and i can honestly say iv'e never sold a reel, i have given a couple away to needy guys, but thats what it's all about, help one another. so, i'm very fortunate to have joined this site and have become friends with a bunch of wonderful guys. my best to all of you, and like alan says welcome new people with open arms. harryk
Thanks for the welcome everyone :)
So I waited 2 days to be able to go buy new dog springs. When I sat down to put everything back together, I found the elusive dog spring stuck on some grease IN the reel :o. Well, it's good to have spares.
Quote from: Treybien on February 14, 2013, 09:59:48 PM
Thanks for the welcome everyone :)
So I waited 2 days to be able to go buy new dog springs. When I sat down to put everything back together, I found the elusive dog spring stuck on some grease IN the reel :o. Well, it's good to have spares.
Welcome to the site. The smaller and springier the part, the more you need a spare! Or two. ;D
Strip those small parts (especially if u know it has springs or circlips -from the drawing) inside a clear plastic bag
Alan if u ever come visit Oz, give me a shout - will take u out and put u up for a couple of nights
Hi Alan,
As a new guy I wanna tell you that both you and especially Altamare "Sal" have made me feel right at home... and I'am only here just a week.. there are also a few other guys that have helped me with some much appreciatted advice.. I look forward to putting together my little work bench and to start taking these reels apart without having that sinking feeling in my stomach... So I take my hat of to you guys.
regards,
John
these guys are great. i've been swamped, like forever, and they've always stepped in to take up the slack.
I just read this thread...I was right all along ... These people here are KOOL ... I appreciate being treated with dignity and respect regardless of my level of expertise, on anything!
you should tell these guys the story about you, eddie and the anchovy!
Quote from: alantani on September 19, 2014, 01:51:00 AM
you should tell these guys the story about you, eddie and the anchovy!
Oh Oh!
Remember, we have a 12 year old language rule... ;D
Quote from: Big Tim on September 19, 2014, 12:28:35 AM
I just read this thread...I was right all along ... These people here are KOOL ... I appreciate being treated with dignity and respect regardless of my level of expertise, on anything!
We feel sorry for you ;D I'm glad to know you Tim.
Love you Tim, but after racking with you anything near dignity and respect is hard! ;D ;D :P
Just throwing my two pennies in as a new guy myself.
I've got my first posts up here and in very short order I've had help, advice, opinions, and even help picking up a HIGHLY sought after part that if I hadn't been looking for I know would've been gobbled up.
My observations so far: even when people disagree on here, it doesn't resolve into an argument or waste-disposal-distance-contest. I've gotten help and seen good discussions that make it clear that this is a group of adults whose primary goals appear to be learning and helping. The regulars know enough that they can't be BSd and question less than solid information to help someone from being misled. This keeps out the know it all's and the ones who just want attention.
I was originally brought here thinking that it would be a parts/service site like Scott's and ended up staying once I'd seen what it really was. It's a hotrod shop where everyone is able to look at others as friends instead of competition and that says a lot.
Quote from: Sea Dweller on September 21, 2014, 08:22:08 PM
...and that says a lot.
As have you. Well-done! (http://yesterdazelolz.com/wp-content/uploads/Smilies/smiley_thumbsup.gif)
~
A~
WOW!!! Great site- going to be at the top of my list. Will look forward to asking ( or researching) FAQs I have. Been piddlin' w/ Ambassadeurs for a few yrs. Looking forward for some help on Diawas and Shimonos- gotta love that low profile and snug feel! Also want to learn about braid and the new monos. Read some posts from Fred F. and others- gonna learn some things. Thanks for lettin' me rant Alan. WC ;D ;D
Welcome, Kozmo --
Best,
Fred
welcome!
Come on in Kozmo!
You will like it here. ;)
Welcome Kosmo,
Several lifetimes worth of info here!
Hello Kozmo, welcome!
Welcome aboard, Kozmo.... We're practicing tinkerers but we're professional "ranters" so feel free to rant ;)
See ya round,
Dom
Kozmo Welcome.
welcome now everything is right in the Kosmos. ;D Dominick
I wanted to say earlier that everyone here does make you feel welcome and so far I have never felt insulted or looked down upon by anyone here when asking questions about reel service or any other subject for that matter. This site has been a pleasure for me to visit and spend time on learning and reading various posts.lot of knowledge here,and it's great to communicate with such intelligence, and humor "Dominick" ;D
This has got to be the best website for the learning reel repair person. If you can't get the answer here then nobody knows the answer. There is never a question that is a dumb question except for the question you don't ask. Alan and all the moderators here are very helpful and eager to share their knowledge of reel repair with you. Don't be insulted if somebody has a different opinion than you do on a certain topic. There is more than one way to skin a cat. A big thank you to Alan and all the other helpful and informative people on this website. I appreciate your help and great wisdom that you provide unselfishly. Keep up the good work.
Hi, Flounder Boy 3 from Mississippi here.
I've been reviewing many past threads and see that you guys are well over my head.
Right now my primary interest is D.A.M. Quick and Penn spinning reels from the '60s and '70s, with some Mitchell too.
Look forward to learning much here.
Welcome.
You've come to the right place.
Read the past posts of interest, and feel free to ask questions for clarification, etc.. If you have specific reels you are working on, and run into troubles just post some pics and someone should be able to help you out.
Welcome, FB3 --
Your interests may evolve or change, as you study the posts on this site.
But, for now, there are plenty of folks to help with any of the reels you have mentioned.
All good, solid choices for your reels of interest.
Best,
Fred
Welcome FB what FRed should have mentionbed is that he's ya man for Dam quick spinners ;)
Quote from: Flounder Boy 3 on June 11, 2015, 03:57:53 AM
Hi, Flounder Boy 3 from Mississippi here.
welcome! get an avatar photo up if you can, and post lots of photos!
Quote from: Reel 224 on June 08, 2015, 05:30:02 PM
I wanted to say earlier that everyone here does make you feel welcome and so far I have never felt insulted or looked down upon by anyone here when asking questions about reel service or any other subject for that matter. This site has been a pleasure for me to visit and spend time on learning and reading various posts.lot of knowledge here,and it's great to communicate with such intelligence, and humor "Dominick" ;D
What he said!!!
Sorry I've been out for a while.
Life throwing curve balls at my head but I ducked most of them.
Welcome to Kozmo!
I'm pretty new here too but these guys are great.
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on June 11, 2015, 08:27:12 AM
Welcome FB what FRed should have mentionbed is that he's ya man for Dam quick spinners ;)
Yes, I've seen a thread where he completely took apart and serviced a Quick 110N. Impressive.
Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone.
Aloha from Honolulu Hawaii. I've been following mr. Tani from the uluafishing.com days. Mahalo for all your help with servicing and repairing my reels!
Welcome!
Quote from: Syncopized on March 26, 2018, 05:29:50 AM
Aloha from Honolulu Hawaii. I've been following mr. Tani from the uluafishing.com days. Mahalo for all your help with servicing and repairing my reels!
Welcome Ryan!
Welcome Brothers. ;)
Come on in.
Welcome Syncopized!
Sal
Welcome from Salem Virginia ;D
Syncopized, I'm wondering about your handle. Are you a musician? A drummer?
Welcome to all.
Joe
Welcome, everyone !
Welcome Syncopized
Brett...from So. Arizona
Thank you for allowing me to join your forum Alan. I look forward to checking things out and seeing what things are about. It was a pleasure meeting you and the guys and a great time fishing with you.
curtis???
Ok, here I am welcome ing others and maybe you. I can't thank Alan enough nor the other moderators for making this site great. If you're not sure 🤔, just check it out. It's mostly about fishing stuff.
With some cooking 🍳 stuff towards the back.
Just saying welcome to all people to a friendly place where you will be appreciated. Just saying.🎣
Glad I found this site...looking forward to all the great information on here. Got some very friendly guys on here with a world on knowledge on all things fishing and more.
Welcome aboard!
Best,
Fred
Welcome from salem va ;D
Waydown, welcome. To all the folks on this site I recommend that you go back and read the first page of this thread. Alan posted some well thought out ideas on how he wants this site to operate. It helps to refresh ourselves with what Alan Tani's mission statement, or directional statement is supposed to operate and how its members are expected to act. There is no need to respond to this post. Just go back for a refresher course. For the most part our members follow the rules which makes our moderator duties easy. Kudos to the good job our AT members are doing. Dominick
The well made plans of mice and men! :-\...........................Joe
Welcome!
Quote from: alantani on May 02, 2011, 02:09:34 AM
seems kind of funny that i would say this, huh! there is no bullying here. there is no profanity. no one has ever called anyone an idiot. and yet, some people still feel akward posting things. usually they're just starting out and need to ask a question that we've answered a dozen times. they might have done an unsuccessful search already because the search function on this board does not work very well. there are alot of problems that will crop up, and most of us know how to fix them, yet someone just starting out may come across these problems and see them as insurmountable. the reason that i know this is because these questions are often still directed to me in a pm or e-mail. and i still answer every one. not always right away, but i do answer them.
but everyone should feel comfortable posting questions here, right? well, apparently some people don't. something funny has happened. we appear to have attracted some serious talent. that's fine. but we also have developed a sense of camaraderie, and that makes some new people hang back. we all know what it's like. you're the new guy, maybe at work, maybe a new club of some sort. a bunch of guys are standing in a group, all laughing and having a good time. unfriendly? definitely not! and if a new guy approaches, is he welcomed? absolutely, yes! but for many, a group like that is still difficult to approach.
so what to do? well, here's my suggestion. when someone posts a question, let's all make an effort to concentrate and stay focused on the new guy and the question that he has. keep the side banter to a minimum and let's not get sidetracked. if you think of a side issue, consider a separate post. very few threads on any board stay focused on the original question once it get's past a half dozen responses. to me, it's important that a guy can come in here and feel like he can get help he needs. we were all "the new guy" at some point in our lives, and we've all had to turn to one person or another for help before. i hope this will work for everybody! rob, thank you. and to everyone else, got a question? post it on whatever board is close to your topic and you WILL get a response. even if it's an "i dunno....". we are all here to help. alan
This is why I love this site! I joined awhile back and hung back, but not out of fear of not fitting in, I just wanted to watch and learn and could tell there were many great minds in here. After lurking for awhile, I realized not just the potential to learn things in here, but what a great community of people at many different levels of knowledge and know-how and how helpful everyone is. That's what got me to start commenting and asking questions and sharing in the game of life, or as I learned "Ohana". Thank you, to Alan, all the mods and anyone else that blesses these pages with knowledge and more importantly kindness!
Welcome!...enjoy your stay!
Sal
Hi Alan and everyone else here, I've followed this site in the past for tips & tricks for my numerous Penn's but decided to join recently as a result of searching for more exotic versions of Tiburon Reel Kits and finding some of the cool stuff that Randy has sourced. As an introduction, I am admittedly a tackle junkie, especially when it comes to reels, not to mention tackle, lures and everything else. I have over a dozen or so Vintage Penn's and like so many here, have converted most with Newell and Tiburon components along with gear, drag and other upgrades. I also have a shipload of Abu Garcia Ambassadeur's, mostly the round ones in many configurations. I also have modern stuff, later Abu's, Shimano's, Daiwa's and Penn's too. I try not to be a collector as such, as I use most of these reels at one time or another. As far as fishing goes, for salt water my main deal is Calico Bass (iron & plastics) above all else but will settle for Sand Bass, yellowtail, bonito, 'cudas, lings and rock cod if all else fails. I enjoy surf fishing (Bass & Cabezon) and frequent local 3/4 day sport boats and love skiff fishing. For freshwater, my favorite species are Flathead Catfish followed by Largemouth Bass, smallmouth's too and anything else that'll bite. I didn't realize until recently how much more there is to this site than just reel repair, amazing! Regards, Kirk
Kirk: There is so much more indeed. The talent here has no boundary as you will see after a while browsing around here. Welcome and have a great time.
Joe from NJ
Welcome aboard, Kirk!
Best,
Fred
Welcome!
It's family here. Ohana.
Steve
Mohalo!
Welcome Kirk
Welcome, Kirk, from snowy Minnesota.
Frank
Quote from: alantani on May 02, 2011, 02:09:34 AM
s.........we were all "the new guy" at some point in our lives........
dang, I still have tons of question and still feel like the new guy ;D ;D
PS: somehow I missed this thread, glad everything works like the Boss said in 2011
Captain Kirk, I do believe that you are very welcome. We all learn from each other, I too am glad to have found this site. From Alaska. 🚣♀️🎣
Welcome !!
welcome!
Hi Kirk & welcome, all the way from sunny Western Australia, good people here for sure, cheers Don.
Welcome!
Hello all
I have been trolling around this site for awhile and decided to join. Lots of good info as I have gone through a few reels because of the dedicated members.
Thanks Fatstogie7
Live long and prosper - Chris, UK
Fatstogie7 Welcome................................Joe from Jersey
Hey, thanks everyone for the warm welcome's, obviously a nice bunch of folks on this site, very refreshing indeed. With help I was able to figure out uploading photo's and using them in my first forum post so I now can contribute things hopefully of interest to others... In turn, Welcome to Fatstogie7
Hello everyone, First I want to say thank you to Mr Alan & all admin for accepting me joining this great site. I learn to fish using spinning since 7 years old until a few month ago i tried to learn how to use overhead / conventional reel. This site really helpful for beginner like me to service my first overhead reel. Thank you very much for your great tutorial Alan & team!
Welcome Aboard, WW!
Best,
Fred
Welcome Weekendwarior!...enjoy your stay!
Sal
Welcome WW and fatstogie7..... I hope you enjoy!
Brett
Welcome!
welcome!
Welcome from salem va ;D
Fatstogie & WW, welcome, unfortunatly week dont get to welcome everyone, but dont feel left out, the more members the better, nothing like restoring an old reel, bringing it back to life, & catching a nice fish with it, thanks to Alan, & all the brains around here, we can now do this, welcome again all the way from Sunny Western Australia, cheers Don.
Newbie to the board and have already spent a few days reading. Great site and from my perspective a whole lot of people that are in a different league than me when it comes to reel repair and modifications. Hopefully one day I can contribute something of substance. I am currently setting up my work-space and thought "Man this is going to be sight to behold", then I saw some of your guys work-spaces (Dream Crushers You Are). I have quite a bit of the tools I need and just received Alan's bearing packer "Beautiful piece of craftsmanship". I'm in Pensacola and do a significant amount of fishing, my reels get abused. I figure in another 3-4 months I will have all the equipment needed to service most reels and as far as parts, that collection will come over time. So that's me in a nutshell, a work in progress.
Welcome aboard, Diver!
It is important and crucial to remember — that we all start somewhere with our expression and skills.
To a guy with a TV tray and a few tools — to professionals making a living doing reel repairs and servicing for others — we need to hang onto the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction of doing something that few can or will attempt to do nowadays.
To some of the newer members —
If you come onto Alan's site knowing little about reel repair, restoration, upgrades, and servicing — seriously study the site for the areas that interest you every day for 90 days — work on a few various types of reels — really trying to understand the interaction of parts and materials — plus listen to others and ask questions — you will know more than 90% of typical reel repair folks, IMO.
This is THE site to go to — if one is serious about reel service and repairs.
No advertisements, no pop-ups, no profanity, no class distinctions.
Respect for others, as well as their knowledge, unselfish contributions, and questions...
It is "Ohana" — which means family, in Hawaiian.
Glad to have you on the site!
Best,
Fred
Hello, I'm new and I haven't yet found the secret to attaching photos. I can select them but they simply won't attach. I hope someone out there can help. Smokie.
guys, welcome! to post photos, you click on "additional options," then "choose file," then select the photo from your computer that you want to add. as far as glitches in the system, it would not surprise me if you found one. this shareware is not the most sophisticated. :-\
Taskmaster and Smokie, welcome aboard gentlemen!
Best,
Sal
Hi guys and welcome to the best forum on earth! - Chris, UK.
Welcome from salem va,,,,smokie,,,,, ;D
Welcome guys.....
Brett from So. AZ....
And, its a new adventure for me to add a photo every time, not very computer literate here also....just keep trying, if i figure it out anyone can ;D
Welcome!
Welcome, fellas !!
Hi folks, Just joined up, lots of great info here. Have relied on Alan's reel reviews for years, dont know why I didn't subscribe before. I am a charter skipper down here in NZ, been chartering for 25 years, reef fishing through to game fishing and all in between. Currently own a 53ft cray boat, fishing 20 and cruising at 16 kts. So, that's a little about me, I look forward to joining you all here, regards Alan
Welcome aboard, Alan!
Best,
Fred
Hi, ! Glad you came !!
Welcome aboard captain! Please share what type of tools you use on that boat to haul them in.
Enjoy your stay!
Sal, from Pennsylvania.
road trip!!!!!! ;D
Welcome Alan from Cape Town South Africa 8) 8)
Regards
AC49
Greetings, Cap'n. Alan, from Minnesota USA.
Frank
Welcome from Virginia,,,,,,, ;D
Wanted to say "HI". I met Alan on a recent trip on the Ocean Odyssey. I learned a few things from him on the boat and hope to get more knowledge here as well. ;D
Welcome from salem Virginia,,,,,,,,, ;D
ray, great to have you here! it's a great group. welcome!!!!!
Welcome to Beachie and Stingray! - john
Welcome !!
Yes welcome beachie & stingray & any one else I have missed, from sunny Western Australia, cheers Don.
Quote from: alantani on July 22, 2019, 04:22:09 AM
ray, great to have you here! it's a great group. welcome!!!!!
Thank you Alan!
Welcome from Phila, Ray .
Sal
Welcome!
Good to have you here...Bill, SoCal.
Welcome from the concrete jungle Philadelphia, PA
Hi, !
Thanks for accepting me into this group. I first learned reel repair back Tustin CA. 1984-88 just when two speed international reels started being sold, Cal Sheets would 2 speed Penn 50w. Saber split up Cal-star was started by Leon and Pat. The good old days! I'm hoping to learn more about two speeds, how low speed can be smooth and free, but high speed has resistance(pinion bearing?) I started building custom rods 2010 down in SW. Florida with business license, part time after work at home. I've had several inquiries for reel repair.
Thanks in advance for your help.
welcome!!!!!
Welcome, Norm!
Welcome aboard, Norm!!
Best, Fred
Glad you're here, Norm !
Welcome Norm from the SoCal Inland Empire - john
Welcome from Salem va,,,, ;D
Welcome!
Cheers fellow fishermen and collectors. I am from Florida and I fish all types of waters. I also collect vintage reels and repair them. Some I even tune up. :fish
Welcome aboard, Mr. Bay!
Best, Fred
Quote from: bherrera on September 06, 2023, 10:35:07 PMCheers fellow fishermen and collectors. I am from Florida and I fish all types of waters. I also collect vintage reels and repair them. Some I even tune up. :fish
Welcome from a fellow floridian!
Thank you
Sounds like you're in the right place, Mr. Bay.
"I am just a cheeseburger in paradise". Good ol' Jimmy Buffet passed a couple of days ago...
Howdy!!
Took your advise regarding the PENN 320LD Reels. We Ordered and replaced the Handle side bearings (Beneath the Drive Gear) with new as suggested and no positive results. When the Drag Lever is pushed to the strike position the spool is pulled to the lever side and jambs. Are we sure tis is not a spool problem?
Hello, I'm a new guy here.
Stumbled into this place while searching for information about an old reel that belonged to my Mother.
I thought everybody grew up fishing,... until I grew up.
Anyway, I'm glad to have found out what I needed and the reel is soon to be back in action. It's a Pfleuger Skilkast #1953.
Greg in SE Alabama
glad to have you here. welcome!!!
Hi, !
Welcome Greg from the SoCal Inland Empire! - john
Welcome from Salem va,,,,,, ;D
Good to have you here Greg. Bill, SoCal mountains
From day one. I've always felt welcome here . I'm a reel nerd . No hiding the fact . Every time I've come back the super chill factor is what keeps me coming back . Keep kicking #### guys . Stay awesome !