Recently moved because of work from Eastern Tennessee to Corpus Christi TX. My family and I used to get to shark fish about once a year on vacation, now it is an every weekend thing!
My two Penn Jigmasters were "relocated" by someone who felt they needed them more than they needed to be hanging in my garage. So let the slow process of rebuilding the fleet commence. The first purchase was a Penn Rival 20, Foreign made I know, but after removal of the levelwind mech it cast like a dream. Put it on a 7' medium ugly stick.
Bought a 9/0 and a full roller rod from a friend more in need of money than I was.
Scored a Long Beach 68 on Ebay. cleaned it all up and oiled it, loaded it with braid. I must say after just testing it, this is my favorite reel to cast. The whisper of the freshly oiled bearings and watching the line glide back and forth across the spool.............sorry I was having a moment!
The 68 was just cleaned and relubed, the chrome is pitted, but it was cheap and got me back fishing. The drag kit has been ordered. It is on another 7' no name rod that my "relocators" seemed to not want or need.
Bought the kids there rods back, they love to catch ladyfish in the surf, and they are awesome bait.
Lots of great information here. Have cruised a while and never joined.
Seems so much more satisfying to buy the older reels that need help and bring them back to workable condition.
Ill stop rambling now....That is all.....
welcome!!!!!
Welcome aboard!
Best,
Fred
Welcome! Your in good company here.
...............Lou
Welcome! Enjoy the forums...so much to learn! 8)
Welcome
Hi.
Welcome MP.....Good to have you here, sorry about your equipment relocation....but on the brightside....looks like you have some much more capable equipment instock....Bill
Welcome, glad you joined.
Hi and Welcome :)
Welcome Mechanicpsyco! yes it is a lot of fun bringing back the older reels better than original, I've done a couple myself. :)
Enjoy your stay.
Sal
Welcome!
Wish I could go Sharking every weekend.
I expect to see photos.
Welcome Psyco!
You will fit right in.....