Reel Repair by Alan Tani

there are some specialty parts, mostly custom handles, that you can only order from me.  to find out if something is available, send me a pm on this or any of the other boards, or send me an e-mail at alantani@yahoo.com.  if you see something on the "for sale board," then it is definitely available.  mail a check to 12362 ted court, saratoga, ca 95070 and include a note as to item that you want and i will ship it out to you.  i have paypal but i'm not that fond of it.  it's mostly for the few overseas orders that i get.  thanks!  alan

i purchased a handle from you about a year ago and it is still in the bag you shipped it in! stuff happens, right? well now i'm not so busy and would like to get around to using it. i am in search of a baja special handle with out the big knob on it. can you help with this?

i would have to order one from mysticparts.com, but i can do that!

"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"

THANKS CHIEF! just done did ordered it. i was hoping you'd have a specialty or custom one, but in the end they all do the same thing.

Hi Alan, do you still have the old school 24-66 Jigmaster handles for sale? I don't care for the newer one Penn Parts sells, also looking for custom dog springs - would the one Alto put in his 114 fit in a Squidder ir Jigmaster? I can't seem to fit the original spring into the correct place in these reels...

i probably have some of those flat copper springs around, but they would have to be custom cut.  not sure what alto did.  for the handles, i can find some, but they will all be pretty beat up.  they get badly corroded very quickly.   :-\

In the double dog AR thread for the 114 a few of the guys used what looked like metal strip in place of the spring.

I broke open my work badge and it has this coiled metal strip, was hoping to put these in all of my Jigmasters and squidders, I just hope it has enough flex to do what the spring does.

copper seems to work best!

Thanks Alan i'll try to find some copper strip. I was thinking of taking a ride over to the Penn factory in Philly(I live about an hour away) was wondering if they still stock any of the old Penn parts? I figure I can stock up on drag washers and springs so I don't have to pay for shipping.

if they will let you, please take pictures.  i would love the see the factory. 

Greetings Alan...

I seem to be in need of one of your infamous bearing packers....

My thumb and forefinger no longer have prints left on them from all the bearings I have done lately!

Please give me billing information, and I will provide a shipping address.

Thanks, Rick

send an e-mail with your address and i will ship one out!

Hi Alan,

Thank you for putting up this site.  I came across a ABU 5500.  The part I need for it is a 15093 DRAG PRESS PLATE.  If you don't have it can your recomend site I can reliably get it from

Thanks
Jim

just these guys!  http://www.abugarcia.com/support/parts

Thanks, will do.

Hi Alan, im in need for a ss gear sleeve for my senator 115L. Got any? Thanks, Jeff

yup, got a bunch.  they are the same as the 114 and 114h.  send me an e-mail or pm with your address and i will ship it out. 

and they are Nice! Alan's ss sleeves are the most important upgrade you can do to your Senator! He offers them at less than 1/2 the price of the Competition. Alan, You are a Saint! ;D
I can't wait until you offer these for the Big Boys! ;)

Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 20, 2014, 07:02:43 AM
Alan's ss sleeves are the most important upgrade you can do

X2, except I think it's for any of the reels they're available for!

Dear Mr. Alan,
I need drag washers for the Penn 113 4/0 (Black), including the one under main gear and all the same for my
Dolphin Olympic 615.
Thank you.
===============
I cancel my request. Thanks.

no problem!  also remember that the 6B-965 has the same inside and outside diameters, but it's thinner. 

Thank you to the admin that accepted me!  I have read and enjoyed the fishing forum especially, I am a recent transplant to FL who has fallen in love with shark fishing from the beach.  I fish with two Senator 115 original reels and love them very much.  Using this forum has helped me upgrade my reels so I have a better experience.   My only question is how to make them the best reels that I can.  I have upgraded the drags in both of them, now I am looking for the next step.     

I have seen the ss dogs, ss gears, ss sleeve, power handles, and double dogging.  I also have the original spool, I would like to get the aluminum one for them since I don't use wire. Any suggestions where to go next would be wonderful.
     

I would look at mysticparts.com for the aluminum spool.
Ron


"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"

Hello Alan,

First, let me say thank you for the site and sharing your knowledge with us on maintaining our gear.  Second, I acquired two penn int 80's last year for which I do not have the handle wrench for.  I found a vendor selling your wrench  (168 Tani-Heavy Duty Penn Handle), but I am not a big fan of taking the long around, so here I am.  Can you please have one of your guys contact me at jcifuentes@cox.net with all information on placing an order for two (yes, I will loose one).

Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.

will send an email.   thanks!!!!!  alan

Hi Allen,
        Thanks for all the great info over the years. Is the address in the initial post,where I can send gear for repair?

                                                                                              Sincerely,
                                                                                                 Michael Menard
                                                                                                 (Divegod1 on bd)
                                                                                                  714-321-9070

sent you an email.  thanks!!!!

Hi,
Looking for Abu 2500C part no. 10251 (spool pinion bushing). Do you have any of this part?

Greetings Alan.......Meet you at the Tulsa ORCA convention at Zebco Hdqts....do u know where I can get some aluminum side plates for Newell reels....Mick Moore

Post in the "want to buy" section. I don't know if there are any out there. Good luck!

You didn't say which series but check with Bryan Young https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=29437.0

Hi Alan I have a Newell reel you have worked on in the past. It is a P344-J. The clicker is broken it is the little flat metal piece with the protrusion is this part available. Could I send it to you if you could text me that would be great Joe Miller 707-330-7677

Cortez conversion in the vendor section sells those parts. Pretty easy DIY project

Hi Alan,

I think I need a Impact/stop lever for a Quick 1202, part #9103906. The bail comes all the way back after flipping it back. Anyone know where to order part or where to get repaired? Also I was interested in a spare 1202 spool. Thank you!

Ask Fred, "foakes" on the DAM forum. If he doesnt have it, it's not to be had most likely....

Thank you very much!

Sir do you still made the ss flat handles for the 900h?

plenty of arms and the 5/0 grips to go along with.  send a pm if i can tempt you.  it's just the drag sets that are no longer available.   :-\

I have leftover drag kits for the 900H if anyone is desperate.