Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Blackfish season is closed until Autumn so it's time to get it clean and do some upgrades. A good buddy gave me a green power handle and some suggestions from here. I am getting ready to take it apart.

I have never seen channel cats that large, verry impressive.

Very nice! This is a Black Tank! 

Looks like fun, nice trip!

Quote from: Reeltyme on May 14, 2024, 11:40:15 PMMike, those fatties look like a nice pull for sure. I don't think they are blues or flatheads, lord knows I could be wrong. What kind are they? Besides fun to catch!

  Those are Channel Cats. The males turn a blue/grey color during the spawn...often being mistaken for Blue Catfish.

Quote from: Bryan Young on Today at 04:35:40 AMI was hoping you guys were going to swing by San Jose on you way back. Next time.

If I was driving I would have Bryan, Mike and Rick had 6 and 7 more hours to go to get home.

 Another of my YouTube videos showing double ring gears and push button actuator

https://youtu.be/MyhYIIheCrE?si=QEf0Zek1oXCHLTcR

YouTube video of reel in action
Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/Sb6ydFQrV9U?si=01dB2_EKfc-YYnNY

Quote from: Reeltyme on Today at 09:45:54 AMMy wife keeps wooden "skewers" in the kitchen for shish kebabs. They have some nice length, small diameter and a pointed end. Dollar store item. Great for not scratching your reel!

Another cool idea! I have a couple of duff engraved Mitchell side plates (worn main shaft bushings), so when I get a chance, I'll try some of these ideas out (just recovering from an op at the moment, so I can't get out and about so well.....not long to wait though...hopefully).