Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Please let me know if you see anything that you like and I will get you a price and description.  I have picked up a few others since I took this photo, so please let me know if there's anything that you are looking for that you don't see.

Thanks,

Randy

Randy

Have you been taking pictures of my collection? I do think you missed 1 of the totes though. Mine are either G or P series very few "S" series.

Mike

Wow, that's a stash.  I'm interested in any P-series, 300 size reels and 500 series reels with 2 metal bearing caps...

540 3.2 is my favorite of all the Newells if you have one.

Any chance you have left hand 2 series? If not, can you let me know what a 220 RH would go for?

Quote from: redfish12 on February 05, 2015, 02:42:13 AM
Any chance you have left hand 2 series? If not, can you let me know what a 220 RH would go for?

Thanks for your post Michael.  I'm sorry to say that I don't have any lefty Newells at the moment.  The 220s run from $120-$185 depending upon condition and series.

Thanks again,

Randy

Hi, can you let me know what reels you have available in the 400-5, 500-4.6/5.5 series with prices in a pm? Or you can contact me via phone/text @808-221-0532 or email johniplunkett@aol.com

Interested in both the no letter 454 or g454 please pm price?

I'm asking this out of ignorance since I've never handled a Newell, but what makes these reels so sought after?

Quote from: nelz on February 13, 2015, 03:28:43 PM
I'm asking this out of ignorance since I've never handled a Newell, but what makes these reels so sought after?

Newells are really easy to cast, easy to maintain (all stainless steel guts), gears are extremely strong (I have not seen one stripped out yet), and light.

Unfortunately, when Carl Newell passed away, the organizations that purchased Newell could not make it work economically I presume.  The reels work on 30+ years old technology...but it still works, and works well.  I think Newells were going down hill due to the lack of innovation to keep up with the competition, and not that Newells are no longer available, there has been a resurgence of how great his reels really were/are.

I could add a lot more from my experience of fishing them hard for a long time and others that I know that have fished them hard for 30 years and they just keep on catching fish.
X2 on what Bryan said.

Dear VIP and ShorecasterHI,

I'm sorry to say that I was gone fishing for a week at the beginning of the month, and now I have been sick for the past week and I am way behind in getting ready for my one big tackle show of the year coming up the first week of March, so I don't have time to do anything else for the next two weeks.  I would really appreciate a chance to do business with you, and I would be happy to send you an inventory after the show ends if you are still interested at that time.  Please accept my apology for not being able to take care of anything right now.

Thanks,

Randy Pauly

Hello Randy,
Sorry to hear you are under pressure to get ready for the FHS.  If you need some help when you arrive in Long Beach let me know.  
John Wilson
San Clemente

Quote from: john2244 on February 14, 2015, 03:45:51 AM
Hello Randy,
Sorry to hear you are under pressure to get ready for the FHS.  If you need some help when you arrive in Long Beach let me know.  
John Wilson
San Clemente

Thanks a million John.  I really appreciate your offer, but I will have lots of help once I get to the show.  My problem is completing the work that has to be done here before I start loading the trailer. 

Thanks again for everything, and I hope that all is well with you.

Randy

Quote from: nelz on February 13, 2015, 03:28:43 PM
I'm asking this out of ignorance since I've never handled a Newell, but what makes these reels so sought after?

I've used them since 1985 when I purchased my first Newell, a P220-F. I went to a new fishing store named "Bunkers Tackle" (David Bunker, the man who started Smoothies). As I was purchasing a couple Contender rods from him (wish I still had those :'(), he convinced me to try out a Newell. Hey, the guy had a 300+ lb. yft hanging on his wall...I figured he knew what he was talking about.  :D

I've always liked Newells for "the feel", quality of all ss parts for the internals, ease of maintaining them and because they just worked. I actually switched to Newell after using Penn Jigmasters and Squidders for many years. Newells are only a lighter, easier casting, west coast style fishing reel. Carl liked the Jigmasters and Squidders...he only wanted to improve on them for use in west coast style fishing.

For me, I don't need a $500 2-speed 30# reel filled with spectra to catch 10-50 lb. schoolie sized yellowfin, bluefin and yellowtail. All I need are a change of fiber washers and I'm good to go for another season. I was fortunate to accumulate enough spare parts to last me for my lifetime. I've only had to replace two parts in 30 years...not bad. Now, if the skipper comes on the PA and says he's going to chase down some 70-100 lb bft, then I'm going to put my Newells in the rack and get out the 2-speed stuff....otherwise the original jigmaster designed reels just keep on catching fish.

For you Northeast guys, what would be the best Newell to use for Blackfishing? (Tautog)

Always wanted to try one too.

I like either the "P" or "G" series 229. Shallow water under 100' "P" or "G" 220. The insides are the same for both reels, it's just more line capacity from one to the other. You could upgrade the drags to a set from Bryan if you like. SS Abtec 5 bearings are fine. I open mine & lube with TSI 321.

Mike

Quote from: TechTeach on April 01, 2015, 01:24:59 PM
For you Northeast guys, what would be the best Newell to use for Blackfishing? (Tautog)

Always wanted to try one too.

I have several nice P and G series 229F Newells.  Please let me know if you would like prices.

Thanks,

Randy

Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on April 02, 2015, 05:00:54 PM

Quote from: TechTeach on April 01, 2015, 01:24:59 PM
For you Northeast guys, what would be the best Newell to use for Blackfishing? (Tautog)

Always wanted to try one too.

I have several nice P and G series 229F Newells.  Please let me know if you would like prices.

Thanks,

Randy

Yes, maybe we can do a package deal with the 349H stuff.  ;D ;D

Would a good used (8-8.5 on a 10 scale) G229F in its original box work for you at $145?

That's a good price for that model.

Mike

Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on April 03, 2015, 07:21:31 AM
Would a good used (8-8.5 on a 10 scale) G229F in its original box work for you at $145?

Maybe. I'm not that familiar with Newell. Let me do a little more research on the models and get back to you after Easter.

Can you post a picture of it?

Just let me know if this looks like the model that you want after you do your research and I would be happy to post some photos for you. 

Thanks,

Randy

Hi Randy, do you have any Newell 334, P or G series left?

Doso

You have the wrong Number for the reel either P-338 or P-344

Mike

Sorry Mike, I meant 344 :)

I have a nice no letter 344 that has the p series style adjustable bearings on
Both sides.  I also have the p series 344 base and bars and a black ice 344 aluminum spool and sets of p and g 300 series side plates, but I do not have an original p or g 344 at the moment.  Thanks for asking.
Randy

Thanks for checking Randy. Please let me know when you come across some. Mahalo.

PM Sent

What do you have in 235s and 546s any series

Quote from: Catchman5000 on April 13, 2015, 05:35:33 AM
What do you have in 235s and 546s any series

Thanks for giving me a shot at it, but I'm sorry to say that I do not have any 546 or 235 size Newells at the moment.  I have 220, 229, 322, 332, 338, 344, 440, 447 and 641 sizes in stock right now.  You might want to check back in a few weeks as I am always buying.

Thanks again,

Randy

I don't know Newells, is a 220 a narrow reel? A 229?

Randy, the 220 frame is 1 5/8" wide (the same as a Penn 146), and the 229 frame is 2 1/8" wide (the same as a Penn 145).  The diameter is also very close to the same as the Squidder series.

I too am interested in finding a 546. If you do get a hold of any please let us know.

Cheers,

Chris

Randy, you have a couple of PM's from me.

Quote from: codisking on May 02, 2015, 08:54:41 PM
I too am interested in finding a 546. If you do get a hold of any please let us know.

Cheers,

Chris

Dear Chris,

I have a nice "no letter 641-3, which has approximately the same line capacity as the 546, and I also have a Tiburon frame/Newell spool kit for the 646.  Would either of those possibly work for you?

Thanks,

Randy

Hi Randy,

I'm interested in a 454-5 or 533-5.5 if you have any in stock.

Thanks, Dion

Thanks for giving me a shot at it Dion, but the only big Newells that I have right now are a 641 and some 447s.  Good luck with your hunt.

Thanks again,

Randy

Thanks Randy! I'll keep an eye out, if you come across one.

Hi Randy,
By any chance do you have any 322's?

jim

Quote from: bigggfish on January 24, 2016, 04:44:42 PM
Hi Randy,
By any chance do you have any 322's?

jim

Jim, I have a couple of nice 300C-322s, one with Newell 5:1 gears, and a few all-aluminum kits to convert any 300 size Newell to the 322 width, but that's about it at the moment.   Thanks for giving me a shot at it.  I am going to be offline for the next week, but if any of the above is of interest, let me know and I will get back with you on February 1.

Thanks,

Randy

Randy,
Thanks!!  Enjoy your vacation.  I'll PM you.  Definitely interested.  Hope you do well!!!
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jim

Got any reels 454 or larger in 4.2 ratio  or faster?

I have four Newell 454 reels, all with 5:1 gears (a cobalt blue Tiburon P, and a G, C and one with the badge missing that looks like another G).  I also have a kit consisting of a silver Tiburon 550 spool with Newell bars, base and rod clamp, and a half-dozen 600 series Newells, a few of which are 3:1 and a few of which are 4.2:1 and 4.6:1.  Below is a photo of the 454 reels.

Can you describe the Newell / Tiburon unit in the lower left of your last photo? I am interested but you need to tell me about it....

Randy,

Thanks for the description. I was interested in buying THAT REEL you show. Let me know if it is for sale and how much, complete and ready to fish?

Do you have any complete 500 series  reels or just 500 series parts?

Sold at $345. Kindly PM me your address. I can pay by check or Visa. I do not use Paypal, sorry about that!

Quote from: garyal on February 12, 2016, 02:33:55 AM
Sold at $345. Kindly PM me your address. I can pay by check or Visa. I do not use Paypal, sorry about that!

I'm really sorry to say that I just came home to find that someone had already sent payment for the reel at 3:45 this afternoon.  Hopefully they bought it for you, but if they didn't, I have a very nice G454F with stainless clicker and I can get another brand new Tiburon frame, spool and handle and sell the complete reel for $325.  Please let me know if that works for you.

Thanks,

Randy

Would you happen to have a pair of "p" series 3 or 4 series?