I received a reel today from Chris. He is known as Lowprofile around here.
He is the young Marine stationed in Korea that caught that big swordfish on his 12/0.
He said he had problems with the star backing off during the fight.
I'm going to take care of that, and am honored to work on his reel for him.
It arrived in a Pelican case. Now that is Class. I transport my own backups in this same manner.
An insert will be in order here.
Wow! That's some serious packing material.
Chris is a great guy. Fix him up Daron..
Thanks Daron!
I just don't trust the postal service. I've had too many packages arrive beat up and damaged to risk something with so much sentimental value. You should try flying with a pelican case full of reels and hooks.. Mine got opened at three airports and of course they un packed it and tried to re pack it... Not a fan of TSA and they apparently aren't fans of Pelicans lol.
Anyways, I can't wait to get this reel back! The insert and DD I'm sure will just put it over the top!
Chris,
Another member on this great site has provided some key parts to upgrade your reel.
My Service will be free for your Service to all of Us! ;)
Semper Fi!
Very cool, my wife is over seas for another couple of months but she has had some yarn and accessories mailed to her from a few people on a crochet site, enough to spread through the base and I can tell you it means the world to her to know that people appreciate her sacrifice of being away from everything dear to her for the greater good. So I salute you Daron for the kind gesture and also Chris, thanks for your service and stay safe.
Kudos to Daron and Chris. Karma kings.
Daron thanks for doing that. Chris thank you for serving our country. Daron, please post the names of the other members that are contributing. so we can acknowledge their contribution. Is there anything I can do? Dominick
It is Just Tom Hryinuk and me.
I could use a little help with the shipping back to Korea. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 17, 2015, 08:59:57 PM
It is Just Tom Hryinuk and me.
I could use a little help with the shipping back to Korea. ;)
PM me your address
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 17, 2015, 08:59:57 PM
It is Just Tom Hryinuk and me.
I could use a little help with the shipping back to Korea. ;)
Thanks to everyone involved. I'd never expect you to do any of it for free and if your going to hook me up like that I'll atleast cover shipping back.
Daron check your PM. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on December 18, 2015, 01:32:21 AM
Daron check your PM. Dominick
Dom, check your PM's ;D
Did santa come today ??
I love that senator suitcase. Brilliant !!
I'll pitch in on that shipping! Daron, let us know how to help. I can paypal you some coin.
Chris - Thanks for your service; Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Quote from: coastal_dan on December 18, 2015, 03:00:32 AM
I'll pitch in on that shipping! Daron, let us know how to help. I can paypal you some coin.
Chris - Thanks for your service; Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Daron, I want in on this too. I'm happy to help Chris in any way I can. I can also help with shipping, or any other way, just let me know! PM me your email and I can Paypal transfer some bucks to help out! Chris, I, personally, appreciate your service and admire you for doing what you do for our country (this is quite personal for me). These are difficult times, and I'm afraid things may become even more difficult in the near future. We need good men like you maintaining our freedoms and human rights. But for God's sake, take care of yourself and get out and fish as often as you need to so you can maintain your edge and stay sharp when you are on duty. Work hard, play hard, sleep hard! Semper Fi!
Sid
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 17, 2015, 08:59:57 PM
It is Just Tom Hryinuk and me.
I could use a little help with the shipping back to Korea. ;)
Daron, email sent.
Guys,
No more help will be needed.
Special thanks to Tom Hryniuk, Dominick, Thorhammer, Ted and twotone.
Chris will be a happy guy to get his reel back hot rodded free of charge compliments of alantani.com ;)
I will post pics of the rebuild this weekend.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 18, 2015, 05:07:38 AM
Guys,
No more help will be needed.
Special thanks to Tom Hryniuk, Dominick, Thorhammer, Ted and twotone.
Chris will be a happy guy to get his reel back hot rodded free of charge compliments of alantani.com ;)
I will post pics of the rebuild this weekend.
With all that probably has been done to this 12/0, it must be "bulletproof" now ! ! !
Daron,
You are a great guy!
Keep up the great work. You make everyone here look good, through your continued good deeds.
Just paying it forward John.
When I first came here. Sal took me under his wing. It took me a little while to catch on.
Out of the blue, He gave me a handle that I couldn't find. It wasn't a cheap handle either.
It finally sunk in.
There is a lot of people that come and go never to be seen again.
I'm just doing what makes this site so Great.
I had a little help with this one, the outpouring was incredible.
Chris will be a Happy Camper and so will we. ;)
Thanks guys!
I was telling my buddy Josh about this whole we were on the Breakwall the other night and can't wait to drag it out there in search of grinners.
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know Chris will be getting a heck of a reel. Good job Daron.
Sal
I really wanted to get into this reel to see why Chris's drag was backing off. I didn't find anything out of the ordinary, Other than he had a spacer on top of the Belleville. I either do one or the other.
He won't have to worry about that anymore with the insert.
I understand now your concern with the dog engagement.
I left your original the same length and notched it to the sleeve, put it on the bottom and cut the top to fit.
In the garage, I was ready to wrap it up.
My neighbor came over with the sailor jerry.
I'll finish it up soon. Happy with the progress. ;)
Hey Daron I have one of those hammers. It's my favorite hammer to have handing when working reels. Good job, Chris is going to be happy. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on December 26, 2015, 05:31:52 AM
Hey Daron I have one of those hammers. It's my favorite hammer to have handing when working reels. Good job, Chris is going to be happy. Dominick
Is that a "dead-blow" style hammer ?
Tight Lines !
I think it is a Jeweler's hammer. Like the one in Shawshank Redemption referred to as a Rock Hammer.
Miniature and perfect for driving sleeve pins.
I got in the garage again this afternoon to try and sand down some windshield wiper inserts for dog springs.
Very tedious work. I need a belt sander and I will have one in the next few days after trying to sand this down with hand tools. I got a small piece down enough to make it work.
I probably spent two hours making those two little stainless springs.
Your reel is ready Chris. You sent it to me with no rod clamp, brace, star or handle.
It will come back to you as you see it. Star and stainless handle with all the upgrades that I know of.
SS posts, dogs, sleeve, Insert, Handle and 5/0 grip.
The drag is different than a regular Senator. Probably 10 lbs fully backed off, to full drag in one turn of the star. More than you can hold on to. ;)
It will be smooth, just with small increments. It is the most modern upgrade to the 12/0 to date.
looks like a tack hammer to me...
Quote from: swill88 on December 27, 2015, 04:51:31 AM
looks like a tack hammer to me...
It is with the magnet on the back for taking the brads out of your mouth and starting the tack. Dominick
All my hard work and you guys are still talking about the hammer?
It is a sleeve pin hammer, nothing else! :D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 27, 2015, 05:28:44 AM
All my hard work and you guys are still talking about the hammer?
It is a sleeve pin hammer, nothing else! :D
Touchy, touchy. You did a great job Daron. Do you want to sell the hammer. ::) Dominick
:D You are funny man Dominick. No, the hammer is not for sale.
It was given to me by my boss and I plan on keeping it.
Sure, it might be just a tack hammer, but it is antique and pretty rare.
It is a 195W Marion Magnetic.
Wow Daron! I don't even know what to say to this. That's awesome and more than I could ever ask for.
Thank you and to everyone who helped out with this! I will be sure to fish it hard and report back how the super senator handles! She's got plenty of Mojo and I hope some of it rubbed off on you. If history tells us anything, she'll be the busiest reel in the line up.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 27, 2015, 06:12:43 AM
:D You are funny man Dominick. No, the hammer is not for sale.
It was given to me by my boss and I plan on keeping it.
Sure, it might be just a tack hammer, but it is antique and pretty rare.
It is a 195W Marion Magnetic.
Daron,
Dude, you may have the "Grail" of all Tack Hammers . . . !!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Marion-195-USA-magnetic-tip-tack-hammer-tool-tacking-/161503746839 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Marion-195-USA-magnetic-tip-tack-hammer-tool-tacking-/161503746839)(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/D9MAAOSwLa9UWpcJ/s-l1600.jpg)
LOL !!!
Tight Lines !
OK, who besides me went to see what kind of tack hammer they have stashed away? It's OK, I admitted it, you can too.
Dave,
That is a sorry excuse for a tack hammer compared to my pristine beauty!
Mine is a Stanley magnetic hammer and my dog can beat up your dog... ::) :-* Dominick
Chris,
Despite where this thread is going. Your reel will be on the way back to you tomorrow.
I am honored to have done it for you and special thanks to members here that made it easy on me.
Tom Hryniuk, Dominick, Ted (aka Max Doubt), Thorhammer (aka John Hoyle) and Twotone (Mr. Bryan).
We all thank you for your Service. ;)
From our Family to Yours, Merry Christmas Brother! ;D
Daron
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 28, 2015, 02:01:58 AM
Chris,
Despite where this thread is going. Your reel will be on the way back to you tomorrow.
I am honored to have done it for you and special thanks to members here that made it easy on me.
Tom Hryniuk, Dominick, Ted (aka Max Doubt), Thorhammer (aka John Hoyle) and Twotone (Mr. Bryan).
We all thank you for your Service. ;)
From our Family to Yours, Merry Christmas Brother! ;D
Daron
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm11/ddyer2/IMG_3223_zpskoiackau.jpg) (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/ddyer2/media/IMG_3223_zpskoiackau.jpg.html)
Beautiful Daron! What size hook is that?
It is an 18/0 Lingred Pitman Circle. Very Sharp Hook. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 27, 2015, 08:57:12 PM
Dave,
That is a sorry excuse for a tack hammer compared to my pristine beauty!
WOW . . . She could be a "centerfold" !!!
Do you call her, "Marion" ?
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 28, 2015, 02:01:58 AM
Chris,
Despite where this thread is going. Your reel will be on the way back to you tomorrow.
I am honored to have done it for you and special thanks to members here that made it easy on me.
Tom Hryniuk, Dominick, Ted (aka Max Doubt), Thorhammer (aka John Hoyle) and Twotone (Mr. Bryan).
We all thank you for your Service. ;)
From our Family to Yours, Merry Christmas Brother! ;D
Daron
Daron,
If I wasn't "crazy", I'd go "insane" . . . LOL ! ! !
That reel looks awesome . . . I hope he sends us back some pics of his " SHARKIN' " !!!
Well done Daron!
Very nice, Daron! I see you finished just in time for dinner! :o
Quote from: sdlehr on December 28, 2015, 01:30:56 PM
Very nice, Daron! I see you finished just in time for dinner! :o
Yep it looks like sweet potato, ham and a dinner roll. Called good eats. :-* Dominick
Got it yesterday. Looks great and I'm super excited to fish it! I just need to finish the rod I started building for it. I can't thank you guys enough, far more than I could ask for and anyone could expect!
That LP 18/0 is different from the LP 18/0's I fished from 2012-2014. I wonder when and why they changed. I'll give that rig a try this weekend.
Lets see some rod pics / design theory.
Glad it made it back to you OK Chris.
That 18/0 might be "catch all tackle" brand. I know I have some with reverse offset.
I think these were made by LP for them. Just a Guess.
http://catchalltackle.com/commercial-black-forged-offset-circle-hooks-16-0-18-0-20-0-sharks-swordfish/
Sorry. Was trying to quote part of the post. :-[
That's awesome! I'd be happy with a shark I couldn't hold one handed. It sucks that the pictures are kind of blurry, but it shows the haste they made to get the sharks back in the water PDQ. Congrats to Chris and Daron!
Glad you are Ok with the share Chris.
I have some washers in my possession that can put out a lot more power.
If you want them., just say the word.
Problem is they are all on. Not a lot of slip when pressure is applied.
I'm just glad the reel that went through my hands to yours has performed as expected.
You definitely have your priority's straight.
Be good and be safe Bruh,
Daron
Nice job on the beach landing and glad they swam away. We need all we can get to thin the herd of fur bags here. In a few years those smaller ones will change their diet to mammals. Been seeing more and more of them around here, a good sign,hope it continues.
I removed some posts here for the better good.
If you have any questions, just ask.
Just trying to do the right thing.
Thank You Sean for your insight Bruh,
I don't know what I was thinking.
I was just happy for Chris.
Daron
I saw part but not all, but I can sense where it went. Your judgement is enough for me any day, brother.