I'm new to the site and learning how to navigate my way through. I live in Oregon, retired 4 years ago, I've just finished serving my last fishing reel (12) of them and once I get recovered from rotator cuff surgery, I plan on getting busy doing some salt water fishing. Thanks to you all of you that share your expertise here. Steve
Welcome from Central Texas . Hope you have a Speedy Recovery .
What kind of Reels you servicing ?
Welcome aboard, Steve!
Best, Fred
welcome! anything you need, please let us know! ;D
Welcome !!
Greetings, from Minnesota.
Frank
Welcome from a fellow retired Oregonian!
Welcome Steve from the SoCal Inland Empire! - john
Welcome! There's lots of useful information here and lots of guys willing to offer a helping suggestion. If you run into a snag don't be afraid to ask.
Welcome from salem va,,and what kind of reels are working on,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Welcome from south Australia
Kim
Welcome from sunny Florida! Sadly I know rotator cuff inuries well. Don't slack on your exercises and you'll be out there slaying it before you realize it.
Enjoy the journey!
Andy in Idaho!
Good to have you here Steve.....Bill, retired in the SoCal mountains
Penn 113 4/0 black sided, I've had it since a teenager and never have put it in the salt. After taking it apart cleaning and fresh reel lubricants it works awesome. I did order a new drag set for it from mystic parts, thinking when I get in a more of a recovery stage from the shoulder surgery, I would take it apart & update the drag. I really need to find a 🐠 that would be a match for this reel off the Oregon coast. Halibut? I'll have to do it from a part boat, as my 16 ft boat works good in lakes and I have no experience navigating a boat in the big water. :)
Hi Steve, & welcome from Sunny Western Australia, a 16 foot boat would be fine on the sea, I would be reluctant to take it out on the sea if the swell was over 1M 3 foot, maybe 1.5 M at the most, just remember to have a the safety gear including epirb, & if you get into any trouble, line trying to get a rope of of the prop, throu you anchor in the water first, so the nose of the boat is facing into the wind & waves, then you can leen out the back safely, good luck owe by the way leave some fish in the sea for us, cheers Don.
Sounds like being prepared, knowing your boat, navigation system, student of marine weather, location beacon, anchor & 300 ft of rope, VHS and more. Lots to learn. Steve
Welcome Steve,The folks on this forum are experts.
Any questions you may have about your reels someone on here will have a
qualified answer
I've made it through 2 shoulder surgeries myself, you will be OK
Do your physical therapy and stay active.
If I can answer any questions about what to expect from your surgery let me know.
Respectfully RLM
Welcome Steve! Just post your questions and I'm sure someone could help.