Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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). 

Reeltyme thanks for mentioning the skewers,cheap and sharp no carving required.I have some.

My 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!