Aloha and thanks for adding me to this awesome site.
I'm a fairly new salt water fisherman. As such I got a little to excited and purchased two International 50's on two Penn Tuna sticks off CL. All my friends told me to forgo the senators and go with Internationals. Well since I didn't know much about the reels I though OK, two poles and reels this should be a good start. Now I realized that these are older Penns and the drag on one is very tight. I would like to get them looked at and serviced or even modified. I'm in Honolulu and was wondering if there is anyone on Oahu that can help?
I could take to a shop but after perusing this site I think some custom work may be in order. I would like to support a private repair person. I was also wondering if anyone has experience with the Tiburon frames in these 50's
Mahalo
Dave,
Welcome, and congrats on your purchase. Those are good reels. I can certainly help you out. I'm on Oahu and service mostly Internationals, and Tiagras. I'll PM you with my contact info. Give me a call or send me a text and we can discuss. The only problem I have is I am quite backlogged at the moment. ai havn't installed any Tiburon frames or done any 2-speed conversions on these older Internationals yet, but I can certainly handle the former. The stands on the 80s, are a weak point over years of use, but provided your stands are in good condition, I would stick to a full service, and drag upgrade, try em out, and you can slways add a frame later if you like. Otherwise you can certainly do the work yourself, and we can provide you with a bit of help if you need it. I do have parts in stock for your reels, just be a few weeks or better before I could get to them.
Hi.
Welcome, Dave --
John is your man when it comes to Penns -- particularly Internationals -- very careful and good attention to detail. Plus he is close -- so shipping is a non-issue.
But you should do a few Penns such as Senators or such -- on your own.
The most gratifying thing for me about this site -- watching a new person become a seasoned pro reel mechanic.
Everything here is about information, knowledge, resources available -- and of course, friendship.
Most folks who haunt this board will become more expert in 60 days of observing and paying attention to the education offered freely -- then most fisherman will learn in a lifetime.
Best,
Fred
Quote from: Tightlines666 on May 19, 2015, 10:37:05 AM
Dave,
Welcome, and congrats on your purchase. Those are good reels. I can certainly help you out.
x2! welcome!!!!!
Wow, Thanks guys. I'm super stoked to be here.
Aloha Dave.
E komo mai. Good to have you on board.
For local service and local advise, I don't think you can beat John or Kamuwela.
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If you need trolling Lures, and want to go to the sources, I know a few...otherwise, POP, 5 Oceans 7 Seas, Nanko's, Hobitat,... have a good selection of lures.
Aloha DaveO.
E komo mai. Good to have you on board. Mahalo. Dominickamehameha
All what they said... ;D...and Welcome from the Sacramento Delta....the Left Coast....and I mean Left...them beeee some crazy people here....Bill
Quote from: Dominick on May 19, 2015, 07:39:17 PM
Aloha DaveO.
Dominickamehameha
I missed this one. Welcome Dave O ;D
Dominick, you are a riot! :D
Kiaora Dave, am thinking of heading to your Islands next year. How's the fishing bro?
Pete
welcome!!!