Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Welcome! => Welcome! => Topic started by: bpayne97 on July 18, 2017, 02:47:56 PM

Title: My first post
Post by: bpayne97 on July 18, 2017, 02:47:56 PM
I found this site while looking for someone to pimp my old Penn 209 my dad gave me a long time ago.  He bought it when stationed at San Clemente Island in CA back in the late 60's.  He and I have used it some here in Texas in the surf but it has never had a good tug since I have had it.  Matter of fact it has just been sitting on a display shelf for the last 10 years or so.  I went surf fishing two nights ago with some good friends and it re-stoked the fire.  No sharks but did get a MONSTER run at about 5 am on one of our longest lines...about 500-600 yards out.  My friends son and his buddies also got two 4' tarpon and a good southern stingray which was fun.  Anyway, nice to see some cool fishing posts from around the country.  Thanks!
Title: Re: My first post
Post by: otownjoe on July 18, 2017, 04:10:22 PM
Welcome
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Post by: mo65 on July 18, 2017, 05:42:25 PM
   Welcome aboard! Go the Penn Tutorial section for modding ideas for your 209. 8)
Title: Re: My first post
Post by: alantani on July 18, 2017, 11:37:36 PM
Welcome!
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Post by: Shark Hunter on July 18, 2017, 11:56:21 PM
Welcome payne!
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Post by: Benni3 on July 19, 2017, 01:03:32 AM
Welcome  :)
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Post by: foakes on July 19, 2017, 01:25:14 AM
Welcome aboard!

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: My first post
Post by: swill88 on July 19, 2017, 03:54:18 AM
It's good things and fun here. Welcome!

Steve
Title: Re: My first post
Post by: Shark Hunter on July 19, 2017, 04:58:02 AM
The 209 is sweet little reel. The levelwind adjustment has a lot to do with making it smooth.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=16175.0
Title: Re: My first post
Post by: jason_purdy on July 21, 2017, 09:39:42 PM
Welcome! Tons of great info here, but the people are even better.

-Jason
Title: Re: My first post
Post by: handi2 on July 21, 2017, 10:48:47 PM
Welcome.

I have a ton of NOS 209 parts if ever needed. Well maybe a couple of pounds.

Keith
Title: Re: My first post
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on July 22, 2017, 08:56:38 AM
Welcome :)
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Post by: Gfish on July 22, 2017, 04:22:51 PM
Ssssup! What others said beyond their greetings. It really is fun, informative, and an Ohana thing here. Bucket list fish: Tarpon!
Gfish
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Post by: Bill B on July 28, 2017, 03:07:32 AM
BP97 welcome....if you ever need help you dont have to yell...a gentle whisper will bring'em out of the wood works  ;D ;D....a better bucnh of friends you have never met are here....Bill