Hello guys and gals. My name is Jamie. I am a long time lurker and decided it was time to join. Everytime I search a repair or modification question I end up here. I love this forum and have learned so much. I hope to start contributing to this site for as much was I have already taken away. Thank you.
Welcome aboard, Jamie!
Best,
Fred
welcome!
Welcome to the sandbox! Asl questions, obey the 12 year old rule and have a good time.
The Man
Welcome Jamie!
Sal
Welcome Jamie.
Fill us in on your likes and preferences when you get time.
Well, I am 38 years young from West Palm Beach, Florida so I grew up saltwater fishing. If I wasn't in the surf, I was on a pier, lol. I love stand up and "combat" fishing. I am that guy who would rather be harnessed to a rod with 30-50lbs of drag attached to a 400lb fish than fighting from the chair. There's just something about it, it's so raw, being beat down by a fish, lol. I am now in Tennessee but still make about 6 trips a year back down to fish and mostly do land based shark fishing and surf fishing. I love nostalgic gear, which is rare for my age, mostly old Penn and Shimano but respect the modern stuff as well. I collect, rebuild and sell vintage fishing reels which is hard because I want to keep my builds when done, lol. I fish at least once a week with my children who love the sport just as much as I do. In last year and a half I started turning my standard rebuilds into modified rebuilds which is what started bringing me to the name Alan Tani, a lot! No matter what I was researching, Alan's name came up. I started searching topics and putting his name in with the search just to find his articles. Legend! I want to give back to the fishing community that has given so much to me. Fishing is my way of life, not just a hobby. Sorry to ramble, but excited to be here and hope I can contribute.
Quote from: ReelDragJam on October 01, 2018, 12:49:15 AM
Well, I am 38 years young from West Palm Beach, Florida so I grew up saltwater fishing. If I wasn't in the surf, I was on a pier, lol. I love stand up and "combat" fishing. I am that guy who would rather be harnessed to a rod with 30-50lbs of drag attached to a 400lb fish than fighting from the chair. There's just something about it, it's so raw, being beat down by a fish, lol. I am now in Tennessee but still make about 6 trips a year back down to fish and mostly do land based shark fishing and surf fishing. I love nostalgic gear, which is rare for my age, mostly old Penn and Shimano but respect the modern stuff as well. I collect, rebuild and sell vintage fishing reels which is hard because I want to keep my builds when done, lol. I fish at least once a week with my children who love the sport just as much as I do. In last year and a half I started turning my standard rebuilds into modified rebuilds which is what started bringing me to the name Alan Tani, a lot! No matter what I was researching, Alan's name came up. I started searching topics and putting his name in with the search just to find his articles. Legend! I want to give back to the fishing community that has given so much to me. Fishing is my way of life, not just a hobby. Sorry to ramble, but excited to be here and hope I can contribute.
Welcome Jamie!
You sound like my brother from another mother ;D
I'm a west coast land based big game fisherman that loves the modding and fishing vintage tackle as well. I also love fishing with my kids regularly and seeing them love the sport also.
Welcome, from San Mateo California. Dominick
Welcome Jaime from beautiful Lodi CA.
Steve
Welcome Jamie
Welcome from salem va ;D
Glad you're with us.
From Minnesota,
Frank
Hi.
Welcome to the site.......................Joe From NJ
welcome Jamie, would you like to touch on what reels you have restored, & what have you cept, its a special feeling when you catch a good fish on a reel you have restored, welcome again, all the way from sunny Western Australia, cheers Don.
Welcome Jamie,
It looks like you will fit right in here....Enjoy ;D
Brett
Welcome aboard !!
Hi and welcome from the UK - Chris.
Welcome to the Tani Family, .... Enjoy!
..................Lou from CT.
Welcome Jamie....Bill, Crestline, Ca