Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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Title: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: STRIPER LOU on May 07, 2017, 11:32:15 PM
This was a special order for Ted M. We did take them to the show and everybody flipped! The orange translucent really pops and the blue pearl swirl is amazing. The blue is extremely hard to get.

For some reason they seem to have trouble mixing this color and you never really know what's coming. To me, that's what makes it unique. I've even seen it come with hints of Emerald green in it and large area's of pearl. Sometimes the black looks like Tiger stripes.

The handles are off center but no offset as Ted had requested. A bit longer than the Fat boy, slightly larger in diameter, and a little more taper. Both were fitted with the flanged shaft for additional strength.

What do you think?

All have a great evening,  ..  Lou
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: handi2 on May 07, 2017, 11:39:49 PM
I still need to show the ones you did for me. In person you can look into a deep pool of color and movement. Totally awesomeness as my grandson would say.
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: MarkT on May 07, 2017, 11:40:42 PM
Stunning!
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: mo65 on May 08, 2017, 12:28:21 AM
   Love that orange!
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: Dominick on May 08, 2017, 12:32:24 AM
A picture is worth a thousand words.  What did you expect us to say Lou?  They are magnificent.  Ted your photos of the reels are beautiful.  Dominick
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: Alto Mare on May 08, 2017, 01:27:22 AM
Very sharp Lou...I'm not sure you guys realize,  we now have some of the best looking reels around and very capable as well.

Sal
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: josa1 on May 08, 2017, 02:20:43 AM
Really like the colors.  I'll also say "awesome!"

josa1
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: foakes on May 08, 2017, 02:23:13 AM
Outstanding, Lou --

Those colors "POP"!

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: bill19803 on May 08, 2017, 02:27:02 AM
lou   Never  though  you  would beat my   big  red  knob ---  alas   the  orange one got the  job   done   now i  gotta  rethink    what i have on  order darn  it
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: Three se7ens on May 08, 2017, 02:28:33 AM
Spectacular!  Nice work Lou, et al.  
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: Tightlines667 on May 08, 2017, 06:48:49 AM
Beautiful!

Those knobs look simply scrumptious.
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: STRIPER LOU on May 09, 2017, 09:00:31 PM
Thank you all for the positive comments. There are a few new styles on the drawing board if I can ever get to them!

All have a great day,  ..  Lou
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: thorhammer on May 09, 2017, 09:46:12 PM
Great work Lou!
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: Maxed Out on May 10, 2017, 01:04:58 AM

Fantastic workmanship Lou.

  I have a very special reel waiting patiently for the orange knob. Looks to be a perfect match !!!
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: thorhammer on May 10, 2017, 01:18:02 AM
oh that's just nasty, TM.
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: sdlehr on May 10, 2017, 04:55:42 AM
The depth of the colors on those knobs is amazing, and I'm just going by the photos, I've not held one in person yet!

Sid
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: Fishy247 on May 10, 2017, 03:32:24 PM
That's some amazing work right there! I gotta get me an order in for some of these...
Title: Re: Special order for Ted M.
Post by: Rancanfish on May 10, 2017, 11:18:18 PM
Pretty nice blue.  If that was an offset it would be perfect for me.  Except this year has kicked my wallet to pieces.  It will be a loooooong time before I even eat out again.  No toys coming in, just outbound.   ;D

Keep up the awesomeness Lou!