Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Shimano Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Gregory on November 22, 2024, 04:36:39 AM

Title: new /old Shimano
Post by: Gregory on November 22, 2024, 04:36:39 AM
I couldn't help myself
whilst trying to get a bolt for my Shakespeare 2700 I found this on ebay
it needs a tidy up but it looks so retro
Can anyone tell me what model please
thanks
Greg
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/235780639724?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=_tccurtztsi&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=OHy1TCfWRbO&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Title: Re: new /old Shimano
Post by: alantani on November 22, 2024, 06:23:35 AM
the listing came up as "sold" with no other information.
Title: Re: new /old Shimano
Post by: Gregory on November 22, 2024, 07:52:24 AM
bugger , sorry Allan
I will post a picture when I get it
Title: Re: new /old Shimano
Post by: jtwill98 on November 22, 2024, 02:42:09 PM
Quote from: alantani on November 22, 2024, 06:23:35 AMthe listing came up as "sold" with no other information.

Scroll down towards the bottom of the page after clicking on the link to see the reel.
Title: Re: new /old Shimano
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on November 22, 2024, 03:01:40 PM
You can click "see original listing"

Looks like a Shimano GR reel. Not familiar with those but it doesn't look any different (to me) from all the other Shimano rear drag spinners of the era.

Might be kinda cool. Have fun with it.
Title: Re: new /old Shimano
Post by: Gregory on November 22, 2024, 09:29:24 PM
Thanks for the id on the reel Jason
It reminds me of an old abu cardinal had years ago
 :fish
Title: Re: new /old Shimano
Post by: Gfish on November 22, 2024, 10:28:27 PM
1980's ? Boy, I really narrowed it down...
Title: Re: new /old Shimano
Post by: Gregory on December 03, 2024, 12:57:47 AM
The GR2 arrived today
Its so cool and made in Japan
I don't know what the line on it is but will take it off and replace with some fresh line
I may stick with mono
in regards to servicing the rear drag reels
has anyone got any you tube links they can recommend
Greg
Title: Re: new /old Shimano
Post by: steelfish on December 03, 2024, 01:14:17 AM
it loooks pretty similar to a tiny shimano reel Magnunlite GT-X  i Have.

check  https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,27063.msg324888.html#msg324888

it has rear drag and the same "fighting drag lever"
Title: Re: new /old Shimano
Post by: Gregory on December 03, 2024, 07:29:05 AM
Thanks steel fish
Very interesting read
Title: Re: new /old Shimano
Post by: Gfish on December 03, 2024, 05:21:14 PM
Looks like a graphite(fancy plastic) spool on yours Gregory. I had an early 80's Shimano like that. Should be fine with mono. but be careful and don't wind-in under a heavy load. Ask me how I know this, yeah I broke the top of my spool off.