Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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Title: A selection of reels
Post by: redsetta on June 04, 2012, 04:04:45 AM
G'day all,
Just thought I'd add a post to the 'show and tell' thread...
Most of these are everyday, working reels.
You're likely to have seen several of these before, in various tutorials etc.
All have CF drag, double-dogs (where appropriate) and various other Tani additions etc - S/S sleeves, upgrade handles etc.

Tiburon Penn 112H, spooled with 20lb mono.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_13_28_20339247.jpeg)

Tiburon Penn 113H 'Tank', spooled with 80lb braid.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_13_29_203402480.jpeg)

The 'big boy' 10/0, spooled with about a kilometre of 80lb mono.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_13_29_203431387.jpeg)

Jigmasters...

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_16_50_203901949.jpeg)

Like many of the reels here, this 505 was a throw-away which I revived.
It has CF drag, S/S sleeve and Newell 5:1 gears.

Penn 505HS.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_04_08_17_7_27_07_202311629.jpeg)

Penn Newell '99' Jigmaster, spooled with 30lb braid.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_18_28_204222068.jpeg)

Tiburon Jigmaster, spooled with 30lb mono.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_07_47_203162065.jpeg)

Assorted other Penns.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_16_49_20388721.jpeg)

Penn 309.
(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_13_30_20344722.jpeg)

Penn 349HC.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_13_30_20347271.jpeg)

Penn 8500SS and 9500SS, spooled respectively with 40lb and 80lb stripie braid.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_13_32_20351213.jpeg)

Two TLD 15s and a TLD 10.
All have CF drag, upgraded bellevilles etc.
One holds 50lb Spectra, the other has high-quality 30lb Suffix cammoflage mono.
The TLD10 is spooled with 20lb mono.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_09_55_20320749.jpeg)

This was thrown away by a shop after a customer overwound the preset and pushed the drag to sunset.
Naturally the main bearing went 'pop' and the shop left it out the back (in parts) for a few years, before giving it to me...

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_09_55_203212400.jpeg)

Various other regular workhorses...

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_09_56_20323300.jpeg)

The Curado is probably my preferred inshore snapper reel, spooled with 12lb braid.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_13_35_203642323.jpeg)

The 'bruiser' - Daiwa Ventura 60, spooled with 50lb mono.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_13_35_203651926.jpeg)

And the latest addition, a Newell C220-5 with Alan's cracker 2/0 handle upgrade, spooled with 20lb braid.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_3_18_28_20421555.jpeg)

All the above reels were either throwaways or built from collected parts, except for the 112, 10/0, '99', 349 and Newell 220.
Not a patch on some of the collections profiled here, but hopefully of some interest nonetheless.  ;) ;D
All the best, Justin
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: kamuwela on June 04, 2012, 06:44:38 AM
very nice looks like you need a show case, most of those look perfect
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: john2244 on June 04, 2012, 06:50:24 AM
Great group of reels !!!
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: broschro on June 04, 2012, 01:03:25 PM
AWESOME! ;D
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: George4741 on June 04, 2012, 04:25:13 PM
Quote from: redsetta on June 04, 2012, 04:04:45 AM
All the above reels were either throwaways or built from collected parts, except for the 112, 10/0, '99', 349 and Newell 220.
Not a patch on some of the collections profiled here, but hopefully of some interest nonetheless.  ;) ;D
All the best, Justin

Nice collection of reels.  Some of them look new.  I'd like to see what other treasures "those people" were throwing away.  The Daiwa is especially neat.  It's good to see you keeping the "old bruiser" alive and well.
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: Dominick on June 04, 2012, 04:28:26 PM
Justin:  Thanks for taking the time to share those photos.  Dominick
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: broadway on June 04, 2012, 04:55:38 PM
Justin,

       Nice selection!  I'm loving the handle on the Daiwa Venture... greta to see a spooled up 10/0 in actual use... that 349hc is in great shape and love the handle, the tib'd framed 112 and 113 look like mine, nice choice ;) Thanks for showing!
Dom
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: Alto Mare on June 04, 2012, 05:34:48 PM
Nice reels Justin and they all have your special touch ;). Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: Irish Jigger on June 04, 2012, 11:40:27 PM
Great bunch of reels you have built up Justin. They are nearly all spooled up and ready for action.. Looking forward to your report from Three Kings soon. ;D
Please  let us know what tackle you used there too.
Good Luck.
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: redsetta on June 04, 2012, 11:49:07 PM
Cheers lads - much appreciated.
Re: the 'throwaways', they were all in various states of disrepair.
The little Daiwa Dynastar was cobbled together from three discarded reels.
The Curado had split in two (ie the spool had burst and the frame tabs blown off) after being spooled too tight on a machine.
The 113H 'Tank' and the Tib Jigmaster started out as two sets of maroon side plates and bridges.
Likewise, the 505 was a right-hand side plate and bridge.
You've probably seen the 9500SS story - just a frame and spool to begin.
The 8500SS was made from parts.
The 320GT2 was made from three throwaways, another of which eventually became a gift to a mate who dropped his 7500SS over the side (I'd built him that one, too ;) ;D).
The 309 was a real surprise - a dusty old box of parts that turned out to be a 'barn find' minter.
I also forgot to mention earlier that the Spectra TLD15 was the first reel I bought myself (more than 25 years ago now), and the TLD10 was bought third-hand from Albert a few months ago.
All the best, Justin
PS Tom - everything 50lb and above will (one day) be coming to the Three Kings, but the money I'd saved is now paying for my wife to return to Ireland and help her father recover from cancer surgery.
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: Dominick on June 05, 2012, 12:13:00 AM
Quote from: redsetta on June 04, 2012, 11:49:07 PM
PS Tom - everything 50lb and above will (one day) be coming to the Three Kings, but the money I'd saved is now paying for my wife to return to Ireland and help her father recover from cancer surgery.
Justin:  Sorry to hear this news.  Your father-in-law has now been added to the prayer list.  All my best to him.  Dominick
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: redsetta on June 05, 2012, 12:21:04 AM
Thanks Dominick, you're a good man.
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: basto on June 05, 2012, 01:48:02 AM
Very interesting collection., especially the Daiwa Ventura. Thank you.
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: Dave Bentley on June 05, 2012, 06:08:36 AM
Quote from: redsetta on June 05, 2012, 12:21:04 AM
Thanks Dominick, you're a good man.

Don't know about the rest of you reel nutters but I reckon that's about the best compliment a bloke can receive.

"You're a good man"

Good luck to your father-in-law
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: alantani on June 05, 2012, 06:18:12 AM
Quote from: redsetta on June 04, 2012, 11:49:07 PM
PS Tom - everything 50lb and above will (one day) be coming to the Three Kings, but the money I'd saved is now paying for my wife to return to Ireland and help her father recover from cancer surgery.

good luck!
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: redsetta on June 05, 2012, 06:46:43 AM
Cheers lads - will pass on the good wishes.
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: wallacewt on June 05, 2012, 12:11:23 PM
with you 100% m8
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on June 05, 2012, 02:35:12 PM
Quote from: redsetta on June 04, 2012, 11:49:07 PM
PS Tom - everything 50lb and above will (one day) be coming to the Three Kings, but the money I'd saved is now paying for my wife to return to Ireland and help her father recover from cancer surgery.

sorry to hear about this situation, hope your father-in-law recovers ASAP.

WOW! that is some collection you have....

Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: trishul on June 05, 2012, 03:38:30 PM
nice reels justin love the tiburon frame looks solid,, wish your wifes dad a good recovery
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: broadway on June 05, 2012, 10:53:10 PM
Justin,
     May your wife come home to you with a smile on her face and happiness in her heart from the joy of helping her pops get back on his feet.
All the best,
Dom
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on June 13, 2012, 03:02:20 PM
Quote from: redsetta on June 04, 2012, 04:04:45 AM
Tiburon Penn 112H, spooled with 20lb mono.
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/redsetta/Miscellaneous/Penn112H.jpg)

Tiburon Penn 113H 'Tank', spooled with 80lb braid.
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/redsetta/Miscellaneous/Penn113H.jpg)


i knew it was you :) bought a112H and 113H, used of course, after seeing these beautiful mod reels. i was thinking of buying the silver frames because IMO it makes the red standout but decided on the black ones instead. can't wait to get my hands on these.  thanks for sharing...tight lines! 
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: George4741 on June 13, 2012, 05:05:12 PM
Justin, are those Kolekar grips on your 112H and 113H?  Which grip do you like better?

Again, nice group of reels.  They pretty much cover the gamut of all fishing.  It reminds me of my collection. ;D

Regards, George 
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: redsetta on June 13, 2012, 08:54:58 PM
Quote...are those Kolekar grips on your 112H and 113H?  Which grip do you like better?
Yes George, they are indeed - courtesy of Alan.
I couldn't choose between 'em as, much like the two TLDs, I like the larger 6/0 handle for heavier tackle and the 4/0 for lighter grade fishing (ie where I tend to be winding more, resetting baits etc).
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: Harry on June 17, 2012, 03:16:34 PM
Nice reels redsetta, those tiburons look smashing !
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: redsetta on June 17, 2012, 11:24:31 PM
G'day lads,
Just came across this collection/display and thought some might find it interesting:
http://orca-online.org/reel-talk/viewtopic.php?t=7011&view=next (http://orca-online.org/reel-talk/viewtopic.php?t=7011&view=next)
Love the old Everols in particular.
Not a bad 'man cave'/showroom! ;) ;D
The chair's a nice touch, too.
Righto, Justin
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: broadway on June 18, 2012, 12:08:03 AM
     Justin, Those guys at ORCA are the most serious collectors I've ever seen, and most do their own work, too... That father and son team did a sweet job on their man cave, and just wish they'd invite me over to see it ;)
Thanks for the find,
Dom
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: doradoben on June 18, 2012, 02:52:42 AM
Redsetta, thank you for attaching the link to the thread at ORCA. The photos of the collection are beyond impressive. I was very surprised when I read the post @ Tue Sept. 16, 2008 @ 3:27 p.m..
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: broadway on June 18, 2012, 01:15:12 PM
Ben,

     I read that whole post, and I have to say, that was quite a surprise to me as well.  You would think they would be curious to give it a shot with all that saltwater history sitting in their house ???  It's still one of the sickest collections I've seen.
Dom
Title: Re: A selection of reels
Post by: Gaujo on June 18, 2012, 01:59:15 PM
I think it's really cool they were mostly throw aways,  thats somethng to take pride in.