Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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Title: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: Papa-k on October 14, 2012, 10:27:52 PM
 Hi everyone , new here, but been over the hill , for a while.  Still go fishing at every opportunity , but have never gotten into reel repair .  Don't know why , but just haven't.  First love is land based shark fishing , and I can see the need to rebuild my reels , in the future.  I live in north central Georgia , and divide my fishing between Ga. and Fla.  Looking foreward to gathering a few smarts.
Title: Re: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: redsetta on October 14, 2012, 10:30:26 PM
Welcome Papa-k.
There's a few keen shark fishos here (both from your neck of the woods and across the globe).
You're definitely among friends.
All the best, Justin
Title: Re: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: Bill B on October 14, 2012, 11:37:24 PM
70+ years fishing that would make you????....almost.....antique status....or as the liberals says...in a protected age group ;D...good to have you here...welcome to the darkside...we have cookies..especially chocolate chip :D 
Title: Re: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: Alto Mare on October 14, 2012, 11:54:58 PM
Welcome aboard young man, I bet we could learn a few things from you ;).
Nice to have you with us.
Sal
Title: Re: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: Bryan Young on October 15, 2012, 01:40:57 AM
Welcome Papa. Just goes it that you are never too young to join the reel fun.
Title: Re: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: saltydog on October 15, 2012, 02:17:57 AM
Welcome from Texas.
William
Title: Re: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on October 15, 2012, 01:47:29 PM
welcome to Mr. Tani's neighborhood...
Title: Re: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: Cone on October 15, 2012, 04:20:13 PM
Welcome from Pcola.
Title: Re: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: alantani on October 18, 2012, 03:36:03 AM
glad you made it over.  greased carbon fiber drags will really help on these big reels.  smooth drags greatly reduce the chances of a breakoff.  also take a look at the large kolekar handle grips in the "for sale" section.  they make a huge difference as well. 
Title: Re: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: Dominick on October 18, 2012, 03:40:55 AM
Welcome from Dominick.  Glad you joined, the guys were starting with the old guy comments about me.  Your joining will take the pressure off.  ;D Dominick
Title: Re: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: kamuwela on October 18, 2012, 06:52:54 AM
aloha papa welcome to alans place.
Title: Re: New here , but 70 yrs. fishing
Post by: Nessie Hunter on October 19, 2012, 05:28:25 PM
Old guys R U L E !!!!    lol

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