Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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Title: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on July 11, 2010, 06:55:16 AM
i don't know about you guys, but i thought this photo was particularly impressive.  nuvole, thank you very much!  alan

(http://alantani.com/gallery/2/1_10_07_10_11_23_24.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month - july
Post by: Irish Jigger on July 11, 2010, 12:32:34 PM
It caught my eye too,great pic.
Title: Re: photo of the month - july
Post by: Nuvole on July 11, 2010, 04:42:45 PM
Surprisingly...it is a photo I've taken in a rush to seek help when I found that the four washer is not in the schematics.

Well, it all started with my usual old bad practice to strip any reels into the very minimum parts, soak them into kerosene, dry them up with rag, then air them for a couple of hours on paper napkin, while going to the challenging part looking for schematics to put them back in a piece.

This photo have no whatever copyright issue, and I'll be glad if anyone would make good use of it.

Cheers,

Arthur   
Title: Re: photo of the month - july
Post by: alantani on July 11, 2010, 07:25:14 PM
you know, for many guys, this would be their worst nightmare! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month - july
Post by: Dave Bentley on July 12, 2010, 10:53:42 AM
Thus my "Oh Uh" comment.

Dave
Title: Re: photo of the month - july
Post by: alantani on September 10, 2010, 08:10:36 AM
here's the september winner!

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 14, 2010, 07:57:35 AM
and a runner up!  note the photo on the laptop computer!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_14_09_10_12_56_29.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Martianfish on October 21, 2010, 11:31:50 PM
I think if the September picture was reversed (fish in mouth and banana in hand) that it would be a real awesome picture.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: reelman76 on October 24, 2010, 07:49:42 PM
That would be funny ;D. 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 29, 2010, 04:55:48 AM
there are some people that i can't help but admire!  may all of you wake some morning to discover that your reels out number her shoes!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/1/1_28_07_09_11_55_30.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dave Bentley on October 29, 2010, 08:42:00 AM
"Dining room table"

very brave or single. More Power to you.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Roger on October 29, 2010, 11:17:17 AM
Wow!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on October 29, 2010, 03:31:20 PM
Quote from: alantani on October 29, 2010, 04:55:48 AM
there are some people that i can't help but admire!  may all of you wake some morning to discover that your reels out number her shoes!

Yeah, but waking and living long enough to tell about it is the hard part! :P

OK Dom, let's see your collection!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on October 29, 2010, 10:39:23 PM
only 2 eggbeaters!looks like a 850 penn and 1 other.man after my own heart ::)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on October 30, 2010, 06:57:49 AM
Hey Rob and Crew,

        Come Thanksgiving week I'm gonna get mom to post the "collection".  She can rock a computer, and I'll have plenty of time cause I have to be a good boy while mom visits... hope I can do without for 5 days ;) I'm still hoping to find the vintage 3/0 and the 113hl I've been looking for to complete it.  I'm sure plenty of you guys have a more extensive collection, but I've only done this since May...with all you guys to thank for it.  I was on a reel collectors site the other day, and saw 2 complete sets of black sideplated senators from 1/0 to 16/0 (ALL pre-1948) and for good measure he had the entire ocean city collection 1/0-16/0 (the ones that look just like the senators)...now that was impressive! Mine ain't there yet, but I can't wait to share my hard work and show you guys what a monster you created.  Thanks
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on November 09, 2010, 06:02:29 AM
marlin caught off cairns aust;1100lb

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_09_11_10_8_55_36.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 09, 2010, 03:56:51 PM
thanks for the photo!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on November 09, 2010, 04:51:20 PM
Where the heck does he think he is going with that fish?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on November 09, 2010, 05:01:01 PM
That's passion!!! I hope he's got insurance, WOW!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on November 09, 2010, 06:10:35 PM
Quote from: BryanYoung on November 09, 2010, 04:51:20 PM
Where the heck does he think he is going with that fish?

Yeah, which one got hooked here?  :D :o
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: franky on November 09, 2010, 07:05:16 PM
Quote from: wallacewt on November 09, 2010, 06:02:29 AM
marlin caught off cairns aust;1100lb

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_09_11_10_8_55_36.jpeg)

Wow!  :o Now thats what they call "going two feet in...." TOTAL COMMITMENT!!!

And I thought I was "hardcore"!  ;D

One day I think I gotta try that....Yeah right....I think the gaff man has the right idea....just stay on the sidelines and watch.  Instead of holding the gaff, he should be throwing his partner a mask, snorkel, and a pair of fins  :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 17, 2010, 11:19:34 PM
thanks to bearsharker for posting these photos!  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1317.0

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_17_11_10_4_10_41_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_17_11_10_4_10_41_1.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on January 14, 2011, 06:20:01 AM
(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/lmdl4law/P1120007.jpg)

I had to move this reel while I waited for parts.  After I loaded it on the tray, I thought of the picture of the month, so I thought I'd get it uploaded before Broadway Dom shows his Senator collection.  It's a Penn International 50vsw.  I titled the picture "Waiting for Parts from Scott's."  If you have a NY accent, it rhymes.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on January 14, 2011, 07:17:48 AM
Looks like surgery time!  I just got some of those dental picks from my dentist... can't wait to try them out.   Nice photo of your set up!

Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 14, 2011, 07:30:56 AM
dominick, you're way too neat!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on January 14, 2011, 08:52:48 AM
Nice tray.  My wife would kill me if I used a tray like that to hold my reel parts.  She would probably send me to McDs to cockroach (permanently borrow) a tray or two for my reel work.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 14, 2011, 08:58:34 AM
bryan, english!  speak english not pidgeon.  i can't follow you when you do that.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 14, 2011, 09:00:45 AM
hey, dominick!  so what parts are you waiting for?   (um, did i totally miss the point?)   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on January 14, 2011, 09:14:37 AM
Quote from: alantani on January 14, 2011, 08:58:34 AM
bryan, english!  speak english not pidgeon.  i can't follow you when you do that.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Okay, I noticed those spelling errors and added and English comentary for cockroach.  hey, it's 1:00 am, and I just woke up (took a little 4 hour nap).  I though it was time to get up and go to work...
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on January 14, 2011, 07:59:54 PM
Quote from: alantani on January 14, 2011, 09:00:45 AM
hey, dominick!  so what parts are you waiting for?   (um, did i totally miss the point?)   ;D

Alan:  You did not miss anything.  I screwed up in dismantling the drag cover.  I removed the e-clip and permanently locked the cover.  I thought I would have to break the cover or the pin to remove it.  So before I tried to remove it with the locking pin in place I ordered a new cover and I lost the small e-clip so I ordered that also.  After the parts came, I was able to pry the locking pin up and grip it to unscrew the drag cover.  So I don't need the drag cover anymore.  If you need one I have it.  I'll send it gratis to you or any of the registered Alani Tani guys and gals.  Alan, Im also I'm working on getting you one of those dental tools.  Everytime I hear that you use a fish hook to remove a seal I think I'd better get you a real tool.  I'm working on it.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 14, 2011, 08:04:44 PM
i shouldn't post after the second scotch (or was that the second double).  i've got pack of 20 dental tools send up from a member in los angeles.  swing by the house some time for a glass of wine.  i'm fresh out of french bordeaux's but i've got a couple of decent cabs. 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on January 14, 2011, 10:50:18 PM
Alan:  If you keep inviting people over for glasses of wine (Einstein) when are you going to have time reel time?  When things warm up in the spring, I'll bring over some great Zin.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on February 07, 2011, 07:26:57 AM
a few of the boys have asked me the story behind the man over board,here it is,i managed to track it down
http://www.blackmarlinfishingblog.com 2011 page 16
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on February 07, 2011, 04:36:13 PM
WOW! ...thanks for the full story.  Looks like you had to write the paper that posted the article.  Job well done!
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on February 07, 2011, 08:00:23 PM
Yup, us Hawaiians do not like a fish to get away.  We even go swimming after it.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on February 08, 2011, 01:40:23 AM
Quote from: BryanYoung on February 07, 2011, 08:00:23 PM
Yup, us Hawaiians do not like a fish to get away.  We even go swimming after it.

;D ;D This comment gave me a laugh.  Thanks Bryan.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 28, 2011, 02:04:28 AM
february's winners!

(http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq241/KeithK/Reels/PC100315.jpg)

(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j339/wishiwasfishing/pro%20gear/ebayetc005.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: bigash on March 06, 2011, 08:56:22 PM
Quote from: alantani on February 28, 2011, 02:04:28 AM
february's winners!

(http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq241/KeithK/Reels/PC100315.jpg)

(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j339/wishiwasfishing/pro%20gear/ebayetc005.jpg)
40 Marlboro and two lighters !!! yup looks about right !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 17, 2011, 12:46:41 AM
welcome, nessie hunter!

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/92345NessieHunter/TrynosotherReels.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Nessie Hunter on March 20, 2011, 05:02:06 AM
WOW, Thanks Alan!!!   
9 PM Sat night and I only have one more to do!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 04, 2011, 06:43:22 AM
my chuckle for the day!

(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/lmdl4law/PennSenator6-0114HLW001.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 05, 2011, 05:11:32 AM
thanks to board4life!

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/Board4life75/Jvariance03.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 05, 2011, 07:59:52 AM
and another!  http://www.westernangler.com.au/forum/topic?id=2006

(http://alantani.com/gallery/4/1_05_06_11_1_01_01.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Nessie Hunter on June 05, 2011, 03:23:50 PM
WOW!!!   

I thought I was rather Obsessive compulsive when it came to neat & clean..

Those two pics are Way out of my league...   

Good job board4life & westernangler.com... 
Some therapy may be in your future though???   LMAO    ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: plastic tiki on June 05, 2011, 10:13:07 PM
 ;D That is pretty awesome. Maybe i'll get mine looking like that in about 10 years.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Board4life on June 05, 2011, 11:31:55 PM
Wow... I won something. I knew my friends were just messin with me. I am a winner. ;D

On a side note... all these pic are making me want more room for my fishing hobbies. I need a bigger bathroom.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on June 06, 2011, 02:58:41 AM
Maybe we need to rethink your man cave (Garage).  The only thing is that when we are over and need parts, it's easy for you to just pass us a box of parts.  This set-up, we will need to reach over you and search.  But can you imagine getting all of those bins (crates) filled with parts off the floor?

Quote from: alantani on June 05, 2011, 07:59:52 AM
and another!  http://www.westernangler.com.au/forum/topic?id=2006

(http://alantani.com/gallery/4/1_05_06_11_1_01_01.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 24, 2011, 06:53:40 AM
nice to see that someone is actually fishing.  that is, as i can vaguely recall, the reason that this was all started!

(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/35/carp1002.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Nessie Hunter on June 24, 2011, 02:17:16 PM
Amazing looking Carp.. WOW !!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on July 10, 2011, 11:36:22 PM
just in from new zealand !!!!!

(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/redsetta/Penn%2010/10-web-1.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: septicsac on July 10, 2011, 11:56:07 PM
Great thread, love the pic of all the reels
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on July 11, 2011, 12:25:57 AM
I knew I should've put a clean towel down before I started taking photos...  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 08, 2011, 01:03:04 AM
another winner!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 08, 2011, 04:57:50 PM
honorable mention!

(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/redsetta/Curado200DHSV/Curado33.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 10, 2011, 03:10:50 AM
and another!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on August 10, 2011, 03:28:04 AM
Wow! Photo of the month, thanks Alan....exciting!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 19, 2011, 02:56:43 AM
and another!

Quote from: Alto Mare on September 19, 2011, 02:25:06 AM
I just found one of my favorite picture and I wanted to share it with my Penn buddies. If that was me sitting there, I would have been in heaven. It's amazing that after so many years  Penn Fishing Tackle Co. is still there and open today. I've been there a few times in the past, the place is about 15 miles from my house. Enjoy, Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on September 19, 2011, 11:00:08 AM
I'm glad it made photo of the month Alan, I never get tired looking at this one. Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on September 19, 2011, 01:32:53 PM
You sure that's not you, Sal?  ;D 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on September 19, 2011, 04:55:10 PM
Quote from: broadway on September 19, 2011, 01:32:53 PM
You sure that's not you, Sal?  ;D 

No Dom he's better looking....but I have more hair ;)
From the looks of that handle sitting next to that 16/0, I'm going to guess that he was working on that reel around the mid fifties, I'm sure that he is longer with us, if he is I would love to talk with him. There is a good chance that you might have that same reel in your collection ;D, you never know ;).
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on September 19, 2011, 08:51:30 PM
I like the picture for its story of old-world craftsmanship.
It shows the Dominick-sized hammer close by him and the Dom-sized hammer in the foreground. ;D ;D  And he's even got more hair than I do! :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 19, 2011, 10:06:15 PM
i know they had air tools back then and i can see air lines behind him.  i'm just surprised that he is using a hand screwdriver.  just think of how many reels would have survived if they would have used 308 or 316 stainless steel instead of chromed brass. 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on September 20, 2011, 01:14:54 AM
Quote from: norcal pescador on September 19, 2011, 08:51:30 PM
  And he's even got more hair than I do! :D

Rob, you got looks and knowledge,  c'mon now you can't have everything ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on September 20, 2011, 01:28:28 AM

     LOL! ... Hey Rob when did you see my hammer ???  ;D
Sal,
  The grip looks like it, but the part where the handle nut goes looks sharper... not as round, whatcha think ??? Maybe just the old photo?
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 03, 2011, 02:52:36 AM
whoa!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on November 03, 2011, 03:25:49 AM
Well earned...  ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on November 03, 2011, 03:34:21 AM
Wow! Photo of the month....thanks Alan.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on November 03, 2011, 04:07:16 AM
Wow.  What are those colored stickers for?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 10, 2011, 09:10:20 AM
always liked this reel......

(http://alantani.com/gallery/5/1_10_11_11_2_09_33.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 10, 2011, 09:10:50 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on November 03, 2011, 03:34:21 AM
Wow! Photo of the month....thanks Alan.

well deserved!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 10, 2011, 09:45:42 AM
more old school.....
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 30, 2011, 05:57:10 AM
now here is a man with too much time on his hands!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on November 30, 2011, 10:47:23 AM
Alan, I don't think that this one deserves photo of the month, but, I appreciate it. Thank you!
I wish I did have more time in my hands, well maybe not, then my wife would bug me to do things around the house ;D.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on November 30, 2011, 03:45:04 PM
Alan, did you see the red fiber washer under the main gear? Maybe Sal should be flogged for not having a C-F washer there. ;D ;) ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 30, 2011, 04:43:43 PM
i thought it was actually quite clever.  the work was clean and precise.  it showed an excellent understanding of the problems faced by some of these older reels, and the man came up with a solution!  "better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on November 30, 2011, 05:03:51 PM
Quote from: norcal pescador on November 30, 2011, 03:45:04 PM
Alan, did you see the red fiber washer under the main gear? Maybe Sal should be flogged for not having a C-F washer there. ;D ;) ;D

What red washer? Oh, you must be talking about that carbon washer loaded with red dust from  me shaving the plate ;D.
Rob, I'm still laughing over that email  ;D ;D
Later bro. Heading back to work.

Quote from: alantani on November 30, 2011, 04:43:43 PM
i thought it was actually quite clever.  the work was clean and precise.  it showed an excellent understanding of the problems faced by some of these older reels, and the man came up with a solution!  "better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."

Thanks Alan.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on November 30, 2011, 09:52:13 PM
QuoteWhat red washer? Oh, you must be talking about that carbon washer loaded with red dust from  me shaving the plate ;D.
Sure, Sal. That's what I'm talking about. ::) You must have masked off or cleaned all of the other parts, right? :D :D

That email is sadly true, isn't it?
Later bud.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on November 30, 2011, 10:09:44 PM
It definitely deserves photo of the month!

...and Rob, I didn't notice that, but now that you mentioned it... what's up wit dat, Sal?! ... must just be red dust from the shaved down side plate  ;)
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on December 01, 2011, 01:35:37 AM
Wow, I was wondering how I could do that in my infinite time.  Thanks for the direction.  I think I'm gonna try it sometime.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 12, 2011, 06:45:47 AM
pretty damned clever!

Quote from: inhotpursuit on December 11, 2011, 10:52:58 PM
Great tutorial SD the cardiff is really underated add ceramic bearings and carbontex and you have a damn good reel, here's another tip, to add a bearing to the drive shaft instead of the plastic bushing you need a 5x8x2.5 flanged bearing carefully grind down the edge, then you will need to hone out the bearing well using a fine stone on a rotary tool be carefull you only need to remove the powdercoat, this improves the smoothness of the reel considerably.if any one would like a bearing pm me with your address i have a few spare ones and will mail one to you free.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 12, 2011, 11:17:41 PM
you know, it's nice to see a young man on the right track!

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/seaeagle2/54319_109954829070094_100001667315485_76277_6682128_o.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 17, 2011, 07:21:25 PM
very clever!    http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=3167.0

Quote from: Killerbug on December 16, 2011, 02:46:03 AM
My cogwheel started screaming, last outing. This usually means some lube. A few years back I made myself a tool to help me getting it of: A fork, cut/break off the middle teeth, and bend the outer ones 90 degrees (see picture). Now you have a nifty tool to pull the cogwheel of.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zjFMD6xtq6I/TnpQnYoHrxI/AAAAAAAAD5g/IqTabrSkRb0/gaffel.jpg)

Michael

This is originally a posting from Esoxhunt, that I would like to share.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 23, 2011, 08:58:54 AM
sorry, couldn't pass this one up!   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on December 23, 2011, 12:03:41 PM
I knew I should have taken a shower first, when I came home ;D. Thanks anyway, Alan.
The reel is holding 25lb of drag with ease and I'm sure that I can push it close to 30lb. The only part that I'm skeptical about is the aluminum spool, but, I will be putting one together with the metal spool. Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 06, 2012, 02:40:12 AM
someone has been busy!

Quote

Alan, I forgot to include a pic of my (semi) finished work.  See the pic of my plethora of Penn reels attached. J

113HLW, Anniversary Edition, Black Tiburon

113H, Topless Tiburon, Black Tiburon Topless

113H, Topless Tiburon, Black Tiburon Topless

113H, Newell Spool, Red Tiburon

113H, Newell Spool, Red Tiburon

113H, Newell Spool, Red Tiburon

500, Newell Spool, Gold Tiburon

113H, Tiburon YTS Kit, Stainless yoke, 4-1 gears (Newell), custom billet star drag wheel, accurate 6-shooter handle, etc.

505, Black Tiburon



Sincerely,

~Aaron



(http://alantani.com/gallery/5/1_05_01_12_5_39_15.jpeg)



Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 07, 2012, 03:12:32 AM
gonna need a 12-step detox program......

(http://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3477.0;attach=1543;image)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 07, 2012, 05:08:57 AM
....  is another man's treasure.

Quote from: Makule on February 07, 2012, 04:41:29 AM

Here's some of the old stuff.  Probably all needing repair (which is why they're in the cabinet drawer).  I don't know where my good wife put all of the other reels (there were quite a few).  I don't think she's sold them.... yet.

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p2OHMYw9rzJA_At7GWkYg8fhnnRGz53cRogZ2T8N6JB94pf4uKyPZGY9JJWJyBG2Rosbf1pb-ZqoxLtFOGindxQ/Old-reels.jpg?psid=1)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on February 07, 2012, 06:23:15 AM
makule send them off to sal(alto mare)
some of them look to old to vote :D :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Makule on February 07, 2012, 06:43:35 PM
Why would I want to send my treasures away to sal?  People should send me theirs.

Quote from: wallacewt on February 07, 2012, 06:23:15 AM
makule send them off to sal(alto mare)
some of them look to old to vote :D :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Jimmer on February 07, 2012, 09:14:56 PM
Makule  - I have some various Ocean City parts -gears, springs etc. let me know if you need something, I'll see if I have it . All NOS parts. I think I have them all listed in a PDF I could post if you or anyone else are interested . all small internal parts - no spools, handles or side plates- Jimmer
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tile on February 07, 2012, 09:42:55 PM
A romanian made and modified spinning reel. The reel is called "Arges 3" and it was made in 1995. It saw action on the Danube river and mostly on the Teleajen river (the local river that flows near Valenii de Munte).

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Makule on February 08, 2012, 02:59:41 AM
Jimmer,  thank you.

Don't have any Ocean City reels.  They weren't really big here.  Mostly Penn and Pfleuger.

Quote from: Jimmer on February 07, 2012, 09:14:56 PM
Makule  - I have some various Ocean City parts -gears, springs etc. let me know if you need something, I'll see if I have it . All NOS parts. I think I have them all listed in a PDF I could post if you or anyone else are interested . all small internal parts - no spools, handles or side plates- Jimmer

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 08, 2012, 04:40:17 AM
stoica, those romanian reels are very nice.  did you get the drag washers that i sent to you?  i'll bet they will fit in this reel!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tile on February 08, 2012, 07:23:54 AM
No. The package hasn't arrived because the weather in Europe is horrendous.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 08, 2012, 07:52:51 AM
yeah, saw that in the news!  stay warm, old friend..... 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on February 08, 2012, 12:09:03 PM
My hometown is under 3' of snow. The house that I grew up in is attached to rear of the bell tower.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on February 08, 2012, 05:22:41 PM
Sal:  You grew up in a church?  Did you ever meet Quasimoto?  Did the bells bother you?   ::)  Dominick  
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on February 08, 2012, 06:22:36 PM
Dominick, I used to ring those bells as a kid. Would you believe that some of my friends used to hold on to the bell and swing out of that tower? I was never that crazy. About the noise, we're not talking framed 2x4's here,that wall had to be 3' wide.The tower, the palace and my house still look the same as the day I lef, about 40 years ago. Even though it's still our house, we are not allowed to touch anything on the exterior, if we want to paint the front door, the mayer decides on what color and we only have three choices.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on February 08, 2012, 06:37:17 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on February 08, 2012, 06:22:36 PM
if we want to paint the front door, the mayer decides on what color and we only have three choices.
I understand, purple, chartreuse, and puce ;D.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on February 08, 2012, 08:12:16 PM
Great pic and history Sal - thanks for sharing.
I used to love driving around the Irish countryside, finding castles/ruins and climbing them.
Many had finely crafted spiral staircases etc still intact.
Some castles even had miniature staircases, doors and passages etc through which the children could escape during sieges.
Just don't get stonework like that in NZ.
Cheers, Justin
PS Dominick, you forgot indigo.  ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broschro on February 11, 2012, 03:48:40 PM
Quote from: alantani on February 07, 2012, 03:12:32 AM
gonna need a 12-step detox program......

(http://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3477.0;attach=1543;image)
I WILL HAVE ALL OF THESE DONE BY FRIDAY WILL POST SOME PICS. POWDER COATING WILL START IN MARCH
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 12, 2012, 10:22:29 PM
Quote from: Pescachaser on February 08, 2012, 05:32:40 AM
Hey Oldcatcher:  At least you don't have to worry about the beer getting warm. :D.  Dominick

During late fall/start of winter here I'm pretty much a hot coffee guy, often bring two stanley thermos bottles.

Love to toss a few back as much as anybody, but when I'm fishing...... I'm fishing  ;D

I've ordered some cal's light, tsi301 & tsi322 plus corrosionx hd, still need to get some carbontex drag washers from smoothdrag.

Here is a nice late season fall fattie muskie from this year.

-Dave
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 16, 2012, 06:38:35 AM
old school, from max doubt!

(http://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3585.0;attach=1632;image)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 29, 2012, 06:44:02 AM
thanks, ted!

(http://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3692.0;attach=1756;image)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 12, 2012, 05:32:39 AM
Quote from: Max Doubt on March 10, 2012, 03:34:27 AM

I've been called worse, but a few of my friends think I'm a hoarder, while the rest of my friends just think my tackle room is a very kool mancave.

Here is a shot of one wall........The other 3 walls are just as cluttered. Oh, and after I ran out of wall space the cieling became my next victim.

(http://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3784.0;attach=2048;image)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tile on March 22, 2012, 08:06:24 PM
A russian sidecasting reel.

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 20, 2012, 11:56:11 PM
from half way around the world.....   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on April 21, 2012, 06:42:47 AM
Wow... that's a slob of a cod, and a picturesque location... Is that an iceberg in the background?  Is it me or did that cod start to freeze?  Must have been a cold day!
Nice fish and photo,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Irish Jigger on April 21, 2012, 09:17:30 AM
Full report here.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=4105.msg30668#msg30668
(300 miles N of the Arctic Circle!)

Hafnor and his friends must use anti freeze in their reels. ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: hafnor on April 21, 2012, 09:51:08 AM
Nice to see!  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Squirmypug on April 21, 2012, 09:29:01 PM
When fishing somewhere that cold, do you still need a cooler?  :P
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on April 21, 2012, 11:00:47 PM
Quote from: Squirmypug on April 21, 2012, 09:29:01 PM
When fishing somewhere that cold, do you still need a cooler?  :P
Of course, to keep the beer from freezing.  ;) Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 10, 2012, 04:49:38 AM
mrs. broadway!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/6/1_09_05_12_9_47_53.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on May 10, 2012, 05:57:27 AM
way to go mrs b
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on May 10, 2012, 11:30:22 PM
      I can't wait to show mom that she got photo of the month!  What an honor!... and for a non-member, none the less.
I appreciate the nice comments, it was quite a trip filled with memories... what a way to cap it off a photo of the month on AT.com ;)
Thanks Crew!
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 22, 2012, 02:47:34 PM
from ranaman.  nothing like having a free afternoon with nothing to do! 

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/ranaman/120517_0001.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Nuvole on May 23, 2012, 04:04:40 PM
This is too neat to be true lol.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 11, 2012, 05:48:25 AM
i thought this was very clever!  see the end.  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=4514.0 

(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/redsetta/Miscellaneous/Penn112-double_dog-web-2.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Nessie Hunter on June 11, 2012, 07:34:28 PM
Read it, very good guys...   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on June 11, 2012, 07:45:02 PM
     Definitely, a useful, functional, cool 8) addition to Sal's idea. Does the bridge plate screw go through it?
Thanks
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on June 11, 2012, 09:01:56 PM
G'day Dom,
No, the shroud slides under the bridge, which fastens down upon it.
It's thin enough not to interfere with the fit, but strong enough to contain the spring.
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on June 11, 2012, 11:22:12 PM
Hey Justin,

      Thanks for the explanation... when I get a bit I'm gonna go to town on two of my 114hlw's.
Thanks bro,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on June 11, 2012, 11:41:29 PM
Good luck mate - looking forward to seeing the results.
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 11, 2012, 11:48:31 PM
Quote from: broadway on June 11, 2012, 11:22:12 PM
Hey Justin,

      Thanks for the explanation... when I get a bit I'm gonna go to town on two of my 114hlw's.
Thanks bro,
Dom

Place a piece of blue painters tape on that red 9/0, I wouldn't want you to grab the wrong reel ;).
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on June 12, 2012, 01:38:08 AM
 There's no way to grab Big Red or the rod she's mounted to ;).  I have it in a safe, surrounded by a moat, and fire breathing dragons  8)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on June 12, 2012, 02:21:03 AM
Quote from: broadway on June 12, 2012, 01:38:08 AM
There's no way to grab Big Red or the rod she's mounted to ;).  I have it in a safe, surrounded by a moat, and fire breathing dragons  8)

Come on now Dom, you really want us to believe you have a moat?  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on June 12, 2012, 02:50:50 AM
Heck yeah, I'll show ya when ya come  ::)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 12, 2012, 05:43:35 AM
couldn't let this slip by without a special mention!  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=4532.0
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 12, 2012, 09:53:07 AM
Well deserved Dan.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: suitekids on June 12, 2012, 10:13:23 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 12, 2012, 09:53:07 AM
Well deserved Dan.

Thank you Sal, means alot coming from the masters.....Dan
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: dobrobill on June 29, 2012, 08:40:22 PM
How do you people find all the frames? I can find tiburon and sometimes a piece or two of other types on ebay.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: suitekids on June 29, 2012, 09:43:02 PM
Quote from: dobrobill on June 29, 2012, 08:40:22 PM
How do you people find all the frames? I can find tiburon and sometimes a piece or two of other types on ebay.

go to ebay and in the search window type in : Jvariance, then send him a message and ask him if he has more kits, his name is Jeff
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: dobrobill on June 29, 2012, 09:50:56 PM
Thank you for the tip.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 23, 2012, 01:29:10 AM
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=5130.0  what more can i say?   ;D

Quote from: Keta on August 20, 2012, 07:29:13 AM
The fishing for halibut was good, 30 minute to land 8 fish from 40" to 50", we kept 4 nice butts. Here's a photo of the 2 largest, both caught on my 113H Tank.  The reel is up to the job, the fish on the left had a 40" fish on the second hook.

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g104/IGFA19Keta/Fish/BigButtsDriveMeNuts.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on August 23, 2012, 01:36:08 AM
Well deserved! It's like a fishing centerfold with those great 'Butts'! ;)
Ps- Hope you love your acid wrapped rod as much as me.
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on August 23, 2012, 02:07:35 AM
As Dom said...well deserved!
Congrats Buddy ;).
Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on August 23, 2012, 02:54:37 AM
I agree a great photo, except that Lee was afraid his face would break if he smiled.   ;D  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 23, 2012, 03:10:55 AM
how can you tell underneath that beard?  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on August 23, 2012, 03:32:07 AM
Quote from: broadway on August 23, 2012, 01:36:08 AM
Well deserved! It's like a fishing centerfold with those great 'Butts'! ;)
Ps- Hope you love your acid wrapped rod as much as me.
Dom

Dom -
Not to worry. We all love you as much as our rods. :-* :D
Rob
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on August 23, 2012, 03:33:01 AM
 :D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on August 23, 2012, 03:33:32 AM
Well deserved, Lee! Congratulations. 8)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: George4741 on August 23, 2012, 12:46:43 PM
Congrats Lee.  Alan knows how to pick em.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 23, 2012, 03:40:34 PM
it's not always me!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on August 24, 2012, 02:04:04 AM
Rob,
    Not sure I like being loved as much as your rod ;)
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 25, 2012, 11:13:42 PM
and another!

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g104/IGFA19Keta/MinakiII.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Keta on August 25, 2012, 11:40:39 PM
There a smile for you Dominick.  I loved fishing the FV Manaki, too bad she burnt to the waterline in '06.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on August 26, 2012, 01:35:22 AM
Lee looks like you were having fun, the youg man on your left looked like he was ready to jump.
I've been caught in 16' swells before and I know all about it....no fun.
Nice picture!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 28, 2012, 05:03:15 AM
an excellent first post from lucky drew!

(http://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=20.0;attach=3130;image)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: mohamedhashem21 on August 28, 2012, 03:16:50 PM
what about this ?
captured at Alexandria,Egypt
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on August 28, 2012, 03:28:20 PM
That was Alan's taxi, when he was visiting. ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 28, 2012, 03:41:16 PM
i wish!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on August 28, 2012, 03:57:36 PM
Charlie Tuna on a date.  ::)  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on August 28, 2012, 05:35:02 PM
Great photo, however I wouldn't eat tuna exposed to 100 degree+ heat ...especially with the guts still in 'em, YUCK!
Hope those beautiful fish didn't go to waste baking in the sun, but definitely a cool shot!
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on August 28, 2012, 07:31:25 PM
Dom, that fish is being somoked by the tailpipe, smoked fish doesn't get spoiled :-\
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on August 28, 2012, 08:14:50 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on August 28, 2012, 07:31:25 PM
Dom, that fish is being somoked by the tailpipe, smoked fish doesn't get spoiled :-\

good one! LOL
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on August 28, 2012, 10:23:11 PM
Touche`, Sal... Well In that case I'll have some spicy smoked tuna rolls  ;)
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 07, 2012, 11:25:38 AM
from fishaholic!  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=5132.15

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/stevebrown81/Fathom120.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on September 07, 2012, 03:38:08 PM
        The funny part of fishaholic's set up is that it looks just like mine. I use the tray, paper towels, q-tips (wood stem), reel x bottle (corrosion x inside), acid brushes, tweezers, and of course, Cal's grease.
There is one very important tool missing other than a bottle opener ;)
The Alan Tani wrench ;D
Nice, clear photos, thanks
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 20, 2012, 01:59:21 AM
couldn't let this one pass......

Quote from: Alto Mare on September 16, 2012, 02:08:24 AM
As you have probably noticed, I don't just collect reels, I also collect parts. Especially the ones that are hard to find. When I see them at a good price, I grab them. Here are a couple of shots of some of the parts that I've been working on for two days:
My wife threatened me that if I keep stinking up her laundry room , she's going to decorate my coffin with those parts :o

Sal

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Nessie Hunter on September 20, 2012, 06:41:56 PM
HOLY MOLY !!!!!


Does that qualify as Hording???    :o
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: saltydog on September 21, 2012, 12:10:38 AM
No hoading is just piled up trash,he has his neatly stacked and organized.Great work.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 26, 2012, 05:10:44 AM
fishing on the danube.  how much better can it get!!!!!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/7/1_25_09_12_10_09_53.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on September 26, 2012, 05:57:51 AM
what a fine figure of a man ;D
take a guess at the rod and say a pflueger.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: UK Ron on September 26, 2012, 10:08:33 AM
I want that hat !!  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Keta on September 26, 2012, 12:19:22 PM
Quote from: UK Ron on September 26, 2012, 10:08:33 AM
I want that hat !!  ;D

Me too, with over 325 sunny days a year and high in the mountains sun burn is a daily problem where I live.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: saltydog on September 26, 2012, 12:24:48 PM
Love the hat gotta get one.Congrates.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on September 27, 2012, 12:25:45 AM
I'm not going to show my girl this photo... I'd be afraid to lose her ;D
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 27, 2012, 02:40:08 AM
did anyone not notice that he was fishing on the danube river!!!  guys, he is clear across the world from most of us.  to me, that is the amazing thing.  you are actually looking at another part of the world!

and i love the hat!!!!!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tile on September 28, 2012, 07:57:30 PM
Thanks for the nomination  :) .
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Cone on September 29, 2012, 01:42:30 AM
Well if Alan ever decides to do a callendar, this pic will have to be in it! Congrats.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Fish-aholic on September 30, 2012, 01:39:09 AM
Pleasently surprised to see a pic of mine (nomination, I guess?) in this thread. lol  :o Some cracking pictures in here, though!

The last pic of Alto Mare's is awesome! I wonder how long it took to line all those up as neatly as they are. ha!

Quote from: broadway on September 07, 2012, 03:38:08 PM
        The funny part of fishaholic's set up is that it looks just like mine. I use the tray, paper towels, q-tips (wood stem), reel x bottle (corrosion x inside), acid brushes, tweezers, and of course, Cal's grease.
There is one very important tool missing other than a bottle opener ;)
The Alan Tani wrench ;D
Nice, clear photos, thanks
Dom

Hi Dom, I haven't got a works bench to seclude myself to, so I'm happy to make do with a tray. When I get asked - ahem, I mean told to move it, one day I can invisage myself tripping over something and watching all the bits and pieces of a teardown, taking flight. I've just jinxed myself there, but if that day does ever happen, I'll be sure to take a pic of the mess and upload it here. :D

Btw, thanks for the subtle nudging for a AT wrench! Just clanged my beer bottle with yours ;)

Steve.   

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on October 25, 2012, 01:12:37 AM
Sal, you are one sick dude!  :D :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 26, 2012, 04:43:04 AM
great report!  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=5662.0

(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/redsetta/FishingTrips/WaveDancer-32.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on October 27, 2012, 04:50:01 AM
Congratulations Justin.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on October 27, 2012, 06:47:24 AM
Thanks Alan and Dominick - much appreciated.
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 08, 2012, 02:14:04 AM
by popular demand!!!  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=5761.0
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: George4741 on November 08, 2012, 02:52:04 AM
Well deserved!

BTW I don't see any of the mariner gears.  What gives? ;)
  George
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 15, 2012, 04:56:52 AM
classic!  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=5815.0

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t141/FirePro911/Pflueger-28.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 23, 2012, 09:24:16 PM
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=5870.0

Quote from: dobrobill on November 23, 2012, 08:40:59 PM
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/dobrobill/Allreelstogether.jpg)

Pic I hope, I got bored today and decide to take a pic of my junk... My wife told me to get a bigger closet...
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on November 23, 2012, 11:21:06 PM
 Dobrobill, you should be shot! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on November 23, 2012, 11:37:35 PM
Wow! Thanks for sharing!

Quote from: wallacewt on November 23, 2012, 11:21:06 PM
you should be shot!
For having them stacked on top of eachother or for having so many?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: dobrobill on November 24, 2012, 12:20:23 AM
Thank you, I ordered and installed the parts you told me to get the other day. I think I ordered some more ss dogs in another post here on site.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: dobrobill on November 24, 2012, 12:22:06 AM
Quote from: wallacewt on November 23, 2012, 11:21:06 PM
you should be shot!
I hope not, why?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on November 24, 2012, 02:25:10 AM
You have a wife? ... She's a saint!
Sal, I was thinking the same, but I don't think those are his collector's pieces... hope not :-\
That's a lot of stuff to keep you busy through the winter,
Good stuff,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on November 24, 2012, 12:39:15 PM
 :Ddobrobill, for packing those GEMS like that.well shot might be a bit harsh.maybe snip a little pinky. :D :D :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on November 24, 2012, 06:31:33 PM
Quote from: dobrobill on November 24, 2012, 12:22:06 AM
Quote from: wallacewt on November 23, 2012, 11:21:06 PM
you should be shot!
I hope not, why?

Dobrobil:  Wallace does not have a mean bone in his body.  He meant to be funny.  He should have used one of the smiley faces.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: dobrobill on November 25, 2012, 10:37:17 PM
As my daughter says "It's all good"
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 16, 2012, 08:32:21 AM
a job well done!  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=6009.0;topicseen

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t141/FirePro911/daiwa-40_zpscef9e291.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: dobrobill on December 17, 2012, 02:44:06 PM
That has a few little tiny springs.....Gezzz    Nice job
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 11, 2013, 09:09:22 AM
thanks, i really needed a photo like this.  i'd like to see some of these in person. 

(http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b582/makanimalie/MaunaluaSunset1_zps03af2da1.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 17, 2013, 08:34:50 AM
clem, thank you!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 22, 2013, 05:46:39 AM
until you've actually done one of these, it's hard to imagine how much work this really is!

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=6260.0

(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/403/42572649.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: LLCC on January 25, 2013, 07:49:44 AM
Thank you Alan!

LL
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 27, 2013, 02:34:23 PM
couldn't pass this one up!   ;D

Quote from: Pescachaser on January 27, 2013, 04:14:53 AM
All of you Alan Tani members that haven't figured out that I really was not posting pictures in my last two posts ( it looks like Sal caught on).  I was just breaking chops by posting "red Xs."  This is what my bench really looks like some of the time.  Actually I'm just showing off some of the reels I own.  When I get rid of the winter junk I have piled on the bench, I'll post some pictures of what it looks like when I neaten it up.



Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on January 27, 2013, 04:15:04 PM
Let me know first if you consider any of that stuff junk. ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on January 27, 2013, 06:39:14 PM
Yea! I made photo of the month.  I am humbly honored.   ::) Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on January 27, 2013, 06:48:51 PM
And without the Tank :-\.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on January 27, 2013, 06:55:37 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 27, 2013, 06:48:51 PM
And without the Tank :-\.

Old photo.  It's a Pre-Tank photograph.  The Tank will be back in Baja in June.  In the meantime I have enshrined it.  If you want to come to Baja June 11 - 18 I'll let you borrow it to pull on some tuna.  ;D Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on January 27, 2013, 07:05:10 PM
I wish i could Dominick, I can barely keep up with college tuition. :-\
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 27, 2013, 08:01:34 PM
well deserved.  as for your winning prize, you can come over to the house and drink all the beer you want!  the wine selection is safeway select.  doubt that you would be interested.   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on January 27, 2013, 08:35:47 PM
Why does he get special treatment? ::) Oh, he's probably a rookie, this might be is first  :-\ ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 27, 2013, 09:34:18 PM
that offer is open to anyone!  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on January 28, 2013, 12:06:32 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 27, 2013, 07:05:10 PM
I wish i could Dominick, I can barely keep up with college tuition. :-\

Add a few bricks to the next job.   ;D  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Cone on January 28, 2013, 12:31:36 AM
Congadulations, Dominick. I hope to see a shot of the tank in action the next tourney. Bob
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: fish.killer on January 28, 2013, 05:50:52 AM
Looks Like my good friend and fishing partners collection David Rocchi.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on January 28, 2013, 10:00:22 AM
good stuff there pesca,
i like the the ones with the pretty handles,
dont care much about fishing reels,BUT seeing as
how  they are connected you may as well leave them like
they is when you post em..ill pay 1/2 postage to help you out. ::)
cheers dom.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Wael on February 06, 2013, 05:07:53 PM
 love the way you treat your reels. This is how they should be treated.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on February 06, 2013, 06:53:41 PM
And I have 2 reels at my place that I've been waiting to give it to Dominick for the past year.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on February 06, 2013, 07:05:05 PM
Quote from: Bryan Young on February 06, 2013, 06:53:41 PM
And I have 2 reels at my place that I've been waiting to give it to Dominick for the past year.
Put them in your car so that you won't forget them.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 06, 2013, 07:51:37 PM
i'm good here!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 07, 2013, 02:11:21 AM
this guy as the right idea!  this is what fishing is all about!!!!!!!!  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=6374.0

Quote from: willybendit on February 07, 2013, 01:14:35 AM
no electric reels  just penn GLD 50  & penn 50lbs class IGFA rods   ive a braid harness & pad  fight lasts about an hour  catch 5 of them in a day and you have  had Enough and sleep like a Baby on a night   sizes     from  70lbs right up to 225lbs   MY PB is 208lbs   my crew man taking a nap (http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af48/willybendit/SL740056.jpg)      its a hard life but somebody as to do it 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on February 07, 2013, 04:11:55 AM
Is that Dominick with a sweater on top of his Hawaii five-0 shirts? ;D
Is he dead or sleeping? ;)
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 15, 2013, 04:13:51 PM
better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=6437.0

Quote from: Irish Jigger on February 14, 2013, 04:40:26 PM
I picked up a rough and very loose Silver Beach 99 and decided it was time I had an Albacore Special.
I had a Jigmaster 500 RH Side Plate assembly with dual alternating dogs and a Penn 24-56 power handle so all I needed was a solid frame and that would be it.

Decided to stiffen the frame using two "Solid" Bars in place of the original Posts.
Deep drilled and tapped  the (5-40UNC) crew holes to suit the shorter bars.
Cut the bars to length and made up four crescent shaped attachment plates from 2mm s/steel to locate the original Post holes in the frame.

(http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o786/gannett8/Fishing%20Reels/2013_02130001_zps3ac801f5.jpg)
Showing attachment plates  secured in place prior to fitting RH Ring.


(http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o786/gannett8/Fishing%20Reels/2013_02130004_zps40bd2db3.jpg)
Assembled reel showing location of "Solid" Bars  and the attachment plates which are the same thickness as the Stand.

Now to find some Irish Albacore. ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Irish Jigger on February 15, 2013, 08:29:25 PM
Thank's Alan,I'm honoured.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on February 15, 2013, 08:41:48 PM
Jigger,
    Creative... I like the way you skinned that cat. You definitely made that frame much more rigid.
Dom
Ps- good luck with the Irish albacore run this year...I heard it happens at the end of the rainbow on march 17th ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Irish Jigger on February 15, 2013, 09:06:38 PM
Thank's Dom, agreed, a lot happens  here on March 17th ;)  but our fishing starts a couple of months later.
See attached link for what can be caught here if you find the rainbows end ;D

http://fishinginireland.info/news/sea-reports/wonderful-albacore-tuna-trip-out-from-kerry/
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: buitrechico on February 16, 2013, 01:28:51 AM
Very clever Tom,one more excelent work!!! 
                                                                    Richard
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on February 17, 2013, 04:10:43 AM
Tom,
   Looks like there is gold at the end of the rainbow... very interesting ;)
Thanks,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on February 17, 2013, 08:52:32 PM
Great stuff Tom - well done.
Another quality job.
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on February 17, 2013, 11:19:16 PM
x2 gd stuff irish.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on February 26, 2013, 12:32:02 AM
Quote from: broadway on February 07, 2013, 04:11:55 AM
Is that Dominick with a sweater on top of his Hawaii five-0 shirts? ;D
Is he dead or sleeping? ;)
Dom

That can't be Dominick. Dominick only wears shorts. :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on February 26, 2013, 12:32:59 AM
Good job mate! Where there's a will, there's a way!
Rob
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 21, 2013, 12:23:10 AM
good one!!!!!!!!   this would be no problem, right guys?  ;D

Quote from: jaybri on April 15, 2013, 10:38:53 AM
Hi Alan. Hope all is fine.  

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/644598_10200383503021603_456667410_n.jpg)

not mine but thought it was great pic

maybe even pic of the month

ALOHA

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on April 21, 2013, 02:16:08 AM
No problem. Especially if they came with red sideplates and frame.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: saltydog on April 21, 2013, 04:47:39 PM
That looks like some serious fun.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: bluefish69 on April 21, 2013, 05:22:19 PM
I could really enjoy myself with one of those. Just a few extra parts from the P 322 that I did yesterday.

Polish that Bridge Sleeve Inside & out. I have wire brushes for the inside.

Mike
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 23, 2013, 07:31:48 AM
couldn't let this one slip by without an honorable mention!  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=7057.0

(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/Bigjfb/IMG_3954_zps0407f8d5.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 02, 2013, 03:35:32 AM
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=7133.0

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t141/FirePro911/PennSenatorII-1_zps2cb70e5d.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 31, 2013, 11:10:56 PM
no explanations needed!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: BMITCH on May 31, 2013, 11:30:53 PM
Question is who do send the wrench to? :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on June 02, 2013, 04:38:24 PM
Quote from: BMITCH on May 31, 2013, 11:30:53 PM
Question is who do send the wrench to? :D

:D :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bucktail on June 02, 2013, 04:42:52 PM
Perfect.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: triumphrick on June 04, 2013, 12:37:38 AM
I would like to nominate my nephews VIDEO of his 32' Yellowfin for picture of the month!

We were in the keys recently and he enlisted a helicopter and videographer to put about 45 minutes worth of tape together for him to edit....

I am in the back....hanging on for dear life...man that rig is fast!

He is doing it as a promotional piece for his business, Red Line Charters.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jheMVnLpW60
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 04, 2013, 01:00:18 AM
nice boat!

http://www.red-line-charters.com/

(http://alantani.com/gallery/8/1_03_06_13_5_52_00_86902260.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: harryk3616 on June 05, 2013, 12:50:55 AM
Quote from: alantani on May 31, 2013, 11:10:56 PM
no explanations needed!
you have my vote,''   reely  ''   great
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: 240 LTS on June 06, 2013, 12:33:20 AM
Amazing photos, reels, work, everything!!!

Thanks!
Jeff
240 LTS
.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 10, 2013, 06:44:15 PM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 10, 2013, 01:15:29 AM
I managed to finally get a little time in the garage today. Here are a couple of my senators. 16,14,12,9,6 and 4/0. A really nice super mariner and long beach. A little 209 takes up the rear.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/35032252013_5ccee6fc31_b.jpg)



Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on June 10, 2013, 08:18:53 PM
Hey wait a minute.  Sal and I were only photo of the month for 6 days.   ;D ;D Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on June 10, 2013, 09:38:38 PM
Quote from: Pescachaser on June 10, 2013, 08:18:53 PM
Hey wait a minute.  Sal and I were only photo of the month for 6 days.   ;D ;D Dominick

Maybe it's because the senator photo made Alan nostalgic about his work bench. ;D

But, yeah he could have waited at least one more day. :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: BMITCH on June 10, 2013, 10:57:36 PM
I'm thinking....if we could get Sal and Dominick next to that bench then no problem, right? Oh yeah. There would be reels missing. Lol. And all of a sudden there would be new tutorials on double dogging these penn's. ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 11, 2013, 01:43:49 AM
Dominick, what did you do? ::). you got demoted from photo of the month to photo of the week and you took me down with you :'(
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 11, 2013, 01:48:30 AM
Eat your Hearts out guys! Hail the Shark Hunter!
Any time you guys want to Come to Kentucky and stand next to my Bench. You are Welcome!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 11, 2013, 02:00:24 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 11, 2013, 01:48:30 AM
Eat your Hearts out guys! Hail the Shark Hunter!

;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: harryk3616 on June 11, 2013, 02:19:12 AM
must be some big fish in those kentucky lakes
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 11, 2013, 04:03:19 AM
We have some big Muskies. (Muskellunge) There is a lake about two hours from me that is famous for these toothy Fish. Its called Cave Run. I head south to Florida to fish my Senators.
Shark fishing from the beach. It is my new hobby and passion.
This is not me(as usual), but this is a big muskie.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Norcal Pescador on June 11, 2013, 04:45:13 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 11, 2013, 01:43:49 AM
Dominick, what did you do? ::). you got demoted from photo of the month to photo of the week and you took me down with you :'(

:D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Mandelstam on June 11, 2013, 11:59:57 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 11, 2013, 04:03:19 AM
We have some big Muskies. (Muskellunge) There is a lake about two hours from me that is famous for these toothy Fish. Its called Cave Run. I head south to Florida to fish my Senators.
Shark fishing from the beach. It is my new hobby and passion.
This is not me(as usual), but this is a big muskie.

I've always found the name Muskellunge to be funny. In Swedish it means "muscle kid".  ;D It kinda fits.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ossipeter on June 11, 2013, 09:23:01 PM
This is a very nice fish! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tile on June 13, 2013, 06:10:38 PM
MOAP - Mother Of All Pikes  :). That's a huge pike - I wish we had some of them in the Danube Delta.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 14, 2013, 11:33:26 PM
here you go, dom!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: BMITCH on June 14, 2013, 11:41:40 PM
Dominick again??
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 15, 2013, 12:52:40 AM
You need to rename this "Photo of the Week!" Alan. Mine is Bigger!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 15, 2013, 01:10:42 AM
Yours doesn't have the "TANK" ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 15, 2013, 01:28:39 AM
You got me there Sal. It will when I get My 6/0 Tiburon Wide together. I think I'll call it the "Destroyer". Maybe the "Punisher".
I got it! "The Tank of Kentucky"
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 15, 2013, 03:37:32 AM
sharkin' at it's best, but you need more babes in the background!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 15, 2013, 03:50:05 AM
Thanks Alan,
I got the fever and can't wait to go again! I didn't actually catch this one, but my fishing Buddies did. I was right there. The Blacktips were taking my bait and then dropping it. I'll get them next time.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 15, 2013, 06:03:05 PM
I thought this photo was impressive. It has nothing to do with reels, but that has to be at least a 30' Whale Shark!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bucktail on June 15, 2013, 07:34:00 PM
That's a pretty big whale shark for northern Kentucky! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: JoeR on June 17, 2013, 11:08:17 PM
Dang, never has there been a case for " we need a bigger boat" than that pic!!!  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 25, 2013, 12:22:12 AM
jamie caught a fish!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 25, 2013, 06:59:45 PM
here is something so simple, i wonder why i didn't think about it years ago.  it is a simple, elegant solution to a nagging problem.  gentlemen, very well done!

Quote from: VW on June 25, 2013, 05:39:17 PM
I think I have found a way to overcome the objection many have expressed to using the flathead screws I use and have recommended.  And it is easy to do.

The problem is the head OD is larger then the Penn oval head screws.  This leaves the rim of the head overhanging the countersink in the trim ring.  I decided to try to reduce the OD by creating a bevel.

I used an old Penn frame post to hold the screw and chucked that in a drill press.  If the screw had a lot of wobble/runout, was usually able to get it running true enough by loosening and tightening the screw a few times.  Then held a file at 45 degree angle against the rim while turning the post/screw at a fairly slow speed.  Started with a coarse file, then switched to a finer one to remove the burr at the new rim and lightly touch the bevel a couple of times.  You need to move/stroke the file when cutting, otherwise the couple of teeth actually touching and cutting will clog up with chips and stop cutting.  The technique does not require much pressure, just light contact and keep the file moving.

(https://imageshack.com/a/img594/6669/smgr.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/gismgrj/)

I purposefully made a smaller bevel on the middle screw.  One could probably make a more rounded profile, more like an oval head.  I think it would be more difficult to make them all about the same.  I like the appearance of the bevel and will continue to use it.

Alto Mare has a pic somewhere on the forum showing these screws on a reel with Accurate sideplates.  The screws do stick out a lot and I understand why one would find it unacceptable.  I cannot say this method would solve that problem, but it might. 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: VW on June 25, 2013, 07:29:49 PM
Quote from: alantani on June 25, 2013, 06:59:45 PM
here is something so simple, i wonder why i didn't think about it years ago.

Same here.  It really is easy, and quick, to do.  Thanks for the compliment
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Keith K on June 26, 2013, 12:35:36 AM
Clean.  Nice work VW.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 29, 2013, 02:30:26 AM
Now thats Ingenuity!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on July 02, 2013, 11:07:55 PM
ll, well done!  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=6027.0

(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/190/75145199.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on July 14, 2013, 04:55:36 AM
My son found a 4/0 in the garbage. I am glad he has the bug now. Not near as bad as me, but we are planning a trip to catch some sharks in Sept. I broke out a couple reels to get the vibe going.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on July 29, 2013, 06:03:56 PM
you've gotta respect a man that loves his work!  
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on August 12, 2013, 08:26:58 AM
I've been busy guys! ;D
Here are all my penn senators. All greased up with cals and penn Blue grease. I have went through a pound and a half of blue grease! Yes, I am a Penn Nut! :P
I actually have no more reels to rebuild. It is a miracle!
2, 113h's, (One is the tank), Six 114h's, 5, 9/0's, 3, 10/0's, 3, 12/0's, 2. 14/0's, and one 16/0. ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: BMITCH on August 12, 2013, 10:27:45 AM
Very, very nice SH. Are those all crown royal bags? Thanks for sharing.
Bob
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 12, 2013, 05:19:00 PM
very nice!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on August 12, 2013, 07:22:47 PM
Quote from: BMITCH on August 12, 2013, 10:27:45 AM
Very, very nice SH. Are those all crown royal bags? Thanks for sharing.
Bob
Yes, They all fit in the Large Crown Royal bags. The 12/0 is a tight squeeze. Of Course the 14's and 16 won't. I bought them off fleabay. I didn't drink them all! :P
The 113 and 114's fit in the smaller ones.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: George4741 on August 14, 2013, 03:36:57 PM
Daron,
Well deserved.  Very nice eye candy.  Plenty of muscle, too.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on August 14, 2013, 07:42:50 PM
Thanks guys! ;D
I have only been collecting for two years now.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 16, 2013, 05:39:10 PM
whoa!

Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on August 16, 2013, 01:48:57 AM
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag109/Cortez_Conversions/Reelcase_zps6d38a167.jpg) (http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/Cortez_Conversions/media/Reelcase_zps6d38a167.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on August 16, 2013, 07:40:33 PM
Wow, I need one of those cabinets.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Mandelstam on August 16, 2013, 08:19:49 PM
Quote from: Bryan Young on August 16, 2013, 07:40:33 PM
Wow, I need one of those cabinets.


You take the cabinet, I'll take the contents...
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 16, 2013, 09:15:13 PM
you might have a hard time explaining the garter belt!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on August 16, 2013, 09:57:52 PM
I don't see a garter belt :-\
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Reelcase_zps6d38a167.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/Reelcase_zps6d38a167.jpg.html)

Don't ask for it Tom ;) ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 16, 2013, 10:01:56 PM
clever!  now can you photoshop out my brother's ex-wife! 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Cortez_Conversions on August 20, 2013, 04:23:39 AM
Wow! Never thought I'd make photo of the month!
Thanks all for the kind words!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 20, 2013, 05:40:38 AM
you're welcomed!  and i finally got your check into the mail!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 10, 2013, 04:45:07 AM
so much for watching tv with the wife tonight......   ;D

Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 09, 2013, 08:09:38 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4266/35002139714_814dae2d2e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on September 10, 2013, 05:02:31 AM
She was at work. ;)
I was not for a change. It took me three hours to get all this out and put it back. It was worth it! ;D
Its hard to keep track of them all until you get them all together. You hear them talking Sal? :D
You better get to work Dom! I'm on top again! 8)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 15, 2013, 03:51:01 AM
life is good!

Quote from: mrbrklyn on September 13, 2013, 12:54:43 AM
Quote from: Bucktail on September 12, 2013, 03:02:22 AM
So which one is you?

this one -

(http://images.mrbrklyn.com/marilyn_jean_fishing/.cache/640x426-IMG_2984.JPG)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on September 15, 2013, 06:32:48 PM
Ahhh, Mr. Brooklyn,
Nice striper! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 24, 2013, 03:19:23 AM
very innovative!

Quote from: Three se7ens on September 24, 2013, 03:06:27 AM
(http://www.nopistons.com/members/mazdaspeed7-3285-albums-misc-87-picture-image-442.jpg)

The drag washers are carbon fiber laminated with a high temp epoxy that's stable to 330 degrees.  Thickness is the same as the original metal washers at 0.030".

I have similar washers in my okuma spinning reels, and the drag is certainly capable of exceeding the structural limits of those reels, but when fished at normal drag levels, the drag is very smooth and progressive.

A set of 5 carbon washers will be $10 shipped in the US.  If you are unsatisfied for any reason, just return them for a full refund, including original shipping charges.  Pm me to order.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on September 24, 2013, 03:49:09 AM
Alan,
    Which reel are these octagonal, epoxied, carbon fiber drags for?  I'm assuming these are for Alan C's hex gears :-\
Thanks,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dynamo on September 30, 2013, 05:07:46 PM
Quote
Quote from: broadway on September 24, 2013, 03:49:09 AM
Alan,
    Which reel are these octagonal, epoxied, carbon fiber drags for?  I'm assuming these are for Alan C's hex gears :-\
Thanks,
Dom

Hello, the washers are for the Penn spinfisher reels, specifically the 7500 model, I think.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: OSIRIS631 on October 04, 2013, 04:23:38 PM
Quote from: alantani on June 05, 2011, 07:59:52 AM
and another!  http://www.westernangler.com.au/forum/topic?id=2006

(http://alantani.com/gallery/4/1_05_06_11_1_01_01.jpeg)

Wow is that condidered compulsive behavior.   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on October 04, 2013, 04:59:47 PM
i'm absolutely sure it's compulsive " organizer"  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: bluefish69 on October 04, 2013, 06:10:24 PM
Quote from: OSIRIS631 on October 04, 2013, 04:23:38 PM
Quote from: alantani on June 05, 2011, 07:59:52 AM
and another!  http://www.westernangler.com.au/forum/topic?id=2006

(http://alantani.com/gallery/4/1_05_06_11_1_01_01.jpeg)

Wow is that condidered compulsive behavior.   ;D

Do you have a cleaning crew come in once a week?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on October 04, 2013, 07:56:18 PM
That looks like a pretty sweet setup!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: BMITCH on October 04, 2013, 08:04:26 PM
I wouldn't be able to find a thing in all that organization! :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on October 06, 2013, 02:39:13 PM
Somebody has some serious dough ...and lots of time ;)
That is a beautiful thing!
Awesome,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on October 06, 2013, 03:24:07 PM
Quote from: broadway on October 06, 2013, 02:39:13 PM
Somebody has some serious dough ...and lots of time ;)
That is a beautiful thing!
Awesome,
Dom
Look who's talking ::) ;D.
When is that custom cabinet of yours getting done? how long do you want to keep us in suspense? :-\
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on October 06, 2013, 04:38:14 PM
Sal,
   Can't believe you remembered that. That cabinet you speak of is still being made and was promised to be in my house by Christmas. It's been almost 2 years in the making. My friend/art teacher who is Arizona iced teas resident artist has been working on it between projects for them.  Dying to see it and have been patient, but my girl is complaining about no space in the kitchen because I have my reels in the cabinets (safest place I could find;)
All I was told was its made out of walnut that's over 1 1/2" thick and has led lights built in. I have no idea what he's got going on with it other than that.
As soon as it comes I will post photos for sure.
Now all I need is more reels to fill it up ;)
Thanks
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: bluefish69 on October 06, 2013, 04:53:57 PM
Dom

Your friend didn't say what year the Cabinet would be finished. Did he give you a time limit between 2 - 6 yrs?

Mike 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on October 06, 2013, 06:18:02 PM
Mike,
   That's what my girl says, but I understand why. Have you ever had a can of Arizona joe DiMaggio espresso or the jack Nicklaus Arizona drink? He drew them amongst doing many other jobs for the owners personal homes, distribution centers, headquarters, etc.
here is the link to his website(not updated in years). He's been an artist, teacher, sculptor, etc. until within the past three years started with Arizona and opened his own art school. He's my best friend and busiest man I know (like sal)
Lampasona.com
Hope this answers your questions ;)
Ps- I am dying to get this thing, but good comes to those who wait.
Thanks
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 23, 2013, 03:36:23 PM
nice photo.  dwight's got the right idea.  always check your drags on a scale!!!!!!   

Quote from: Newell Nut on October 22, 2013, 02:53:27 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a526/dwebb49/IMG_0297_zps8c4e3e53.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/dwebb49/media/IMG_0297_zps8c4e3e53.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a526/dwebb49/IMG_0298_zpse98e53e8.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/dwebb49/media/IMG_0298_zpse98e53e8.jpg.html)

In the previous post I cautioned against trying the heavy test with a 4.6 or 5.5 spool since the spindle is thinner than a 3.2 but I wanted to know SO I tested it.

Reel: Newell S533 5.5 with Tiburon NK kit and Bryan's 5+1 stack drags, 40 lb momoi diamond with San Diego Jam knot with 3 wraps.
Rod: Custom Stroker by Witch Doctor Tackle

The dumbbell was turned correctly so you can see I had a full 40 lb drag test with no slippage. I backed off the drag and pulled across the yard with rod horizontal at 30 lb of drag and it was smooth.
I disassembled the reel after the test and found everything normal. I taped the mono down and spun the spool and it ran for 45 seconds so no damage to the spindle.

Newells can be tanks too. The NK will hold 270 yds of 40 lb mono.

Bryan, I used your thin washer on top instead of the recommended stock washer just to make sure I cleared the side plate on assembly. Worked great.

Don't try this at home. It is already done for you so load and fish.
Dwight
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broschro on October 23, 2013, 03:46:06 PM
 :P
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on October 23, 2013, 05:25:50 PM
Good Job Dwight! ;D
Now you just need to replace that dumbbell with a 40 lb Fish! ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dynamo on October 23, 2013, 06:18:00 PM
That rod's folded . . .
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 14, 2013, 11:11:42 PM
Quote from: Jerseymic on November 14, 2013, 09:13:13 AM
Hi Everyone,

The guys in my local bar are always joking about me 'Playing with fishing reels' as they put it.

All sprayed up and ready for assembly
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7013_zps60c20c10.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7013_zps60c20c10.jpg.html)

Mike.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on November 15, 2013, 05:09:03 AM
thats a mighty effort good stuff
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broschro on November 15, 2013, 12:44:16 PM
Quote from: alantani on November 14, 2013, 11:11:42 PM
Quote from: Jerseymic on November 14, 2013, 09:13:13 AM
Hi Everyone,

The guys in my local bar are always joking about me 'Playing with fishing reels' as they put it.

All sprayed up and ready for assembly
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7013_zps60c20c10.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7013_zps60c20c10.jpg.html)

Mike.I like the tray good idea
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on November 15, 2013, 02:46:50 PM
served on a black silver platter,,,  :D :D :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 25, 2013, 05:37:27 PM
from out friends in brasil!

Quote from: Mel B on November 15, 2013, 02:35:16 PM
i'm with some friends fishing at this local...

with other fishermen

(http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s410/flipmlb/IMG_20131115_191906_zpsfa2be4c0.jpg) (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/flipmlb/media/IMG_20131115_191906_zpsfa2be4c0.jpg.html)


arrived here yesterday, haven't caught anything...and look what i got after, some reels to work on. my fishing buddy's son trusted me enough to work on his reels after seeing my gear and showing him the 209 tutorial.

(http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s410/flipmlb/IMG_20131118_090519_zps621bb9c5.jpg) (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/flipmlb/media/IMG_20131118_090519_zps621bb9c5.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 01, 2013, 03:26:24 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 30, 2013, 01:16:05 PM

Three hours later and a lot of rags and towels and Q-tips, I finally got her cleaned up!
I think I'm going to have to break out the stainless posts after this.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/35002217244_8396ce1e1a_b.jpg)

After lots of Degreaser, WD-40 and Chrome polish, I finally came to the re-assembly. I'm tired, to be continued. ;)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on December 01, 2013, 07:00:04 AM
I'm Honored Alan! Thank You! ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on December 01, 2013, 01:23:19 PM
wow! deeply honored Alan!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on December 01, 2013, 02:39:12 PM
Great shot Mel! Now, what's that metal for? Reel upgrades or fishing ;D.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on December 01, 2013, 07:12:20 PM
sal, you mean the "medal"? it's a token for participating...
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on December 01, 2013, 07:50:41 PM
No, I meant medalla ;D, I'm typing with my left hand::) .

I had a chance to go there a long time ago, before I got married, I had a Braziliana girlfriend for a little while.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on December 01, 2013, 08:26:04 PM
Sal!
You Sly Dog You! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on December 01, 2013, 08:34:28 PM
sal, don't you miss being single?  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 01, 2013, 08:35:12 PM
of course not!  and yes, his wife logs in!!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on December 01, 2013, 08:37:59 PM
Uh Oh! :'(
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 01, 2013, 08:40:06 PM
so does mine.  you didn't know that?  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on December 01, 2013, 08:45:15 PM
Now you tell me ::).
You know, I'm one of the moderators and able to delete messages I don't care for. I don't think that would work on my boss though ;D.
Ok fellas, time to move on.. ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 01, 2013, 08:47:32 PM
yeah, me too!  i have a dozen reels to work on, then back to e-mails and pm's.  i just stopped in for a minute to take a break.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on December 01, 2013, 08:56:11 PM
LOL!!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on December 01, 2013, 08:57:55 PM
I'm not touching that one! ::) Moving on! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 07, 2013, 06:08:42 PM
you know, we've gotta figure out a way to go fishing with this guy!!!!!!

Quote from: gstours on December 01, 2013, 01:38:36 AM
Hi Alan; trying to send multiple pictures I lose your site and have to start over, so its one at a time to the new message section..... I will figgure it out......so hafe a lafe!!!!

(http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p660/gst6814/009_zps8a2dd6ab.jpg) (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/gst6814/media/009_zps8a2dd6ab.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 07, 2013, 11:01:03 PM
old achool at it's best!

Quote from: Jerseymic on December 07, 2013, 10:52:19 PM
Hi Guys,

Thanks to the generosity of Sal (Alto Mare) for the spool, and Daron (Shark Hunter) for the handle, I was able to send my 116L back in time!

It really sparkles now.

(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Senator%20116/116_zpsdb4984f4.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Senator%20116/116_zpsdb4984f4.jpg.html)

Being in the U.K., I never thought I would own one of these.

I thank you both again for making this reel my pride and joy.

Mike.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 08, 2013, 10:35:46 PM
alot of really good stuff coming out lately!

Quote from: john2244 on December 08, 2013, 08:00:41 PM
I recently completed my new rod racks.  In the past I had rods scattered in various bedrooms and the garage, now most of them are in my office.

This first group are all Calstar rods.


(http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff515/johnw224/DSCF0015-1.jpg) (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/johnw224/media/DSCF0015-1.jpg.html)

This second group is a "MIX BAG" of Truline, Sabre, Shimano, a couple bamboo, and a couple unknowns.


(http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff515/johnw224/DSCF0016-1.jpg) (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/johnw224/media/DSCF0016-1.jpg.html)

John


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: john2244 on December 09, 2013, 08:06:46 PM
Thanks Alan.

John
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 12, 2013, 06:41:16 AM
whoa!  just for sheer beauty!

Quote from: basto on December 12, 2013, 02:01:56 AM
What is your oldest working Shimano reel? Got a photo? Mine is my Triton Mark 1.(1981)
Show us some pics...conventional or spinners.

cheers
Basto(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a601/george8322/P1010476_zpse0589b00.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 18, 2013, 08:19:44 AM
a man can never have too many toys.....

Quote from: ez2cdave on December 14, 2013, 08:08:26 PM
I'm posting a few of my "TOYS" . . . Feel free to comment or post your own !


(http://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9173.0;attach=5231;image)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on December 18, 2013, 09:10:38 PM
Quote from: alantani on December 18, 2013, 08:19:44 AM
a man can never have too many toys.....

Alan,

Very true . . . A man's "Toys" are often all that keeps him SANE - LOL !

Thanks for picking one of my photo's !

Dave
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 20, 2013, 04:22:36 AM
points being give here for sheer genius!

Quote from: Tile on December 19, 2013, 09:44:34 PM
The Abu Garcia antireverse dog uses a a leaf spring that grips the ratchet and insures the engagement of it in the teeth of the ratchet. However the leaf spring can loosen over time and the engagement cannot be maintained resulting in a failed antireverse. After much deliberation I decided to do away with the (potential) problem by adding an extra spring to insure the meshing of the dog and ratchet at all times and the solution was to convert a 7mm diameter traction spring by creating a hook that catches the dog and a straight tale that keeps it in place around the dog security post and in essence creating a torsion spring. The side effect is a clicking antireverse. I did this modification to my Abu Garcia AG Seven and the Fladen Maxximus 77NB

(http://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9212.0;attach=5290;image)


(http://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9212.0;attach=5292;image)

(http://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9212.0;attach=5294;image)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tile on December 20, 2013, 03:50:34 PM
Thanks for the nomination  :) . Next time I will get hold of some carbontex washers for the AG Seven and the Maxximus.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 25, 2013, 04:02:06 PM
you don't realize how many hours go into taking a photo like this until you actually try it yourself.  well done!

Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 25, 2013, 01:07:00 PM
In anticipation of Santa's arrival. I think I'll do another double dog and a 7 stack.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4255/35710304251_837a8fd0cd_b.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on December 25, 2013, 09:36:04 PM
Thank You Alan!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on January 10, 2014, 05:18:06 PM
Speaking of taking a lot of time;  What about the time it takes to clean off the table or bench just to take the picture.  Then theres the stuff, where do you set all the stuff????     Keep um coming!!!!!gst.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: anthony on January 16, 2014, 03:24:32 PM
Quote from: alantani on November 10, 2011, 09:10:20 AM
always liked this reel......

(http://alantani.com/gallery/5/1_10_11_11_2_09_33.jpeg)

is that a ..... Pro Gear Oceanus ? AWESOME reel if so
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on January 16, 2014, 03:34:37 PM
Quote from: anthony on January 16, 2014, 03:24:32 PM
is that a ..... Pro Gear Oceanus ? AWESOME reel if so
Yes it is.  I just noticed that the frame is missing from the picture.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: anthony on January 16, 2014, 03:39:22 PM
thought Id recognize the handle and lever & drive gear of that beauty of work horse . wish they had made a lefty version of that reel
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 06, 2014, 06:20:36 PM
this must have taken some serious time!

Quote from: BMITCH on February 06, 2014, 12:24:18 PM
Hoyt, the one piece aluminum frames penn made were all 5 holes. I made the standard width one into an 8 hole mod with larger screws

(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/MITSERVCS/null_zps740bc839.jpg)

The HLW is the same 5 holes.

(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/MITSERVCS/null_zps344ba9d8.jpg)

Final build on the standard width with 8 holes/screws

(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/MITSERVCS/null_zpseb8113be.jpg)

(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/MITSERVCS/null_zps0ce30f44.jpg)

Hope this helped!
Bob
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on February 06, 2014, 06:36:03 PM
He even swapped out the Bridge screws! I say this is well earned! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on February 06, 2014, 06:56:50 PM
See what happens when you're persistent Bob? You will eventually get photo of the month ;D...well earned buddy ;).

I haven't been getting any lately and I even placed the boss engraved wrench on one of my shot :-\ ;D.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: BMITCH on February 06, 2014, 08:40:32 PM
Thanks guys. This is a beast of a reel. Hope to try those BP gears and hex drags out this season!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on February 06, 2014, 08:46:05 PM
I'm going to one up you Sal on that engraving. ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: BMITCH on February 06, 2014, 09:04:40 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on February 06, 2014, 06:56:50 PM
See what happens when you're persistent Bob? You will eventually get photo of the month ;D...well earned buddy ;).

I haven't been getting any lately and I even placed the boss engraved wrench on one of my shot :-\ ;D.

Sal, I think is the handle that got him ::) ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on February 06, 2014, 10:13:42 PM
These aren't really photos of the month – but wasn't sure where to place them.

The moderators can move them to a better spot if necessary.

A couple of days ago, I disassembled, cleaned, and restored 7 old reels for clients -- (3) Penn 500s, (1) Penn Mag 10 LW, (1) Penn Peerless #9 LW, (1) old Penn 80, and a Garcia-Mitchell 624.

Thanks to Alan and the guys on this site -- this was the first time in 30 years I have greased the drags.  I used HT-100s with Shimano drag grease, shorter spacing sleeves for more drag adjustment -- and they operate better than the ones brand new out of the box!  No stutter on start-up, full range of smooth drag control with no jerkiness, adjusted at 10% below top drag limitations.

These were old salt encrusted reels with bakelite spools on the jigmasters, bent handles, drag stacks that needed a knife to separate, two would barely turn, and all made weird noises.

The only other upgrades besides the drags were some handles, 3 new metal spools, 2 new level-wind guides, new under gear washers, couple of new pawls, a couple of nylon idler gears for the level-winds, new dog springs -- and that's it!  On the old Penn 80, I just cleaned, polished and restored as original since it is for a shelf -- not intended for use -- and the client wanted it original.  So I used the old style drags along with a fiber under gear washer.

They turned out well -- and I appreciate the advice on the greased HT-100s.

Goes to show -- Never too late to learn something -- hopefully every day.

Best,

Fred




(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/100_2078_zpseb99a503.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/100_2078_zpseb99a503.jpg.html)

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/100_2071_zps5dfc6553.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/100_2071_zps5dfc6553.jpg.html)

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/100_2079_zpsbb274254.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/100_2079_zpsbb274254.jpg.html)

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/100_2080_zps6167e7c9.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/100_2080_zps6167e7c9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on February 06, 2014, 11:03:55 PM
Wow! :o That's a Nice setup you got there Fred. I think you posted them in the right place. ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Newell Nut on February 06, 2014, 11:48:19 PM
A very nice and organized shop. Way to go Fred.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: BMITCH on February 07, 2014, 12:04:26 AM
Fred, first off welcome. That is an awsome shop. You gotta be a pro. Thanks for joinin.
Bob
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on February 07, 2014, 12:30:06 AM
A clean well organized work bench is the sign of a sick mind.   :D  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: TomT on February 07, 2014, 12:37:21 AM
A clean well organized work bench is the sign of a sick mind.   Cheesy  Dominick


X2  ;) ;D

TomT
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on February 07, 2014, 12:53:28 AM
Sick mind or not I like your style, Fred!
Welcome to the sick mind and clean bench club ;)
Thanks for showing,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on February 07, 2014, 01:14:45 AM
Now I know why your bench is spotless Domenico. ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Caranx on February 07, 2014, 01:46:26 AM
I see you mentioned HT-100's greased with Shimano drag grease.
Beware that after a real hard run on your drags, the washers will glaze to a shiny solid disc.
It happened to me and I found out later that it happened to a few other fishermen too.
I swapped out all my 113H drag washers to Carbontex's after that.
I am not sure if this subject was mentioned here in the forums before.
Sorry for getting of topic.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on February 07, 2014, 03:07:21 AM
This is news to me. They are both made of carbon Fiber, Whats the difference? I have HT-100's in most of my reels, and haven't had a problem. All CF drags will glaze over eventually. I now custom cut mine from laminated sheet. Mostly .120.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on February 07, 2014, 03:09:56 AM
Haven't noticed on my reels :-\.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Hamachi on February 07, 2014, 04:02:22 AM
Beautiful dream shop! I too noticed glazing, especially on under gear ht-100's like the four stack Newell's. changing those out all the time!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on February 07, 2014, 04:20:05 AM
     This is just my opinion, but there is a major difference between greasing the drags and not.  The reels that I maintain for a charter captain/friend of mine without grease glaze over much faster than with grease.  I'm not speaking about Shimano grease as I've never used it on drags before, but this is the case with Cal's for sure.  If you have a bunch of big runs and a lot of heat build up they glaze much quicker.
Again, not a fact, just my opinion and experience.
Thanks
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Caranx on February 07, 2014, 04:36:50 AM
I haven't taken a real hot run on the carbontex drags since then. Nothing like how my HT's went through. But I did hear that the HT's and the carbontex are not exactly the same in composition.
This info about the glazing came from a legitamate tackle shop owner when I mentioned it to him.
I don't know how similar Shimano and Cal's are either..
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 08, 2014, 06:41:57 PM
nice shop!  for drag washers, i'm happy with anything made of carbon fiber.  for drag grease, shimano or cal's is fine.  inox makes something too, but i'm not as familiar with it.  any combination of any carbon fiber drag washer with any pure teflon grease is going to work better than anything stock in these older reels. 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 08, 2014, 07:14:35 PM
i have a few of these buried somewhere.  nice reels, great effort!  well done, sir!

Quote from: coralsea on February 08, 2014, 06:57:25 AM
Its done.
I took used drag washers from the Penn 113 4/0.
I made bigger holes in them so the washers could be easily placed on the bridge.
The reel is fully operational.
One more to my collection-)))
(http://s020.radikal.ru/i720/1402/56/135d8d28e905.jpg) (http://www.radikal.ru)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 12, 2014, 05:54:09 AM
mean't to add this two weeks ago.  nice reel!

Quote from: fishtaco on January 25, 2014, 03:47:02 AM
(http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo320/eddiefishtaco/20140124_193701_zpsdnraurib.jpg) (http://s387.photobucket.com/user/eddiefishtaco/media/20140124_193701_zpsdnraurib.jpg.html)

thanks  guys
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 13, 2014, 07:00:22 PM
forgot to put this up.  better late than never.  sal, send us some of that snow.  we'll take all you've got!

Quote from: Alto Mare on February 03, 2014, 04:58:59 PM
Time to get my shotgun out, Punxsutawney Phil is going down.
8 more inches of snow ::).

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/shots%20from%20friends/005.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/shots%20from%20friends/005.jpg.html)

Alan, any vacancies in your garage?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 23, 2014, 08:44:43 PM
this one speaks for itself!

Quote from: stevennc on February 23, 2014, 07:10:57 AM
That is a lie, but this one makes me want to bring a screwdriver with me next time I look at used reels. If I had a parts washer or ultrasonic thing this whole reel would go in there. RIP to a whole roll of paper towels.


(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/scubasteve2989/IMG_4547_zps10aa8319.jpg) (http://s117.photobucket.com/user/scubasteve2989/media/IMG_4547_zps10aa8319.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 28, 2014, 09:07:32 AM
it's always good to be able to put a face to a name!

Quote from: wallacewt on February 28, 2014, 08:47:29 AM
we went to hoity toity today for lunch
liz,yougotta wear a tie
im not,its 37 deg
had lunch,sea food platter
scallops,fish,wine,calamarie,wine,oysters kill-Patrick,cold muscels oops,chilli
liz drove home,while I sang all of her requests,martyrobbins joined in
couldn't keep up,not sure he knows all the words
good day,gd night.  ;)
liz whatsa ti,never mind what round its now
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb326/wallacewt/IMG_1988_zps8fcfa1e8.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/wallacewt/media/IMG_1988_zps8fcfa1e8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Mandelstam on February 28, 2014, 09:35:47 AM
Quote from: alantani on February 28, 2014, 09:07:32 AM
it's always good to be able to put a face to a name!

Quote from: wallacewt on February 28, 2014, 08:47:29 AM
we went to hoity toity today for lunch
liz,yougotta wear a tie
im not,its 37 deg
had lunch,sea food platter
scallops,fish,wine,calamarie,wine,oysters kill-Patrick,cold muscels oops,chilli
liz drove home,while I sang all of her requests,martyrobbins joined in
couldn't keep up,not sure he knows all the words
good day,gd night.  ;)
liz whatsa ti,never mind what round its now

Looking good Wallace! I wish we had 37 deg here in Sweden right now... It't like 5 deg and raining.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 09, 2014, 05:21:39 AM
these guys need a bigger handle grip!

Quote from: erickg09 on March 08, 2014, 08:22:54 PM
First of all I would like to thank Bryan Young for the awesome 500 series 5+1 drag kit. It made a huge difference compared to the stock drag washers.  We are a group out of South Texas and are big fans of the Newells just like most of you. As of right now, I believe we are one of a handful of fisherman down here that still use these Newells for surf fishing aside from the Penn Senators. I uploaded a picture of a Bull Shark we caught last year on a Newell S550 4.6. Check us out on www.facebook.com/bocachicabeachlegends . We hope to learn more from all you guys since we also heavily rely on our gear every time we are out on the water.  

(http://alantani.com/gallery/10/1_08_03_14_10_20_35.jpeg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 09, 2014, 06:02:50 AM
just for sheer volume!

Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 09, 2014, 05:50:50 AM
I have come a long way since I came here. I enjoy it every day and consider you all my friends! ;)
I am a simple person that doesn't ask for much. I work hard and enjoy the simple things in life. ;D
I hope you all will express yourself as I have, and I enjoy building and refurbishing every one of these!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4254/35002308164_19d0381649_b.jpg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: coralsea on March 18, 2014, 07:50:13 AM
You should give those to me-)))))))))))) ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 31, 2014, 04:30:01 PM
Quote from: Rothmar2 on March 31, 2014, 07:57:31 AM

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j393/westozwayward/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps23edf4f6.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/westozwayward/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps23edf4f6.jpg.html)

Will polish the rings to high shine at a later stage.

So far have put about 30 odd hours into making these rings. Probably an hour or two more to polish to a high gloss.
Another note, I had to wear leather gloves while handling parts and the lathe. There are a lot of fine needle like shavings that are created making these, was picking splinters out of my hands constantly, even with gloves on.

Hoping to get a T60NK kit for this reel. I have already got the stainless sleeve, will possibly go the BP Gears down the track. Will be making some more stainless parts, the old ratchet system will be remade, and the spacer under the star are the next on the list. I intend to not bother with the harness lugs, but will make some filler pieces to take up the space under the rings. Will also take to the side plate for the extra dog(s). Have already made those.
Will post again when I have made some more progress.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bill B on April 01, 2014, 01:22:37 AM
To "Shear Volume", if you were to spool all of them with 50lb JB Spectra.....how many light years from the earth would that reach????   
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Big Tim on April 01, 2014, 01:41:52 AM
I'm sure this is being posted in the wrong spot....1st. reel hotrod...112H for the SOA charter...I was advised not to build a 112H??? I have an old seeker that needed an ol reel.

(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_1974_zps89c72852.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_1974_zps89c72852.jpg.html)

I was advised not to upgrade to 5:0-1 global gears. They were right...they don't fit and this is my first modification!!!
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My wife says I don't listen to anyone...she's right...a beer...a shot...a dremel
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(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_1977_zps7935da3b.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_1977_zps7935da3b.jpg.html)

(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_1980_zps8dfba475.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_1980_zps8dfba475.jpg.html)

(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_1981_zps319843c2.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_1981_zps319843c2.jpg.html)

Oh hell yea!!!

Tim
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 06, 2014, 05:42:26 AM
Quote from: Paul_A on April 06, 2014, 05:00:13 AM
Moved here last year from Florida and absolutely love the fishing here. Pohnpei is the largest island in the Micronesia chain and is surrounded by a ring reef. Just outside the reef is the deep blue Pacific and pelagics like to roam close by so there are no long runs required. Most of my fishing is done from a few hundred yards to 6-8 miles offshore.  Yellowfin tuna are here year round but in greater numbers in the summer. Here's a 53lber I caught last month.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/beach_trade/025.jpg)

Great fishing here, anyone wants to make the trek here I can arrange a charter and also tons of great hiking, diving and snorkeling as well. I work for a guy who is opening a new hotel in June so I can help with a place to stay as well.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 06, 2014, 10:24:34 PM
Quote from: ChileRelleno on April 06, 2014, 08:52:31 PM

Nathaniel's biggest sheep, bigger than the first one he nailed, 21" &  6#2oz after sitting in the cooler all night.
He beat me to the punch an put the first fish in our cooler, it was 19" & 5#5oz.

(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s190/ChileRelleno/Nathanielsheep_zps966bc765.jpg) (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/ChileRelleno/media/Nathanielsheep_zps966bc765.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 07, 2014, 05:00:28 AM
Congratulations Nathaniel! That is the Biggest Sheepshead I have seen in my life! ;)
I Hope you got to eat it instead of your Dad! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on April 07, 2014, 03:49:14 PM
What greater gift can we give than to introduce a young person to the outdoors.

Opens up a potential lifetime of good habits and experiences.

Well done, Nathaniel!

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 08, 2014, 01:24:42 AM
Quote from: Capt Ahab on April 07, 2014, 09:56:38 AM
Remote location in Northern DE

7' St. Croix Premier
Revo SS Spinner
Brroken Back Bomber at night - Ohhh yeah


http://(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb3/esquired/B1_zps6a2f2071.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/esquired/media/B1_zps6a2f2071.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 18, 2014, 08:11:20 AM
life is good!

Quote from: wallacewt on April 16, 2014, 06:21:59 AM
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g104/IGFA19Keta/OZ%20Photos/11_zps6114e787.jpg) (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/IGFA19Keta/media/OZ%20Photos/11_zps6114e787.jpg.html)
here I am sitting on the back having a bite to eat with a 3"plastic shad in the water
on the exo. 4m deep.  over to the left 1/2 mile I see a bombie
lets troll over there real slow while I eat my lunch
I leave the shad in
wham bam sry sam im  on
100/150/200m," we gotta chase"
gain ,lose gain,lose so it went on, we get the big Spanish mackerel to the boat
the exo baitcaster worked fine,skipper runs over the line,ping!
"I couldn't see the line"
why didn't you look which way the rod was pointing 1 up for the old fella ;D
my highlight of the trip to follow ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on April 18, 2014, 09:23:13 AM
warm weather,no wind,calm seas
and a mouth full of rissole sandwhich,haha
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 27, 2014, 07:41:49 PM
we have striper fishing in california, but it's rarely like this!

Quote from: Capt Ahab on April 27, 2014, 12:40:27 AM

Jumped on an open charter (Pappas Angels) with my buddy Mike.  Clammed the upper Raritian bay with a steady pick of fish - about 3/1 shorts to keepers.  Biggest fish weighed in just under 25 lbs. 

(http://www.njfishing.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=68430&d=1398545043)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Ron Jones on April 28, 2014, 05:11:14 AM
Alan, if you ever get down to the Mexican border on the Colorado, the stripers can go wide open like that.
Ron
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 03, 2014, 11:05:52 PM
class is in session!

Quote from: TechTeach2530 on May 03, 2014, 01:51:01 PM
After a long hiatus reading on this site I came back a month or so ago for reference on 5 113h's I was readying/rebuilding for wire line trolling and discovered all kinds of mods you guys have been playing with for the good old Made in USA Penn reels.

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u498/elmar2530/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/D4DCE918-9B49-4387-A598-1D2499FDF9CC_zpsrbjxkrww.jpg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: TechTeach on May 04, 2014, 12:22:21 AM
Oh man, looks like I should have tidied up the place.  :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 04, 2014, 05:11:22 AM
what is that thing with the thermometer?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on May 04, 2014, 07:39:24 AM
It looks like some kind of Souvenier.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: TechTeach on May 04, 2014, 10:51:26 AM
Yeah it's just a thermometer.  ;D

When I tie epoxy flies you want a certain temp at the bench so the epoxy flows correctly. Looks like a bait shop, I think it was a Christmas gift from years ago.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on May 04, 2014, 12:42:24 PM
Very nice job TT, I wish my bench would look like that...nice and neat. I just got me a second table so I could keep things organized, it now looks the same as my other and it only took me one day ::).
What's the name of that ship on your cup, I'm having coffee and my cup has the same picture, but no name, my wife works at Vanguard.
Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: TechTeach on May 04, 2014, 02:08:48 PM
The ship on the cup is no specific one, but it says "Mystic Seaport" under the graphic.
It was bought there, a place local to us where days of old and ships made of wood are celebrated.

http://www.mysticseaport.org

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Geoff on May 05, 2014, 08:14:43 PM
Quote from: wallacewt on November 09, 2010, 06:02:29 AM
marlin caught off cairns aust;1100lb

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_09_11_10_8_55_36.jpeg)
That deckhand lives here. His name is Mick,and I have an autographed pic of that up on the wall of my shop. He survived it,and the guy that took the pic was the one that pulled him back into the boat. Some deckhands that this has happened to,are never seen again. It happened in usa yrs ago and the same thing happened again,about 2 yrs later, a few mile from that same spot. But this time they found a deck shoe,but sadly that was all. Wiring a grander or any good sized billfish is dangerous work!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on May 05, 2014, 08:37:08 PM
We were taught at an early age how to leader fish, but when the excitement sets in, you often forget and these things happen all the time.  People need to practice, practice, practice to be safe.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Irish Jigger on May 05, 2014, 08:53:08 PM
Quote from: TechTeach2530 on May 04, 2014, 02:08:48 PM
The ship on the cup is no specific one, but it says "Mystic Seaport" under the graphic.
It was bought there, a place local to us where days of old and ships made of wood are celebrated.

http://www.mysticseaport.org


A family connection,Major William Smyth owned the Dauntless Shipyard Inc for many years in Mystic Seaport. Designed and built some beautiful boats there.

I believe Scott's Bait and Tackle are in that area  too.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: bluefish69 on May 05, 2014, 11:41:14 PM
Scott's & Mystic are between 150 & 200 Mi. apart
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bucktail on May 08, 2014, 02:56:01 PM
I believe he is confusing Mystic, CT with Mystic Island, NJ which is right next door to Little Egg Harbor where Scott's B&T is.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 11, 2014, 12:38:29 PM
nice work! 

Quote from: Mattman NZ on May 11, 2014, 09:17:01 AM
Hi guys I picked up two Jigmasters a week ago and was a bit bored so decided to make up one really good one out of two and have a few spare parts for later mods etc.
(http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/mattman1965/DSCF1223_zps28039e4c.jpg) (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/mattman1965/media/DSCF1223_zps28039e4c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Caranx on May 20, 2014, 04:54:06 AM
Now that qualified the owner to become a Reel-Head! Everybody agree?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: anglingarchitect on May 23, 2014, 10:36:39 PM
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/anglingarchitect/IMG_1570_zps4b671911.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/anglingarchitect/media/IMG_1570_zps4b671911.jpg.html)

Personal best Permit 30#'s
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Newell Nut on May 23, 2014, 11:14:40 PM
Nice looking catch.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on May 24, 2014, 07:29:45 AM
can you post a few pics of your boat pls.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: anglingarchitect on May 25, 2014, 01:46:32 AM
The Calcutta is not my boat, I have a vintage Mako 23. I had to climb on his boat from our anchored boat to follow the fish.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bucktail on May 26, 2014, 03:54:02 AM
Nice fish!  I would love to catch a permit some day.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on May 26, 2014, 04:36:17 AM
Nice fish, Nice photo.  You know how to pick'em Alan.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: basto on May 29, 2014, 09:54:33 PM
Quote from: alantani on December 12, 2013, 06:41:16 AM
whoa!  just for sheer beauty!

Quote from: basto on December 12, 2013, 02:01:56 AM
What is your oldest working Shimano reel? Got a photo? Mine is my Triton Mark 1.(1981)
Show us some pics...conventional or spinners.

cheers
Basto(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a601/george8322/P1010476_zpse0589b00.jpg)
Thanks Alan...just discovered this.
Basto
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on May 29, 2014, 11:21:27 PM
I love that Calcutta 263 ...great fishing machine! I wish the gunnels were a bit higher and it had more weight to it, but I love the quality and layout (esp. the sea gate;)
By the way, nice fish! :o
Keep it up bro,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: anglingarchitect on May 30, 2014, 01:37:39 AM
Thanks Dom, I like the vintage reels, but ultimately it's about the fish for me.

This is my "vintage Mako 1976 Hull shortly after I bought it.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/anglingarchitect/Mako1989.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/anglingarchitect/media/Mako1989.jpg.html)

and now

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/anglingarchitect/IMGP0481.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/anglingarchitect/media/IMGP0481.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on May 30, 2014, 02:48:20 AM
My dad used to have a mid 70s Mako walk around when I lived in Bermuda.  Great little offshore boat, though as I recall the deep V was great for head on seas, but made here a little squirrelly in big following seas, a quick snap when drifting the trough, and no built in floatation or self bailing cockpit always made me a bit nervous when backing down hard in big seas.  Good solid boat though.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on May 30, 2014, 05:09:20 AM
i remember the mako,s in the 70,s
here in oz.
they were billed as the ultimate fishing boat
i tried to buy one but the blokes missus stopped the sale
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on May 30, 2014, 06:57:18 PM
Quote from: wallacewt on May 30, 2014, 05:09:20 AM
i remember the mako,s in the 70,s
here in oz.
they were billed as the ultimate fishing boat
i tried to buy one but the blokes missus stopped the sale
That's because Elizabeth has bigger teeth (metaphorically) than a Mako.   ;D ;D ;D Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Big Tim on May 30, 2014, 11:19:07 PM
Quote from: basto on May 29, 2014, 09:54:33 PM
Quote from: alantani on December 12, 2013, 06:41:16 AM
whoa!  just for sheer beauty!

Quote from: basto on December 12, 2013, 02:01:56 AM
What is your oldest working Shimano reel? Got a photo? Mine is my Triton Mark 1.(1981)
Show us some pics...conventional or spinners.

cheers
Basto(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a601/george8322/P1010476_zpse0589b00.jpg)
Thanks Alan...just discovered this.
Basto

I forget what year? Early 80's or late 70's ? Works great  ;D

Tim
(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_2293_zpsc3d5e57e.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_2293_zpsc3d5e57e.jpg.html)

And my 1984 Daiwa
(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_1998_zpsebc44b0e.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_1998_zpsebc44b0e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on May 30, 2014, 11:29:42 PM
Tim both are nice, but that Daiwa is really awesome. I'm sure it will perform nicely on your next trip and land some nice fish...very nice.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Big Tim on May 30, 2014, 11:56:12 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 30, 2014, 11:29:42 PM
Tim both are nice, but that Daiwa is really awesome. I'm sure it will perform nicely on your next trip and land some nice fish...very nice.
Thank you Sal ;D I hope to have you show me how to dbl dog a couple of reels when we get back.

Tim
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 02, 2014, 03:20:27 AM
nice fish!

Quote from: dwarmbrodt on June 02, 2014, 12:25:35 AM
First good day to get out in Lake Ontario and troll for trout and salmon. My son got his first nice fish on a slapped together outfit consisting of a broken rod I got from a friend that I repaired, some old lead core and of course a Penn 209 that I just rebuilt!
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t313/fal76251/Firstfish14_zps64ad10a3.jpeg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/fal76251/media/Firstfish14_zps64ad10a3.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 02, 2014, 04:02:44 AM
we need to get matt some stainless steel gear sleeves!

Quote from: Mattman NZ on May 31, 2014, 11:58:38 PM
Hi guys - I've been wanting to go out and put the triple dogged bridge to the test to see how it will hold up ie stainless dogs on the brass teeth on the main shaft - but due to health and weather I haven't been able to get out . I had a brainstorm the other day and decided to simulate fishing my reel via my drill press for an hour or more and strip and check for wear .Before i assembled everything I jewelled the bridge and gave the dogs a final polish-measured the teeth opposing each other on the main shaft and inked the tops of the teeth with vivid black marker.
Before
(http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/mattman1965/DSCF1303_zps23273e86.jpg) (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/mattman1965/media/DSCF1303_zps23273e86.jpg.html)
after
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Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Caranx on June 03, 2014, 07:11:53 AM
That's awesomeness
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: anglingarchitect on June 09, 2014, 02:53:45 PM
82 miles out and it was calm as a lake.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/anglingarchitect/IMG_1608_zps4e8e1f6e.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/anglingarchitect/media/IMG_1608_zps4e8e1f6e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 09, 2014, 03:37:49 PM
Now that's a Nice Snappa! :D
Tim, That Bantam is early 80's I believe. I have a gold one on a Lews speed stick. What kind of rod is that Daiwa on? Those rollers look like Stuarts. is it a profile?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 09, 2014, 04:14:41 PM
beautiful photo!!!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Newell Nut on June 09, 2014, 08:03:47 PM
Very nice snapper. They are giving us 8 days in July in the Atlantic. I am tired of throwing them back all the time.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 09, 2014, 09:13:16 PM
Nice fish and beautiful colors, thanks for sharing
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: anglingarchitect on June 10, 2014, 01:25:46 AM
Big sister from my 1 trip snapper season.

Glad I can offer something, since you guys kinda have reel maintenance and customization down to a science.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/anglingarchitect/IMG_1605_zpsc141d3c2.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/anglingarchitect/media/IMG_1605_zpsc141d3c2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 28, 2014, 05:24:01 AM
Quote from: foakes on June 28, 2014, 01:13:18 AM
First off -- apologies to those on the board that do not like to work on spinners -- but I wanted to share this.

Best,

Fred

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/imagejpg3_zpsf3077c4f.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/imagejpg3_zpsf3077c4f.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 28, 2014, 05:30:29 AM
That was a well earned photo! :o
They call those reels "Dam" for a reason. ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 28, 2014, 06:29:44 AM
unless you've actually taken one of these photos, you'll never realize how hard they are to take! 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on July 10, 2014, 08:49:29 AM
couldn't pass this one up!

Quote from: SoCalAngler on July 10, 2014, 02:00:29 AM
There is much to be said having to deal with all the headaches of living in the L.A./Orange County area but little things like this make some of them a little more bearably.

Fresh grilled blackened rockfish taco's with hand made tortilla's, home made mango salsa and avocado's tree ripened from my neighbor.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/479x359q90/293/1fbf39.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 01, 2014, 12:46:53 AM
happy birthday!

Quote from: Newell Nut on July 31, 2014, 10:11:18 PM
Captain Al just turned 81 and is pictured with the custom rod that I built for him with marbled colors to represent fish colors of all the species he may have caught in his career. Not sure how many more years he will be with us but I have certainly enjoyed the privilege of fishing with Al for the past two years.
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a526/dwebb49/IMG_0266_zps8c57b430.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/dwebb49/media/IMG_0266_zps8c57b430.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 25, 2014, 03:25:40 AM
very impressive work!  and he actually got it back together!!!!!   ;D

Quote from: Quoc_Pham on August 21, 2014, 07:58:43 PM
Here it is... my THIRD reel ever taken apart. A spinner with BaitRunner feature.

This might be a little too in depth but I figured more info was better than none. Enjoy, and comment below!

(http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab176/240Z_Master/Fishing%20Reel%20Stuff/Baitrunner%204000D/IMG_6476_zps02e7fc1f.jpg) (http://s861.photobucket.com/user/240Z_Master/media/Fishing%20Reel%20Stuff/Baitrunner%204000D/IMG_6476_zps02e7fc1f.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 09, 2014, 12:30:00 AM
great stuff!!!!

Quote from: cwillis85 on September 07, 2014, 02:51:00 PM
Hello all, finished one of the side plates on the Long Beach 60 I picked up for my daughter. I bought my wife a Cameo printer/cutter for her birthday and used it to cut out this vinyl design. Should last about a year and then we move on to the next none specific character my daughter is in love with at that time, and when she is older it should all peel off without any damage to the reel. Now to find a decent rod that a child can handle easily.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/11/1_08_09_14_5_28_04_11528659.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/11/1_08_09_14_5_28_06_11529367.png)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: cwillis85 on September 09, 2014, 12:47:03 AM
Thanks, very cool for this to make photo of the month. My daughter hasn't stopped playing with the reel since she got it. She is most definitely daddy's girl! :)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 09, 2014, 01:10:36 AM
it's a great photo!  thank you!!!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on September 11, 2014, 02:17:01 AM
I am interested in contributing to the photo o da month and getting a star or even a honorable mention.   Recently I had minor surgery on my knee so I,m gimmped up with a lot of time on my hands, and the boat in the yard.   I got a million pictures,  maybe hidden away I got what it takes,  but then and more likely not what you want.  I will watch and learn...........gst.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 11, 2014, 04:11:45 AM
it's very subjective on my part.  something unique, unusual, special.  it would be a small first time accomplishment from a novice before it would be a monumental achievement from a seasoned pro.  or it could be anything related to mickey mouse!!!!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on September 11, 2014, 04:15:02 AM
Quote from: alantani on December 07, 2013, 06:08:42 PM
you know, we've gotta figure out a way to go fishing with this guy!!!!!!

Quote from: gstours on December 01, 2013, 01:38:36 AM
Hi Alan; trying to send multiple pictures I lose your site and have to start over, so its one at a time to the new message section..... I will figgure it out......so hafe a lafe!!!!

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You have a photo of the Month Gary. Its right Here! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 22, 2014, 01:58:51 AM
there you go!!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: harryk3616 on September 22, 2014, 02:04:28 AM
way to go gary, nice fish,
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 22, 2014, 02:29:41 AM
someday, when this kid is famous, this picture will be worth money!   ;D

Quote from: EccentricRuss on September 21, 2014, 11:36:10 PM
My son caught his first fish today!  And then he caught three more for good measure.  All four were panfish.

Used a Zebco 202 rod/reel combo, red worms on Aberdeen hook and an unknown brand bobber...brings back memories.

Russ
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/15314796875_9de5f4abc8_c.jpg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 23, 2014, 07:55:12 PM
check out the whole story!!!!!!

Quote from: coastal_dan on September 23, 2014, 01:08:55 PM
Built this reel for my Dad for Christmas.  I think he's gonna love it due to it being one of my grandfathers oldies.  I do have a question though, after adding the HT-100 drag kit and a new bellville washer there isn't a lot of travel for the star between the handle and the spacer...due to the thicker drag kit should I just remove the bellville washer?  Quick progressive shots...

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/reel9_zps0996a61c.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/funferdriver/media/reel9_zps0996a61c.jpg.html)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 01, 2014, 03:17:01 AM
the rat pack!

Quote from: Alto Mare on September 30, 2014, 09:54:24 PM
Since Dominick couldn't get his camera to work, I'll go ahead and post a couple.

I had a wonderful evening with my buddy Dominick and Joe last night. Joe is really nice, Dominick knows how to pick them, well he picked me ;D
Here is a shot of the three  of us
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Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 04, 2014, 06:10:42 PM
we've gotta get this guy to take us fishing!!!!!!

Quote from: gstours on October 04, 2014, 03:53:34 PM
Ya sometimes when you get home after a good days fishing your just not "done" yet.
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Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on October 04, 2014, 07:15:48 PM
That's photo of the month twice Gary! Good Job My Man! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bucktail on October 04, 2014, 09:01:30 PM
Ha ha! :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Steve-O on October 05, 2014, 02:46:40 AM
YEAH!   I just may skip my salmon trip next fall and go after big hali's with Gary. These are some nice ones just like ALL the others he's catching. No chickens and ping pong paddles in his boat! Year round fish tacos? Shoot yea!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on October 08, 2014, 05:14:59 AM
Yea I can be bribed.  a lot of pictures are in the drawer, and I,m goinna keep showin a few at a time......then maybe we,ll talk a little fishin too. ha!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 10, 2014, 05:32:43 PM
take a moment to think about this.  most of us live in the US.  this guys is halfway around the world.  it still amazes me.  thanks for the photo!!!!!!


Quote from: wallacewt on October 08, 2014, 08:19:16 AM
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb326/wallacewt/image_zpsbe8e40a9.jpeg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/wallacewt/media/image_zpsbe8e40a9.jpeg.html)
on the water at 10 30am/1 30pm
got 1/2dozen species and another nice snapper on
750ss,drag set at 10lb,floating whiting for bait,
no sinker,chook pellets+tin cat food for berley,20m depth
reel was reely smooth,he had no hope
cheers
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 20, 2014, 04:38:51 PM
from montenegro, on the balkan peninsula!!!!

Quote from: igor peric on October 20, 2014, 08:38:02 AM
Hello Alan,

I wonder if you have carbon drag kit for upgrade Daiwa Sealine 900 H? Here's a picture... i need to replace this old washers

(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag170/bocaporta/reels/daiwasealine900H_zpsb4aa5b04.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/bocaporta/media/reels/daiwasealine900H_zpsb4aa5b04.jpg.html)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on October 20, 2014, 05:00:55 PM
Very capable cleaning job --

I think Montenegro knows what it is all about!

Congratulations,

Fred
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Igor Peric on October 20, 2014, 07:38:30 PM
Alan, Fred

thanks!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on October 20, 2014, 07:59:41 PM
Nice job Igor, you keep everything neat. I'm not showing you my work benches, I would be embarrassed. Molto bravo!;D

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on October 20, 2014, 08:01:12 PM
Good Job Igor! ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 28, 2014, 11:19:56 PM
couldn't pass this one up!

Quote from: Aiala on October 28, 2014, 09:39:15 PM
Well, I made it back in one piece!  :D  A little the worse for wear, though... Sunday started out okay, with a great yellowtail bite, but then gradually turned downright brutal,with high squirrely seas and 25-knot winds making the fishing pretty energy-draining, at least for an older gal like me. At one point I was on the starboard rail when we took a steep roll and I found myself in green water up to my thighs... yuck! As if that wasn't enough, I hooked my biggest yellowtail of the trip and a sea dog swam up and stole it... Son of a b**ch!!  >:(

Fortunately the ocean settled down overnight and by Monday we had a large swell but no whitecaps and little wind. We spent the morning looking for kelps with no luck, then another boat called us in to a school of mahi-mahi and we got into a full-on dodo frenzy... epic! I limited out quickly, as did everyone else, and so the trip concluded on the highest possible note. Here's one of my fish:

(http://alantani.com/gallery/11/1_28_10_14_4_16_59.jpeg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on October 28, 2014, 11:58:14 PM
any fisherperson would be proud of that
goodonyah Aiala,
we need more like you ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: bluefish69 on October 29, 2014, 12:08:17 AM
~A~

You are dressed just right to go Clubbing when you get home. That's a nice size as you call them DODO.

Mike
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on October 29, 2014, 01:09:56 AM
Well deserve photo of the month... Aiala!
...did something chomp that Mahi's tail?
Keep 'em coming,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: SoCalAngler on October 29, 2014, 03:12:42 AM
Dom,

My guess is it was a troll caught fish. Sportboats here cut a fin off on the tail on troll fish when the boats have jackpots. Troll fish don't count in the jackpots, either do sharks or billfish.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on October 29, 2014, 03:24:15 AM
Thanks for the explanation SoCal... now it makes sense why it was such a straight cut.
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Aiala on October 29, 2014, 03:47:32 AM
SoCal is correct, troll fish have their tails clipped to eliminate them from jackpot contention. On ROYAL STAR, though, tails are also clipped on line-caught (tagged) fish to designate passengers (like me) who want their catch processed by Fisherman's Processing. Any fish that feels heavy enough to be a jackpot contender is weighed on the spot and recorded before going into the RSW tank.
Now I'm going to sleep for eighteen hours or so... I am one wiped-out (but content) old lady. À demain, mes amis.       (https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRlehieMYA6nB87Zh57IvtWEiWqinVlGJh1TRmgtbUSiahun13E5w)
~A~
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bucktail on October 29, 2014, 02:12:31 PM
Nice fish!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Aiala on October 30, 2014, 01:26:28 PM
Quote from: alantani on October 28, 2014, 11:19:56 PM
Couldn't pass this one up!

I am, naturally, excited and honored to have been included in the Photo of the Month... Thank you, Boss!   :D

~A~

P.S. Does this mean that I now qualify to get one of those super-incredible Alan Tani wrenches?  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 31, 2014, 02:32:40 AM
sal wins!!!!!

Quote from: Alto Mare on October 31, 2014, 01:47:36 AM
Happy Halloween, Crew! Thanks for taking us aboard, Captain!
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Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on October 31, 2014, 03:14:36 AM
Wow, that's coooooool
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 31, 2014, 03:21:02 AM
Quote from: Aiala on October 30, 2014, 01:26:28 PM
Quote from: alantani on October 28, 2014, 11:19:56 PM
Couldn't pass this one up!

I am, naturally, excited and honored to have been included in the Photo of the Month... Thank you, Boss!   :D

~A~

P.S. Does this mean that I now qualify to get one of those super-incredible Alan Tani wrenches?  ;D

the honor has been mine.  and in this case, yes, send me a pm with your address and i will send out a wrench.   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on October 31, 2014, 03:36:39 AM
Hey Sal... :-* :-* :-* :-* Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on October 31, 2014, 04:26:15 AM
Congratulations Sal! ;) I'm not going to Kiss you like Dominick. ::)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 31, 2014, 05:15:22 AM
it must be an italian thing......   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on October 31, 2014, 05:25:03 AM
I Reckon So. :D
I guess when I meet these two face to face, it will have to be on the Cheek. Sorry Dominck, and no, not that Cheek! :-*
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on October 31, 2014, 09:47:34 AM


Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 31, 2014, 04:26:15 AM
Congratulations Sal! ;) I'm not going to Kiss you like Dominick. ::)
Quote from: alantani on October 31, 2014, 05:15:22 AM
it must be an italian thing......   ;D


;D
Kisses are always welcome, just be careful if me or Dominick kiss you back on the lips ;) ;D.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on October 31, 2014, 02:15:25 PM
Awesome Jack o lantern, sal.
Hey Daron,
If you get a kiss on the lips, I'm calling you Fredo from here on out ;D
Happy Halloween, crew!
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on October 31, 2014, 04:49:51 PM
 :D
Hey!,
Fredo got shot in that Boat, I don't want to be Fredo! :'(
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on October 31, 2014, 11:51:23 PM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 31, 2014, 04:49:51 PM
:D

Oh BTW if you want to catch a shark you have to say a hail Mary.   :D  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on November 01, 2014, 02:32:14 AM
Uh, No.
No Kiss of Death Either. :o
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on November 01, 2014, 03:25:19 AM
I helped teach the fire fighting and vessel safety drills portion of a Maritime safety class this afternoon.  After the simulated fire was out...the 'boundary man' checked for heat using his lips...
I figured he must've been Italian or something...seemed kinda crazy to me though?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Aiala on November 05, 2014, 11:59:45 PM
Quote from: alantani on October 31, 2014, 03:21:02 AM
...yes, send me a pm with your address and I will send out a wrench.  ;D

The wrench arrived, and it's terrific! Thanks a million, Alan, you're a true gentleman.   :D

~A~
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Big Tim on November 06, 2014, 02:47:19 AM
Quote from: alantani on October 31, 2014, 02:32:40 AM
sal wins!!!!!

Quote from: Alto Mare on October 31, 2014, 01:47:36 AM
Happy Halloween, Crew! Thanks for taking us aboard, Captain!
(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/pescatore3/012_zps3e4a2d85.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/pescatore3/media/012_zps3e4a2d85.jpg.html)

I love it ! But what a Kiss A ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on November 06, 2014, 02:48:40 AM
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on November 06, 2014, 05:23:11 AM
This photo of the month is a good way to see what the different people do and is very interesting to me.  We all love pictures.  Keep up the good work.  gst.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on November 06, 2014, 09:15:45 PM
Quote from: Big Tim on November 06, 2014, 02:47:19 AM

I love it ! But what a Kiss A ;D ;D

Quote from: Dominick on October 31, 2014, 03:36:39 AM
Hey Sal... :-* :-* :-* :-* Dominick

Hey Tim I guess my Kiss A :-* :-* was too subtle.   ;D No one caught on.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on November 06, 2014, 10:34:36 PM
You guys are just jealous  ;D...it's not my fault that you can't get photo of the month ::).
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on November 06, 2014, 11:48:33 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on November 06, 2014, 10:34:36 PM
You guys are just jealous  ;D...it's not my fault that you can't get photo of the month ::).

I for one, am definately jealous.  I have yet to land a photo of the month, and thought my pumpkin was pretty cool lookin this year...not to take anything away from your masterpiece though.
Congrats!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on November 07, 2014, 01:07:48 AM
Your Pumpkin was Awesome John! We just forgot to put alantani.com on ours! ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Big Tim on November 07, 2014, 01:22:40 AM


Hey Tim I guess my Kiss A :-* :-* was too subtle.   ;D No one caught on.  Dominick
[/quote]

I got it my man
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 11, 2014, 04:38:11 AM
pretty incredible!!!!!!!!  

Quote from: Rare on November 08, 2014, 04:24:52 PM
The keys bridges for fishing is a special place to me. Something about being out there for 2/3days sleeping on the bridge and fishing with your buds that puts me at easy from the everyday task. What can be caught out there on these bridge are, muttons,cero macks, macks, cobia, grey snapper, jacks, permit, grouper, sharks, etc. On this short day we where targeting permit. The way the permit hitting and fighting, the bud called it the runaway train. Ive never had a permit pull that much, that hard & did everything it could to break me off. I had to chase the fish maybe 2/3 city blocks to fight him hard. Even then he wasnt giving up. This 29lb Permit gave me a run & a memory for life. I almost lost the fish too, with the amount of pressure i was putting on the permit, i snapped the gamakatsu hooks, Luck for me he was on the bridge net already- here on out it's 2x to 4x hooks for these guys.

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/539/akustz.jpg)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/673/vqQG7h.jpg)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/904/CmxuM2.jpg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 12, 2014, 12:35:26 AM
missed this one!

Quote from: BMITCH on November 10, 2014, 11:31:41 AM
Well we were able to have the tuna gods smile on us this past weekend. The weather layer down and the boat had two spots left for me and my buddy Scott.

(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/MITSERVCS/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/81C3CCF0-7C82-4DB3-A31C-D337CDAC4EC4_zpsnc0ibmoo.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/MITSERVCS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/81C3CCF0-7C82-4DB3-A31C-D337CDAC4EC4_zpsnc0ibmoo.jpg.html)

That's me on the right and Scott on the left 

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on November 12, 2014, 12:52:31 AM
Well earned Bob ;).
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: BMITCH on November 12, 2014, 12:55:57 AM
Thanks guys, really Scott was the star of this trip. He just picked up a 114H of eBay. Guess he got the bug. I know what I'll be building this winter. He's done for now. Nothing but money, right? ::) ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on November 12, 2014, 12:59:15 AM
Good to see the old Penn in action ;).
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 16, 2014, 07:51:14 PM
congratulations!!!!!!

Quote from: the_reel_doc on November 16, 2014, 07:36:52 PM
(http://i61.tinypic.com/5dmp3a.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: SoCalAngler on November 16, 2014, 07:55:47 PM
Nice Cobia and those snappers don't look to shabby either.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: the_reel_doc on November 16, 2014, 08:02:50 PM
 Thanks. I drive the boat and she catches the fish. Love having a partner that loves to fish as much as I do if not more. Like watching her hook and fight the big uns!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on November 16, 2014, 08:39:47 PM
Nice pic!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 18, 2014, 10:33:53 PM
agreed!

Quote from: Tightlines666 on November 18, 2014, 10:15:19 PM
Photo of the month candidate here?

(http://alantani.com/gallery/11/1_18_11_14_3_35_43.jpeg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on November 18, 2014, 10:53:02 PM
Those are nice snappers and the cobia looks yummy!
You got a heck of a first mate!
I trained my first mate/ fiance' to the point that she's even cutting bunker into chunks while they're alive... she's not  big fan of holding the "still beating" heart :)
Congrats on the photo of the month,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Newell Nut on November 19, 2014, 12:25:17 AM
That was indeed a very nice cobia. Those fat snappers can sure put a bow in a rod too. Well done.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 21, 2014, 01:21:34 AM
il consigliere!

(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/lmdl4law/LOS%20CABOS%20NOVEMBER%202014/P1000943_zps4e74198a.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on November 21, 2014, 01:37:00 AM
The perfect name ;D ;D, looking good consigliere ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 21, 2014, 01:39:33 AM
i guess i got it right.  my italian is a little rusty.  well, no, my italian is non existant!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 22, 2014, 10:44:55 PM
happy anniversary!

Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 22, 2014, 03:46:09 PM
Thanks Everyone! Chris, I Can see I'm going to have to watch what I tell you from now on. ;D
Here we are in Navarre Florida this past May. Teri and Me on the right, My Boy Mike and his wife Allison an the left.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4258/35454513920_f96bd12f77_b.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 25, 2014, 01:35:26 AM
from about as far north as you can get!

Quote from: trond_solem on November 24, 2014, 10:52:41 PM

I live on the beautiful Island Vega in northern Norway. It is about 9 yards from my front door to the waterfront. My boat is located in the marina 50 yards away.
This is what it looks like from my front door on a beautiful morning.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/11/1_24_11_14_6_33_28.jpeg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 26, 2014, 12:14:02 PM
family legacy!

Quote from: coastal_dan on November 25, 2014, 02:36:50 PM
I've titled this topic this way because I am constantly finding awesome fishing things in my late Grandfathers basement.  

He was an amazing man who was a machinist, carpenter and electrician.  In his free time he fished a lot back in the 60's, 70's and 80's on his Cuddy Cabin (picture below).  We miss him dearly, but constantly find happiness in his legacy of family...ok done with the memoir onto the fun pics! ;D

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/Ba_zps6a332494.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/funferdriver/media/Ba_zps6a332494.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 01, 2014, 03:28:41 AM
Quote from: fIsHsTiiCkS on December 01, 2014, 03:20:35 AM
I got the reel! Thanks to Randy (Vintage Offshore Tackle). The reel needed to be serviced real bad, but Randy made me well aware of that before purchase.

Here is the reel all cleaned and broken down.

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah105/jdanchise/Mobile%20Uploads/20141130_143815_zps62f5aa3e.jpg) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/jdanchise/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141130_143815_zps62f5aa3e.jpg.html)

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah105/jdanchise/Mobile%20Uploads/20141130_152618_zpsaf02dad7.jpg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: fIsHsTiiCkS on December 01, 2014, 05:44:25 AM
Wow Alan I appreciate the bump to photo of the month! Its an honor! Thanks and I was only able to tear it down and build it back up thanks to this great site and you Alan!

Thanks Again!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: coastal_dan on December 02, 2014, 03:45:39 PM
Thanks Alan!  Family Legacy is a great way to put it. :)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 05, 2014, 03:53:50 AM
adding fuel to the fire!

Quote from: Alto Mare on December 05, 2014, 01:57:38 AM
Quote from: Dominick on December 05, 2014, 01:33:10 AM
Hey Steve-O photoshopping those treble hooks on my Wahoo is very funny.   ;D ;D Dominick

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/DomWahooLure.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/DomWahooLure.jpg.html)

Yep! very funny Steve ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: fIsHsTiiCkS on December 05, 2014, 03:56:56 AM
Quote from: alantani on December 05, 2014, 03:53:50 AM
adding fuel to the fire!

Quote from: Alto Mare on December 05, 2014, 01:57:38 AM
Quote from: Dominick on December 05, 2014, 01:33:10 AM
Hey Steve-O photoshopping those treble hooks on my Wahoo is very funny.   ;D ;D Dominick

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/DomWahooLure.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/DomWahooLure.jpg.html)

Yep! very funny Steve ;D

AHAHHA that is awesome
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on December 05, 2014, 04:02:30 AM
oh boy!!!! ::)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on December 05, 2014, 07:39:22 PM
Usually I hate photoshopped photos but not in this case... I love it!
You're a good sport Dominick, ;)
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on December 05, 2014, 10:42:52 PM
That is a good one.  hahahaha.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: fsrmn on December 05, 2014, 11:56:53 PM
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Big Tim on December 06, 2014, 01:30:44 AM
I didn't think it was photoshopped except for the chest hair. I assumed that Little fish was a Rapala Magnum...Why such a big gaff for the guppy ?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broschro on December 28, 2014, 05:05:40 PM
Quote from: alantani on November 16, 2014, 07:51:14 PM
congratulations!!!!!!

Quote from: the_reel_doc on November 16, 2014, 07:36:52 PM
(http://i61.tinypic.com/5dmp3a.jpg)
that's a monster of a cobia!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: johndtuttle on December 28, 2014, 05:13:54 PM
lol the "Wahoo Lure"  ;D.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Nicko_Cairns on December 30, 2014, 04:33:10 AM
92.5 cm Largemouth Nannygai (Saddletail Snapper), think they are ver similar to your 'Red Snapper'? Anyway, this is about as big as they get here, smashed my old PB by 6cm and on a soft plastic.

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on December 30, 2014, 06:59:00 AM
Very Nice Nicko! ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Nicko_Cairns on December 30, 2014, 07:16:24 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 30, 2014, 06:59:00 AM
Very Nice Nicko! ;)

Thanks mate, if only I could orientate the photo properly lol! Going to give them another hit tomorrow.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Nicko_Cairns on December 30, 2014, 07:17:46 AM
Hope this one works!

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: jonnou on January 01, 2015, 02:23:50 AM
Alan Is there going to be a Photo of the year?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 02, 2015, 05:47:25 AM
hadn't though about it.  we'll see!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 06, 2015, 04:43:53 AM
well done!

Quote from: Deadweight on January 06, 2015, 02:44:24 AM

We estimated her at between 2.4m and 2.6m to the tip of the tail (right around the 8' mark).

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah195/TeamDeadweight/8ftBull2_zpsba0632fc.jpg)
8' of Solid Broadwater Bull Shark


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Nicko_Cairns on January 06, 2015, 05:03:29 AM
congrats! you guys should come over here, we try to avoid sharks and there's plenty, you could go nuts busting your biceps on big monsters.  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 10, 2015, 07:11:51 AM
this photo has popped a couple of times now, and may have even been posted here already.  every time i see it, i keep thinking of all the things that had to come together to take such a great photo. chile, congrats!

Quote from: ChileRelleno on January 08, 2015, 01:40:10 AM

11.5' Great Hammer on a 12/0
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s190/ChileRelleno/137inchGreaterHammer_zpsa7fae1eb.jpg) (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/ChileRelleno/media/137inchGreaterHammer_zpsa7fae1eb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 10, 2015, 07:22:32 AM
I took that photo myself Alan! It will be a day I will not soon forget!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 10, 2015, 11:38:16 PM
wintertime here in california, but summer in new zealand!

Quote from: redsetta on January 10, 2015, 05:05:55 AM

Thanks to Ryan for being skipper and guide for the day - had us on the spot, despite a broken GPS.
Righto - all the best, Justin

(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/redsetta/FishingTrips/1881036e-977e-4113-ac81-5bff5692f4ce_zpsb28579b3.jpg) (http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/redsetta/media/FishingTrips/1881036e-977e-4113-ac81-5bff5692f4ce_zpsb28579b3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2015, 12:08:52 AM
I Love that Shot! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shiftee on January 11, 2015, 03:35:15 AM
are the photos posted here just collected and posted from around the web or are they all member shots?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2015, 03:42:06 AM
Cole,
Photo of the month is only available to alantani members. It is an honor above no other here! ;)
They are not just some random internet photos. When you make photo of the month. It is truly an Honor Here! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shiftee on January 11, 2015, 04:13:51 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2015, 03:42:06 AM
Cole,
Photo of the month is only available to alantani members. It is an honor above no other here! ;)
They are not just some random internet photos. When you make photo of the month. It is truly an Honor Here! ;D

Cool deal. I thought that was the case but wasnt sure. Good stuff.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 11, 2015, 07:13:29 AM
Quote from: Shiftee on January 11, 2015, 04:13:51 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2015, 03:42:06 AM
Cole,
Photo of the month is only available to alantani members. It is an honor above no other here! ;)
They are not just some random internet photos. When you make photo of the month. It is truly an Honor Here! ;D

Cool deal. I thought that was the case but wasnt sure. Good stuff.

yup, that an a dollar and you can ride the bus!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 11, 2015, 08:27:43 AM
you know, i don't think i've ever discussed the criteria.  it's all very subjective, but the main thing i look for is the degree of difficulty.  for most of us, bench top full of parts spread all out is no problem, but for the first timer it can be a near religious experience.  some catches represent personal best that have been pursued for years.  others represent a lifetime of accomplishment - a grandfather and an old boat, a 5 year old with his first catch, or the spouse or significant other that finally went fishing with you and actually had a great time.  the most terrifying ski slope could be 80 degrees for an expert or 10 degrees for the novice.  either way, it's just a small way of recognizing the amount work that went into posting these great photos.  thanks to all!  alan
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on January 11, 2015, 06:45:03 PM
Thanks Alan!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ChileRelleno on January 12, 2015, 02:12:47 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 10, 2015, 07:22:32 AM
I took that photo myself Alan! It will be a day I will not soon forget!
And many thanks for getting such a fine shot.
Forget that beast, not likely.  ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Irish Wake on January 12, 2015, 06:20:56 PM
Just a couple Photo of this pass season.Cape May NJ,Delaware Bay Stripe Bass,58lb,54in,36in Girth, Wilmington Canyon Yellow fin Tuna,2hr bite
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Irish Wake on January 12, 2015, 08:19:13 PM
sorry,I think I post in the wrong spot,I'll move it
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 12, 2015, 08:52:29 PM
No Big Deal. Nice catches you have there! ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: CaptainRMF on January 12, 2015, 09:00:48 PM
Wish I was on any one of those trips !!!! Nice catch.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 12, 2015, 11:44:34 PM
nice photos.  they're fine here!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Unutt on January 27, 2015, 02:12:29 AM
This is certainly not the biggest fish I ever caught, but it is the biggest fish I ever caught in 300 feet of water, using 30# spiderwire on a Mitchell Spidercast SC3000 reel, and medium action 6 1/2 foot Spidercast rod.  Took forever to get it off the bottom.  The rod butt and tip were within an inch or two of each other most of the time.  The captain of the boat was a little miffed at me for taking too long to reel it in.  He got over it when he saw the fish.  64 hour trip, September, 2001.

If the fish doesn't look that big, imagine that I am 6'4"  230lbs. 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ChileRelleno on January 27, 2015, 02:13:52 AM
Nice fish!  ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 02, 2015, 04:36:05 AM
i think my contribution is in here somewhere!

Quote from: Alto Mare on February 01, 2015, 07:10:38 PM

Aiala, I lied ::), I thought I had a couple of dozen and only have 17, two are in pieces, still working on them

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/011_4.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/011_4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on February 02, 2015, 06:24:17 AM
Sal, Did you work at Penn? You never have one of anything Penn related, it's always between 5 and 25. ;)
Now thats a collection...Well deserved photo of the month,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on February 02, 2015, 07:19:36 AM
Quote from: broadway on February 02, 2015, 06:24:17 AM
Sal, Did you work at Penn? You never have one of anything Penn related, it's always between 5 and 25. ;)
Now thats a collection...Well deserved photo of the month,
Dom

I know he has several one-of-a-kind penn reels.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on February 02, 2015, 10:32:47 AM
Thanks guys.
Just a couple John. ;D

Alan, yes it is, it's right up front...thanks again! :)

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 02, 2015, 06:10:47 PM
how fortunate a man to have so much to be proud of!

Quote from: coastal_dan on February 02, 2015, 01:49:31 PM
I'm building a little photo booth currently because I keep finding I need some white space for better dslr pictures....so until then I just took this one phone picture.  Getting her started early  ;D

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/International50_1_zpsc78f39a8.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/funferdriver/media/International50_1_zpsc78f39a8.jpg.html)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: coastal_dan on February 02, 2015, 08:39:30 PM
Leah says 'Thanks!' ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on February 03, 2015, 12:13:56 AM
she is a cutie
hardly noticed the reel ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 13, 2015, 07:47:29 PM
good work!

Quote from: coastal_dan on February 13, 2015, 02:48:39 PM
...so begins the tale of these four Senators

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/_10_zps82f0ac40.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/funferdriver/media/_10_zps82f0ac40.jpg.html)

And now onto the other three!!

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: coastal_dan on February 15, 2015, 03:17:14 AM
Thanks:)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Slazmo on February 18, 2015, 10:38:24 AM
My Rattie.

RIP little man  :'(
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 25, 2015, 11:39:49 PM
from half way around the world!

Quote from: trond_solem on February 25, 2015, 03:53:36 PM
Got this cod amongst others today. This one was 35lb before gutting.
A Penn Senator 113HLW with custom crank made it easy to haul in. A walk in the park.
I also got two 20lb cods and one 15lb cod at the same time. That's 55lb of cod on the line. Again, no problem.
Well built reels makes codfishing easy. Well, I do have a nice rod and harness so that I don't have to use all my strength to just hold the rod. :-)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/11/1_25_02_15_4_37_24_11873129.png)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 26, 2015, 12:09:01 AM
someone raided the cookie jar for this one!

Quote from: Alans Buddy on February 25, 2015, 12:59:04 AM
Here's a few pics.

Here's the Lexa 300 HS.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/rxx2/DSC_0008_1.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/rxx2/media/DSC_0008_1.jpg.html)

Here's a couple, mounted up ready to head out in June.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/rxx2/DSC_0013_1.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/rxx2/media/DSC_0013_1.jpg.html)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/rxx2/DSC_0012_1.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/rxx2/media/DSC_0012_1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 12, 2015, 01:30:39 AM
too cute!

Quote from: fsrmn on March 12, 2015, 01:10:39 AM
The other granddaughter came by and wanted to go fishing for her birthday. Interesting camera angle  ;D
(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag12/fsrmn/IMG_20150311_165617249_HDR1_zpsmnmuvbce.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/fsrmn/media/IMG_20150311_165617249_HDR1_zpsmnmuvbce.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: fsrmn on March 12, 2015, 10:08:25 PM
  Too bad Penn doesn't make a closed face reel  :( They are much more "kid friendly"  :) At least the Zebco UL4 microlight is made in the USA  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Unutt on March 13, 2015, 12:46:28 AM
The picture looks as if the young lady has a liplock on that red ear.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 13, 2015, 04:16:23 AM
on a spinner!

Quote from: ktugboat42 on March 13, 2015, 01:08:36 AM
Nice fish.
I caught this 55 lb YFT without the upgrades so i know the reel will be able to handle a lot more.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/ktugboat42/IMG_3637_zpsa8304649.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on March 13, 2015, 06:16:36 AM
Not just any spinner. The 9500ss! The proof is in the Pudding. ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on March 13, 2015, 05:26:46 PM
That tunny is gonna make a heck of a meal for he and his deckmates on the rig.
Nice catch,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on March 13, 2015, 05:45:51 PM
This photo reminds me of fishing tuna around the gulf rigs.  The rig hands were always quick to point out visable targets in the water below.  Sounds like that job has some excellent 'fringe benefits'.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ktugboat42 on March 13, 2015, 10:56:18 PM
Whenever a boat comes around, im sure to point them in the right direction.  No need to keep secrets.
Unfortunately we cant cook it in the galley since its not FDA inspected so i vacuum bag it, freeze it and take it home on crew change day.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 18, 2015, 04:37:23 PM
as a kid, my dad always told me that the whiskers were poisonous!  it that was true, this guy would pack quite a wallop!!!!

Quote from: HOLEINTHEWATER on March 18, 2015, 12:41:42 PM
GETTING FLATHEAD FISHING TIME. BACK IS GETTING BETTER, NEXT SHOT IS FRIDAY AND PT IS HELPING. A 45 LB. FLATHEAD WAS CAUGHT AT BARTLETT LAKE LAST WEEK.

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae357/DAVEMCCALL12345/BARTLETT%20CAT_zpsgf77rsnr.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/DAVEMCCALL12345/media/BARTLETT%20CAT_zpsgf77rsnr.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 18, 2015, 04:39:46 PM
my hero!!!!

Quote from: fsrmn on March 18, 2015, 12:47:07 AM
To me this IS organized. I know where everything is... mostly  ???

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag12/fsrmn/IMG_20150317_2024547231_zpsyoeqnyov.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/fsrmn/media/IMG_20150317_2024547231_zpsyoeqnyov.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: zerofish on March 20, 2015, 07:07:53 AM
If everything fails ur gonna use the desert eagle?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: fsrmn on March 20, 2015, 10:33:43 AM
 Just one of the pellet pistols I am waiting  parts for. The other 1377 is barely visible in the top right corner of pic. Some of the old Crossman's are tough to get parts for. The last one I just finished was a 35 shot CO2 full auto .177.  :o I had to fabricate the seal for it myself.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Keta on March 20, 2015, 12:52:03 PM
That looks like my life!  When someone "helps" me by cleaning up I can't find things....sometimes I can't find them without help too. 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on March 21, 2015, 04:33:58 PM
Thanks for the great display of organization,  This gives me more courage to post my "messy" workbench!   great comfort in that chair with your tunes playin!   Thats Freedom!!!!!!!         gst.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 21, 2015, 04:42:29 PM
it's a rare look inside the mind of a genius.  you can't make this stuff up!  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: fsrmn on March 23, 2015, 06:14:02 AM
 'If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?' Albert Einstein  ;D   My youngest daughter has the same organizational skills. Even six years in the Army didn't break her habits. It drives my wife nuts, she is the total opposite of us  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 13, 2015, 01:55:16 AM
congratulations!

Quote from: Alto Mare on December 13, 2014, 03:19:11 PM
I am so excited that my daughter is coming home from London today!

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/alyssa.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/alyssa.jpg.html)

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on April 13, 2015, 05:00:45 AM
Thank you everyone :).

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 25, 2015, 05:01:12 PM
some things we must never forget.  

Quote from: CaptainRMF on April 25, 2015, 12:35:05 PM
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn188/CaptainRMF/me%20amp%20dad_zpsgkjv7yhm.jpg) (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/CaptainRMF/media/me%20amp%20dad_zpsgkjv7yhm.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on April 25, 2015, 05:57:21 PM
Yes, Good call, Alan...

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: CaptainRMF on April 25, 2015, 10:18:27 PM
Quote from: alantani on April 25, 2015, 05:01:12 PM
some things we must never forget.  

Quote from: CaptainRMF on April 25, 2015, 12:35:05 PM
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn188/CaptainRMF/me%20amp%20dad_zpsgkjv7yhm.jpg) (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/CaptainRMF/media/me%20amp%20dad_zpsgkjv7yhm.jpg.html)
Alan, I am truly honored that you would put this picture here. I know that my father would be so proud of it. I am sure he would be, like me, very inspired by the character and sincerity of everyone that is associated with this site. I am truly humbled by the outpouring of help, support and giving that comes from the people that you put together on this site. Now I must go wipe a tear off and go to happy hour for a beer( or 2,3,4) and celebrate my Dad and the great people here.                    Thank you                    Richy
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 26, 2015, 04:48:58 AM
yup, great photo!!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 27, 2015, 12:40:03 AM
circle of life......

Quote from: Big Tim on April 26, 2015, 11:56:24 PM

Colton is 2 years and 4 mos. old and went camping and fishing for the first time...

(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/timliddle/colton%20fishing%203.jpg) (http://s763.photobucket.com/user/timliddle/media/colton%20fishing%203.jpg.html)

PRICELESS!!!

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 27, 2015, 12:44:08 AM
Quote from: Rapchizzle on April 26, 2015, 01:36:38 AM

First fish on my upgraded new to me 900h.  This thing didn't even think twice about cranking this Snowy up from 800'.  I was very surprised at how big the fish was when he came up from how easy it was to reel.

(http://www.charlestonfishing.com/forum/uploaded/rapchizzle/2015425213233_11070483_797279493805_2332499594610019967_n.jpg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: harryk3616 on April 27, 2015, 12:52:39 AM
eye  eye  yi   nice fish
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 27, 2015, 01:32:32 AM
it's nice to see how well these long forgotten daiwa perform once they've been upgraded!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Big Tim on April 27, 2015, 04:10:50 AM
Quote from: alantani on April 27, 2015, 12:40:03 AM
circle of life......

Quote from: Big Tim on April 26, 2015, 11:56:24 PM

Colton is 2 years and 4 mos. old and went camping and fishing for the first time...

(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/timliddle/colton%20fishing%203.jpg) (http://s763.photobucket.com/user/timliddle/media/colton%20fishing%203.jpg.html)

PRICELESS!!!


fitting & thank you
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 27, 2015, 04:54:54 AM
pretty it's gonna be a pizza in one hand and a BEER in the other!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: CaptainRMF on April 27, 2015, 11:52:40 AM
Perfect picture and perfect saying Alan. One old fisherman departs and a new one steps in to take his place.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on April 27, 2015, 02:58:21 PM
Alan kind of hit the nail on the head when he said "Circle of Life".

Reminded me of this old picture in the hallway just before walking into my upstairs reel shop.

I think it might be one of those old black and white photos that have been colorized likely in the 40s or 50s.

On first glance, it depicts an older gentleman fly fishing probably in the Rockies -- with a young kid sitting on a log -- also with fly gear.

What do you all think?

Does this show a father and son?

Or does this show a kid learning to fly fish -- then the same kid 70 years later, fishing the same water?

Or, am I overthinking things?

Picked it up years ago at a yard sale for $1.00.

Someone put a little thought and work into this.

Best,

Fred

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/BA216C3B-B6EB-456B-9BB8-E5BB1330891D_zpsmqb47l5j.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/BA216C3B-B6EB-456B-9BB8-E5BB1330891D_zpsmqb47l5j.jpg.html)

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/EA35DD51-E1A7-47BA-83DF-F6B719586F90_zpswygxuxtq.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/EA35DD51-E1A7-47BA-83DF-F6B719586F90_zpswygxuxtq.jpg.html)

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/CB45CF9D-8DF2-4C74-A596-5FBBB4F267E4_zpszq6bcbnw.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/CB45CF9D-8DF2-4C74-A596-5FBBB4F267E4_zpszq6bcbnw.jpg.html)

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/6041D685-DFAE-4244-87C8-686FC917C518_zpsgaxvqbzd.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/6041D685-DFAE-4244-87C8-686FC917C518_zpsgaxvqbzd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 29, 2015, 03:08:20 AM
rest in peace. 

Quote from: Alto Mare on April 29, 2015, 12:42:07 AM

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/my%20old%20pictures%20536.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/my%20old%20pictures%20536.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on April 30, 2015, 04:55:37 AM
amen.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: harryk3616 on April 30, 2015, 01:24:13 PM
yes indeed, very nice
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Slazmo on May 03, 2015, 08:21:57 AM
Quote from: basto on December 12, 2013, 02:01:56 AMWhat is your oldest working Shimano reel?
Show us some pics...conventional or spinners.

cheers
Basto

I forget what year? Early 80's or late 70's ? Works great  ;D

Tim
(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_2293_zpsc3d5e57e.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_2293_zpsc3d5e57e.jpg.html) [/quote]

Here's my Shimano Bantam Tournament 1000.

Not what I would call 'a absolute' collectors piece due to some flaws like cracks in the side plates (screw sides) in it... However internally it came quiet dirty but pretty good shape after 30 years, and after a fair bit of work like super-tuning of all parts and then application of proper oils and greases.

Beautiful reel to look at - happy that I actually have one "finally"...
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Lunker Larry on May 04, 2015, 05:54:32 PM
Pretty cool shot. Early morning muskie fishing. I think this was taken in the Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario, Canada but not sure. Too many fishing trips and never write anything down.



Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on May 05, 2015, 12:07:24 AM
postcard picture right there,nice.
i feel cold just looking at it
is that 2 elec; motors?
cheers
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on May 05, 2015, 01:44:06 PM
That pic is awesome !

Needs a little "mood music" though ...

http://www.tvadsongs.com/Miller_Beer_-_If_Youve_Got_The_Time.html (http://www.tvadsongs.com/Miller_Beer_-_If_Youve_Got_The_Time.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 06, 2015, 04:10:27 PM
some people just know how to live!   ;D

Quote from: trond_solem on May 06, 2015, 04:50:24 AM
Just bought this nice old boat for my fishing trips.
Built in 1965 by a boutbuilder close by. Many of these was built from about 1910 and up to about 1980.

It's quite small at 19.5 ft, but it can take more wind and waves than any modern plastic boat at similar size.
It's well mantained and has no rot anywhere. No leaks either. The forward cabin is dry and has enough place for to bunks.
The motor is a single cylinder sabb 10hk diesel with adjustable propeller.
If I hoist the read sail (Mesan sail) I can adjust the propeller and rudder from stearing position or from the deck so the boat stays at the same place regardless of wind and current. Nice for my kind of fishing.
I won't get to the fishing spots in a hurry, but I can just start 30 minutes earlyer aand have a nice cup of coffe on the way out.:-)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/12/1_06_05_15_9_09_16_120831063.png)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: trond_solem on May 08, 2015, 06:57:09 AM
Quote from: alantani on May 06, 2015, 04:10:27 PM
some people just know how to live!   ;D

Quote from: trond_solem on May 06, 2015, 04:50:24 AM
Just bought this nice old boat for my fishing trips.
Built in 1965 by a boutbuilder close by. Many of these was built from about 1910 and up to about 1980.

It's quite small at 19.5 ft, but it can take more wind and waves than any modern plastic boat at similar size.
It's well mantained and has no rot anywhere. No leaks either. The forward cabin is dry and has enough place for to bunks.
The motor is a single cylinder sabb 10hk diesel with adjustable propeller.
If I hoist the read sail (Mesan sail) I can adjust the propeller and rudder from stearing position or from the deck so the boat stays at the same place regardless of wind and current. Nice for my kind of fishing.
I won't get to the fishing spots in a hurry, but I can just start 30 minutes earlyer and have a nice cup of coffe on the way out.:-)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/12/1_06_05_15_9_09_16_120831063.png)


Thanks!
I just love the boat. Very nice handling in choppy water. After the trip yesterday evening, I checked the diesel tank. I think it doesn't use diesel, but produces it. :)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Unutt on May 17, 2015, 09:10:18 PM
My oldest Shimano reels.  All Bantams.  Sizes 10, 100, 1000, 200, 300, 500, and 250.  I have no idea which is the oldest, but they are all early 80s. 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ChileRelleno on May 17, 2015, 09:30:45 PM
Your addiction is alive and well.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: basto on May 18, 2015, 05:12:06 AM
Quote from: Unutt on May 17, 2015, 09:10:18 PM
My oldest Shimano reels.  All Bantams.  Sizes 10, 100, 1000, 200, 300, 500, and 250.  I have no idea which is the oldest, but they are all early 80s. 

Nice collection!  Great reels.
Basto
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: johndtuttle on May 18, 2015, 02:57:55 PM
Quote from: trond_solem on May 08, 2015, 06:57:09 AM
Quote from: alantani on May 06, 2015, 04:10:27 PM
some people just know how to live!   ;D

Quote from: trond_solem on May 06, 2015, 04:50:24 AM
Just bought this nice old boat for my fishing trips.
Built in 1965 by a boutbuilder close by. Many of these was built from about 1910 and up to about 1980.

It's quite small at 19.5 ft, but it can take more wind and waves than any modern plastic boat at similar size.
It's well mantained and has no rot anywhere. No leaks either. The forward cabin is dry and has enough place for to bunks.
The motor is a single cylinder sabb 10hk diesel with adjustable propeller.
If I hoist the read sail (Mesan sail) I can adjust the propeller and rudder from stearing position or from the deck so the boat stays at the same place regardless of wind and current. Nice for my kind of fishing.
I won't get to the fishing spots in a hurry, but I can just start 30 minutes earlyer and have a nice cup of coffe on the way out.:-)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/12/1_06_05_15_9_09_16_120831063.png)


Thanks!
I just love the boat. Very nice handling in choppy water. After the trip yesterday evening, I checked the diesel tank. I think it doesn't use diesel, but produces it. :)


Looks like about 10 meters of tides in those parts....Baltic Sea?


Fine boat, a beautiful efficient craft.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: trond_solem on May 18, 2015, 09:40:23 PM
Quote from: johndtuttle on May 18, 2015, 02:57:55 PM
Quote from: trond_solem on May 08, 2015, 06:57:09 AM
Quote from: alantani on May 06, 2015, 04:10:27 PM
some people just know how to live!   ;D

Quote from: trond_solem on May 06, 2015, 04:50:24 AM
Just bought this nice old boat for my fishing trips.
Built in 1965 by a boutbuilder close by. Many of these was built from about 1910 and up to about 1980.

It's quite small at 19.5 ft, but it can take more wind and waves than any modern plastic boat at similar size.
It's well mantained and has no rot anywhere. No leaks either. The forward cabin is dry and has enough place for to bunks.
The motor is a single cylinder sabb 10hk diesel with adjustable propeller.
If I hoist the read sail (Mesan sail) I can adjust the propeller and rudder from stearing position or from the deck so the boat stays at the same place regardless of wind and current. Nice for my kind of fishing.
I won't get to the fishing spots in a hurry, but I can just start 30 minutes earlyer and have a nice cup of coffe on the way out.:-)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/12/1_06_05_15_9_09_16_120831063.png)


Thanks!
I just love the boat. Very nice handling in choppy water. After the trip yesterday evening, I checked the diesel tank. I think it doesn't use diesel, but produces it. :)


Looks like about 10 meters of tides in those parts....Baltic Sea?


Fine boat, a beautiful efficient craft.

Not so much as 10 meters of tide, but at full moon we have a bit more than 3 meters tide.
Not baltic either. Vega in northen Norway. Just a few miles south of the polar circle. That translates to no midnight sun, but we are close. Long nights and short days during wintertime, but we still get some sunlight at midwinter. Since the gulf stream passes by here, the winters are mild with very little snow. Perfect location for me. :)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 20, 2015, 03:16:06 AM
just because he's wearing a suit!   ;D

Quote from: Alto Mare on May 19, 2015, 07:30:57 PM
Hello everyone,

I just got back from Boston, where I was attending my beautiful daughter Alyssa's graduation from Boston University. She has made us very proud; after a few celebratory fishing trips with her dad, she will head off to New York to complete her Masters degree.

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/209.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/209.jpg.html)

- Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Keta on May 20, 2015, 03:24:15 PM
Photo of the year.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Marcq on May 20, 2015, 05:02:10 PM
Quote from: Reel 224 on May 20, 2015, 02:20:13 PM
Hey that is a great picture of a proud father and his lovely daughter. What else can be said.

X2

Marc..
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Keta on May 20, 2015, 05:15:21 PM
Quote from: Reel 224 on May 20, 2015, 05:07:03 PM
Guess he didn't want to look to cool.  ;D

When you are that cool you don't need sunglasses.... :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on May 20, 2015, 06:22:08 PM
Quote from: Keta on May 20, 2015, 05:15:21 PM
Quote from: Reel 224 on May 20, 2015, 05:07:03 PM
Guess he didn't want to look to cool.  ;D

When you are that cool you don't need sunglasses.... :D
X100 on that!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on May 20, 2015, 08:20:45 PM
Thanks guys! Yes, I have been told many times that I clean up nicely ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Newell Nut on May 20, 2015, 09:00:14 PM
Hey Sal
Great picture buddy and yeah you cleaned up pretty sharp. Looking good.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Cortez_Conversions on May 20, 2015, 11:10:23 PM
Congrats Sal!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: TomT on May 21, 2015, 03:47:34 AM
That photo warms my heart!!  Congratulations to the whole family as it takes sacrifice & hard work from everyone to make a dream like this happen!!
TomT
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Jerseymic on May 21, 2015, 07:27:28 AM
Brilliant photo Sal.

Mike.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on May 21, 2015, 12:25:40 PM
Now that's a photo of the month!
Congrats to both of you. Her for making it through college and you for helping her get to this point.
all the best,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on May 21, 2015, 09:53:35 PM
Alan and Moderators --

Photo of the Month, perhaps?

This is where it starts...

Best,

Fred

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/74D054C1-C02B-4953-8619-C28C411D50A5_zpstiubnfbh.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/74D054C1-C02B-4953-8619-C28C411D50A5_zpstiubnfbh.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: mike1010 on May 21, 2015, 10:06:42 PM
Congratulations to you and your daughter, Sal.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: BMITCH on May 22, 2015, 09:01:05 AM
Sal,
Just saw this. Congratulations!!! You must be very proud! Best of luck to your daughter on her road to higher education.
Bob
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: coastal_dan on May 22, 2015, 12:32:50 PM
Agreed Fred.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on May 31, 2015, 11:55:27 AM
You're a natural...

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb326/wallacewt/IMG_2479_zpsyioa4dro.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/wallacewt/media/IMG_2479_zpsyioa4dro.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on June 01, 2015, 01:08:10 AM
thanks for photo of the month
its an honour
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 01, 2015, 01:12:59 AM
Well deserved my friend ;).
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on June 01, 2015, 01:28:47 AM
Wallace, is that a black drum? Congrats on the photo of the month, nice fish!
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on June 01, 2015, 01:43:04 AM
congrats on the big fish on a small reel, its that a Tranx?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on June 01, 2015, 02:50:18 AM
hi broadway
its a west australian dhu fish
they only grow here in west oz,cousin of the pearl perch.
they sell for $86 a kilo
hi steel fish
its a quantum exo 300 loaded with 20 lb toro tamer braid
great line,bought it on this site
cheers
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on June 01, 2015, 02:59:33 AM
Wow, That's a chunk of gold you're holding, well done! ...Enjoy your reward ;)
Thanks
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on June 01, 2015, 03:01:55 AM
Quote from: wallacewt on June 01, 2015, 02:50:18 AM
they sell for $86 a kilo
$86 wow! Scooby dooby dhu be dooby dhu.   :D ;D Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on June 01, 2015, 09:00:53 AM
dominic you are not allowed to make fun of my fish,
its worth more than my gold tooth :D
scooby dooby dhu
strangers in the night,exchanging glances
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on June 01, 2015, 06:18:22 PM
Quote from: wallacewt on June 01, 2015, 02:50:18 AM

hi steel fish
its a quantum exo 300 loaded with 20 lb toro tamer braid

hmm seems like I need to take my lexa 300 more often, they are in the same league and thats a really nice big fish for that reel
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 10, 2015, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 09, 2015, 05:49:31 AM

A 30 lb capable 12/0 into a 50 lb Shark Tamer.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4281/35802104236_326a6b6759_b.jpg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on June 10, 2015, 11:26:41 PM
 ;D

Those reels are not supposed to be able to do that.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Big Tim on June 11, 2015, 03:24:28 AM
The blurry image in the glass says it all....I'm going to explode!!! Great pic
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 11, 2015, 03:33:26 AM
 ;D I need to start lifting weights. I am very impressed with the Inserts from Adam. You need to get some. That 12/0 has a Tom Hyrinuk prototype ss sleeve with Lee's double dogs and Adam's eight stack insert. Paired with the Calstar Bezerker Rod. Its ready to do some Tamin'. ;)
Thanks for the photo Boss. 8)
with gassho... ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 11, 2015, 04:24:09 PM
like the man said, "wow, what a trip!"

Quote from: Jon Vadney on June 08, 2015, 07:10:23 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/HncHDZ3l.jpg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 22, 2015, 03:56:42 PM
total stud!

Quote from: Alto Mare on June 21, 2015, 11:41:54 PM

She finds this pic of me from 25-30 years ago...where did the time go?
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/11336083_10153016804453099_1904941677_n%20me%20fishing.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/11336083_10153016804453099_1904941677_n%20me%20fishing.jpg.html)

This was at Wildwood NJ.
I hope you all had a great fathers day.

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 23, 2015, 01:37:58 AM
 :D I thank you Alan, but I'm not much of a stud, there are many here, but I'm not one of them.
Never mind, I looked at some photos again, there are only a few here ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: jonnou on June 23, 2015, 09:54:57 AM
Thanks Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ChileRelleno on June 23, 2015, 08:16:31 PM
LOL... Gimmee 15 years back.
All I get rated by the wife now is Ol'goat.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on June 23, 2015, 10:15:54 PM
That pic really belongs in the following thread...

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=12520.0

Kinda reminds me of the first one of the boss :)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 23, 2015, 11:14:14 PM
Quote from: jonnou on June 23, 2015, 09:54:57 AM
Thanks Sal
:D...love you guys here, no matter what ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on June 24, 2015, 12:42:27 AM
Great photo Sal.
You bear a truly uncanny resemblance to my great friend (and best man at my wedding) Bartolomeo Granata from Sicily.
Hope all's well mate.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 24, 2015, 01:06:31 AM
Thanks Justin! If he was the best man, that's good news for me, that means he was a good guy ;D
Before that pic I always had a beard, they used to call me barba rossa  ;D I believe I was 22 here
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/007_20.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/007_20.jpg.html)
I will never forget that pic, the split on my nose was a gift from a scope on a 270, while target shooting.

Later buddy.
Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on June 24, 2015, 03:20:50 AM
22! :o I'm 39 and can't grow a beard like that... still waiting for a chest hair, too. :-\
If you keep posting photos of yourself during your studly days we're gonna have the wives all over our site, lol.
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on June 24, 2015, 03:49:03 AM
QuoteIf you keep posting photos of yourself during your studly days we're gonna have the wives all over our site, lol.
:D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on June 24, 2015, 04:10:52 AM
Quote from: broadway on June 24, 2015, 03:20:50 AM
22! :o I'm 39 and can't grow a beard like that... still waiting for a chest hair, too. :-\
If you keep posting photos of yourself during your studly days we're gonna have the wives all over our site, lol.
Dom

Me too.  My grandpa always told me... "Now that will put some hair on your chest".

Not so sure he knew what he was talking about?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Newell Nut on June 24, 2015, 10:34:55 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 24, 2015, 01:06:31 AM
Thanks Justin! If he was the best man, that's good news for me, that means he was a good guy ;D
Before that pic I always had a beard, they used to call me barba rossa  ;D I believe I was 22 here
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/007_20.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/007_20.jpg.html)
I will never forget that pic, the split on my nose was a gift from a scope on a 270, while target shooting.

Later buddy.
Sal

With that face you should have settled in Hollywood.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on July 12, 2015, 11:43:02 PM
congratulations!

Quote from: broadway on July 12, 2015, 10:39:32 PM


My niece and nephew are the dark haired ones and Kim's niece and nephew are the light haired ones...

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/316broadway/Wedding%20Photos/IMG_2451_zpskcsnmrt2.jpg) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/316broadway/media/Wedding%20Photos/IMG_2451_zpskcsnmrt2.jpg.html)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: theswimmer on July 13, 2015, 02:51:22 AM
Congrats Dom!
Absolutely love the pic.
Nice shades😎
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: jonnou on July 13, 2015, 09:25:05 AM
Love it
see no evil
speak no evil
hear no evil
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bryan Young on July 13, 2015, 03:21:02 PM
Love that pic.  The kids really add to the enjoyment.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Reel 224 on July 13, 2015, 03:33:25 PM
Quote from: Bryan Young on July 13, 2015, 03:21:02 PM
Love that pic.  The kids really add to the enjoyment.


Is that before or after the wedding?  ;D  Nice Dom Congratulations!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on July 13, 2015, 10:41:38 PM
Wow! You have flattered both Kim and I by giving the honors of photo of the month.  It was a special day filled with lots of laughs and memories with only complaint ...t it ended when I was just getting warmed up. ;)
The photo was taken at Liberty State Park directly on the Hudson across from Downtown Manhattan.  The train that the photo was taken in front of is part of the train that used to run through Jersey City.  It's now more of a historic art installation as it sits partially under the old train station house.  Jonnou hit the nail on the head! ;)
PS- that was before the wedding and was the prelude of things to come. ;)
Thanks again from Kim and I,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on July 28, 2015, 04:38:04 AM
too good to pass up!   ;D

Quote from: RTT on July 27, 2015, 10:21:54 PM

I needed to fix the window crank.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/12/1_27_07_15_9_28_24_126712153.png)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on July 28, 2015, 05:04:34 AM
Well deserved for creativeness👍
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on July 28, 2015, 05:33:10 AM
Give that man a Cigar! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: MFB on July 28, 2015, 05:48:52 AM
Huzzah...
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 25, 2015, 01:21:34 AM
been a while since i've added a photo!  couldn't pass this one up!   ;D

Quote from: Dominick on September 24, 2015, 10:39:11 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on September 22, 2015, 07:58:53 AM

Dominick, that's a cool shirt, I'm sure you already put it on...very nice ;)

Of course I put the shirt on.  I love that shirt.  Thanks again Dom.  Check this out.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/13/1_24_09_15_6_19_33_13388487.png)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: reelrepair123 on September 25, 2015, 01:39:53 AM
give that man a wrench !      harryk
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on September 25, 2015, 04:17:59 AM
Dominick is my Hero! :-*
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 28, 2015, 11:21:39 PM
complimenti !!!!!   ;D

Quote from: Alto Mare on September 28, 2015, 09:19:47 PM
30 years ago today, I said "I do". Where did the time go :'(

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/92e4738f-29ac-4d0c-a609-a2734e1a1270.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/92e4738f-29ac-4d0c-a609-a2734e1a1270.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 28, 2015, 11:24:52 PM
nice catch!!!!

Quote from: JoePlo on June 04, 2015, 12:19:22 AM
Overall we caught well over 20 red snapper, 1 giant mangrove, 1 big gag (out of season) and plenty more random fishes.

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/Inspectojo/IMG_0536.jpg) (http://s179.photobucket.com/user/Inspectojo/media/IMG_0536.jpg.html)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on September 29, 2015, 08:56:17 PM
Quote from: alantani on September 28, 2015, 11:21:39 PM
complimenti !!!!!   ;D

Quote from: Alto Mare on September 28, 2015, 09:19:47 PM
30 years ago today, I said "I do". Where did the time go :'(

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/92e4738f-29ac-4d0c-a609-a2734e1a1270.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/92e4738f-29ac-4d0c-a609-a2734e1a1270.jpg.html)
Just saw this... grazie capitano ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on September 29, 2015, 08:58:19 PM
Quote from: alantani on September 28, 2015, 11:24:52 PM
nice catch!!!!

Quote from: JoePlo on June 04, 2015, 12:19:22 AM
Overall we caught well over 20 red snapper, 1 giant mangrove, 1 big gag (out of season) and plenty more random fishes.

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/Inspectojo/IMG_0536.jpg) (http://s179.photobucket.com/user/Inspectojo/media/IMG_0536.jpg.html)


Great job Mike!..nice fish!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 30, 2015, 01:43:42 AM
caught on a homemade cedar plug! 

Quote from: mmayo on September 30, 2015, 01:22:03 AM
Quote from: Bryan Young on September 21, 2015, 07:41:57 PM
Beautiful. 

By the way, I saw your cameo in Pacific Sport Fishing Magazine.  Very nice!!!.



They were kind enough to offer a small space and I happily took them up on the offer.  I now have made 260 of the plugs.  I caught this YT and many, many more using my hand made "cedar plug"s on a recent trip to Santa Barbara Island and the Osborn Bank.  They liked the purpleheart a lot.

(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/mlmayo/Cedar%20Plugs/3BBB8401-C948-4145-A10E-AB77767232CC_zpskzg0xhtd.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 15, 2015, 05:14:59 AM
can't argue with success!

Quote from: gstours on October 13, 2015, 03:06:12 AM
Ya now I got your attention so I found a picture of my wifes lucky hot fishing day last year.  In 2 hours time she caught these 3 nice halibut,  I helped by keeping her hook baited,  and minor assistance, Her irish blood was helping to win every battle.  It was fun.
(http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p660/gst6814/MaryJo_zps5dda4e90.jpg) (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/gst6814/media/MaryJo_zps5dda4e90.jpg.html)
The trusty bait cooler (renamed Hendrix by Dave Hall) of course was a contributing factor emitting constant mojo.     
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Steve-O on October 15, 2015, 04:02:43 PM
Both September and October are great pics!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on October 15, 2015, 09:04:47 PM
I'm starting to think Gary gets a phone call from the halibut to let him know where they can meet up... You're unreal Gary... And so is your wife!
Beautiful,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 22, 2015, 05:26:10 PM
Quote from: BMITCH on October 13, 2015, 10:27:00 PM
Ok Bill...here ya go. Fun fishing with you. Hope you get the weather and the fish.let me know about November.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/13/1_22_10_15_10_23_34_133932034.jpeg)

Bill here is the real deal. He comes to the gun fight with a cannon. As my buddy Scott said he hunting monsters.lol
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on October 22, 2015, 09:06:55 PM
Sorry I didn't get back to you about posting this photo for ya, but I'm glad people get to see your fantastic catch off NJ. You've been doing great and fulfilled your goal of a sword this season. Congrats Bill, you earned this photo of the month!👍
Good stuff,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on October 22, 2015, 09:41:03 PM
very nice Bill.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: theswimmer on October 23, 2015, 03:02:35 PM
Nice fishy !!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: anglingarchitect on October 25, 2015, 09:25:47 PM
Very Nice fish Bill.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on October 25, 2015, 11:54:54 PM
ite alright,its 0k
doesnt really matter if your old and grey
ya still got sumthin to say
good stuff bill.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 12, 2015, 01:57:28 PM
another place we've gotta go visit!!!!

Quote from: Lowprofile on November 12, 2015, 07:12:53 AM
Headed out on Nov. 8th on a boat out of Chinen (one of the southern most ports here in Okinawa) for some pelagics. plan was to troll out and hope for a wahoo or tuna then target Tuna and Mahi and if we had to move around a bit, set a spread in hopes of a marlin.

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i214/katguy/Okinawa%20fishing/image_zps0oky41nd.jpeg) (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/katguy/media/Okinawa%20fishing/image_zps0oky41nd.jpeg.html)


Quote from: Lowprofile on November 12, 2015, 07:12:01 AM
Went as a deckhand yesterday with Captain Yamada out of Gushikawa. the group did not rent trolling gear but said they might want to troll. so I brought along my 12/0 setup (with stainless gear sleeve, pinion, SS cross bars, single SS dog and upgraded carbon stack) and Avet HXW to do some trolling.


(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i214/katguy/Okinawa%20fishing/image_zpsm4ujlhcn.jpeg) (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/katguy/media/Okinawa%20fishing/image_zpsm4ujlhcn.jpeg.html)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on November 12, 2015, 04:19:59 PM
Nice catch, low profile!
You must be a pretty strong guy... You're holding that like Dominick holds his meatball sandwiches.
Good stuff,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on November 12, 2015, 05:54:56 PM
Quote from: broadway on November 12, 2015, 04:19:59 PM
Nice catch, low profile!
You must be a pretty strong guy... You're holding that like Dominick holds his meatball sandwiches.
Good stuff,
Dom
I work out at the gym 3 days a week to be able to do that.  :-* Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 16, 2015, 05:54:38 AM
Quote from: SoCalAngler on November 16, 2015, 04:43:32 AM

The fish on the right of the photo is about 5 lbs bigger than the one on the left. It's hard to tell because of the angle the fish was held.
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag355/SoCalAngler1/11219070_10152935841012989_8075928941859657201_n_zpsyxvxzznb.jpg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 14, 2015, 07:26:24 PM
congratulations!!!!!

Quote from: sdlehr on December 12, 2015, 02:02:33 PM
Sam Adams, 6-yr old Striper fisherman, has become a bit of a celebrity at the NJ shore. He's my nephew's kid. He and the fish were almost exactly the same weight and height. The story is a few weeks old now, he's been all over the news.
http://www.outdoorhub.com/news/2015/11/11/6-year-old-angler-catches-striped-bass-big/

Quote from: Alto Mare on December 12, 2015, 02:22:03 PM
Congratulations to Sam, he did a great job handling that fish.
You must be proud...good stuff!
I'm sure this one will make photo of the month when the boss gets back
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/12208491_10153234950447965_3886774919952309620_n.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/12208491_10153234950447965_3886774919952309620_n.jpg.html)
Good job Sam.

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on December 14, 2015, 08:32:56 PM
Sam Rules!!! Heck of a catch, kid!
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: sdlehr on December 14, 2015, 09:28:41 PM
Thanks for the love, guys! I've forwarded a screenshot of the page (and link) to Sam's father and grandparents. Sam's been fishing for 1/3 of his 6-year old life (the last third  ;D). They go to the Outer Banks every summer and surf fish for sharks. He's got more experience with a rod and reel than most any 6-yr old you can find. And he's fishing-crazed, like his grandfather.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 15, 2015, 01:21:08 AM
would have been funny to get a picture of him hanging by the belt loops on that scale!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bill B on December 15, 2015, 01:32:20 AM
Sam's the Man.....way to go!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: sdlehr on December 24, 2015, 04:06:58 PM
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/NBC10s-Top-10-Videos-of-2015-363293711.html

The boy is a legend in his own time! Here's the direct link to the video http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Striped-Bass-Boy-Fishing-LBI-Jersey-Shore-New-Jersey--344227432.html
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 25, 2015, 08:07:34 PM
great shot!!!!!!

Quote from: Lowprofile on December 18, 2015, 01:24:15 PM
my buddy Kaipo, myself and two others went out a few nights ago to do some tuna fishing off the southern point of the island.  some of the pics belong to Kaipo, but I stole them anyways.

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i214/katguy/Kaipo%2075lb_zpsuaul5qqd.jpg) (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/katguy/media/Kaipo%2075lb_zpsuaul5qqd.jpg.html)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 05, 2016, 05:53:30 PM
good times!

Quote from: steelfish on January 05, 2016, 05:49:58 PM
father and daugher going to the Enchanted Islands of Gonzaga Bay, Baja
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/alextellofotos/fishing/P1070002%20ss_zpsositrhbz.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/alextellofotos/media/fishing/P1070002%20ss_zpsositrhbz.jpg.html)

that was one of the best ways to start the 2016

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on January 05, 2016, 11:59:18 PM
Quote from: alantani on January 05, 2016, 05:53:30 PM
good times!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4213/35008382184_64a6fcd7b9_o.jpg)

you can bet on that Alan.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 18, 2016, 10:52:27 PM
nice shot!

Quote from: Fish-aholic on January 18, 2016, 06:06:50 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc146/Chriscpb/macro/captured%20sunset.jpg)

;)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on January 18, 2016, 11:27:43 PM
One of the coolest shots I've ever seen... thanks for sharing!
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 09, 2016, 05:37:08 PM
good one! 

Quote from: thorhammer on March 09, 2016, 05:03:21 PM
Pic says it all ... Pulled up by a shrimper
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on March 10, 2016, 05:53:18 PM
Guess this answers the age old question:

"Is it animal, vegetable, or mineral?"

All three!

Best,

Fred

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/255A7E84-52F1-49BE-864A-C32478F8D5BC_zpswp3nojv6.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/255A7E84-52F1-49BE-864A-C32478F8D5BC_zpswp3nojv6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: johndtuttle on March 10, 2016, 07:17:43 PM
There's a good reel under there I hope!  :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: thorhammer on March 10, 2016, 07:20:59 PM
cheap shimano. much more useful as cool wall art.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 11, 2016, 06:40:23 AM
seriously, we need this guy to take us fishing!

Quote from: gstours on March 11, 2016, 06:16:36 AM
Heres some pictures from yesterdays adventure on the Saltchuck.  As I had been away from home for a few months it was especially great to fish again. 
The day seemed promising as the morning was cloudy and that's in our favor. gst

(http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p660/gst6814/IMG_0791_zps84copis5.jpg) (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/gst6814/media/IMG_0791_zps84copis5.jpg.html)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on March 13, 2016, 01:33:05 AM
I'm in.  :-* Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Big Tim on March 13, 2016, 06:41:06 PM
I want to go too

BT
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: sundaytrucka on March 13, 2016, 09:36:31 PM
Oh no, not this again!

If it is planned in the calender year 2017 or 2018, I am in as well.

-Scott
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on March 15, 2016, 03:32:31 PM
Yes, I would like a photo-o-de- month honorary degree! :'(  But I,m being kind, appreciative, and waiting patently!  :-\ I guess I,ll keep you all in your armchairs and keep trying to please!  ::)   thanks gst
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: RowdyW on March 16, 2016, 12:14:49 AM
Darci is all over youtube fishing for everything from Dolphin to Sharks. She almost had a shark pull her overboard. Same shark twice.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 02, 2016, 09:27:41 PM
the question is, 100 pounds which way?   ;D

Quote from: Big Tim on April 02, 2016, 09:25:28 PM
Throwin' out some old stuff and I ran across this photo from Morro Bay fishing 26 years and 100 pounds ago..NO GREY HAIR!

BT

(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_3685_zpsiqa9p1jg.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_3685_zpsiqa9p1jg.jpg.html)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Big Tim on April 02, 2016, 09:56:34 PM
Thanks Alan  ;D The grey hair has filled in nicely, the top heavy weight has a greater gravity effect to it, the beer belly has been perfected, the legs and thighs have filled out nicely and then of coarse the JUNK IN THE TRUNK  ;D Yes 100 pounds spread out perfectly  ;D

BT
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on April 02, 2016, 10:34:22 PM
Took some "junk in the trunk" to make photo of the month. Way to go bud ;) ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 18, 2016, 12:53:38 AM
sal, no grousing!   ;D

Quote from: Alto Mare on May 13, 2016, 10:57:29 AM

Most of my work is referral, I do not advertise. I just place a small sign by the front lawn:

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/018_13.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/018_13.jpg.html)


Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on May 18, 2016, 01:17:39 AM
I was also going to mention that Sal's work is extrordinary.

Wonderful skills and craftemanship, Sal.

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on May 19, 2016, 02:08:59 AM
Thank you Fred :). After 40+ years I must say, I still enjoy it.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on May 19, 2016, 02:38:27 PM
Here's a couple from Juno Pier, in Juno Beach, FL . . . Yesterday.

(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13239014_740924352677500_6021480118060108808_n.jpg?oh=74f162156ea38d55b00e26c8d0347d6a&oe=57CFB595)

(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13220858_740514222718513_4884860392754564289_n.jpg?oh=b79a2896a8615fcf2caceb9a2a83e9fc&oe=57A20CB1)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on May 19, 2016, 04:54:57 PM
Dave, if I saw something like that I would not be standing around taking photos.  I'd make tracks in a hurry.  Great photo though.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on May 19, 2016, 07:11:57 PM
That is pretty cool.

Something wicked this way comes.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on May 19, 2016, 09:14:08 PM
Quote from: Dominick on May 19, 2016, 04:54:57 PM
Dave, if I saw something like that I would not be standing around taking photos.  I'd make tracks in a hurry.  Great photo though.  Dominick

It's called a "Wall Cloud" . . . Definitely "Serious Business"  ! ! !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: sdlehr on May 19, 2016, 10:10:12 PM
Yeah, South Florida got clobbered by thunderstorms yesterday. It took me over an hour to get home from work. But now I'm outside Philadelphia for a nephew's wedding, and then the Penn tour on Monday before we head back on Tuesday!

Sid
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 28, 2016, 12:00:07 AM
congratulations!

Quote from: sundaytrucka on May 27, 2016, 11:13:55 PM

Thank you for all the well wishes and congratulations gentlemen, we are very happy and proud parents.

Here is the proof!

-Scott

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee27/wilmar400/Mobile%20Uploads/1464390568.jpg) (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/wilmar400/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1464390568.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: johndtuttle on May 28, 2016, 01:15:31 AM
Wowser!  ;D

Congratulations Scott and Mom!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: David Hall on May 28, 2016, 01:46:52 AM
Yep send that man a wrench!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 12, 2016, 12:30:36 AM
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on September 09, 2016, 03:59:48 PM
On the water at 4 am yesterday. Man the heavy cloud cover made it pitch black. Once I got my night vision and got acclimated I was able to zip to the reef. Tach said 4 grand and water temp was 73.5.

Usually if I start off in the dark, I'll go to the big (15") homemade green plug. Several passes with fish showing on the FF produced nothing. Not too much weed and 1 1/2 hrs into the outgoing and all should be perfect, right ????

Switched to the ole reliable killer, the red/white slope head swimmer. Got whacked on the first pass and it was chaos until I rapped it up at 7:58 on the cell.
Of course there were lots of blues mixed in with the bass, but the fact they were chewing together made it all OK! 6 bass and some amount of blues I didn't even bother to count.

The bass were in the 25/35 lb class and most of them were tanks. Short and fat. The one fish I kept had to have surgery performed as this fish really wanted to eat this plug.
I know some of the members here purchased these plugs and if your not using them, your really missing the boat. This plug catches. I watched several other boats dragging frames, and they were catching schoolies and bluefish.

I'm always amazed how this plug can really root out the bigger fish. Back at the dock early, cleaned fish and the boat and even had time to pull all the spark plugs and re- gap them. The Ficht motors are great engines but they do run hot on the troll. The computer does this automatically to keep the plugs from fouling at prolonged low speed periods.

From the heat the plug gap will widen and when that happens you'll get and occasional sputter. A quick re-gap to .028 solves the problem.

I'm seeing a substantial amount of peanut bunker in the area and if it stays like this it may turn out to be an amazing fall. Fingers crossed.

All have a great day, regards,  ..  Lou



(http://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=19151.0;attach=24426;image)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on September 12, 2016, 12:32:11 AM
Well deserved Mr Maglione!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 12, 2016, 12:34:31 AM
been remiss in my duties here lately! 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: mo65 on September 12, 2016, 12:39:58 AM
Great fish Lou!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: sdlehr on September 12, 2016, 03:47:58 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on September 12, 2016, 12:32:11 AM
Well deserved Mr Maglione!
x2

Sid
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: thorhammer on September 12, 2016, 05:30:50 PM
That's a nice pig Lou!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Maxed Out on September 13, 2016, 01:32:44 AM
   Nice fish indeed. Sounds like you guys were in the zone. Always good to have a go to lure for the lunkers.

  I'm looking at the whole picture, sky, water, docks, and the almost "3D" effect. ...Somebody must have a very nice camera  :o :o It doesn't get any better. Magnifico !!

 Ted
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on September 13, 2016, 06:02:34 AM
Nice, Lou!

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: STRIPER LOU on September 24, 2016, 11:11:43 PM
Thanks all!
My Dad was my mentor and inspiration and I owe it all to him. He had a passion for hunting and fishing that really rubbed off on my brother and I. Many a days when I'm fishing and catching  I still think .......... wish you were here Pop to enjoy this!

Once he knew you were serious about doing something he was only too happy to explain in detail. The patience of a saint. He was the best and fished with me until his early 80's when he passed.

Once in a while he would ask if I'd think about calling in sick to work and head out fishing. It was a no brainer!

One spring day when I had my Seacraft, I skipped work and we headed south of Block to codfish. We caught so many fish diamond jigging that day we were literally standing in them. He talked about it forever. Nothing but good times and good memories!!!!
Thanks again and all have a great evening,  ..  Lou
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on September 25, 2016, 02:11:52 AM
You don't realize how lucky you are Lou.
I lost my Dad when he was only 62. Just likes Fred's Brother. They were the same age. A month away from his 63rd Birthday.
The Diabetes took my Father.
I have seen it time and time again. The things they know they are not supposed to have is a driving force for them to have them in excess.
I miss him every day, but I live on as he lives with me every step I take. ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: STRIPER LOU on September 25, 2016, 12:57:56 PM
Well Said Mr. D.
Without a doubt they were our best friends! The one's that made us what we are today!
................... Lou
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 30, 2016, 07:14:52 PM
well done!!!!

Quote from: Newell Nut on September 28, 2016, 07:33:56 PM
Got this 65 lb slob of cobia Saturday on the Pastime Princess and my biggest. Big Mike said it was the largest that he has pulled over the rail on the Pastime. When I saw that thing break the surface at the boat I was shocked at the size and was very excited as I was screaming for the gaf. ;D

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a526/dwebb49/Cobia%202016_zps8tvj72iy.png) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/dwebb49/media/Cobia%202016_zps8tvj72iy.png.html)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Newell Nut on September 30, 2016, 07:18:03 PM
Thanks Alan
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: STRIPER LOU on September 30, 2016, 07:23:56 PM
Nice Dwight, they must be excellent fighters being so streamlined, yes?
.....................Lou
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Newell Nut on September 30, 2016, 08:36:33 PM
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on September 30, 2016, 07:23:56 PM
Nice Dwight, they must be excellent fighters being so streamlined, yes?
.....................Lou
They are unpredictable. I have seen them beat the heck out of you and then just a mind fight until the gaf hits and then roll off of it and then it gets scary that you may lose it. The AJs fight a lot harder pound for pound. And when you hook a 30 lb red snapper on the bottom it feels like a whale for a couple minutes.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: thorhammer on September 30, 2016, 08:43:12 PM
Nice Dwight!!!! Those are good eats.   
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 03, 2016, 07:22:39 PM
nothing is tastier!!!!!

Quote from: TARFU on October 03, 2016, 01:52:59 AM

25 lbs, 38", caught it jigging with a black and red sparkle iron minnow jig.....woohoo salmon its whats for dinner   ;D  bill

(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj632/Fubarciw/Fish/20161002_151758.jpeg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on October 04, 2016, 02:48:56 AM
Cool beans.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bill B on October 04, 2016, 04:00:35 AM
Thanks everyone....never expected Photo of the Month....Cool Beans!!!!  Bill
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 25, 2016, 06:35:17 PM
nice fish!

Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 25, 2016, 05:19:19 PM

Just got back yesterday from a four day trip on the Red Rooster out of Puerto Vallarta.  It was a tough fishing with just 17 tuna for 18 passengers for three full days and nights of fishing.  There were only two hours of daylight left on the last day when I finally got my first (and only) bite.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/16/1_25_10_16_11_32_00_160372051.png)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: coastal_dan on October 25, 2016, 06:50:50 PM
Well done Randy!!!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: basto on October 25, 2016, 07:47:40 PM

Wow! Great fish. Congratulations. Do you mind if I ask what gear you caught it on?
Basto
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 25, 2016, 08:37:20 PM
probably 130 pound fluoro, 130 pound spectra, an 8/0 ringed circle hook, a mean little caballito for bait, a something 50 two speed reel, and a 130 pound class rail rod.  randy, no belt, right?   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on October 25, 2016, 08:58:46 PM
Beautiful catch, Randy --

Weight?

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Swami805 on October 26, 2016, 12:04:02 AM
Wow, nice fish Randy, 2nd in the jp too. 800lb bluefin in September, cow yellowfin in October, what's on the agenda for November? Truly fish of a lifetime. Did you get a jacket? Way to go!  Sheridan
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on October 26, 2016, 12:15:00 AM
Congratulations on a fine catch, Randy! You're our resident tuna slayer!
You sure know how to bring home the bacon... or tuna. ;)
Your passion for everything fishing is contagious, thanks for the motivation.
Stay fishy,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 26, 2016, 12:18:53 AM
Quote from: coastal_dan on October 25, 2016, 06:50:50 PM
Well done Randy!!!!!!

Thanks Dan.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on October 26, 2016, 12:23:01 AM
Living it up Randy...very nice. Congratulations!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 26, 2016, 12:24:02 AM
Quote from: basto on October 25, 2016, 07:47:40 PM

Wow! Great fish. Congratulations. Do you mind if I ask what gear you caught it on?
Basto

Thanks Greg.  It was on the kite rig, which consisted of a very heavy 7' Calstar rail rod (I don't know the blank number), an Accurate ATD80 full of 200 lb. braid, a "double trouble" leader with two live caballitos hanging on 8/0 Trokar circle hooks.  It's not a very fair fight on that gear, but at my age, I need all of the help that I can get.

Randy
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 26, 2016, 12:29:36 AM
Quote from: alantani on October 25, 2016, 08:37:20 PM
probably 130 pound fluoro, 130 pound spectra, an 8/0 ringed circle hook, a mean little caballito for bait, a something 50 two speed reel, and a 130 pound class rail rod.  randy, no belt, right?   ;D

Thanks for posting the photo Alan.  See my reply to Gregg's post above for the gear list.  I was using my Alutecnos belt while the fish was out away from the boat.  I love it because it has a gimbal socket (see photo) so the gimbal never accidentally slips off of the bar, which sometimes happens with the Smitty and Braid belts.  As soon as the fish was under the boat, I just put the butt under my arm, got down on one knee, and let the rail do the work.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 26, 2016, 12:30:48 AM
Quote from: foakes on October 25, 2016, 08:58:46 PM
Beautiful catch, Randy --

Weight?

Best,

Fred

Thanks Fred.  It weighed 214.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 26, 2016, 12:37:39 AM
Quote from: Swami805 on October 26, 2016, 12:04:02 AM
Wow, nice fish Randy, 2nd in the jp too. 800lb bluefin in September, cow yellowfin in October, what's on the agenda for November? Truly fish of a lifetime. Did you get a jacket? Way to go!  Sheridan

Thanks Sheridan.  The jacket will be on its way soon. 

I'm afraid that I have used up my big time fishing credit for the rest of the year and won't get another shot at big fish until another Puerto Vallarta trip on the Apollo in January, but I'm looking forward to our rock cod trip together next week.  I hope that you are able to sneak in a trip for something exotic soon.

Randy
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 26, 2016, 12:48:32 AM
Quote from: broadway on October 26, 2016, 12:15:00 AM
Congratulations on a fine catch, Randy! You're our resident tuna slayer!
You sure know how to bring home the bacon... or tuna. ;)
Your passion for everything fishing is contagious, thanks for the motivation.
Stay fishy,
Dom

Thanks Dom.  I wish that I could fish as much as you do.  Prince Edward Island is just a hop, skip and a jump away from NYC, and you need to get up there late next summer.  There is nothing like seeing one of those big bluefin crash a kite bait to get the adrenaline pumping.  I think that you would love it, and Kim would too.

Randy
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 26, 2016, 12:49:54 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on October 26, 2016, 12:23:01 AM
Living it up Randy...very nice. Congratulations!

Thanks Sal.  At my age, you really need to start working the bucket list, while you still can!

Randy
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: David Hall on October 26, 2016, 01:11:02 AM
Welcome home Randy and a beauty of a fish.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: MarkT on October 26, 2016, 01:24:34 AM
54# Wahoo
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on October 26, 2016, 01:26:41 AM
Dat's a good one there!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 26, 2016, 04:43:50 AM
Quote from: MarkT on October 26, 2016, 01:24:34 AM
54# Wahoo


Nice one Mark!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: STRIPER LOU on October 26, 2016, 12:37:14 PM
Awesome Randy! You are definitely on a roll.
.............Lou
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on October 26, 2016, 12:44:25 PM
Congrats on that Pig Randy. ;)
You Da Man!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on October 26, 2016, 02:37:51 PM
Great catch, Mark !

Were you yelling "Wa-HOO" during the fight ?  (LOL)

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 27, 2016, 03:34:30 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 26, 2016, 12:44:25 PM
Congrats on that Pig Randy. ;)
You Da Man!

Thanks Daron and David and Lou.  I've always heard that it's better to be lucky than good, and I've been really lucky this year.

Randy
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Cortez_Conversions on October 27, 2016, 03:48:06 AM
Nice fish Randy!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Hamachi on October 27, 2016, 04:31:49 AM
Quote from: alantani on October 25, 2016, 06:35:17 PM
nice fish!

Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 25, 2016, 05:19:19 PM

Just got back yesterday from a four day trip on the Red Rooster out of Puerto Vallarta.  It was a tough fishing with just 17 tuna for 18 passengers for three full days and nights of fishing.  There were only two hours of daylight left on the last day when I finally got my first (and only) bite.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/16/1_25_10_16_11_32_00_160372051.png)


Cowabunga dude! Nice cow Randy!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: stoked4fishin on October 27, 2016, 04:42:35 AM
Way to go Randy!  Nice Cow!  Couldn't have happened to a better guy!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: wallacewt on October 27, 2016, 09:18:04 AM
good stuff congrats,
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Decker on October 27, 2016, 01:43:49 PM
(http://alantani.com/gallery/16/1_25_10_16_11_32_00_160372051.png)

Did you win the pool?  What species of tuna is that?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on October 27, 2016, 04:08:23 PM
Quote from: Decker on October 27, 2016, 01:43:49 PMWhat species of tuna is that?

Looks like a Yellowfin Tuna to me.

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on October 27, 2016, 06:59:11 PM
Quote from: Decker on October 27, 2016, 01:43:49 PM
(http://alantani.com/gallery/16/1_25_10_16_11_32_00_160372051.png)

Did you win the pool?  What species of tuna is that?

Thanks Tom, Warren, Jeff and Wallace.

Decker, ez2cdave is right, it's a yellowfin tuna.  It was second in the pool at 214 lbs.  The pool was won by a 254 lb. fish. 

The next group on the boat also experienced tough fishing, but they did catch a 308 lb. yellowfin and several others over 200 lbs. 

If you want to load up your freezer and your neighbor's too, then you would probably be better off on a traditional long range trip, but if you don't have two weeks to spare and you want a good shot at your personal best yellowfin, I think that Puerto Vallarta is a great option, and if you have five days door to door, you can enjoy three full days and nights (the best bite is sometimes in the dark) of fishing. 

The Red Rooster will probably not be making any more Puerto Vallarta trips until late 2017, but there are many other great options for multi-day trips.  I have had great experiences on the Apollo and I know that Alan really enjoyed his trip with the Osuna brothers.  I have heard good things about the Success.  Do your research before deciding upon which boat would work best for you.

Randy

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Decker on October 27, 2016, 07:21:40 PM
Beautiful fish!   Long range trips (and all tuna trips) are currently out of my range, but I can binge-watch Wicked Tuna ;D  Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bill B on October 28, 2016, 12:14:57 AM
Congrats on that fish....Bill
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 17, 2016, 02:08:17 AM
this young man will need an understanding wife!  he's off to a fast start.  as handsome as he is, though, i don't think he'll have a problem finding one!

Quote from: broadway on November 15, 2016, 06:56:38 PM


(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/316broadway/Reel%20Display/IMG_7317_zpsytxyjngs.jpg) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/316broadway/media/Reel%20Display/IMG_7317_zpsytxyjngs.jpg.html)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on November 17, 2016, 02:49:46 AM
Hey Dom the kid made photo of the month without holding a fish.  How about that.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bill B on November 17, 2016, 03:09:10 AM
Thats definitely Cool Beans material... ;D ;D ;D  Bill
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Maxed Out on November 17, 2016, 03:42:18 AM
How bout photo of the year for that little guy  :D :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: bluefish69 on November 17, 2016, 04:23:25 AM
Dom

I started my Son fishing at 4 yrs. old you better not blink. He will be running the boat & telling you to drop the Anchor.

Good looking Boy

Mike
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 17, 2016, 05:54:26 AM
handsome young man.  mom and dad must be very proud!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Decker on November 17, 2016, 02:23:54 PM
Let's see a pick of that reel hoisting him up in a harness... :)   No offense, just think that reel could probably handle it.   I spend much more time lifting kids than fish.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on November 17, 2016, 08:25:50 PM
Jack, his mom, and dad are thrilled to see our lil' guy receive photo of the month, and like Dominick said even without a fish.
We're super proud and can't get enough of this special time.  When he's running the boat, catching more fish than us, and telling me my knots are old fashion and extinct I'll have to look back and remember these unforgettable times, so I don't make him walk the plank. ;)
Jack's warmness and sweetness is evident in the photos but he's really something in person. I considered myself very lucky to have caught Kim, but I still don't know what I did to deserve such a fantastic family.
Alan, I didn't have a hard time finding ladies either, but as you know the key is finding the right one.  That took me 35 years to realize. 8)
Mike, I believe every word of your statement.  I just hope you have a windlass ;D
From this happy family to my online happy family...Thank you for finding Jack worthy of photo of the month!
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on November 18, 2016, 01:25:02 PM
Mom & Dad better keep a close eye on him . . . Looks like he's gonna be a real "Chick Magnet" !

Once he "discovers girls", I can almost hear him now, saying, " Hey, Baby . . . Wanna come over and see my fishing gear ? "

LOL !!!

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 23, 2016, 05:47:25 PM
from the far side of the world!  congratulations!!!!

Quote from: ijlal on November 23, 2016, 08:31:03 AM

Caught this 88 lb sail on November 5 to break Pakistan's previous all-tackle record of 83.5 lb that had remained unbroken for the last 18 years!

Cheers ;D

(http://alantani.com/gallery/16/1_23_11_16_10_44_04_16249558.png)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: David Hall on November 23, 2016, 06:03:04 PM
Agreed that has to be the photo of the month.  What a beauty.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Benni3 on January 01, 2017, 01:46:00 AM
Fishing with my dad at the lake
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: STRIPER LOU on January 01, 2017, 01:47:32 AM
Very nice Bass from sweet water!
.......Lou
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bill B on January 01, 2017, 05:52:44 AM
Nice line side brother....Bill
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on January 01, 2017, 01:09:00 PM
Nice pic Michael! Already making photo of the month...good job!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 07, 2017, 05:08:37 PM
figured this would be an appropriate way to start the new year!

Quote from: Alto Mare on January 06, 2017, 09:38:36 PM

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/custom%20tank/DSC_0075.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/custom%20tank/DSC_0075.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 07, 2017, 05:13:12 PM
outta control!!!   ;D

Quote from: mhc on January 06, 2017, 11:47:09 AM

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg549/mhc14/AT%20forum/DSCF2834_zpspnt4vl2k.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/mhc14/media/AT%20forum/DSCF2834_zpspnt4vl2k.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on January 07, 2017, 05:26:38 PM
Might be able to squeeze one more dog onto the North East part of the bridge -- I notice a little free space there...

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 07, 2017, 05:31:42 PM
Quote from: spc7669 on December 18, 2016, 06:36:48 PM

(http://alantani.com/gallery/16/1_07_01_17_10_29_25_166502143.png)

I hope you all have a holy grail fish. The kind that keeps you up late at your tying bench and makes you spend time and money you don't have.

Patrick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on January 07, 2017, 07:35:31 PM
Wow!Thanks Boss!
The guys involved that were able to bring those parts to us should be proud.

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Benni3 on January 07, 2017, 09:50:30 PM
That's a nice looking reel can't wait to see a picture of ,,,sal,,, with a monster fish next to it.   :)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: mhc on January 08, 2017, 12:10:24 AM
Quote from: alantani on January 07, 2017, 05:13:12 PM
outta control!!!   ;D

Maybe just a little.

Thanks Alan, I wasn't expecting that.

Mike
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: spc7669 on January 08, 2017, 12:36:25 AM
Thank you Alan! It's an honor to make this thread.

Patrick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on January 08, 2017, 04:26:38 PM
Quote from: alantani on January 07, 2017, 05:13:12 PM
outta control!!!   ;D

Quote from: mhc on January 06, 2017, 11:47:09 AM

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg549/mhc14/AT%20forum/DSCF2834_zpspnt4vl2k.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/mhc14/media/AT%20forum/DSCF2834_zpspnt4vl2k.jpg.html)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkuu0Lwb5EM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkuu0Lwb5EM)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 15, 2017, 01:01:42 AM
just because somebody can, .........   ;D

Quote from: Alto Mare on January 14, 2017, 01:28:13 PM
I found the 20/0, sorry it took so long.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/20170114_081607.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/20170114_081607.jpg.html)

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on January 15, 2017, 01:42:14 AM
Quote from: alantani on January 15, 2017, 01:01:42 AM
just because somebody can, .........   ;D

Quote from: Alto Mare on January 14, 2017, 01:28:13 PM
I found the 20/0, sorry it took so long.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/20170114_081607.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/20170114_081607.jpg.html)

Sal

Is that the "PUSH ME, PULL YOU" Reel ???

For "STEREO" Fishing ???
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on January 15, 2017, 01:49:44 AM
Haha... Alan, I had no idea that would make photo of the month, but I'll take it.
Thanks boss! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on January 15, 2017, 02:26:15 AM
Wow Sal, you set the bar pretty hi!  ;)  So to speak!  :-*  Good job.  Keeps me Dreaming of "Someday"  .....
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: RowdyW on January 15, 2017, 02:40:43 AM
About 3-4 years ago somebody posted a 30/0 one piece reel made from a 117 Senator. The guy made his own spool. There were photos of it mounted on a reel at the beach.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on January 15, 2017, 03:03:30 AM
Quote from: RowdyW on January 15, 2017, 02:40:43 AM
About 3-4 years ago somebody posted a 30/0 one piece reel made from a 117 Senator. The guy made his own spool. There were photos of it mounted on a reel at the beach.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Rooster5101/Fishing/Fishing%20Reels/Penn320Senator.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh209/RJTXXX/reel.jpg~original)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh209/RJTXXX/reel2.jpg~original)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on January 15, 2017, 03:40:56 AM
It would sure be nice to take a peek at that spool without the line.
Steel toes boots are required while handling this reel ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Maxed Out on January 15, 2017, 04:03:31 AM
Quote from: ez2cdave on January 15, 2017, 03:03:30 AM
Quote from: RowdyW on January 15, 2017, 02:40:43 AM
About 3-4 years ago somebody posted a 30/0 one piece reel made from a 117 Senator. The guy made his own spool. There were photos of it mounted on a reel at the beach.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Rooster5101/Fishing/Fishing%20Reels/Penn320Senator.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh209/RJTXXX/reel.jpg~original)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh209/RJTXXX/reel2.jpg~original)



 Ha ha, Daron's everol may be outmatched by this reel (capacity wise)

Those look like 2 different reels. One has dark green knob with a solid flat top crossbar....other has red knob with 2 posts instead of that flat bar....plus it's on different rod with different guy holding it. One reel is late 90's and other is early 80's, I can tell by their hairstyle and the angle of the sun hitting the water  ;D ;D..... Just an observation
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on January 15, 2017, 05:04:15 PM
1st photo, isn't it the 32/0 megalodon?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGEHe3Thaxc

tight lines!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on January 15, 2017, 06:11:39 PM
Quote from: Potiguar - AKA MeL B on January 15, 2017, 05:04:15 PM
1st photo, isn't it the 32/0 megalodon?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGEHe3Thaxc

tight lines!

Yep . . . That's the one !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 01, 2017, 05:24:24 AM
nice photo!  let's get a follow up when it's all back together!!!!!   ;D

Quote from: coastal_dan on February 01, 2017, 03:36:14 AM

One of the best parts of AT.com is it challenges you...

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/IMG_8502_zpsdsejxq6t.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/funferdriver/media/IMG_8502_zpsdsejxq6t.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bill B on February 01, 2017, 06:04:50 AM
Like the fact he has the schematics out for reference....good choice for photo of the month....Bill
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 01, 2017, 07:04:55 PM
i'll breathe a little easier when i see the follow up picture!!!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: thorhammer on February 01, 2017, 07:48:49 PM
Quote from: Potiguar - AKA MeL B on January 15, 2017, 05:04:15 PM
1st photo, isn't it the 32/0 megalodon?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGEHe3Thaxc

tight lines!


"largest reel in the world".....dunno about you guys but I see that as an outright challenge issued to our folks....Tom can mill plates out of Coast Guard cutter hull scrap, Ted can cut bars from F150 IBeam, Alan can make spool arbor from welding handle ends of two Easton baseball bats, dual drags from ATV calipers and pads....


BTW, I'll take mine in ice blue.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 07, 2017, 12:31:44 AM
great shot!   ;D

Quote from: steelfish on February 06, 2017, 07:09:18 PM

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/alextellofotos/family/IMAG0048%20ss_zps84tol7c0.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/alextellofotos/media/family/IMAG0048%20ss_zps84tol7c0.jpg.html)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/alextellofotos/family/IMAG0051%20ss_zpscrkhovcw.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/alextellofotos/media/family/IMAG0051%20ss_zpscrkhovcw.jpg.html)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: STRIPER LOU on February 07, 2017, 12:45:40 AM
Great choice! She looks real happy!
............Lou
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on February 07, 2017, 01:11:01 AM
Quote from: alantani on February 07, 2017, 12:31:44 AM
great shot!   ;D

Quote from: steelfish on February 06, 2017, 07:09:18 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4287/35654804711_e9324712a0_o.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4136/35786862455_eeb6ab99a4_o.jpg)



thanks a lot Boss for the photo of the month award, she was indeed really happy, she even forgot that she was supose to dont smile cuz shes missing her two front baby teeth and she dont like to show the big "window" on her smile  ;D  this is a toothless happiness


** pics fixed**
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Benni3 on February 07, 2017, 02:19:37 AM
I bet that was a good day  :)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Reel 224 on February 07, 2017, 04:09:04 AM
Great picture of your daughter and her new rod. She looks very proud of the catch.

Joe
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on February 07, 2017, 04:11:56 AM
Can't wait to do that with my lil' guy.  I see your little angel does it with style. Love her fishing outfit, especially her "fishaholic" hat. ;)
Looks like it was a good day.
All the best to you and that productive fisher-girl,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on February 07, 2017, 05:51:39 AM
Congratulations señorita! Like Daddy said, just one of many to come :). Good job!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on February 07, 2017, 06:01:36 AM
@ Benni, yep great day with great memories

@Joe, Thanks buddy, she was very exited and happy for her first catch

@Dom, great eye amigo, she really liked her fishing soldier hat, you better start getting fishing gear for your son soon cuz in no time he will be going with you to fish

@Sal, gracias compadre

Really appreciate your kind comments for my little girl
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Benni3 on February 07, 2017, 11:04:31 AM
Quote from: steelfish on February 07, 2017, 06:01:36 AM
@ Benni, yep great day with great memories

@Joe, Thanks buddy, she was very exited and happy for her first catch

@Dom, great eye amigo, she really liked her fishing soldier hat, you better start getting fishing gear for your son soon cuz in no time he will be going with you to fish

@Sal, gracias compadre

Really appreciate your kind comments for my little girl
photo of the month is over  :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Fishy247 on February 07, 2017, 04:57:22 PM
Quotephoto of the month is over  Cheesy

Agreed!

Great picture and nice catch! I love how she color-coordinated her outfit and her new rod  :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on February 07, 2017, 05:33:41 PM
Quote from: Fishy247 on February 07, 2017, 04:57:22 PM
.......I love how she color-coordinated her outfit and her new rod  :D

no wonder why she wanted that rod rewraped in pink  ;) ;D

I still in search of some sparkle dust (for rod building purpose) and small stars to finish the cosmetic of the rod and completely turn it into a girl magic wand
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Fishy247 on February 07, 2017, 05:50:32 PM
You might try Beverly's or Michael's for both of those, they are both crafting types of stores.  Just mix the sparkles with clear coat.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on February 07, 2017, 05:55:35 PM
Quote from: Fishy247 on February 07, 2017, 05:50:32 PM
.... Michael's for both of those, they are both crafting types of stores.  Just mix the sparkles with clear coat.

Great idea, I will go to Michael's in my next visit to USA
thanks
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ijlal on February 12, 2017, 08:33:17 PM
Quote from: alantani on November 23, 2016, 05:47:25 PM
from the far side of the world!  congratulations!!!!

Quote from: ijlal on November 23, 2016, 08:31:03 AM

Caught this 88 lb sail on November 5 to break Pakistan's previous all-tackle record of 83.5 lb that had remained unbroken for the last 18 years!

Cheers ;D

(http://alantani.com/gallery/16/1_23_11_16_10_44_04_16249558.png)


OMG!

Thank you so much Alan! I didn't even know of this post, so am sorry for such a late response! Love your forums! Simply the best and the friendliest in the world!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 13, 2017, 12:46:47 AM
it was well deserved!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 27, 2017, 10:44:44 PM
this......

Quote from: anglingarchitect on February 27, 2017, 06:47:38 PM
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/anglingarchitect/spanky_zpshjklmson.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/anglingarchitect/media/spanky_zpshjklmson.jpg.html) 4 years old

I was born in Apalachicola in 1950. My Dad Ran a packing house, on the docks of the River. He used to take me to work
and he had one of the ladies who worked peeling shrimp or shucking oysters watch me while I would catch a bucket of pinfish.

The picture above was taken when we used to fish the ditches of Sumatra Road in Tates Hell a swamp outside east point.We caught bluegills, stumpknockers, and the pictured warmth perch, got to love that gear stick and string. Got my first spinning reel a luxor re-gifted from my father @ 10 and never stopped, collecting gear, or fishing.

Now I get more pleasure seeing kids catch there first or biggest fish while i just try and locate a bite for them.

Mark
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on February 28, 2017, 12:46:46 AM
Beautiful pic!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Angil on April 07, 2017, 06:46:43 AM
Thank you so much Alan! I didn't even know of this post, so am sorry for such a late response! Love your forums! Simply the best and the friendliest in the world!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 01, 2017, 04:13:55 PM
nice catch!!!!!

Quote from: HOLEINTHEWATER on May 01, 2017, 11:34:48 AM

OVER 1100 MILES TO ROCKPORT TX. SOME OF THE WORST WINDS I HAVE DRIVEN IN FOR HOURS BOTH WAYS. It was an OK trip for fishing. The wind kept us from doing some of the trips we wanted to do. Caught bunch of different kinds of fish. Few of the Red Fish we caught. Caught a bunch of Gaftop.

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/DAVEMCCALL1234/DSC_0013201024x681.jpg) (http://s688.photobucket.com/user/DAVEMCCALL1234/media/DSC_0013201024x681.jpg.html)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on May 02, 2017, 03:57:13 PM
Good job Davey,   Nice catch too.  Wow,  photo o de month! :)
Title: Re: photo of the month - july
Post by: Soren Bredberg on May 03, 2017, 12:00:30 PM
All these bits scare the hell out of me.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: PacRat on May 06, 2017, 06:19:37 PM
(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah30/mwhelm/Nashs%20big%20trout_zpsaibfmkuc.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/mwhelm/media/Nashs%20big%20trout_zpsaibfmkuc.jpg.html)

Some of you probably know my nephew Nash from the Fred Hall Show...he's been attending all his life. He caught this trout at last week's opener at Convict Lake. This is the fishiest young man I know.
-Mike
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ChileRelleno on May 06, 2017, 06:25:06 PM
Way to go Nash, that is a stud!   8)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Decker on May 06, 2017, 09:45:52 PM
WOW that's a trout! Lake trout I guess. Congrats to Nash!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on May 06, 2017, 11:20:12 PM
Looks like a Rainbow Trout -- Around 10 pounds...

Way to go, Nash!

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Benni3 on May 07, 2017, 01:43:51 AM
I bet he put up a fight,,,great job nash!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: PacRat on May 07, 2017, 08:04:39 PM
"Nash Helm caught this 6lb 14oz rainbow at Convict Lake 2017 opener on a white minnow jig with 2lb test mono."
Copied from Berkley Fishing
-Mike
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 15, 2017, 11:51:04 PM
congratulations on a great trip!!!!!!!

Quote from: gstours on August 15, 2017, 02:34:20 PM

Last week I got a chance to enjoy some sunny southeast weather and fish for halibut with some faces you may recognize.
   We used one of Sals narrow tanks, a Tib framed narrow 4/0 and the Yellowtail special.  At first the fish were small and scarce butt!

(http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p660/gst6814/DSC_0283%204_zpsvagbdo0e.jpg) (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/gst6814/media/DSC_0283%204_zpsvagbdo0e.jpg.html)

   The sun was out and we had a great time.   The hotrod reels got a workout,  we got fish,  we got tired.   Life is Good. 8)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on August 16, 2017, 12:52:21 AM
Dominooch, likes big butts and he can not lie...
Awesome to see Dom got to catch some flatties with the flattie master!
Good stuff and well worth the photo of the month,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on August 16, 2017, 01:11:18 AM
Quote from: broadway on August 16, 2017, 12:52:21 AM
Dominooch, likes big butts and he can not lie...
Awesome to see Dom got to catch some flatties with the flattie master!
Good stuff and well worth the photo of the month,
Dom


I agree!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on August 16, 2017, 02:27:00 AM
Yep! well deserved!

One of these two and the king of butts together would also be nice.

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: coastal_dan on August 16, 2017, 02:30:33 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on August 16, 2017, 03:56:41 AM
Awesome Shot!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on August 20, 2017, 01:16:24 PM
How about another photo of the month consideration?

Brett's daughters --

Couple of custom rods, couple of old school Penns with special memories -- upgraded and used capably, couple of great smiles, couple of AT shirts -- and maybe the most important thing is passing the passion of fishing and the outdoors onto another younger generation.

Ohana at its best...

Best,

Fred

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Swami805 on August 20, 2017, 02:02:35 PM
I'm with Fred, Great photo of the month!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Donnyboat on August 20, 2017, 02:56:27 PM
X2, really good Fred, thanks for posting. cheers Don.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Benni3 on August 20, 2017, 03:34:49 PM
X3 nothing better
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on August 20, 2017, 04:11:32 PM
Yep I also agree those girls get my vote,  x2  ....... Done..... Photo of the Month. :-*
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 20, 2017, 05:48:16 PM
great shot!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on August 20, 2017, 06:02:05 PM
Quote from: foakes on August 20, 2017, 01:16:24 PM
How about another photo of the month consideration?

Brett's daughters --

Couple of custom rods, couple of old school Penns with special memories -- upgraded and used capably, couple of great smiles, couple of AT shirts -- and maybe the most important thing is passing the passion of fishing and the outdoors onto another younger generation.

Ohana at its best...

Best,

Fred



Somewhere, down the road, two very lucky guys will marry those two girls and have wives that love to fish . . . A rare & precious commodity !

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: bhale1 on August 21, 2017, 01:55:43 PM
Ohana,
Thanks for all the kind comments!
We had the girl's grandmother, and great grandmother over for Sunday lunch yesterday. Everyone got a big kick out of it when I showed them the post and your responses😁.
Still not sure if they think I'm crazy or not with my fishing obsession!
Thanks Fred!
Brett
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on September 06, 2017, 09:25:26 PM
too much fun!!!!

Quote from: lawaia on September 06, 2017, 01:48:21 PM
When we finally saw color, we knew we had an ahi on but that kicked off a whole new wave of concern: would the hook hold this time, would something break, would we mess up in the endgame?  Thankfully the hook did its job, the tackle held up, and we came through with a vintage A-game performance and got that ahi in the boat!  Anyone nearby probably heard us yelling in celebration.

We shared all that fish with many family and friends and got lots of smiles and hugs in return.  That's what it's all about!  Tight lines to all, go catch a big one.

Courtland

(http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b582/makanimalie/Public%20Photos/DSCN0101_zps3jfg4qix.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on September 07, 2017, 10:06:08 AM
Ooooh! Sashimi :)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on September 07, 2017, 10:09:46 AM
Nice fish...congratulations!

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Benni3 on December 05, 2017, 01:15:44 AM
Thank uncle sal,,for one great day on the water with my dad
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on December 05, 2017, 04:56:46 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on December 05, 2017, 01:15:44 AM
Thank uncle sal,,for one great day on the water with my dad

Great pic !

Sorry, I have to ask . . .

With that 16/0 Senator in the background, that fish being held must be the "bait", right ?

LOL !

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on December 06, 2017, 07:50:22 PM
He's Back!!!....
(https://i.imgur.com/q3Twyvj.png)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: johndtuttle on December 06, 2017, 08:45:15 PM
And that is wonderful to see.  :D

My guess is Danny Osuna's boat near the Isla's Maria?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on December 06, 2017, 08:45:37 PM
Our fearless leader ladies and gentlemen... Way to go Alan!
Well deserved photo for sure.
Congrats on a beautiful fish, I'm happy for ya, boss.
All the best,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on December 06, 2017, 09:21:20 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 06, 2017, 07:50:22 PM
He's Back!!!....
(https://i.imgur.com/q3Twyvj.png)

And so, it RESUMES . . .  ! ! !

Congratulations & Welcome Back, Alan !

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Benni3 on December 06, 2017, 09:40:45 PM
Good job alan,,,,  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Decker on December 06, 2017, 09:54:00 PM
I didn't know Alan was so young. 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on December 06, 2017, 10:12:53 PM
Quote from: Decker on December 06, 2017, 09:54:00 PM
I didn't know Alan was so young. 

He's not -- its just an old fish(http://:D%20:D%20:D)

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on December 07, 2017, 01:58:23 AM
   Quite a well deserved  award. ;)   We all can remember the past,   and hope our future will bring even more memorys.    Kudos to keeping your health helping so many people with your kindness and helping us all with your passion.   
     Hope to meet you in person and shake your hand in person.... Some day!    gst. :-*
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on December 07, 2017, 05:04:59 PM
Way to go Boss :) :)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: basto on December 07, 2017, 09:00:18 PM
Wow! that must have been fun. Congratulations Alan.
Basto
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Wally15 on December 07, 2017, 11:14:42 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 06, 2017, 07:50:22 PM
He's Back!!!....
(https://i.imgur.com/q3Twyvj.png)

And here's the video to prove he did land the fish. At hookup I started out using his camera for about 5 minutes, then his battery died. Which proves he doesn't always plan ahead. No worries, I got the last 10 minutes for posterity. He made that measured 215 lb YFT look easy. Plus he caught it on a boat rod  ;D
GA Mike
https://youtu.be/NPo-WSlP5-4
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on December 08, 2017, 12:18:18 AM
awesome fish from both guys, that video really take us to the action, thanks for posting it

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on December 08, 2017, 01:29:37 AM
You are looking a little thin in the Skin Boss, but you still got it! ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: twotone on December 10, 2017, 07:08:29 AM
Thx for posting. Getting a snowbird pumped, for warmer climates to fish!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 18, 2017, 06:51:45 PM
this is what it's all about!   ;D

Quote from: xjchad on December 18, 2017, 04:28:13 PM
My oldest son is pretty mechanically minded.
He watched me put together a reel and begged to help.
I handed him a little Baymaster and said take it apart.
So we spend a couple hours working on reels and watching "Chasing Monsters"  ;D

(https://s20.postimg.org/ncmv44w4d/IMG_3660.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 18, 2017, 06:54:38 PM
mike, congratulations!!!

Quote from: alantani on December 18, 2017, 05:14:32 PM

(http://alantani.com/gallery/22/1_18_12_17_9_59_58_22837438.jpeg)

it taped out at 347 pounds.  

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: thorhammer on December 18, 2017, 07:52:03 PM
This is why we are here.....Nice work Mike!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 18, 2017, 08:07:42 PM
Quote from: thorhammer on December 18, 2017, 07:52:03 PM
This is why we are here.....Nice work Mike!

this could have been you!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ijlal on January 21, 2018, 02:21:10 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 06, 2017, 07:50:22 PM
He's Back!!!....
(https://i.imgur.com/q3Twyvj.png)

Wow! What a fish, Alan!

Best,
Ijlal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Rivverrat on January 27, 2018, 06:46:17 AM
That is pretty cool Alan ! Be sure to enjoy every one ! ...Jeff
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: DCH on March 16, 2018, 07:15:07 AM
Wow Mike! Awesome fish... we need to do this again sometime. Looking forward to seeing you again in October.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Florida Cracker on March 18, 2018, 12:25:40 PM
Nice fish. Makes me want to get out there.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on March 18, 2018, 03:19:46 PM
you should go.  add it to your bucket list.  mike, mark, brendan duesterhaus and i are headed back tomorrow!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: DCH on March 21, 2018, 07:12:44 AM
Damn I am jealous! I guess you took that open slot that Danny mentioned last year. Please call me again anytime you want to join you again soon. Thanks again for the the exceptional experience Alan, greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 27, 2018, 06:09:31 AM
been a while since i've added a photo.  you all know the "other guy," right?   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on May 27, 2018, 11:40:35 AM
Great pic Alan!

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 29, 2018, 04:20:15 AM
pretty impressive stuff!

Quote from: Alto Mare on May 28, 2018, 11:14:20 PM

I have a bunch of 6/0 narrow, but when I saw your 349. I had to have it.

(https://i.imgur.com/QKZF5Yf.jpg)

Sal

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: basto on May 29, 2018, 08:49:31 AM
Very cool handgrip on that reel!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on May 29, 2018, 10:09:57 AM
Wow, photo of the month!
I really like the look of wood on metal, almost as much  as a Fabbri shotgun :)
Thanks Boss!...you too Greg, i'm glad you like it.

Sal

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Fishy247 on May 29, 2018, 08:48:03 PM
Quotebeen a while since i've added a photo.  you all know the "other guy," right?   Grin

You guys are wearing matching outfits! Nice!
Great picture of you two Alan.  ;D

-Mike
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Maxed Out on May 29, 2018, 09:39:38 PM

Love the "pistol" grip

....and somehow it has custom lever that isn't available for this size reel....hmmmm
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Decker on May 30, 2018, 08:22:05 PM
Like a fine Italian sports car...
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bill B on June 01, 2018, 02:53:06 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 29, 2018, 10:09:57 AM
a Fabbri shotgun :)

Beautiful Sal, but I was thinking more of a Perrazzi....Bill
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Decker on June 01, 2018, 02:55:14 PM
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on June 01, 2018, 02:53:06 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 29, 2018, 10:09:57 AM
a Fabbri shotgun :)

Beautiful Sal, but I was thinking more of a Perrazzi....Bill

We need someone who can do fancy engraving ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 01, 2018, 07:52:27 PM
Quote from: Decker on June 01, 2018, 02:55:14 PM
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on June 01, 2018, 02:53:06 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 29, 2018, 10:09:57 AM
a Fabbri shotgun :)

Beautiful Sal, but I was thinking more of a Perrazzi....Bill

We need someone who can do fancy engraving ;)
Oh yes, the Perazzi. I always wanted one of those, but had to settle with a Beretta :-\
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: David Hall on June 01, 2018, 08:09:21 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 01, 2018, 07:52:27 PM
Quote from: Decker on June 01, 2018, 02:55:14 PM
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on June 01, 2018, 02:53:06 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 29, 2018, 10:09:57 AM
a Fabbri shotgun :)

Beautiful Sal, but I was thinking more of a Perrazzi....Bill

We need someone who can do fancy engraving ;)
I got a couple nice Benellis!

Oh yes, the Perazzi. I always wanted one of those, but had to settle with a Beretta :-\
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 22, 2018, 04:22:11 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 15, 2018, 10:27:40 AM
Two days ago, the guy that I use for my dumpsters had this reel on a broken rod in his truck.
I asked what was the deal with that reel, he said it was his 10 year old kid... a gift from his grandfather.
He mentioned the kid only used it once and it wouldn't go out of gear. He was trying to get it fixed.
I love fixing these reels that are handed down to grandkids, so I mentioned that I knew a little about these and that maybe I could
look at it.
Here is the reel:
(https://i.imgur.com/HdyVXgM.jpg)
As you can see, the pinion on the plastic spool was welded , I didn't even bother removing it.
I made it narrow and gave him a few  goodies, he said he got a huge bird nest the first time he used it, so I gave him a few magnets :).
I also gave him a bigger handle, I had a piece of wood that was leftover and already rounded.
(https://i.imgur.com/qjbpfiR.jpg)
His grandfather is still around and I believe he has a little boat. Gives me a good feeling helping a kid making memories with his pop- pop.
I will hand deliver this one, I want to see his face :).

Best,

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Rivverrat on June 22, 2018, 01:01:06 PM
That wood hand is cool enough... Jeff
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on June 22, 2018, 03:29:16 PM
I have to agree... Sal, you're becoming one heck of a handle maker. That little wood stubby would've made Otto proud and a whole lotta fisherman more comfortable.
Really nice work, pal.
No one can ever paint you with one brush... you're a jack of all trades!
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on June 23, 2018, 10:16:49 AM
Thanks guys, I'm glad you like it!
Boss, one photo of the month per month ;D...thank you!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Gfish on June 30, 2018, 04:20:09 PM
2 things I love more than just about anything else in this world.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Rivverrat on June 30, 2018, 06:49:23 PM
Quote from: Gfish on June 30, 2018, 04:20:09 PM
2 things I love more than just about anything else in this world.

What?
Fish & feet ?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Gfish on June 30, 2018, 09:33:20 PM
A lady I's with, once told me I had a  "___ing fish fetish". I told her she was right, but there was definitely something I liked even more than that and that's one a the reasons why we were together...
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Rivverrat on June 30, 2018, 11:22:12 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: bluefish69 on July 01, 2018, 12:19:18 AM
Quote from: mrbrklyn on June 30, 2018, 02:48:02 PM
I was on the boat yesterday and somehow shot this pic from the top of the boat... don't ask me how..

(http://www.brooklyn-living.com/images/2018_june_mj_fishing/IMG_2569.JPG)

http://images.mrbrklyn.com/brooklyn/2018_june_mj_fishing/

I was told by a Crew Member that was your Foot you were admiring the paint job you did.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Gfish on July 01, 2018, 01:50:15 AM
Good one, Mike!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bill B on July 01, 2018, 04:27:22 AM
As I troll the depths of the forbidden dark net..... ;D.  Bill
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on July 02, 2018, 12:59:22 AM
couldn't pass this one up.   ;D

Quote from: ChileRelleno on July 01, 2018, 12:24:21 AM

How old do you guys think I am?

(https://i.imgur.com/WGxojuJ.jpg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ChileRelleno on July 02, 2018, 01:09:51 AM
LoL... My wife gets credit for that one.  :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: swill88 on July 02, 2018, 06:06:55 AM
OK John... we've figured out you're no spring chicken... now...

Have you trained in the Food Services/Hospitality Industry?

"This is your life, ChileRelleno" and

If you tell us it's from church kitchen cooking then I want to know what church and when is the next supper?

Steve
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on July 02, 2018, 10:18:53 AM
Cool pic John, two more bites and that rib is history ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: coralsea on October 21, 2018, 02:41:50 PM
City evening...(made a picture today).
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: coralsea on October 21, 2018, 02:59:18 PM
Father's catch
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on October 21, 2018, 03:28:59 PM
Great Dad, looks like fun,  can you show us that lure/fly thing there in the picture?  Interesting.  Great shot.   Thanks. :)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: coralsea on October 21, 2018, 11:20:05 PM
Sorry, gstours, i don't have detailed picture of that lure. It's just a big one-)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on October 22, 2018, 07:06:00 PM
Quote from: gstours on October 21, 2018, 03:28:59 PM
Great Dad, looks like fun,  can you show us that lure/fly thing there in the picture?  Interesting.  Great shot.   Thanks. :)

Hey, Butt Man remind me when you are here.  I have many of those large lures.  Actually I should sell them.  I don't use them much.  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Glos on October 24, 2018, 06:43:28 AM
found on net
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/36/9e/48/369e48eba43ae47781d8aebb783873a0.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: oc1 on October 24, 2018, 07:01:38 AM
What a neat little machine.  Looks expensive though.
-steve
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Robert Janssen on October 24, 2018, 02:57:41 PM
^^ Model by Barry Jordan. Fully functioning. He has made many other amazing models as well.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on October 24, 2018, 08:44:01 PM
So is this cute little mill a production item or a handmade item?  Barry is amazing.  Wow.  And tiny. Thanks 🙏
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: STRIPER LOU on October 24, 2018, 08:47:27 PM
WOW! Now that's a masterpiece. I can only imagine the time that went into that.

............Lou
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Maxed Out on October 24, 2018, 10:15:55 PM

I think I've seen these on sale at harbor freight for $49.95  :D  :D

Ted

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Darin Crofton on October 24, 2018, 10:18:18 PM
Quote from: Maxed Out on October 24, 2018, 10:15:55 PM

I think I've seen these on sale at harbor freight for $49.95  :D  :D

Ted


Yeah, they're for making door knob grips ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on October 26, 2018, 01:07:35 AM
Quote from: glos on October 24, 2018, 06:43:28 AM
found on net
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/36/9e/48/369e48eba43ae47781d8aebb783873a0.jpg)

What does it say on the blue plaque on it ?

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on October 26, 2018, 01:23:19 AM
guys dont get me wrong but, wasnt Alan the only one allowed to post the photo of the month?
it was like an award if the Boss choosen a picture you posted on a regular thread to deserved to be on this thread.


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 26, 2018, 01:35:10 AM
well, sort of, but i don't really mind..... 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Decker on October 26, 2018, 03:47:34 PM
Quote from: Maxed Out on October 24, 2018, 10:15:55 PM

I think I've seen these on sale at harbor freight for $49.95  :D  :D

Ted

Awesome!!  I need to make some parts for an antique watch!   ;D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Benni3 on October 28, 2018, 12:44:43 AM
 here is addie's catch and it's the biggest fish I have ever seen come out of the cove  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on October 28, 2018, 01:04:55 AM
great pic! not a bad fish on that little spinner...good job!

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Caranx on October 28, 2018, 01:22:07 PM
Awesome catch, she's hooked and will remember that for the rest of her life!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Donnyboat on October 28, 2018, 03:34:45 PM
Hay come on Addie, I`ve been fishing for almost seventy year, & still have`nt caught a fish that big, If I did, I would have a cute smile like yours, love it, Cheers from Don, in sunny Western Australia.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on October 28, 2018, 07:01:39 PM
Way to go kid...Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Benni3 on October 29, 2018, 02:36:44 AM
Thank guys,,,I hope her grandfather brings out next Saturday  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Captain64-200 on October 29, 2018, 12:38:52 PM
People often ask why I love so much fishing , the answer is : those smiles on the pic  (and that huge fish of course  :)  )
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 30, 2018, 03:02:34 PM
happy halloween!!!!!

Quote from: xjchad on October 30, 2018, 05:37:35 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/DMywlrs.jpg)

Happy Halloween from the Bussanich tribe!

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on October 30, 2018, 10:26:30 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 28, 2018, 12:44:43 AM
here is addie's catch and it's the biggest fish I have ever seen come out of the cove  ;D

Wow . . . Nice catch !

Gonna need a LOT of Hush Puppies to go along with that !

https://www.pinterest.com.au/83colie/hush-puppies/ (https://www.pinterest.com.au/83colie/hush-puppies/)

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Decker on November 02, 2018, 09:16:53 PM
Great pic, Chad!   What a beautiful family!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 22, 2018, 06:07:12 PM
it's chad, once again!

Quote from: xjchad on November 13, 2018, 11:32:34 PM

My 3rd born turned 7 this weekend and he's been bugging me to let him build a reel like his older siblings.

(https://i.imgur.com/e12E2dS.jpg)

Just need to spool it up and find him a rod for it.  Time to take them to the pier!

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 22, 2018, 06:08:57 PM
you know the progression.  the first born makes the rules, the second born is the reason for the rules, and the third born?  well, the rules just don't apply to him.....   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on November 23, 2018, 04:30:42 AM
Looks like an enthusiastic boy with lots to learn from his daddy.
Enjoy it bro
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on November 24, 2018, 05:26:38 AM
Quote from: alantani on November 22, 2018, 06:07:12 PM
it's chad, once again!

Quote from: xjchad on November 13, 2018, 11:32:34 PM

My 3rd born turned 7 this weekend and he's been bugging me to let him build a reel like his older siblings.

(https://i.imgur.com/e12E2dS.jpg)

Just need to spool it up and find him a rod for it.  Time to take them to the pier!


OH, YEAH . . . He definitely looks READY for the Pier ! ! !

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 30, 2018, 07:29:02 PM
absolutely amazing stuff!

Quote from: STRIPER LOU on November 30, 2018, 06:17:31 PM

(http://alantani.com/gallery/26/1_30_11_18_12_26_59_264892032.png)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: kungajim on November 30, 2018, 08:11:33 PM
Quote from: alantani on November 30, 2018, 07:29:02 PM
absolutely amazing stuff!

Quote from: STRIPER LOU on November 30, 2018, 06:17:31 PM

(http://alantani.com/gallery/26/1_30_11_18_12_26_59_264892032.png)




wow!!!  that is sexy



Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Reel 224 on November 30, 2018, 08:49:52 PM
Nice Work Lou
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on November 30, 2018, 09:51:59 PM
I can only imagine would it would be like to make such beautiful creations, and for a fishing reel none the less.
Well deserved for a well thought out project.
Great stuff, simply amazing!
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Reel 224 on December 01, 2018, 05:47:49 AM
Quote from: broadway on November 30, 2018, 09:51:59 PM
I can only imagine would it would be like to make such beautiful creations, and for a fishing reel none the less.
Well deserved for a well thought out project.
Great stuff, simply amazing!
Dom

Amen to that Dom. Lou is a very good machinist with talent to design beautiful pieces.............................Joe 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: oc1 on December 01, 2018, 05:54:40 AM
It's like jewelry for a fishing reel.
-steve
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: STRIPER LOU on December 01, 2018, 02:32:04 PM
Thanks Alan and thank you all. I'm anxious to get the whole reel together.

Regard's,  ..  Lou
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Newell Nut on December 01, 2018, 06:26:52 PM
Nice work Lou. Pretty
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on December 13, 2018, 06:09:05 AM
5 years late.....

Quote from: harryk3616 on June 02, 2013, 12:05:55 AM

me on my scooter in my work shop groovin

(http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a486/guitdude1/Dads%20pics/IMG_0580_zps989d6b66.jpg)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on December 13, 2018, 06:15:50 AM
Harry My Man! ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on December 13, 2018, 11:09:11 AM
Hey Harry...I hope you're doing good.
Great pic!

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on December 13, 2018, 06:38:18 PM
Great picture, great smile Harry,  you look very comfortable at your desk.  Best of luck,  I remember you hate winter.   May you be happy with this one ☝️.   Happy holidays Harry.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on December 18, 2018, 08:08:30 PM
Quote from: oc1 on December 01, 2018, 05:54:40 AM
It's like jewelry for a fishing reel.
-steve

"BLING" . . .

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 11, 2019, 05:49:04 AM
Quote from: Tightlines666 on January 11, 2019, 04:20:06 AM
Pics...
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: thorhammer on January 11, 2019, 03:23:19 PM
Hey Hey Harry K!!!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bill B on January 12, 2019, 04:54:28 PM
Great picture!  Love that smile......Bill
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on January 16, 2019, 05:29:00 PM
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on January 12, 2019, 04:54:28 PM
Great picture!  Love that smile......Bill

that whats fishing is all about.




john, everytime someones ask you how it was your fishing day, just show them that pic
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tightlines667 on January 26, 2019, 09:05:47 PM
Quote from: alantani on January 11, 2019, 05:49:04 AM
Quote from: Tightlines666 on January 11, 2019, 04:20:06 AM
Pics...

This photo made the front page of Hawaii Fishing News!

Pretty cool!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on January 27, 2019, 12:19:32 AM
I could see why, very cool...
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 10, 2019, 03:37:13 PM
Nice to see someone getting out!

Quote from: SweetWater on February 07, 2019, 02:32:56 PM
Weather is great. Fishing is great. Life is great.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on May 27, 2019, 03:44:43 AM
bummer......   ;D

Quote from: Rivverrat on May 26, 2019, 02:22:58 PM
   I could go on for sometime about the issues I've experienced building this rod for Darin in Florida but this about had me sticking a fork in my good eye....

Coming down this morning hoping to find a rod with a perfect final finish I find this little *%$@# !!!

 
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on May 27, 2019, 05:35:53 AM
Boy, that really stinks... for both of yas  :o
Maybe you can incorporate him in there... immortalize him.
Cool shot,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on May 27, 2019, 01:47:02 PM
Yup, Great shot!
I would definitely leave it.
The bee knows where the nectar is and that makes it one sweet rod🙂

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Rivverrat on May 27, 2019, 02:09:39 PM
There was two of them stuck, but still kicking in the finish.
After cutting the first one out I did attempt to leave & cover the other little booger. It didnt work that well...Jeff
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on May 27, 2019, 10:56:16 PM
Quote from: Rivverrat on May 27, 2019, 02:09:39 PM
There was two of them stuck, but still kicking in the finish.
After cutting the first one out I did attempt to leave & cover the other little booger. It didnt work that well...Jeff

That gives me an idea.  I will capture a New Jersey mosquito (big buggers) and encase it in flex coat just like a fine piece of amber.   ;) :D Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: oc1 on May 28, 2019, 06:17:46 AM
I poured epoxy resin on a big centipede curled up in a plastic cup.  It came out looking like a medallion so I drilled a hole and put it on a string.  For some reason, my wife has refused to wear it despite all the hard work.
-steve
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Fishy247 on May 28, 2019, 05:02:40 PM
QuoteI poured epoxy resin on a big centipede curled up in a plastic cup.  It came out looking like a medallion so I drilled a hole and put it on a string.  For some reason, my wife has refused to wear it despite all the hard work.
-steve

Some people just appreciate really cool stuff Steve....
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on June 15, 2019, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: mo65 on June 15, 2019, 02:07:26 PM
  Thanks fellas! The next time we're going to bring a tripod and get set up better. I just never figured the action to be so fast...figured I could film the other guys as we fished. Turned out that I couldn't even fish both rods, one was all I could keep up with. Probably never get on a bite that good again...hee hee! We didn't get any footage from the sea bass trip either. Both Tank and Rob were half sick and could barely fish, so I got left alone most of the trip filling coolers with fish, and had absolutely no time to turn on a camera. I though my arms were going to fall off! My LB 267 was a trooper...landed over two limits. Most of the film footage I got this trip was from our room balcony. 8)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Crow on June 15, 2019, 03:32:56 PM
Yup !!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Gfish on June 15, 2019, 03:47:34 PM
Quote from: oc1 on May 28, 2019, 06:17:46 AM
I poured epoxy resin on a big centipede curled up in a plastic cup.  It came out looking like a medallion so I drilled a hole and put it on a string.  For some reason, my wife has refused to wear it despite all the hard work.
-steve

Dude!, even I don't have enough of a sense of humor to wear something like that. I don't even like killing cockroaches, but centipedes I kill with a special glee. Crushing, cutting and burning, man I hate those critters. If they'ed just stay outta the house, it would be diffrent.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 15, 2019, 09:38:43 PM
Awesome Shot of Mo!
My Man! Gettin' er Done! ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on July 03, 2019, 03:00:39 PM
Quote from: Ron Jones on July 02, 2019, 03:43:48 AM
So, on our way in, just inside the "hole in the wall" between Tatoosh and Cape Flattery, Ted stops and says, look at that beach, this is where we take pictures!

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on July 03, 2019, 03:53:44 PM
Great pictures, great fun.   Thanks for sharing.  🌞🇺🇸
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Donnyboat on July 04, 2019, 12:12:03 AM
Yes there is some nice photos there, I think Mike with the whiting is such a nice clear shot, & Greg, talking of centipedes, there was a bloke that had one as a pet, he game home one Friday night, & said to his centipede, I think I will go to the pub tonight you coming, anyway he gets his gear on, then said to the centipede, are you ready, centipede said just slow down, give me time to put my socks on, cheers Don.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Crow on July 04, 2019, 12:39:09 AM
 :D :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: twotone on July 04, 2019, 12:56:56 AM
That's Sweet!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on July 04, 2019, 03:45:26 AM
Hey look at Ted curling about a 100 lbs.  Couldn't smile huh?  It looks like you tried and only grimaced.   ;D  Dominick
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on July 04, 2019, 04:19:26 AM
Dominick noticed something I didn't... Teds been eating his Wheaties evidently.
Well earned photo of two solid members of the Ohana having a fantastic time out in the water.
Memory making is what it's all about.
Good call Alan!
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Maxed Out on July 04, 2019, 04:45:22 AM
Quote from: Dominick on July 04, 2019, 03:45:26 AM
Hey look at Ted curling about a 100 lbs.  Couldn't smile huh?  It looks like you tried and only grimaced.   ;D  Dominick

Likely 80# anyways.....I was smiling for the first 2 clicks, but the grimace came when Ron said just one more. By then it felt like 200# lol

-Ted
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Alto Mare on July 04, 2019, 10:33:16 AM
nice pics!

Sal
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: AC49 on July 04, 2019, 10:44:32 AM
Getting it done !!

Nice photos  :) :)

Regards
AC49
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: festus on July 11, 2019, 11:57:41 PM
My brother-in-law Jeff sent these pics from vacationing in Florida.  Pretty sure they were at St. George Island.

The first little girl is his 3 year old granddaughter, Averie with her fish.  I know very little about saltwater fish, anybody have a clue what species?

When were visiting in Georgia a couple weeks ago, I gave my brother-in-law this Offshore Angler 12' surf rod and a newly rebuilt D-A-M Quick 550N.  His 7 year old granddaughter Sophia is posing by it, it'll be a few years before she's able to borrow it from Papaw.

Third pic is his daughter Kassidy with a catfish.

Fourth pic is Sophia with an unexpected guest.  :o

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Crow on July 12, 2019, 01:45:09 AM
Looks like they were having a great time !!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Fishy247 on July 12, 2019, 02:55:13 PM
The one that Averie has looks like a squirrelfish to me. The coloration looks right, but I can't tell about the body shape. Squirrel fish have a long, round body and their gill plates have a flat, serrated (EXTREMELY sharp) edge on them. Excellent bait for grouper offshore and I'm told are fantastic eating if you get a bunch of them. Fun stuff!

Thanks for sharing!
Mike
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: oc1 on July 12, 2019, 06:10:09 PM
That's a serious surf rod.  French grunt, gafftopsail and loggerhead.
-steve
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: nelz on July 13, 2019, 08:47:27 PM
Recently, the Florida FWC increased the minimum size limit for Mutton Snapper from 16" to now 18". For boat fishermen, that's no big deal. For the land-based fisherman though, it has become nearly impossible to land a legal Mutton these days.

Since then, I've released dozens and dozens of shorties (some that would have been legal a couple of years ago) while pier fishing. Well, as it happens on my last two pier outings the seemingly impossible became possible! Got one keeper both times, the fish just squeaked in as legal and were both released into the frying pan.  ;D

Here's the latest, a nice fat one.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on October 31, 2019, 05:44:04 PM
Quote from: xjchad on October 31, 2019, 04:09:18 PM
Carved up some Jack-O-Lanterns with the kids last night  ;D

(https://www.fishy-pix.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191030_210647-2.jpg)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Donnyboat on October 31, 2019, 07:02:19 PM
Nice pic Alan, the children look happy about it all, good memories ay, cheers Don.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: xjchad on October 31, 2019, 07:25:32 PM
Thanks Alan!  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: jon_elc on October 31, 2019, 07:52:42 PM
Quote from: mrbrklyn on July 13, 2019, 07:55:24 PM
(http://images.mrbrklyn.com/2019_spring_fishing/.cache/1024x682-hunter_striper_bass_filets.png)

Love this picture!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on April 20, 2020, 04:45:29 PM
haven't added a photo here in a long time!!!!

Quote from: basto on April 20, 2020, 01:46:38 AM
This is a pic that Don Walton asked me to show. These guys got lucky and caught these two at 18kg and 20 kg.
I wish these dhu fish also lived on the east coast of Australia.
Don tells me they have very white flesh and are delicious. 
cheers
Greg
(https://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a601/george8322/P2080318_zpsyh9dcdjo.jpg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: basto on April 20, 2020, 09:21:34 PM
Thanks for this Alan. Don will be delighted.
Don, that background reminds me of Quobba.
Greg
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Donnyboat on April 21, 2020, 01:46:47 AM
Good Greg, Quobba is only 600 mls further North, a lot of Quobba & further north, have red dirt, not all that far from the beach, you can generallly drive on the red dirt as close as 200 M from the beach up that way, then you have to let your tyers down to drive onto the white sand, we have let our tyers down as low as 4 PSI, then use low range second gear with the motor laboring so you dont spin you wheels & rip the teet of the tube.
     Quobba, also have some cliffs, people do a lot of balloon fishing from. spanish mackeral up to 25Kg 55Lbs.
special thanks Alan, for taking an interest in this post, also if you look on google earth type in Carnavon, that is 600 mile North of Perth, after that keep going North, Quobba, Ningaloo reef the Exmouth, exmouth has a hugh big bay exmouth golf, but on the ocean side, the Continental shelf, is very close to shore, thats where most of the bill fish are caught. cheers Don.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Donnyboat on May 01, 2020, 02:15:33 PM
Special thank you Alan for taking an interest, in this Picture of these two Western Australian Dhu fish, special thanks to Greg for posting them , cheers Don, stay safe, keep well.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Cor on May 01, 2020, 02:33:32 PM
Quote from: Donnyboat on April 21, 2020, 01:46:47 AM
Good Greg, Quobba is only 600 mls further North, a lot of Quobba & further north, have red dirt, not all that far from the beach, you can generallly drive on the red dirt as close as 200 M from the beach up that way, then you have to let your tyers down to drive onto the white sand, we have let our tyers down as low as 4 PSI, then use low range second gear with the motor laboring so you dont spin you wheels & rip the teet of the tube.
    Quobba, also have some cliffs, people do a lot of balloon fishing from. spanish mackeral up to 25Kg 55Lbs.
special thanks Alan, for taking an interest in this post, also if you look on google earth type in Carnavon, that is 600 mile North of Perth, after that keep going North, Quobba, Ningaloo reef the Exmouth, exmouth has a hugh big bay exmouth golf, but on the ocean side, the Continental shelf, is very close to shore, thats where most of the bill fish are caught. cheers Don.
I have some amazing memories of that place and I when I saw the pic of the dhu fish I had precicely the same reaction as
basto, but did not say it!

Here is a photo of Quabba that I took in 2011, some of my mates on a (dangerous) platform.

And a Queen fish that we tried very hard not to catch because of the height we fished from they all died and we did not have people to give them to and werent going to cook them.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Donnyboat on May 02, 2020, 07:46:21 AM
Nice photo Cor, Queen fish not all that great to eat, Gee People have been washed of them hi cliffs on a calm day, let alone down were they were, great photo all the same, cheers Don.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on July 28, 2020, 03:25:13 PM
Quote from: redsetta on July 28, 2020, 04:46:22 AM
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Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: mo65 on July 28, 2020, 03:41:31 PM
Wow! What a fish...way to go Justin! 8)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: oc1 on July 28, 2020, 07:06:22 PM
Yeah dude.  You did good.
-s
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on July 28, 2020, 08:43:13 PM
Thanks Alan - photo of the month!  :D ;D

Cheers lads, much appreciated
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on July 29, 2020, 02:38:35 AM
Great to see you back in action, Justin!  Down but never out!
Beautiful fish and hopefully yummy as well.
Best to you and yours,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on July 29, 2020, 02:53:27 AM
Thanks Dom - likewise.
Looking forward to getting over to see ya one day.
I lived in Croton-Harmon for a while back in the '90s - love NY.
Cheers mate
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: foakes on July 29, 2020, 04:12:55 AM
Beautiful trip and fish, Justin --

Thanks for showing us how it's done!

Best, Fred
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Rivverrat on August 07, 2020, 10:40:39 PM
 Justin, I think thats the first  pic  of you other than your avatar  I have seen. Looks like a good time on the water for you... Jeff
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on August 10, 2020, 12:23:36 AM
I'm not as photogenic as some of our other esteemed members  :D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: thorhammer on August 10, 2020, 01:16:36 AM
Great fish Justin good work!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on August 10, 2020, 01:29:38 AM
Thanks John.
Already thinking about the next one  ;)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Dominick on August 10, 2020, 03:04:52 AM
Quote from: redsetta on August 10, 2020, 12:23:36 AM
I'm not as photogenic as some of our other esteemed members  :D ;D

Thanks for the compliment Justin.  Dominick the handsome  :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on August 10, 2020, 07:59:41 AM
I was actually thinking of you when I wrote that!  :D ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: bhale1 on August 11, 2020, 03:44:34 AM
ugh oooh. are pink speedos next??!!!
Great pic Justin ;DBettr
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Ron Jones on August 12, 2020, 07:48:13 PM
Quote from: bhale1 on August 11, 2020, 03:44:34 AM
ugh oooh. are pink speedos next??!!!
Great pic Justin ;DBettr

Please don't give anyone any great ideas!
The Man
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: bhale1 on August 13, 2020, 03:40:47 AM
sorry Ron  ;D
Brett
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 02, 2020, 03:05:29 AM
Quote from: Keta on October 19, 2020, 01:33:09 PM
(https://alantani.com/gallery/33/1583_19_10_20_6_31_37.jpeg)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on November 02, 2020, 03:15:00 AM
Wow! What the heck ripped that tail off and how did they get the tail back?
Nice fish,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Crow on November 02, 2020, 12:10:03 PM
  Yeah, I want to hear that story , too !!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 02, 2020, 03:23:32 PM
he had an assist from a very large shark that bit the tail, but lee was literally able to yank the fish right out of the shark's mouth and jackpole it into the boat.  it was amazing!!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: thorhammer on November 02, 2020, 03:45:43 PM
Holy moly.
 

That's  a great pic, and story. Good work, Lee!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on November 02, 2020, 05:50:15 PM
He jack poled it in?!!! Holy cannoli!
Lee, that's amazing... now I know why you look wore out.
Well done pal,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 02, 2020, 05:52:38 PM
nah, that was an exaggeration! what happened was that the tuna was bit on the tail by the shark and lee was able to drag it to the boat, then the deckhands gaffed it.  really nice fish!!!!!   ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on November 02, 2020, 06:56:50 PM
wow, great job Lee

that Shark just wanted to help Lee to blood the tune out for a better meat quality, that Tuna have Shark approval

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on November 03, 2020, 03:44:15 AM
Great work Lee!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: David Hall on November 03, 2020, 05:03:21 AM
I thought it was bad when I had to wrestle a Salmon away from a sea Lion.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Brendan on November 04, 2020, 01:35:35 PM
Single pole bounce record. Nice work.
Brendan.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Bill B on November 04, 2020, 04:53:37 PM
That could be the cover photo for Hemmingway's Old Man and the Sea......👍
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on November 04, 2020, 10:17:41 PM
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on November 04, 2020, 04:53:37 PM
That could be the cover photo for Hemmingway's Old Man and the Sea......👍

But Lee was neither defeated nor destroyed, just a little bit tired!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 05, 2020, 04:39:31 AM
https://youtu.be/YYXvIyNNdDU
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: 54bullseye on November 05, 2020, 09:45:42 AM
Beautiful fish Lee !!! Congratulations !   John Taylor
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: broadway on November 05, 2020, 10:57:09 AM
Guess there was no way to tail rope that one.
Well done Lee... beauty of a fish.
Hope it tastes good,
Dom
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Crow on November 05, 2020, 01:21:53 PM
Great fish !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on November 05, 2020, 01:25:51 PM
Yum! Sashimi - nice one Lee :)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Donnyboat on November 05, 2020, 06:57:23 PM
Great work Lee, that will fill your freezer, cheers Don.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: redsetta on November 08, 2020, 08:49:53 PM
Congrats Lee - stoked for ya.
Well deserved.
All the best, Justin
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Benni3 on November 10, 2020, 05:35:59 AM
Quote from: alantani on November 02, 2020, 03:23:32 PM
he had an assist from a very large shark that bit the tail, but lee was literally able to yank the fish right out of the shark's mouth and jackpole it into the boat.  it was amazing!!!!!!  ;D
Fabulous photo,,,,,,,, ;) it just doesn't get any better than that,,,,,,,,, ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: mo65 on November 18, 2020, 04:27:19 PM
Great fish Lee! Way to go! 8)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on November 18, 2020, 05:00:29 PM
Thanks for the pictures,  I agree this old man and the sea is suitable for framing.  Now Photo o de Month. ::)
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 27, 2020, 06:04:57 PM
obviously......   ;D

Quote from: Aiala on November 26, 2020, 06:42:17 PM
Returned yesterday from my ROYAL STAR 11-day Island Tackle trip. Great weather (lucky), good eats (standard), fantastic crew (as always). Fish-wise, I managed to score several bruiser Alijos YTs, a limit of small-but-numerous YFTs, assorted bottom-grabbers, and my real prize, this 71-lb beast I was lucky enough to troll up:

(http://i.imgur.com/YeyK1U1.jpg) (https://imgur.com/YeyK1U1)

Of course, I can't wait to get back out there next year. For now, I wish the entire Ohana a very Happy (if unusual) Thanksgiving!  :D

~A~


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Donnyboat on November 27, 2020, 08:34:39 PM
Yes we agree, great fish, nice smiles, cheers Don.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 10, 2021, 11:46:47 PM
Quote from: El Pescador on January 10, 2021, 12:59:48 PM
Don sent this photo and email message - I asked if I was able to post it, Don said, "Go right ahead!!!"  

(https://alantani.com/gallery/34/7588_10_01_21_5_52_47_342321297.jpeg)


Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Donnyboat on January 11, 2021, 12:12:15 AM
Thanks Alan, this fish did not have blue teeth, like that one about two months ago that we caught, this one`s teeth were all there sound  long, made for crushing most shells & crustations, note the white chin, ball chin groper, or blue bone groper, they are a really good fish to eat, on a par with the Dhu fish  coral trout, very slippery when they come out of the water, this one also had the molti colours in his eye, amazing, cheers Don.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: oc1 on January 11, 2021, 07:14:48 AM
Nice one Don.  Do your coral trout carry Ciguatera?
-steve
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 07, 2021, 05:41:36 AM
muy bueno!!!!

Quote from: steelfish on February 07, 2021, 05:24:53 AM

dont blame me but I also use a musky rod  as an inshore rod, I actually liked it that much that I rebuilt a factory one with my personal touch as you can see in the link.

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Donnyboat on February 07, 2021, 03:33:21 PM
Nice fish, handy rod, Steve, sorry I missed your question, about the ciguatera in the coral trout, fish dont get cigutera on the West side of Australia, only over East, I dont know much about it, some one else may chime in, I think the larger fish get it, over there, cheers Don.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: nelz on February 07, 2021, 08:27:37 PM
Quote from: steelfish on February 07, 2021, 05:24:53 AMdont blame me but I also use a musky rod  as an inshore rod, I actually liked it that much that I rebuilt a factory one with my personal touch as you can see in the link.

A while back I used a Shimano Compre musky spinning rod to jig up amberjack and cobia. Worked great!  ;D

This AJ somehow lost the rest of its body though, lol.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Rivverrat on February 08, 2021, 05:44:46 PM
   

      Guys a musky blank or rod is extremely useful.  I am not a St. Croix fan boy. However St. Croix's glass Musky rods are some of the best rods for their rated class ever made. Please note the  ratings as listed on these rods is a stretch. They are a bit heavier than their graphite counterparts. What you are getting is a completed rod that weighs less than say a United Composites unfinished, bare blank that will fish the same line class. In reality to compare them isnt really fair to either company. Completely two different animals.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on February 08, 2021, 06:55:29 PM
Quote from: alantani on February 07, 2021, 05:41:36 AM
muy bueno!!!!


thanks Boss, btw it was "MAS Bueno" the next day as Ceviche !!  Sierra is one of the best fish for ceviche
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: gstours on February 09, 2021, 12:46:13 AM
Good picture der buddy,  and Photo o de munth,  dats waay good...... ;D   
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: the rockfish ninja on February 09, 2021, 12:24:22 PM
Nice shot Steelfish.

... and I thought I was one of the few that used a Musky rod for inshore. MY St Croix musky has been my go-to for jetty plugging for rockfish & lings for many seasons.  The ability to fling artificials so easily and the rigidity to keep fish from going back into the rocks make the design perfect for it.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: thorhammer on February 09, 2021, 12:41:56 PM
Nice one Alex! I've used musky rods for a long, long time- with 310's, 6500/7000's, Mag 10's, and still do. Was I supposed to just look at diamond jigs, bucktails and Hopkin's as surf lures and wait til "jigging rods" came out in the 2000's???? not hardly....

My fav was a Lamiglas, which was broken caused by people not putting things back properly. I was able to repurpose the handle, tho.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: steelfish on February 09, 2021, 07:53:57 PM
Thanks Rockfish ninja and John, I still remember that day LOL, the fishing rod performed really good with those big Spanish macks and king macks, I recall I was in search of a blank for inshore use but after using that musky rod almost exclusively the whole day I just changed guides for better quality ones and new wrap job.
Lamiglass and st.croix are the brands that musky guys prefer, Okuma has a musky rod with "new tech" graphite, mine is IM8 graphite, is pretty light and it feels kind of stiff in your hands but it bends really nice as soon as a fish bite.
@Gary, thanks buddy. feels like when you see your picture on the wall of the employee of the month  :D :D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on February 21, 2021, 04:43:08 PM
dude, you stole my fish.......   ;D

Quote from: ksong on February 21, 2021, 02:08:40 AM
35 lb - 40 lb drum

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Wompus Cat on February 21, 2021, 05:15:38 PM
Me tinks the guy on the right is thinking something quite different .
like  ^&*$#%$%%%^@#&)_+@#@@!!!
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Mic on February 21, 2021, 10:09:32 PM
 Yes Sir,
That is a nice Bull Red

Yes Sir,
That is a pissed off looser on the right !
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on August 24, 2021, 06:48:52 PM
Wow!!!!!  ;D

Quote from: mikeysm on August 24, 2021, 05:22:25 PM
If you think you cant lose weight  after 60 this again i am 64 and it was easy on a keto diet. I am still trying to wear out my old cloths.

Mike
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Shark Hunter on August 28, 2021, 03:37:21 AM
I love catching Bull Reds on big spinners. They are a blast.
I have modified my fishing technique to include them in the line up.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Paul Roberts on September 27, 2021, 02:01:29 PM
Lose the carbs, and certain oils... and voila! My wife has had great success going Paleo. Our young son had a miracle breakthrough in terms of attention span "nixing the six". Our "fats phobia" hasn't done us much good over the last so many decades.
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: ez2cdave on September 29, 2021, 03:28:01 AM
Quote from: alantani on February 21, 2021, 04:43:08 PM
dude, you stole my fish.......   ;D

Quote from: ksong on February 21, 2021, 02:08:40 AM
35 lb - 40 lb drum



Is that Sebastian Inlet in Florida ?
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on November 10, 2021, 05:14:40 PM
welcome to my world......   ;D

Quote from: tincanary on November 10, 2021, 11:23:20 AM
The Alphas platform is my favorite bar none.  It's so versatile with many spool and gear options available.  The Alphas platform ran from '04 to '19 with many different models over the years.  The newer '20+ platform, while nice, doesn't seem to do much for me.  Here's one of my Alphas CT SV reels, bought two of them last year when they the Japanese shops had a fire sale to make room for the '20 model.  I have both a 7.2 and 6.3 ratio, picked them up for something like $140 each.  Prior to the fire sale, they were $300 to $350 depending on where you bought it.

(https://i.imgur.com/zHdbx5Ph.jpg)

Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: alantani on January 07, 2024, 01:57:22 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on January 07, 2024, 12:39:44 AMI got 3 dewayne got 3 and I finally got what I was looking for 5min fight or so ran across the river and got wrapped up in dewaynes fly rig 100ft away,,,,, ;) big spider web,,,,,, ;D
Title: Re: photo of the month
Post by: Lunker Larry on January 07, 2024, 08:34:18 PM
Great way to end my last day of the year fishing for me, Dec 1. The morning was pleasant and I caught a nice 45X21.5. The afternoon/evening was drizzle, cold, wet and miserable BUT I hooked into a 50X25.5 just shy of 41lbs. I look like a dork but the fish is a beauty.