Reel Repair by Alan Tani

So, What did Santa bring to you for Christmas?

Fishing and non-fishing related, big or small, it does not matter, we want to know....What made you ecstatic this Christmas? Pictures Welcome!!!

I can start off story time...

Opening my presents, I was expecting the American Tackle rod dryer, and/or Orca deck boots I asked for, but upon opening my main, and last gift, I saw a Cabelas tackle bag. Thought it was a little small for my Plano tackle boxes, but it felt heavy when I picked it up, opened it up and first thing I see is a large PENN logo starring back at me.

My wife had bought me a Penn Fathom 25NLD 2-speed, much to my surprise. I am truly excited about the gift, being that I was caught off guard by a gift I truly liked and wanted, but never really hinted at; then again, I do bore her to death with my fishing ramblings, so maybe she is listening sometimes.

-Hope everyone had a great Christmas.

-Scott

Nice Scott!

I bought a new knife sharpener, an anolon, couldn't go past the price.

http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/household/kitchen/utensils/knife-sharpeners-review-and-compare.aspx

I also bought a Fin Nor Lethal 100 after reading Alan Hawk's excellent review. Delivered for under $140 and really just a spare reel for friends and if I have a drama during a fishing trip.

It's my Birthday today (Boxing Day) and I got some cash, I'm not sure what I'll put that towards yet, maybe a new rod.

Cheers.

We got 2 out of 3 of our kids back home for a few days.

I got this...And a fishin'n trip to Moro bay on my 52nd. B-Day, New Years Eve...I think the pics say where I'm blessed...God Bless all 

Good for you Lee! A Very Humble gift!
All I asked for was a set of Craftsman screw drivers and one of those bit sets they have been advertising.
Oh yea, and a brand new 14/0 from Santa!

I got a new pair of xtratuf's... My old pair were pushing 20 years old and falling apart.

I got sick kids for Christmas.   The good part is that I have been working so much, we just layer in bed together and watched cartoon and METV together.  My kids likes the old 70s and 80s shows.

They are much better.

I was also blessed by burning my hand with homemade pumpkin soup...that I cannot wash dishes or handle food until it heals for risk of infection.  Truely blessed. 

Good Looking Family Tim! That's what it is all about!
Sorry to hear that Bryan. At least you were together!

That 14/0 is a monster!

Beautiful family Tim, I love that pic of you and your grandson on the driveway with the trike...that's what it's all about  .
I could tell you must be a heck of a pop-pop. Did you use Cal's, Yamaha on the wheels or Reel-X .
Very nice.

Sal

Quote from: Alto Mare on December 26, 2014, 12:02:13 PM
Beautiful family Tim, I love that pic of you and your grandson on the driveway with the trike...that's what it's all about  .
I could tell you must be a heck of a pop-pop. Did you use Cal's, Yamaha on the wheels or Reel-X .
Very nice.

Sal

Thanks for the nice comments...Sal I used Shin-etsu Silicone on the wheel spacers and contact surfaces  22 years as a Honda mechanic (old habits die hard)

Tim

From my Mum, tried it last night it's good stuff.

Rgds

Mark

This was my gift to my wife, along with a new rod that I am building. My Gift was more of a personal nature.

Bryan, at least you're  not alone like I am
Four days so far of 103' + fever & respiratory flu.
I'm an outcast in my own home, this is a blessing & a curse. 

Lansky Deluxe Knife Sharpening System
3 boxes of 325 Federal Match .22lr
A couple of new BluRay Movies
Candies, chocolates, ginger snap cookies & asstd junk food
Earlier this month I had three & half days of freedom from all cares... Hunting deer at my buddy George's place.