Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Very nice!!

Hey guys, it's been a minute since I've posted anything but I just got my 20/0 back from Shark Hunter. She's finally all finished with about all the mods it can have. I'm thinking about a Shark trip soon and when I get everything finalized I'll start posting and documenting the whole procedure. Here's pics of "Bigfoot"

Quote from: The Great Maudu on July 22, 2024, 03:04:35 AMHey guys, it's been a minute since I've posted anything but I just got my 20/0 back from Shark Hunter. She's finally all finished with about all the mods it can have. I'm thinking about a Shark trip soon and when I get everything finalized I'll start posting and documenting the whole procedure. Here's pics of "Bigfoot"

I really really wanna know how much line you put on that thing

That looks so awesome!!!

On mine Alan put on 2400 yards of JB hollow braid. With a 300lb mono top shot. Not cheap

Mike

Quote from: mikeysm on July 22, 2024, 01:39:11 PMOn mine Alan put on 2400 yards of JB hollow braid. With a 300lb mono top shot. Not cheap

Mike

My goodness that's almost a whole bulk spool. Thanks for that.

Love it Mike!  Can't wait to see the fish photos.  Be sure to use the front and rear rod braces.

Sweet!!

Stupid question but here it goes:

Are these kits still available?

Some reels are worth getting divorced over! 

Steve

Looks mint to me !!  John Taylor

I wonder why Penn, Ocean City and those came before them (Cox, Von Hoff, etc.) decided not to make anything larger than a 16/0?  And, that was in the days of thick linen line..  Something tells me there was an obvious reason somewhere.

If I could get a stainless steel bridge made it would increase the strength of the reel. The brass one is its weekness.

I have at least one steel gear, some sleeves, and a few inserts for these that I'm unlikely to use. I'll start another thread when I quantify that.

Quote from: Crab Pot on July 22, 2024, 11:31:59 PMStupid question but here it goes:

Are these kits still available?

Some reels are worth getting divorced over! 

Steve

No but there is one on eBay this week. Not sure if it's still there

Whattttt...who'd put one on ebay before here?


Mike, where you been hiding? Great to hear from you,and seeing a 20/0 build pic is always a good day. Get us a fish pic!


John