Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Never seen this reel discussed on the site. Sturdy reel and well made. Small main and pinion though.
It cleaned up nicely.

Yes nice and strong for there size, I had a couple hear , but have sold them off now, cheers Don.

the got the smaller 2150. it has never been used and sits in my display cabinet.

What does the red rimmed port lubricate?

Quote from: Gfish on November 12, 2025, 03:11:13 PMWhat does the red rimmed port lubricate?

Probably levelwind worm.

That's a Japanese reel rebranded as a Shakespeare. The same reel had many names -- Dolphin, etc. Not a bad reel -- lots of stainless steel -- but not quite a Penn which it was made to imitate.