Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Quote from: Brewcrafter on January 03, 2026, 04:49:17 PM

Quote from: pjstevko on January 03, 2026, 01:40:37 AMGot a box to organize my assist hooks...

WOW!  Not only is that a small fortune in assist hooks, that is a GREAT way to organize them. - john

I tie them myself so they're not all that expensive plus I can repair/retied them if they fray too much

Quote from: pjstevko on January 03, 2026, 05:41:15 PM

Quote from: Brewcrafter on January 03, 2026, 04:49:17 PM

Quote from: pjstevko on January 03, 2026, 01:40:37 AMGot a box to organize my assist hooks...

WOW!  Not only is that a small fortune in assist hooks, that is a GREAT way to organize them. - john

I tie them myself so they're not all that expensive plus I can repair/retied them if they fray too much

And realy not hard to tye.

Quote from: sandbar on January 03, 2026, 04:31:16 PMChristmas present to myself.

👍Good for you! 😎

Nice Sandbar. One of the last of the high quality old-school mostly metal spinners('92-'05). 2-lbs. weight for that size. And you can still buy most parts.

Thanks Tom and Greg.

I was excited to get one in such good shape for the price.

I already picked up a NIB spare spool for a fairly painless amount and I am keeping an eye out for a new bail wire.

The reel is a beast just like the DAM Quick 5001.

Next up in my search is the 8500 NIB. I am trying to be patient and pick up a deal.

Trying to not spend any money on more reels until I purge a few from my "collection"

I appreciate you guys more than you will ever know. 2026 is going to be a banner year.

-Steve

Pretty sure I have a bail wire.