Hello to all

[Rob Ciminieri]

Just wanted to say hello to all. I am new here and was told by a member this place was full of knowledge so here i am. I have always done all my reel repairs and this year i am building my reels. I have a couple jigmaster and a few Senator aluminum sideplate reels with Tibouron frames that will be loaded up with stainless guts. The plates are Cortez plates from Tom and i am really excited for my project matching sets!
My other really exciting project is a superwide jigmaster frame that i got from my friend Randy Pauly at Vintage Offshore. That real is going to be a special one. A great reel from an awesome guy.

[STRIPER LOU]

Welcome aboard Rob! Your definitely in the right place.
.......................Lou

[Bill B]

Cool beans Rob.....looking forward to your builds......any friend of Randy is family to us....Bill, Sacramento delta

[Keta]

Hi.

[Shark Hunter]

Welcome Rob.

[Vintage Offshore Tackle]

Welcome aboard Rob!  You are going to meet some of the nicest and most knowledgeable reel guys in the world here, all of them generous about sharing what they know.  What is really unique about alantani.com is the focus on maintaining a friendly environment, where you do not have to worry about getting flamed by the trolls who seem to frequent just about every other fishing website, and on the rare occasion where something unkind is said, it is usually deleted very quickly by one of the moderators.

I can say without qualification that Bob is a true gentleman who does what he says he is going to do, without fail.  He is also a really fun guy to talk with, and he is going to be a great addition to the family.  He's one heck of a fisherman and boat captain too.  You cannot go wrong working with him.

Randy

[foakes]

Welcome aboardi, Rob --

Sounds like you already have a couple of legs up by knowing Randy & Tom -- two exceptional, knowledgeable, and classy individuals.

Looking forward to some pics of your gear and builds.

Best Always,

Fred

[theswimmer]

Welcome Rob,
You made it!
Best,
Jonathan

[alantani]

welcome!

[Alto Mare]

Welcome Rob, you must be steadily smoking

Sal

[steelhead_killer]

Welcome! 

Andy

[Dominick]

Welcome paisano.  Dominick

[Tiddlerbasher]

Welcome aboard Rob.

[Tightlines667]

Welcome