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Bass Fishing => Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion => Topic started by: MichaelD1 on April 06, 2007, 01:03:14 PM

Title: Reel Tuning
Post by: MichaelD1 on April 06, 2007, 01:03:14 PM
I live near Ortonville Mi. and would like to get my 3 older model baitcasting reels tuned up. After looking in the yellow pages I have not found any place to take them yet. They basically need cleaned and oiled/greased. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Mike
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: Cy on April 06, 2007, 01:14:44 PM
You need to talk to Reel_Man.  He can take care of for them for you.  I sent him several reels of my own and he is cleaning and repairing them as I type.  Check him out or he should find his way to your post.

Cy
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: MichaelD1 on April 06, 2007, 01:24:09 PM
Cy,
How do I contact him? Where is he located?
Mike
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: REEL_MAN on April 06, 2007, 01:28:04 PM
Thanks CY.

This is REEL MAN, I'm in northeast Indiana (where there is NO bass season) ;D ;D  I work out of The Angler in Helmer, IN. I'll PM you with details.

REEL MAN
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: Hooksetter on April 06, 2007, 10:09:07 PM
I just had 8 reels cleaned and serviced by REEL_MAN and he did a great job. They are all smooth as silk now. His prices are right and he turned them around quickly. I already got em spooled up and ready to hit the water!

Willie
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: Dan on April 06, 2007, 10:18:28 PM
I empatically concur!! The Reel Man is the only place to go with your reels. He has just finished 5 of my reels. I have been looking long and hard for someone with his expertise.
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: MichaelD1 on April 08, 2007, 10:42:55 AM
Thanks Guys. I have four reels going to Reel Man early in the week.
Mike
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: Revtro on April 09, 2007, 12:55:44 PM
You won't regret it.  I just had him fix a spinning real and it came back perfect.  He did the work quickly and correctly. 
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: joshimoto son on April 09, 2007, 02:53:28 PM
Reel man

What's your back log right now.

Dang it!

I just know someones gonna make a smart comment about "back log"

joshimoto son ;D
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: REEL_MAN on April 09, 2007, 03:05:48 PM
It's getting longer, about a week and a half and if it ever warms up  :-\'it will get longer. There are fish on the back of the log ;D

REEL MAN
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: SethV on April 10, 2007, 11:23:24 AM
REEL_MAN is good....i taught him everything he knows!!!   :P   ;D   :o   ::)

Of course, if anyone does not know, he used to be an Engineer for Zebco/Quantum and holds several patents in the fishing reel industry.

I worked at the Angler in sales and rod/reel repair when I was in college, and after I graduated, Dad filled my position (part time) at the Angler.  He has a pretty impressive client list, and works on many of the top pro's reels.  He also does a beautiful job with rod repair if that is needed.

If you guys in the Detroit area need something simple like a bail spring or something and don't want to wait, I do have quite a few parts at my home in Wixom and I can help you out....however I don't want to get back in the business of major repairs or cleanings.  I just don't have the time right now.

Seth V
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: joshimoto son on April 10, 2007, 11:32:49 AM
Yeah, I'm more interested in just sending them out and having them checked out and maintained.
Mainly my Quantum PT tours and Catylists. (I think they're Catylists?)

joshimoto son ;D
Title: Re: Reel Tuning
Post by: REEL_MAN on April 10, 2007, 11:37:52 AM
WHO taught WHO ??? ;D :P :P Oh I got your rod ordered

DAD
REEL MAN