I need MY REEL REPAIRED!

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Permalink Reply by Erik Faiola on July 21, 2014 at 6:46pm

http://www.olliedamons.com/

That is where I send my reels to.

You can also search wafish  (in the top right corner) under reel repair and several threads pop on the subject.

Permalink Reply by Adrian Gimenez on July 21, 2014 at 9:07pm

I was thinking something local but if I dont find anything else id have to go to them they are mentioned a lot. Thanks!

Erik Faiola said:

http://www.olliedamons.com/

That is where I send my reels to.

You can also search wafish  (in the top right corner) under reel repair and several threads pop on the subject.

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on July 22, 2014 at 7:30pm

II wouldn't send it there I know a guy that sent his reels there, let's just say the came back working at first then went to poo, when taken apart there were screws and some small non affecting parts missing.

Erik Faiola said:

http://www.olliedamons.com/

That is where I send my reels to.

You can also search wafish  (in the top right corner) under reel repair and several threads pop on the subject.

Permalink Reply by Doug Jorgensen on July 22, 2014 at 8:21pm

Maybe Johnny can help. He is Orting. Not sure if he still does reel repair and don't have his number. Maybe someone on here can help.

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on July 23, 2014 at 6:37am

Honestly the cost of fixing and shipping, gas to drop it off might be more than to buy a new one, where ever you decide to take it. $60 for new or $40 for repair.....

Permalink Reply by Adrian Gimenez on July 23, 2014 at 6:10pm

You do have a great point Hobbs! Maybe ill sit here and eventually try to figure this darn thing out. Thanks for the info guys.

Ronald Hobbs, Jr. said:

Honestly the cost of fixing and shipping, gas to drop it off might be more than to buy a new one, where ever you decide to take it. $60 for new or $40 for repair.....

Permalink Reply by Adrian Gimenez on July 23, 2014 at 8:38pm

After sitting here for an hour trying to figure out what was wrong with it, Ive figured it out! It seems like after looking at the schematics i was missing a couple of washers and the gears needed some type of precision alignment and the teeth needed to be put perfectly together. Put the reel back together and VOILA! Thanks for all the info and help guys. I learned something new and saved myself a few bucks.

Permalink Reply by Ryan Lamb on July 25, 2014 at 7:45pm

Future reference, Johnny is a great place to send it off to. He fixed mine and tuned it for a steal of a deal, I hated the reel and was going to get rid of it but I love it now!

Permalink Reply by Spencer Durand on August 1, 2014 at 12:23pm

+1 on what hobbs said, I sent a abu garcia c4 down there to get repaired. The day after I got it back I took it lingcod fish and a small lingcod exploded the gears upon them being replaced. I won't go back to them.
 
Ronald Hobbs, Jr. said:

Honestly the cost of fixing and shipping, gas to drop it off might be more than to buy a new one, where ever you decide to take it. $60 for new or $40 for repair.....

Permalink Reply by Abbottola on August 18, 2014 at 10:28pm

Ollie Damon's is a great place to grab a part you may need for a reel or trolling motor part. After using them for 15 reels est. I believe 5 were done properly, and they were just cleanings and drag replacements. 1 reel in particular that I took to them 3 times, spent over $190 and it came back in worse shape than the original visit. They actually installed broken pieces back into the reel!!! This whole ordeal took 12 months, of waiting, waiting, and more waiting for parts to come in. Bad mouthing Ollie Damon's is not my goal, they will still receive my business for on hand parts or accessories. As for the reel repair, avoid unless it's your last option.