Reel repair, Who was the good guy?

[jet]

I stripped the leveler gear out of my Penn 320gti when I had one of the big boys on. After buying the .80 part and taking a hour or two putting it back together, (kid knocked the reel side over and spilled all the gears out) he was just helping.

I have used the reel since I repaired it but it seems to not be right, everthing works well but it seems not the same. Does a real need timing? I do not own a timing light for a reel.

Who was the great Reel Wizzard you all love. Help me OB1, help me...

Jet~~~

[Deleted User]

Ollie Damon in Portland will fix your reel. The shop is the west coast service center for probably every manufacturer of fishing reels.


Bigstew-----
RT and I were separated at birth

[This message has been edited by bigstew (edited 01-01-2001).]

[Salmonator]

Mike's Rod and Reel in Newberg will do a great job for a great price 538-7093.. sal

[jet]

Thank you, thank you

that was the guy many of you talked about. I would reather pay a small local guy, instead of a big CO. like Ollie Damon. thanks again

Jet~~~

[Gizmo Man]

Jet: Ollie's not a big company. Although the company name is still used, it is owned by a guy who just tries his best to provide a wide area of service to stay open.

He also employes several wheelchair bound guys to service the products.

I have always had good service at what I consider a fair price.

Giz...

[HOGTIDE]

Ollie Damon is small time and local. Its actually owned by a fella who is a fishin partner and good friend of mine. Since we were young bucks he had always had the dream of owning a little sporting goods shop, but economics wouldn't allow for it. Well, after about 20 very successful years in managment of a major NW grocery chain, he gave up the 3 piece suit and went back to his simple entreprenuerial dream.... a little tackle shop. I'm proud of ya, Rich!!!

[First Bite]

I've been taking my reels to Ollie's for years now. They are great guys to shoot the bull with. They always took care of whatever I brought in for them to fix.
Mark

[Tanner]

I would also have to recommend Ollie Damons. Sorry Jet, but I had to laugh when you referred to them as a big company. Their shop is very small and down to earth. My office is 1 block away from their shop and I walk down their quite often and just shoot the BS with Doug and Rich. Great guys and, as mentioned above most of their work is done by a couple guys in wheelchairs. I have fished with Rich (The owner one time and you couldn't find a nicer guy to talk to).
I would not take my business anywhere else if I needed a reel repaired, they do excellent work at a good price and they really stand behind their product.

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