Penn Int Reel Repair (Desperate!)

Popeye · 08-25-2003, 09:12 AM

Does anyone know of a local outfit that does Penn International Reel repair? Gotta get it fixed fast!

corrirod · 08-25-2003, 09:23 AM

I've heard a lot of people talk about Ollie Damons up here doing reel repair but I've never used them. <non-sponsor contact info removed>

[ 08-25-2003, 11:22 AM: Message edited by: Pete ]

Sea Jypzee · 08-25-2003, 09:31 AM

Randy at Harry's in Newport does some reel repairs, but I think he sends out most of the Penn's if it's anything big.

Howard in Depoe Bay (can find him near Dockside Charters usually) also does repairs and is who I generally take mine to for work. He does all my penn's.

skein · 08-25-2003, 10:08 AM

Popeye,

If there's any charge, I'll pay it. I don't know what I did, but I was the last one to use it.

Hope you get it fixed in time.

Skein

Popeye · 08-25-2003, 10:19 AM

Jim...it was working fine after you brought your fish in...don't worry about it, Julie's taking it up to Ollie tomorrow...should have it back in a few days

08-25-2003, 10:57 AM

Penn Reels are easy to work on. I've reassembled one in the dark on the tailgate of Ocean Bright's Yukon. Parts are hard for me to get. I'm in Salem but can't get down to Albany to look at it as I have to drive to Bremerton in a few minutes. I'll be at Ollie Daimons this afternoon picking up drag parts for my 114H.

Bill Monroe · 08-25-2003, 12:18 PM

Popeye,
Good to meet you finally the other day.
Ollie Damons is absolutely the right choice. Great crew and specialists in Penn.

Will you give me a call asap? I have a coupla questions for a story I'm doing for sunday's paper. Also want to reaffirm my interest in your billfishing trip.

888-222-8231...leave a message with your cell no. if I'm away from the desk...

thanks...
Bill

Mojo · 08-25-2003, 12:21 PM

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Hogback · 08-25-2003, 01:47 PM

Popeye
Penn reels website has exploded views of all their reels and parts. Was the problem the inability to engage or disengage? If so the pinnion gear is just stuck on the spool spindle. A little tapping on the spindle removes the stuck gear, lighter fluid removes the gunk and all is well.

reelmeister · 08-25-2003, 05:49 PM

I don't know how quickly you need your reel repaired, but if you want to call or email for details on turnaround time I'd be happy to talk to you.
Thanks,
Al