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Wow!! Mikes Reel Repair (Portland)

7.2K views 18 replies 14 participants last post by  Colorado300wsm  
#1 ·
If you have not used Mikes reel Repair to have a reel serviced or repaired yet.. You should. Super great service at a great price. I took the time to chat with Mike after I picked up my Shimano Calcutta earlier today. The owner (Mike) worked for Diawa and Shimano for many years in fishing reel design. We are all very lucky to have this resource here locally and I would urge Portland folks to spread the word. I plan to let him service all of my Avets here next week rather than sending them down to So Cal. His phone number is 360-606-4335. You can leave a message if he does not answer. Trust me this guy is the real deal and is awesome. I have no affiliation, I'm just excited to have been introduced to him. I feel like this is a big upgrade over the old Ollie Damon's which I also liked.
 
#4 ·
i don’t think so…. He deals in cash only, and you need to drop off your reels and pick them up…. Maybe you could find someone on the forum here that lives close to Mike to send them to, and have them drop them off… Just an idea…. Unfortunately I’m not close to him at all, or I’d volunteer myself. It’s a 35 minute drive for me…. Kirk. Great service! I’ve used him several times working on my Reels.
 
#11 ·
The fact that he doesn't accept mail-in reels is dissapointing since I live in Eastern WA. I have had several reels services by Rollin’ On The River Rod & Reel Repair including one that I tried to fix myself and failed on. They accept mail in orders and payment can be made via PayPal.
 
#15 ·
Mike Wardian is the best when it comes to service/repair/upgrade reels, he's been my goto guy for anything fishing reel related. Had all my reels serviced and drag washer upgrades from him a few weeks ago and he told me he's retiring so he can spend more time fishing with his grandkids and family. Catch him while you can
 
#17 ·
How far away are you ? it's definitely worth the trip! I just don't know anyone that provides his kind of service.