JimK Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 After over 15 years of dunking, sand blasting, being dropped on rocks, thousands of fish, including my PB, it's time to retire you my old friend..you have served me well. But now, much like my own body, things are in need of constant maintenance and you are failing at inopportune times.. perhaps I will spend some time this winter and reincarnate you as a kayak reel.. MAGA 1 "Russian War Ship.. go f*#k yourself" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams54 Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Looks barely used! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams54 Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 What will you get now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giant basshole Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Just fill the spool. BLM - Bass Lives Matter Race - human like everyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimK Posted November 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 5 hours ago, adams54 said: What will you get now? I recently bought a Saragosa. Also picked up Battle 3 today "Russian War Ship.. go f*#k yourself" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimK Posted November 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 5 hours ago, adams54 said: Looks barely used! Believe me, it's been through it..I found that to be a pretty rugged reel. MAGA 1 "Russian War Ship.. go f*#k yourself" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams54 Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 So what rod are you pairing the shimano with if you dont mind my asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdowning Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 I have a pile of old Penn and other spinning reels, completely smoked. I just move on to newer ones. JimK and MAGA 2 Pfantum Pfishah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander1 Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 That reel looks new, have it serviced by someone capable and you'll get another 15 years out of it, maybe a $50 bill and that should cover any parts that may be worn. Or at least hang it where you can see it, its worth the memories. I have a needle (unpainted) made by a 90 year old about 30 years ago, its not much to admire in appearance, and I've never fished it, it just brings back the memory of him so I leave it where it hangs, RIP Newt. "Thats as big as a fish that size gets" - Russ WilsonRIP JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimK Posted November 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) 4 mins ago, Highlander1 said: That reel looks new, have it serviced by someone capable and you'll get another 15 years out of it, maybe a $50 bill and that should cover any parts that may be worn. Or at least hang it where you can see it, its worth the memories. I have a needle (unpainted) made by a 90 year old about 30 years ago, its not much to admire in appearance, and I've never fished it, it just brings back the memory of him so I leave it where it hangs, RIP Newt. I've serviced its myself exclusively over the years.. I'm pretty sure new drag washers and possibly new drag knob assembly will solve the problem.. but right now it's become a headache more easily relieved by purchasing a new reel. I'm sure I will resurrect the 550ssg over the winter Edited November 28, 2021 by JimK MAGA 1 "Russian War Ship.. go f*#k yourself" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregwa Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Big fan of SS reels, mine are still doing after 20+and they look a lot worst than that...Fix her up, she served you well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGA Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Beauty. My reel was grinding a bit this week and was thinking it might be nearing the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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