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12-23-2009, 08:36 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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Reel Repair
I have a Calcutta 401 and a few Abus that need repair/tune ups. Can someone reccomend some shops I can send them too ?
Thanks and Merry Christmas
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12-23-2009, 08:41 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Buckos
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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12-23-2009, 09:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Back Beach
Buckos
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This.
They did an excellent job refurbishing a 15 year/old International 50 for me. When other shops said "Oh, I'm not sure we'll have the parts. Then if any lugs are frozen... If we have to do XXXX...", the Buckos guys told me to bring it down and they'd have it done in a few days. 3 days later I got the call that it was ready and they did an excellent job.
Also, they give something like a $5 discount in the off-season. |
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12-23-2009, 09:23 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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Thanks. Buckos it is. I'll be making a trip down there in a few weeks.
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12-23-2009, 09:28 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
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My brother has a bunch of high end shimano(trinidads,calcuttas) stuff serviced there every year and they do a great job.
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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12-23-2009, 09:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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Jimmy, I have an Abu and a couple of Penns I was planning on taking down to Buckos this winter. I don't have the patience to deal with the small parts myself anymore. If you want, I can bring your reels or you can come down with me.
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Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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12-23-2009, 10:49 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fishbones
Jimmy, I have an Abu and a couple of Penns I was planning on taking down to Buckos this winter. I don't have the patience to deal with the small parts myself anymore. If you want, I can bring your reels or you can come down with me.
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thanks John, I'll reach out to you.
lets see, a quick drive to the next town over or a scenic trip trip to beautiful Fall River.....this is going to be a tough choice....... |
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12-24-2009, 10:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Rockland, MA
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12-24-2009, 10:27 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
thanks John, I'll reach out to you.
lets see, a quick drive to the next town over or a scenic trip trip to beautiful Fall River.....this is going to be a tough choice.......
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Jim. I go by Fall River every day to and from work, I'll drop them off along with mine if you would prefer. |
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12-24-2009, 10:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Warwick
Posts: 541
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I sent a couple of Quantums to Buckos' get it in by 1/15 and you save some $$$. I have been buying parts fromthem for years too for my Daiwa's
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12-26-2009, 09:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,705
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I also recommend Buckos.
Don't wait to long though.Come March/April time all the procrastinators are putting their reels in and the turnaround time can be quite long.
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12-26-2009, 08:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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I know of 2 people who had very high end Jap spinning reels serviced at Buckos last offseason that were extremely upset at the lack of quality in service.I would recommend Edwards bait and tackle.
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12-26-2009, 09:05 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,642
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
I know of 2 people who had very high end Jap spinning reels serviced at Buckos last offseason that were extremely upset at the lack of quality in service.I would recommend Edwards bait and tackle.
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12-28-2009, 06:40 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Jim:
I send all my Shimanos to "Shimano". $35 per reel and they do a complete overhaul. Go to: Repair Services
you will find a repair form (PDF). Just fill it out and send with $35. They repaired 2, 400s I have. Minor stuff such as the drag slipping and the level wind not working correctly. They went over and above what was needed and replaced some screws, etc. |
No boat, back in the suds. 
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12-29-2009, 07:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: fall river
Posts: 40
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repair
mike bucko, ernie, and the rest of the staff are the best. Buckos
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12-30-2009, 09:53 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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I would have no problem with the Abus, Calcutta, or Penns and such going to Buckos. I have only had one problem with a reel they did over the years (oddly enough, two identical Abu 6000s and one was great the other nossomuch).
Not sure which higher end Jap reels Dangles is meaning but if it was high end Shimano I'd go to Shimano and high end Daiwa not sure where I would go, whether Buckos or someone else.
River's End does reel repair and is authorized for VS (at least)
SWE has self repair stuff for VS.
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01-11-2010, 01:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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Jimmy, I'll probably be heading down to Fall River end of January. Less than a week turnaround time if we get the reels in before spring. I'll let you know when I can carve out some free time on a Saturday to go.
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Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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01-11-2010, 05:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,464
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When I sent my 400TE to Shimano for service they sent me a brand new reel.
-spence
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01-11-2010, 06:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 147
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send those dogfights and 6000gts direct to daiwa corp in cali great people and its only $25 to service any parts that are needed they'll call to tell u price befor repair.  |
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01-11-2010, 09:16 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,642
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self service for my brood  .... |
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