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Old 12-23-2009, 08:36 AM   #1
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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 ?
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Old 12-23-2009, 08:41 AM   #2
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Old 12-23-2009, 09:21 AM   #3
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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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Old 12-23-2009, 09:23 AM   #4
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Thanks. Buckos it is. I'll be making a trip down there in a few weeks.

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Old 12-23-2009, 09:28 AM   #5
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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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Old 12-23-2009, 09:56 AM   #6
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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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Old 12-23-2009, 10:49 AM   #7
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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.
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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Old 12-24-2009, 10:27 AM   #8
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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.......
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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Old 12-24-2009, 10:40 AM   #9
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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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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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Fishing Reel Repair by Alan Tani - Index Great reel repair site.
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Old 01-11-2010, 01:45 PM   #12
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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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When I sent my 400TE to Shimano for service they sent me a brand new reel.

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Old 01-11-2010, 06:22 PM   #14
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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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