Reel Repair?

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Is there a local reel repair? I see people drop reels at HL&S but most are there just for cleaning. I need some replacement parts and can mail them in to a few people I know but would like to save postage and use someone local.

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Is there a local reel repair? I see people drop reels at HL&S but most are there just for cleaning. I need some replacement parts and can mail them in to a few people I know but would like to save postage and use someone local.

Southtown has a drop off.

Buddys rod and reel repair, maybe?

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I wonder if that is the same guy as HL&S drop off?

[beaverfan]

yes, it's the same guy and I'm certain he can fix your reel.

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yes, it's the same guy and I'm certain he can fix your reel.

Thanks, dropped it there yesterday and they promised as good as new for about $18, can't beat that, beats buying a $120 replacement.

[hoglaw]

He lives in Elkins I think and he has a route. Does drop offs and pick-ups at a lot of places. I had him fix three reels for me a while back. He is super reasonable and does excellent work. I went by his house to pick mine up just so I could see his set-up. He has tons of reels sitting around that he's done for people that they've never picked up, each with a receipt still stapled to the bag. Some were a couple of years old. Nice reels that he's got a few bucks of parts and labor in that for one reason or another just never got picked up.

He also does custom rod work. I think he's more into things like guide replacement and cork repair than doing full on custom rods for folks. But if he devotes as much attention to the rod side as he does the reels and just organizing all of his parts and logistics, I'm sure he does good work. When I went by his house, I told him I was just getting into rod building. He quickly informed me "you'll never make any money at it, but if you want me to send you business then just let me know." Super nice guy.