Reel Repair and Refurbish

[rps]

In 2011 the Revo MGX won the Icast award for the best fresh water reel. I bought one and put it on my top water rod. It served there for years and brought in one 8+ pound largemouth and at least two others over 6. About three years ago, I switched it to my Ned rod. It badly needs work.

Besides the corrosion, it chatters on the cast.

Were I to replace it, Tacklewarehouse wants $369.95. A Steez would be the most comparable, but that means $550 to $650.

My plan is to put it with a pro and have it cleaned, upgraded, tuned, and lubed. I don't need it tomorrow, just sometime before the fall.

That leads to the question. Provide recommendations on "the guy" or "the gal" to make this reel the best it can be.

 

[Quillback]

I don't know anyone locally unfortunately.  I have used this place several times, they've always done a good job.  Usually a fairly long turn around, might be 3-4 weeks before you get your reel back.  I'd contact them first to make sure they can work on that model.  

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[kjackson]

You might check with Berkley-- it's been a while, maybe 20 years, but on a tour of the Berkley facility in Spirit Lake I got to talk to the reel repair guy. He asked me what my fave reel was. I told him an old direct-drive, 5000-size Abu that had been long discontinued. A short while later, he gave me one that he'd put together from parts.  If that department is still in operation, you might get lucky. If not, the company might be able to direct you to whoever is doing repairs for the company now.

[rps]

4 hours ago, Quillback said:

I don't know anyone locally unfortunately.  I have used this place several times, they've always done a good job.  Usually a fairly long turn around, might be 3-4 weeks before you get your reel back.  I'd contact them first to make sure they can work on that model.  

Delaware Valley Tackle - Home

Thank you.

[rps]

4 hours ago, kjackson said:

You might check with Berkley-- it's been a while, maybe 20 years, but on a tour of the Berkley facility in Spirit Lake I got to talk to the reel repair guy. He asked me what my fave reel was. I told him an old direct-drive, 5000-size Abu that had been long discontinued. A short while later, he gave me one that he'd put together from parts.  If that department is still in operation, you might get lucky. If not, the company might be able to direct you to whoever is doing repairs for the company now.

Direct drive reels. Wow, that brings back memories.

My first reel of my own was a Shakespeare President from the 50's. I loved it, of course. Sixty years have seen remarkable changes in fishing equipment.

[JestersHK]

@rps not sure where you're located, but I've heard Bullseye Bait and tackle does decent reel repair.  

Just what I've heard though,  I've gone to just ordering parts and tearing them down myself... 

[rps]

I followed James' suggestion and used Delaware Valley Tackle. I had the exterior corrosion removed, all friction points "super tuned", ball bearings upgraded, and everything lubed. Total cast $80 +/-. Reel feels brand new. Turn around time 4 weeks. Good service source.

[Maverickpro201]

I have a couple at Bullseye Bait and Tackle right now and will report when I get them back/

[DADAKOTA]

When I think corrosion I think of what saltwater does to metal.  Is that the corrosion you speak of or just rash from usage and getting bounced around?  

[Mitch f]

4 hours ago, Maverickpro201 said:

I have a couple at Bullseye Bait and Tackle right now and will report when I get them back/

John’s a good dude