Kudos to D.R.

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Kudos to D.R.

Post by avid » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:26 pm

He worked on a TD-Z that went overboard and sat in the lake for about 8 months before the Florida drought dropped the water level to the point where I found it.
It was all pitted, and seemed totaled, but D.R. agreed to check it out.
Long story short. I got the reel back cleaned, lubed with a carbontex drag upgrade, for $45.00 including shipping.
D.R. called and said the bearings looked pretty good and responded well to re-lubing. Gears were pitted as was the frame. He gave me several options, but actually recommended the least expensive.
The reel works fine, having lost little of it's former grace. It may not hold up forever without a serious overhaul, but it's back home, working fine, and I"m happy. D.R. is an honest gentleman as well as a master craftsman.
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Re: Kudos to D.R.

Post by ChuckE » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:36 am

DR does work magic! Glad you got such a fine reel going again! A few blemishes on the outside only adds character. :)

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Re: Kudos to D.R.

Post by KoYak » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:46 am

avid wrote: D.R. is an honest gentleman as well as a master craftsman.
Perfect description of D.R.

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Re: Kudos to D.R.

Post by mhood » Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:00 am

I'd think a lot more of him if he'd quit catching five fish to my one from the back seat of my boat...on my lake!!!! :crying: :big grin:
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Re: Kudos to D.R.

Post by Lubina » Sat Jul 28, 2007 9:50 am

ChuckE wrote:DR does work magic!

Chuck
I agree with that....he did wonders on my Alpha....
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Re: Kudos to D.R.

Post by Lightninrod » Sat Jul 28, 2007 4:58 pm

He's my "Reel Man"!!! 8-)


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Re: Kudos to D.R.

Post by Fbass » Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:00 am

Avid, I'd be curious to see pictures of your reel before and after DR. I'd be very curious to see what a reel looks like after such a long time in the water!
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Re: Kudos to D.R.

Post by Zest » Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:40 am

Fbass wrote:Avid, I'd be curious to see pictures of your reel before and after DR. I'd be very curious to see what a reel looks like after such a long time in the water!
i second that as well!!! it's especially interesting if you could post pics of before and after the DR works.
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Re: Kudos to D.R.

Post by just4kix » Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:53 pm

Great story, can't say I'm surprised though considering the man who worked on it. D.R. is an asset to us all. :D
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Re: Kudos to D.R.

Post by Scot » Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:13 pm

mhood wrote:I'd think a lot more of him if he'd quit catching five fish to my one from the back seat of my boat...on my lake!!!! :crying: :big grin:
:lol:....start throwing an anchor and make him pull it :)
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