Who is Ian Shields?

Greg64 · Post by **Greg64** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:12 pm

I've read several references to Ian Shields, who appears to specialize in fine tuning of reels. Does he have a website? If not, how does one contact him?

Thanks,

Dalleinf · Post by **Dalleinf** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:18 pm

http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic. ... 9&start=15
Username: e_bassfisher

adam lancia · Post by **adam lancia** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:24 pm

Here's his email address: reel_tuner@yahoo.com

Greg64 · Post by **Greg64** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 11:47 pm

Thanks to both of you for the responses and information.

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 12:12 am

He's a magic man. Hahaha

Teal101 · Post by **Teal101** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 12:52 am

God of reel tuning, that's who.

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 12:57 am

Teal101 wrote:God of reel tuning, that's who.

Jdmbassman · Post by **Jdmbassman** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:36 am

I hadn't fished before this summer and Ian Shields tuned reels have meant no backlashes for me, super smooth retrieve and casts that go the preverbial country mile. In addition, he will make your craziest ideas a reality. I am proud to have a this years model SV103 with a T3 Air spool and a Steez SV103 that has the Crazy Cranker gear ratio

adam lancia · Post by **adam lancia** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:42 am

Jdmbassman wrote:this years model SV103 with a T3 Air spool

You mean an SV105 don't you? If not, I'm calling Ian!

I'm going to be calling Ian anyway...

Jdmbassman · Post by **Jdmbassman** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:48 am

adam lancia wrote:
Jdmbassman wrote:this years model SV103 with a T3 Air spool
You mean an SV105 don't you? If not, I'm calling Ian!

I'm going to be calling Ian anyway...

My bad, it is the SV105 SHL but awesome nonetheless less, it Paired with a Super Eiger inspires me skip light weights under docks and over hanging trees

igl00jx · Post by **igl00jx** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:08 am

His tuning pedigree is legendary. Reels cast out rainbows, instead of line. Winding the handle feels like air. Fish jump in the boat within a moments notice of one touching a reel tuned by Ian.

All kidding aside, great guy to work with.

E73Bass · Post by **E73Bass** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 11:53 am

I fished 2 TD-Z's extensively this past summer that he polished and tuned for me last winter...I can attest to the wildness of the proverbial 103H V-spools being on-existant have his magic. And with more distance. Had I known this earlier...I probably would have not invested in so many SV spools prior....like someone else said they are backlash free.

sqhertz · Post by **sqhertz** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 11:56 am

Cast rainbows? Fish jumping in boat? Magic!?

I need to see about having him polish up my 51e sometime.

Rippin-lips · Post by **Rippin-lips** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 12:07 pm

Aside from being arguably the best reel tuner around he's just an overall nice guy. I've ordered parts from him and even before that picked his brain a few times. He's always been willing to offer up any info that I asked for.

Fishing4Fun · Post by **Fishing4Fun** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 12:22 pm

igl00jx wrote:His tuning pedigree is legendary. Reels cast out rainbows, instead of line. Winding the handle feels like air. Fish jump in the boat within a moments notice of one touching a reel tuned by Ian.
All kidding aside, great guy to work with.

He is the most interesting tuner in the world - Signed Dos Equis!

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