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ColinB

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ABU Reel expert
« on: July 04, 2016, 02:30:42 PM »
Any idea who is the ABU reel expert on this forum? I seem to remember someone called Dan? Dan Grills? Or similar?
Thanks in anticipation.
Colin
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Dogbreath

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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2016, 04:12:48 PM »
There was a guy named Ken but I believe he passed away a few years back or is very ill-haven't seen him anywhere on the net for a while now.

Ken D I think his handle was.
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Dave

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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2016, 04:24:19 PM »
Milo is your man ;)
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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2016, 04:32:48 PM »
As Dave said, Milo is pretty damn knowledgeable about these reels!
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Damien

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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2016, 10:06:56 AM »
Mike's Reel Repair.

I think he goes by Mike.   :)

He advertises on this very forum.

http://www.mikesreelrepair.com

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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2016, 01:22:45 PM »
What is the problem?
Did you take it apart, the springs sprung, and everything went everywhere else?
You got extra parts after putting it back together?

We all kinda wanta know.
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fisherforever

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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2016, 01:58:53 PM »
Wouldn't deal with Mikes, veryyyyyyyy slow. Have reels sitting there since early March and get the excuse they are waiting for parts. Also they don't answer the phones just leave a voicemail and they don't call back.
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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2016, 03:54:39 PM »
Great service at express.  Mikes turn around times made me look around and I'll be going back to express

http://www.expressreelservice.com
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smokin joe

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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2016, 04:22:33 PM »
Have been dealing with Kevin at Express Reel for a few years now and completely satisfied. Does an excellent job, fast and a real nice guy to deal with. Highly recommended.
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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2016, 05:17:12 PM »
Quote from: fisherforever on July 06, 2016, 01:58:53 PM
Wouldn't deal with Mikes, veryyyyyyyy slow. Have reels sitting there since early March and get the excuse they are waiting for parts. Also they don't answer the phones just leave a voicemail and they don't call back.

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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2016, 05:23:20 PM »
Like others have said Mikes, is dead slow........

Stryker Rod & Reel in Surrey, or Express Reel in Abbotsford is where I go.
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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2016, 08:21:25 AM »
Highly recommend Kevin at Express Reel.
He Just re felted my my G3's, and repaired an old Abu round reel for me. Took only 1 week, and he did a great job.
Do not want to put any unrealistic expectations on him, but i do not see a reason to go anywhere else.
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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2016, 04:20:29 PM »
Quote from: smokin joe on July 06, 2016, 04:22:33 PM
Have been dealing with Kevin at Express Reel for a few years now and completely satisfied. Does an excellent job, fast and a real nice guy to deal with. Highly recommended.


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ColinB

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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2016, 04:38:44 AM »
Hi all, sorry for the delay in getting back, been away on holiday.

I was asking for a friend as he had picked up a couple of reels at a boot sale. 1 had no markings apart from thr foot number. He has since found the ABU site with the info on it to identify it. I'm waiting to see or hear what it is.

Thanks for all the replies and tell Mike to get his finger out! Ha ha ha.
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Re: ABU Reel expert
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2016, 09:45:41 PM »
Post pictures of the reel and the foot number and i will certainly be able to identify it. I am a collector of vintage ABUs, but not a tech expert. In fact, I often rely on my buddy Tadpole when my repairs go south. ::)

As for Ken D, he is still alive and kicking. Sadly, he suffered a severe stroke a couple of years ago and unfortunately is not yet able to repair reels and build rods as he hasn't regain enough mobility to do so.  :(

But he truly is the Master of all things Ambassadeur!
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