Reel Service HELP!!!

[UglyStick]

Originally Posted by birddog

Shimano American Corporation
One Holland Drive
Irvine, CA 92618, U.S.A.
Telephone: (949) 951-5003

X2 on Shimano - Almost all my reels are Shimano and the ones I use most I rotate sending them back for cleaning and service every few years. They do a great job and never once have I had them charge me for any of the parts they replace.

The one thing to note is timing - call Shimano customer service and find out what the current turn-time is on repairs. Depending on season, it can be awhile.

At this link they have a list of reels they still service / have all parts for:

http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-...%20Service.pdf

I also second giving Dave at Reel Seat a call - great shop with great guys and great service.

[ScowardNJ]

Dude, just give it to NJFishing.com's own MrAC1980....No shipping, no BS and it will come back better than any service dept out there.

[MrAC1980]

^I swear I didn't pay him to say that!!
I'm in Bergen County and Ocean County. Gladly take a look and have most reels turned around within a week or two.

I agree most reels need some work right out of the box, its unfortunate but true. I just serviced two older Stradic FH reels. Had to measure the bearings and order them from a local supplier. Guy had the reels back fishing in 8 days!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Originally Posted by MrAC1980

^I swear I didn't pay him to say that!!
I'm in Bergen County and Ocean County. Gladly take a look and have most reels turned around within a week or two.

I agree most reels need some work right out of the box, its unfortunate but true. I just serviced two older Stradic FH reels. Had to measure the bearings and order them from a local supplier. Guy had the reels back fishing in 8 days!

Scott has informed me that you are THE MAN! Sending a PM!