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Hey thanks gents.

thanks

I realize probably not the usual question for this forum. But I wear boat shoes all year round, even in winter. Allen Edmonds Shoes used to make a fantastic boat shoe, the Eastport, but the company made a decision to replace it with another shoe called the Force 10. Same price and...

It looks like there might be an internal snap ring. Look at roughly 3:30 pm. It looks like the end of the ring, possibly the open spot where the ring compresses to get it into the nozzle. That's as good as I can see from your pics.

I know this is a boating forum. My son bought an Akios casting reel two years ago for the surf, and it was pushing $200. It has what I consider a very weak not-so-well thought out design for mounting the reel to the rod. As I expected, it didn't take long for the mounting screws to break. I...

You are correct. I made a mistake about Alan's passing. I was told that it was Alan's father who passed away. Don't know for sure, just what I was told by someone else. I apologize for the mistake.

Just read the original moderator passed away. Are there other guys still maintaining that site?

Thanks, Halfhitch

Or a recommendation for good forums on fishing reel repair? Thanks.

Reel is Penn Mag Power 980, used inshore. Not for the big horses you offshore guys go for. I've seen it both ways - use grease or don't use grease. Is drag grease fairy dust? For those who use it, what type of grease do you need? Thanks in advance.

A product from Kimball Midwest, Torq "CB" Corrosion Blasting Penetrating Oil. Used this stuff to disassemble some salt water spinning reels I haven't had apart in a couple of years. Cracker jack stuff. Unlike most other sprays, it cuts through corrosion. I have no financial interest in this...

I was looking at tthe brand in general - features, durability, and reliability of any ICOM products.

What do you gents think? Worth the money? Extremely reliable ( needed for aviaiton )? Appreciate the inputs.

Good morning: Any tips on where to find parts for older Penn SS6500? Ereplacement parts not happening...Thanks in advance. All I need is a little screw and I'm back in biz.

Dhirsh: You were inquiring about marine policy premiums. When I first insured my Grady with Travelers 8 years ago, the premium was $324. I just received my new policy for the 2021 boating year, the premium is now $359. Bottom line: Travelers really held the line on premiums over those 8...