Always amazes me the engineering that went into these old reels. This Penn 350 is weird by today’s standards. Then turn to a bucket of Shimano Tekota’s Last on the list this weekend is a badly corroded Shimano Torium 30. This has been a project as every step of the way corrosion has ate at […]
Fishing Idaho Trout
Good fishing from this rock today. Limit of trout in no time! Boy they love grasshoppers! Warden doing his thing. Beautiful country! Crystal clear water with fat healthy strong fighting trout! Caught my first Bull Trout too! No picture as you have to release them unharmed. Loving Idaho trout fishing!
Idaho Fishing
Over the years I had heard that the lakes and streams of Idaho were filled with big fat trout, but I had heard that about many other places as well only to be let down. Having fished here over the past 6 months I can say, this tale is true! Resevoirs Handsome limit of beautiful […]
Day at the office
New in the box and upgraded…Penn 9500SS, 750SS, 650SS and 450SS
Review: Titanium Anti-Reverse Kit
With 16 teeth and no corrosion worries this kit installed on this new in box 750ss nearly eliminates handle back-play and improves the strength of the reel. Great workmanship and quality from Motive Fabrication.
Super Skinny Penn 4/0
Meet the T4N1, super narrow frame and spool for converting your Penn 4/0. 4:1 or 3.2-1 gearing, great drag numbers, comfortable handle and knob. Nice combo!
Penn International 975’s
Pair of nice Penn 975’s upgraded and ready to slay some salmon up north this year.
Penn handle blanks
4/0-9/0
How-to: Shimano Tekota Reel Preventative Maintenance
We are fortunate to see many of these reels through the shop. Most are used for trolling for salmon in the Pacific Northwest in the saltwater. The the 600 series seems to be the right line capacity for the fishing application. Some are line counters some are not. These are great reels for this application […]