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| i have a couple of shimano calcutta 400b's, i am curious where is the best place to send these puppies for an end of the year inspection/cleaning and lube up? i live in the mn metro. can you send them back to shimano for them to do this? |
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Location: Minnetonka , MN. | Shimano American Corp.
1 Holland
Irvine , CA 92618-2597
phone 949 951-5003 |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Another good place is Nelson's in Rhinelander. Chuck really knows his reels, and does a great job making them new for me after I beat them up mercilessly. Chuck, what's the addy there? |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | His customer service is even known about west of the Rockies! (Hard to find a decent muskie shop out here)
Nelson's Choice Bait & Tackle
Kristy & Chuck Nelson
1110 Lincoln Street
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone: 715-369-1900
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| In Ohio I use ErieReelWorks.com |
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Location: Mokena, IL | Any other recomendations? Called Nelson's and they saud they are not cleaning reels anymore. I have several makes/models that I need to have cleaned.
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| minnetonka outdoors |
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| I use nothing but Abu Garcia reels....best I can afford.....and I send them to Bass Pro Shops.
I have sent them in for maint. and repair, and have never had to pay a penny.
I had 3 where the drags would slip. Sent them in for repair. Came back repaired and cleaned, and everything was N/C.
Gotta like that kind of service.
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| Jay Richman
Critter Cabin Rod and Reel Service
5966 Manitou Ln
Conover WI 54519
(715) 547-6338
[email protected]
all models, cleaning or repair
did great work for me this off-season
Muskies Inc member
affordable too |
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Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin | I sent all my reels to Dave's Reel Service.
Dave and his son Mark are in Vernon Hills
Mark or Dave Anderson - Phone 847-549-7170
Dave's Reel Service
602 Avon Ct
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 |
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Location: Mokena, IL | Thanks very much guys! |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | I would not recommend Mr. Nelson's services, at least right now. He has had my Abu TCM reel for nearly two months and won't return my messages. I just want it back, even if he does not have time to work on it. m |
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| I do all of my reel cleaning and repair myself. If you take your time, have a clean and open work area, and pay close attention during disassembly, it is not that complicated. The first few times you clean them it will go fairly slow, but after a while it gets easier. By cleaning them yourself you can learn a lot about your reel, such as diagnosing potential problems while your on the water. Nothing could be more frustrating than seing a 50+ monster and the reel holding that perfect toss back bait all of the sudden goes haywire. When you know your equipment inside and out this scenario can be prevented. If you decide to give it a try, avoid using harsh chemicals or cleaners. A mild dish soap works well with very warm water. When grease builds up I use a small soft bristle tooth brush and lint free paper towel or a cotton cloth to wipe up excess gunk. Do not overlube during reassembly. This will keep excess dirt from entering the inside and grease or oil will not bleed into your drag washers. I just bought a new 400b as well, but I did not see a parts diagram in the box. For the less experienced person this is a very helpful piece of info. I think a person could aquire the diagram by calling shimano or looking up their web site. Good luck. |
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Location: N Illinois | I also do the maintenance myself. After giving Shimano $80 to fix and clean 3 reels last winter, and none of them worked any better, I do a better job myself.
I am sorry to say but Shimano's customer service has alot to be desired also. Needless to say, Shimano will not see another dime of my hard earned money.
3 Calcutta reels at $200 plus apiece. $80 service fee. 3 pieces of junk.
Edited by musky99 4/30/2006 4:32 PM
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Location: Ames, Iowa | Do it yourself. 4 years ago I got the nerve to open one up. The first time you do this put the parts in a line in the order you take them off. Make sure you don't send flying the little clip that helps to hold the reel handle in place. Move slowly and look at how each part fits/orients to those around it. I videotaped this the first time I did it. But now I open up my Abu reels yearly to clean and oil and lube them. I use soap and hot water, soft cloths, reel oil, grease or reel lube, small flat and phillips screwdrivers, paper towels, qtips. You will learn a lot from this and you'll be glad you did it.
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Location: Verona, WI | Guys, I take all of my reels to The Sportsman's Repair Shop in Mosinee, WI. I not only take my stuff but I also take other freinds and clients stuff there too. Chuck is not only very good at it but also one of the most friendly guys you will ever meet. 1-715-693-7335 [email protected] www.sportsmansrepair.com
Have a good one.
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reel cleaning ?