He goes by Phnd on the forum but his real name is Phil from Bay Area Reel Service - http://bayareareelservice.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I sent him 3 Stradic 4000's and one Stradic 2000 to work on. These are old reels that have been sitting in my garage for several years and, quite frankly, I thought he'd tell me that a couple of them were junk, not worth fixing.
Instead, I got a pretty detailed email with what he found, what he was doing and an explanation of the little tweaks that only a good reel guy would know.
What I got back was 4 reels that feel smooth as new. I'm anxious to put them back on a rod and use them.
The price was very reasonable and it was all done - including back and forth shipping - in 10 days.
I'll send him more reels in the future!
Kudos to Phil from Bay Area Reel Service
Kudos to Phil from Bay Area Reel Service
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Re: Kudos to Phil from Bay Area Reel Service
Word of mouth (keyboard). Doesn't get any better than that. 
GIL
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Re: Kudos to Phil from Bay Area Reel Service
He also found Ridgebacks Measuring board on saturday and called him to let him know he had it. Sounds like a pretty good guy.
Scott
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Been lookin' for a Reel good Reel guy for my way too expensive Shimanos! 
How do you think he would do with some Calela's Stradic knockoffs as well?
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Re: Kudos to Phil from Bay Area Reel Service
Hey Knee, I'd call him and ask.
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He's worked on my Daiwa Advantage, my old Penn 430ss and my newer Slammer. Very knowledgeable.kneedeep wrote:Been lookin' for a Reel good Reel guy for my way too expensive Shimanos!
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Very cool. Thanks!
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Re: Kudos to Phil from Bay Area Reel Service
Since we have a "business card" section on the forums, I think it would be great for him to post his name, address, phone, etc. there. It would be easier to find than doing a topic or name search.
Bob
Bob
Re: Kudos to Phil from Bay Area Reel Service
I just saved his website as a favorite. He's done work for me as well. Great work, great price, done before he promised. 
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