Old Southbend Reel Rebuild
Alabama Fishing
Dec 7, 2022 17:40:17 #
I rebuilt my old Southbend reel. Here’s the before, during and after pictures. It works great and I’ve caught a few fish with it since the rebuild. Is anyone else rebuilding old reels or working on their boat or tackle during the winter like I am? Let’s see some pictures and hear about your projects!
Dec 7, 2022 17:49:16 #
Dec 7, 2022 17:54:39 #
Mauwehu
Loc: Norwalk Ct
Nice job!Looks great! I love the old reels! I have my eyes out for a 60s Johnson under trigger reel. My friend had one when I was 14. Always wanted one.
My project
Making a she shed back into a he shed. I added on and Almost done.
My project
Making a she shed back into a he shed. I added on and Almost done.
Dec 7, 2022 18:19:48 #
Tennessee Boy in AL wrote:
I rebuilt my old Southbend reel. Here’s the before, during and after pictures. It works great and I’ve caught a few fish with it since the rebuild. Is anyone else rebuilding old reels or working on their boat or tackle during the winter like I am? Let’s see some pictures and hear about your projects!
Nice work TB. I'm curious, did you sandblast the old finish off or sand it down? It looks much smoother than the original surface. I haven't quite given up the ghost yet, but will be doing my annual maintenance and lubrication in a few more weeks. Thanks for sharing.
Dec 7, 2022 19:06:11 #
Actually I stripped the paint with a chemical. Used Rustoleum spray paint in a Hunter Green. Came out beautiful.
Dec 7, 2022 19:14:37 #
Tennessee Boy in AL wrote:
Actually I stripped the paint with a chemical. Used Rustoleum spray paint in a Hunter Green. Came out beautiful.
Thanks, yes it did.
Dec 7, 2022 19:15:41 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Tennessee Boy in AL wrote:
Actually I stripped the paint with a chemical. Used Rustoleum spray paint in a Hunter Green. Came out beautiful.
Yes it Tennessee. Nice workmanship 👍🎣
Dec 7, 2022 23:08:57 #
Dec 8, 2022 09:58:58 #
Dec 8, 2022 10:46:26 #
Dec 8, 2022 13:57:20 #
bugrodbob
Loc: Tumwater WA
Wow!!! That turned out great. I like it.
FYI: add some line to that reel. Fill it to the rim and you will get optimal performance.
FYI: add some line to that reel. Fill it to the rim and you will get optimal performance.
Dec 8, 2022 18:07:35 #
El Rod
Loc: Port A
Tennessee Boy in AL wrote:
I rebuilt my old Southbend reel. Here’s the before, during and after pictures. It works great and I’ve caught a few fish with it since the rebuild. Is anyone else rebuilding old reels or working on their boat or tackle during the winter like I am? Let’s see some pictures and hear about your projects!
Very good rebuild TB. I just alway remove and replace. I’ve tried rebuilds but found I don’t have any patience 😎👍
Dec 8, 2022 23:43:58 #
Tennessee Boy in AL wrote:
I rebuilt my old Southbend reel. Here’s the before, during and after pictures. It works great and I’ve caught a few fish with it since the rebuild. Is anyone else rebuilding old reels or working on their boat or tackle during the winter like I am? Let’s see some pictures and hear about your projects!
Looking 👀 good, nice job 👍🏽 👍🏽Thank for sharing your work there 👍🏽👍🏽🎣🎣🎣🐟🐟🐠🐠🐋🐋🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅
Dec 8, 2022 23:46:56 #
Mauwehu wrote:
Nice job!Looks great! I love the old reels! I have my eyes out for a 60s Johnson under trigger reel. My friend had one when I was 14. Always wanted one.
My project
Making a she shed back into a he shed. I added on and Almost done.
My project
Making a she shed back into a he shed. I added on and Almost done.
Dec 9, 2022 02:54:36 #
Tennessee Boy in AL wrote:
I rebuilt my old Southbend reel. Here’s the before, during and after pictures. It works great and I’ve caught a few fish with it since the rebuild. Is anyone else rebuilding old reels or working on their boat or tackle during the winter like I am? Let’s see some pictures and hear about your projects!
T B .... Looks terrific, I'm curious, repaint is outstanding. Did ya ( gently ) sand or media blast surfaces to prepare them ? At my old workplace, I had access to glass bead surface prep apparatus, and it was the best . Beads strike surface, make a small dent and fragment, leaving nooks and crannies to trap and hold paint. Amazing process, works like a charm.
I used to restore spinning reels too, but found that following retirement, I don't have as much time
to spare as before, other hobbies and pursuits got out of hand. Go figure. Now I only grab original unrestored examples and leave the others alone. Kinda like some guys who collect that way in my car club.
Anyhow, Well Done Bro....
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