Thread: Reel repair question

I have an older model Penn reel that's not working properly. Thinking a repair job might be worthwhile if not too spendy.
Who are you happy to recommend for repairs, ideally in the Auckland region ? But willing to go to anyone known for doing great repair work.
Many thanks for any info.

Jeff Murray at,
Murray Leather
18 Ragley St
Titirangi
09 817 6591

A magician when working with reels. Repairs is all he does. Bloody quick and a nice guy too
Cheers MG

@Muttonguts
Many thanks for the info.
Rang and left a message for him just now.

Jason at Vintage BTR Reel Revival. (You'll find him on Facebook)
Tauranga based.
Ph 022 160 2494

@ROKTOY
Thanks for the info.
I spoke to Jeff Murray today and will probably send the reel to him. Just easier for me to stay within the local region.
Good to have an option though should he not be able to help.
Cheers

They are not too hard to sort yourself, it's usually a buildup of crud or crusty/rusty stuff or a lack of it that is the issue. With the older reels, some parts that proved prone to breakage are not available any more although the Penn ones are usually pretty bullet proof.

I've rebuilt a heap of them over the years coming out of the charter industry, amazing how much better they go with a service.

Jeff Murray is the officIal repair man appointed by NZ Penn importers.
Top bloke
Cheers MG

Originally Posted by No.3

They are not too hard to sort yourself, it's usually a buildup of crud or crusty/rusty stuff or a lack of it that is the issue. With the older reels, some parts that proved prone to breakage are not available any more although the Penn ones are usually pretty bullet proof.

I've rebuilt a heap of them over the years coming out of the charter industry, amazing how much better they go with a service.

I enjoy tackling simple repair jobs myself. I have time and like to learn from the experience. From the cost saving aspect I win only half the time I reckon, often finding I need to buy parts or a tool or two I don't have to achieve a proper repair. Sometimes it's just cheaper in the end passing the job to a pro and paying his bill.
I have weighed this one up and think my decision to go to Jeff is sound.
And I agree that a service should give my reel a new life.

Visited Jeff Murray yesterday.
Reel repaired in record time. Great guy to deal with. Wouod trust reel repairs, maintenance to Jeff anytime.