Shimano reels

Kurt · Apr-19-2005, 11:44 AM

Looking for some information on replacing parts on smaller Shimano reels like Calcutta, Cardiff, Corvalus, etc. Any ideas?

ZZZZZ · Apr-19-2005, 11:47 AM

You can get parts shipped from shimano direct. Iam going up there today to have lunch with a bro and drop off reels for service..

United States 877-577-0600
6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Pacific Standard Time

On site customer support - Irvine office
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Pacific Standard Time

Framed Out · Apr-19-2005, 12:19 PM

1 Holland
Irvine, CA 92618
949 951 5003

Just picked up all my reels from the service dept.
Annual Tune Up.

Kevin on Framed Out

ZZZZZ · Apr-19-2005, 12:30 PM

Yep get that gear in tip top shape before it goes ballistic... Iam dropping off around 14 today.

Weazel · Apr-19-2005, 12:37 PM

I called shimano yesterday because I need to get 5 reels serviced. They told me it would take 4 WEEKS to get them back!! They suggested going down to Fishermans Landing.

ZZZZZ · Apr-19-2005, 12:49 PM

Fishermans might not be any better but worth looking into. Iam fortunate to have a bro there.

Weazel · Apr-19-2005, 12:51 PM

I called them, they said it would take less than a week. I guess they have 2 full time guys that are dedicated to reel repair.

ZZZZZ · Apr-19-2005, 12:54 PM

Good info. Good turn around...

Kurt · Apr-19-2005, 01:26 PM

What's a drag washer overhaul been running you guys? I was considering looking it up and taking a stab at it.

Tuna Patrol · Apr-19-2005, 01:32 PM

Glenn Pamaran down in South Bay (Chula, Nasty or IB area) is supposed to do awesome work on Shimanos. Supposedly he does Fisherman's Shimanos when they get really busy. Sorry I don't have his number handy...

BTW, its not worth it to do anything but routine maintenance on Shimano's. Buying parts from them costs mucho $$$$.. $10 a pop for those little standard-sized bearings alone. If you send your reels to Shimano they will most likely go through the reel, replace anything that needs replacing and then charge you $15 for a cleaning and lube. They usually don't charge for parts. I've had them do a dozen or so reels for me and I was pretty stoked.

Fishin4Life · Apr-19-2005, 04:53 PM

I take all my reels to hook line & sinker Dan does good work there.

**fishnfool** · Apr-19-2005, 06:17 PM

getting is no more freebies at Shimano. They are billing for parts and labor on everything except warranty issues. Times...they are a changin.