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Mail-In Reel Service: Everything You Need to Know Before You Ship

Chris Fischer Apr 7, 2026 7 min read

If you've been putting off getting your reel serviced because you're not sure how to ship it — or you're worried about it getting lost or damaged in transit — you're not alone. That hesitation is one of the most common things I hear from anglers outside the Houston area. Here's the truth: shipping a […]

What We Found Inside a Neglected Shimano Curado DC

What We Found Inside a Neglected Shimano Curado DC

Chris Fischer Mar 31, 2026 11 min read

Most anglers who send in a reel for baitcaster reel repair tell us roughly the same thing: "It started acting up a few months ago. I thought it would work itself out." It never works itself out. We recently completed…

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Baitcaster vs. Spinning Reel Maintenance: What Anglers Need to Know

Chris Fischer Mar 24, 2026 11 min read

How a Baitcaster Works — And Why It Demands More From Maintenance If you fish the Gulf Coast — whether you're wade fishing Galveston Bay for speckled trout, throwing topwaters along Chandeleur Islands, or working the jetties for redfish —…

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The Real Cost of Deferred Reel Maintenance

Chris Fischer Mar 17, 2026 13 min read

Every angler has said it. "I'll get it serviced after this season." Or after the tournament. Or when it starts slipping noticeably. I hear some version of this at least twice a week from anglers who show up at my…

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DIY Reel Service: What You Can (and Can't) Do at Home

Chris Fischer Mar 10, 2026 16 min read

"How often should I clean my reel myself, and when do I actually need professional service?" I get this question at least once a week at my Galveston shop. And I love it—because it tells me the angler cares about…

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