Chugger Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 So we're heading up to the French tomorrow and staying until Tuesday hunting the ellusive musky. Should be a grand trip. Of course my buddies reel breaks right before our trip. The bail has come out of the hole that holds it in. So the question is, what do you think the best way to glue this back together is (metal to metal)? Any help is appreciated... I'll hopefully have a great report when I get back next week for you guys. been waaaaay too long since I've done one of those. Cheers, -Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Tell him to hit Aikman's today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chugger Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 As in Aikmans glue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Aikman Sporting Goods 3010 Novar Rd. Mississagua, Ontario L5B 1S4 (905) 277-3595 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Buy a New reel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chugger Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 thanks Roy, he lives right around the corner from there... But do you konw if any sort of glue would help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 If you're going muskie hunting, you'll be needing something that's dependable. A spinning reel is probably not the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chugger Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 (edited) the spinning gear is not for Muskie. this would be for bass and walleye..... that being said, reading over Aaron's report about shark fishing on spinning gear, I'd say a spinning reel like that would handle muskie just fine. Edited July 25, 2007 by Chugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Your probably right about that Chugger! But unless you have a spinning reel comparable in size to what they were using, I'd take the advice of the experienced musky guys and firstly, buy a new reel, why take a chance of ruining your trip with a busted reel and secondly, have the right equipment for your quarry! Decent spinning reels for pickeral and bass are not expensive, stop at BPS on the way up and you'll be golden! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chugger Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 (edited) HAHAHA, You guys are great. Read my last post before you go off on your musky tangent. iv'e been fishing them for a long time with more than enough of the proper equipment in my boat. At no point in my post did i say I was going to using spinning gear fishing musky. the spinning gear is not for Muskie. this would be for bass and walleye..... Edited July 25, 2007 by Chugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 So we're heading up to the French tomorrow and staying until Tuesday hunting the ellusive musky. Should be a grand trip. Of course my buddies reel breaks right before our trip. The bail has come out of the hole that holds it in. So the question is, what do you think the best way to glue this back together is (metal to metal)? Any help is appreciated... I'll hopefully have a great report when I get back next week for you guys. been waaaaay too long since I've done one of those. Cheers, -Graeme Sorry Bud, I was just trying to help. I must have mis-read what you typed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chugger Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Yeah I'm a spazz when it comes to typing things out properly apparently. One of those type beofre you think it through type things I suppose no worries, he's just decided to try using marine goop to hold it in for BASS fishing. HAHAHA Hopefully I'll be able to post a few pics of the big girls like you get over there on the Larry when i get back. Cheers, -Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Have a great time. Hope to see some nice pics when you get back. Play safe out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 there's no muskies on the french, turnaround and go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chugger Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 there's no muskies on the french, turnaround and go home. HAHA, damn that French river. Not sure why anyone would go there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Maybe I'm missing something here, BUT, why make the investment of a trip to the French with a reel held together with glue??????????? You can replace it for less than the cost of a tank of gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chugger Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 I guess money is tight for him? Who knows, it's a bass reel, more of a break from hucking the big lures. We're musky fishing, so this reel will get very little use. Also, you definteily couldn't replace this real for the price of a tank of gas. But thanks for the input either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2kj Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Buddy of mine caught a 42 inch lunge last week on a buck tail. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chugger Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Now that's a post i want to read! thanks for being positive!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFR Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Now that's a post i want to read! thanks for being positive!!! I'm positive there are no muskies in the French Have a great and safe trip John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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