Quick heads up to anyone essex based. I was chatting with Ian on here for ages about getting my reels serviced. Never got round to it till a few weeks back. Nothing wrong with my reels but they get dipped in a silty lake fairly regularly so wanted to get them a bit of tlc.
Dropped them in at reeled in tackle near Southend, where ian now works.they were ready by the following weekend.
Ian kept in touch whilst doing them, offered honest advicewhen i asked about washers etc, which id have quite happily paid for, but he advised i didnt need them.
The reels have come back like brand new. They were in fantastic condition when theywent in, ians words, but now they feel like new.
What really tops the service off though, the price. £25 per reel, obviously any parts needed etc are extra, which is nearly half what weston charge, and the turn round time is no where near that of westons.
Lovely little shop as well, i made sure i went in and left quick before i started shopping though.
Unfortunately i didnt get to meet ian, as he doesnt work weekends, and i could only get in on saturdays, but hes been super helpful via messages.
If your reels beed a service, get in quick before they realise they can charge more.
Dropped them in at reeled in tackle near Southend, where ian now works.they were ready by the following weekend.
Ian kept in touch whilst doing them, offered honest advicewhen i asked about washers etc, which id have quite happily paid for, but he advised i didnt need them.
The reels have come back like brand new. They were in fantastic condition when theywent in, ians words, but now they feel like new.
What really tops the service off though, the price. £25 per reel, obviously any parts needed etc are extra, which is nearly half what weston charge, and the turn round time is no where near that of westons.
Lovely little shop as well, i made sure i went in and left quick before i started shopping though.
Unfortunately i didnt get to meet ian, as he doesnt work weekends, and i could only get in on saturdays, but hes been super helpful via messages.
If your reels beed a service, get in quick before they realise they can charge more.
In reply to Post #1
Many thanks for the kind words Heff and I'm so pleased you liked the shop, John the owner puts an immense amount of work and pride into the shop so its lovely to hear great feedback
Many thanks for the kind words Heff and I'm so pleased you liked the shop, John the owner puts an immense amount of work and pride into the shop so its lovely to hear great feedback
In reply to Post #1
I can second that, great tackle shop and Ian's reel servicing is first class. Highly recommended if you're in the East Essex area.
I can second that, great tackle shop and Ian's reel servicing is first class. Highly recommended if you're in the East Essex area.
In reply to Post #3
@littleian - can I post reels to you?
Not planning on getting them done yet but it's good to have a solid recommendation for when I do
@littleian - can I post reels to you?
Not planning on getting them done yet but it's good to have a solid recommendation for when I do
In reply to Post #1
Great find . . . .have never managed to get reels booked in with Weston - lead times too long and more pricey than Future Fishing etc
Great find . . . .have never managed to get reels booked in with Weston - lead times too long and more pricey than Future Fishing etc
Gonna pop in myself this week now I know the shop exists.
In reply to Post #4
Hi Rob, yes mate posting is not a problem
Hi Rob, yes mate posting is not a problem
In reply to Post #3
Hiya mate, how are you? thanks for the kind words
Hiya mate, how are you? thanks for the kind words
Is ian still doing the reel services , iv pm him but had nothing back since ,
Prefer use help other forum members services then a normal shop
Prefer use help other forum members services then a normal shop
In reply to Post #9
Hi mate, i have pm'd you
Hi mate, i have pm'd you