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Saltwater, salt spray, sand, and grueling fights take a brutal toll on your fishing gear. Don't wait for a sticky drag, a corroded bearing, or a rough gear train to cost you the fish of a lifetime. At Tightlines Tackle Co., we provide expert, comprehensive reel maintenance and repair services to ensure your equipment performs flawlessly when the pressure is on.
We service a wide variety of reels—from local coastal spinning setups and fly reels to heavy commercial and recreational offshore conventional trolling reels.
Deep Clean & Detail: Complete breakdown of the reel to remove salt buildup, sand, old grease, and grime.
Ultrasonic Cleaning: Precision ultrasonic parts cleaning to remove stubborn corrosion and debris.
Premium Lubrication: Reassembly using tournament-proven, marine-grade grease and high-speed oils optimized for saltwater performance.
Drag Upgrades & Component Replacement: Inspection and replacement of worn drag washers (including carbon fiber upgrades), bearings, anti-reverse clutches, and springs.
Line Splicing & Spooling: Precision hollow-core braid splicing, top-shot setups, and professional machine line spooling to ensure your drag is perfectly packed and balanced.
1. Drop Off Your Gear Bring your reels directly into our shop located in Damariscotta, Maine. For offshore fleets or large volume orders, please call ahead so we can map out a timeline for your crew.
2. Evaluation & Estimate We inspect every reel upon arrival. If your reel requires major component replacements or specialized factory parts, we will contact you with an accurate price estimate before any technical work begins.
3. Tournament-Ready Delivery Our standard turnaround times vary depending on the season and parts availability. We will notify you the moment your gear is completely dialed in, tested, and ready for the water.
Don't risk a gear failure on the water. Bring your reels by the shop or contact us today with any questions about specific reel brands, models, or urgent servicing needs.
Shop Address: School Street, Damariscotta, ME
Contact: Give us a call or stop in during normal business hours for current turnaround times.
