22 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

For the most part those parts are available through hedgehog, japan tackle etc. 

True but those reels Robert posted are about as rare as a unicorn.

Painful looking grips.  Interesting that in a world where bigger thicker chunkier eva and septon grips are praised as comfortable, that the highest end after market chooses to go the opposite direction with cold metal extremely small diameter paddles.

Just got several reels back from Ian last week. His work is simply amazing. Honest too! Didnt need to replace a $6 part so emailed me with credit. Could have easily chosen not to disclose...

And as for the narrow aluminum handles, I'm a big fan myself. Actually very comfortable.

GD that is sweet 

119,

You'd be surprised how comfortable these grips are.  I don't care for the big chunks myself.  I prefer lean. 

Beautiful reels. I hope you posted these to TT as well!

Great work, great reels.  I caution those who send their reels to an unknown for tuning, don't do it.  Stick with a person who comes with creds like Ian.  I sent a Calcutta to a guy who butchered it, took about $75 to get it fixed.  Lesson learned.