Hello, all!
Just a quick post to introduce myself. I am a 52 year old male who lives in Missouri USA near the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. I mainly fish freshwater panfish, but also bass, white bass, walleye, etc. fishing since I can remember with my father who is an old Navy sailor and Vietnam vet and master angler at 82 years young.
I prefer to use only vintage reels on modern rods, but also own several vintage bamboo rods, as well.
My passion is restoration of old reels. Mainly Swiss, French, and most recently English. I have no previous experience and am self taught, learn as I go. Risky with some reels, but nothing ventured, nothing gained... I have always loved tearing mechanical things apart since childhood. reassembly wasnt always so smooth, though. * "where'd that part go?" lol
Anyways, looks like a great forum and am excited to be a new member and look forward to posting up pictures of my resto's.
Peace!!
Steven Wecker
new member from Missouri Ozarks
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Woodbilly
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Steven Wecker
Ozark hills Lake of the Ozarks Missouri, USA
"Never let the truth get in the way of a good fishing story."
Ozark hills Lake of the Ozarks Missouri, USA
"Never let the truth get in the way of a good fishing story."
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Mark
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Re: new member from Missouri Ozarks
Welcome to the forum Steven.
Mark (Administrator)
The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
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Woodbilly
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Re: new member from Missouri Ozarks
Thank you! Looks like my kind of place!!
Steven Wecker
Ozark hills Lake of the Ozarks Missouri, USA
"Never let the truth get in the way of a good fishing story."
Ozark hills Lake of the Ozarks Missouri, USA
"Never let the truth get in the way of a good fishing story."
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Wanderer
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Re: new member from Missouri Ozarks
Hello and welcome to the forum Steven. 
"Not all those who Wander are Lost !"
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Re: new member from Missouri Ozarks
Pull up a pew, pour a favourite tipple and enjoy the banter… 
" Angling is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it..."
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Re: new member from Missouri Ozarks
Welcome to the forum Steven. Hats off to you for attempting to dismantle an Altex, good luck with your endeavours
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Re: new member from Missouri Ozarks
Hi Steven and welcome. I’m sure you’ll find the forum of interest and many interesting members.
Oh to be at my “Happy Place” where nothing matters but the being there.
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Woodbilly
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Steven Wecker
Ozark hills Lake of the Ozarks Missouri, USA
"Never let the truth get in the way of a good fishing story."
Ozark hills Lake of the Ozarks Missouri, USA
"Never let the truth get in the way of a good fishing story."
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Liphook
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Re: new member from Missouri Ozarks
Welcome to TFF Steven. You'll find there's an enormous wealth of knowledge in this club. The search function will reveal plenty
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Re: new member from Missouri Ozarks
Welcome to the TFF!
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall!
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