Fishing · Hunting & Shooting · Alberta
The Reel Doctor
An Edmonton fishing reel and trolling motor repair shop, highly rated for quick fixes, hard-to-find parts and Minn Kota warranty work, with reels and tackle for sale too.
What visitors say
The Reel Doctor is a small Edmonton shop focused on repairing fishing reels, rods and electric trolling motors, especially Minn Kota units. It also sells reels and parts, and reviews are almost all five stars.
The standout is turnaround. An angler who drove two hours from Athabasca dropped off a trolling motor in the morning and picked it up repaired that afternoon. Others describe reel handles fixed in five minutes, small problems solved for free on the spot, and a broken steering collar replaced on a long-weekend Sunday. One customer said reels serviced here more than a decade ago have never failed since.
Parts sourcing is another strength. Reviewers found parts for old and discontinued reels, including one case where the owner mailed several options so the customer could pick the right one. Warranty parts for Minn Kota motors have been shipped the same day, even when the motor wasn't bought here. The shop also handles rod guide repairs, spools braided line on downriggers, and troubleshoots underwater cameras.
There are no recurring complaints. It's a small operation, so call or message ahead for urgent repairs.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 180 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with The Reel Doctor directly.