Cortez Classic Jigmaster

[Larosha]

Does anyone have a solution to this?
My stock spacing sleeve has too much space between it and the plate. The one I got from pro challenger is maybe a MM too think. I really don't want to get sand in this reel.

[Shark Hunter]

You are going to have to sand it down to fit.
On Page 7, Sal shows you how its done.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=16099.90

[Larosha]

First field test with the reel was a success.
The fish couldn't pull drag on the strike and these fish usually have a violent initial run. I can't remember how tight I had the drag but I'm sure I didn't lock it all the way down.
Hawaiian lady fish or Awaawa. I think the fish weighed a good 4 lbs, no match for the setup apparently haha.

[BryanC]

Does anyone have a solution to this?
My stock spacing sleeve has too much space between it and the plate. The one I got from pro challenger is maybe a MM too think. I really don't want to get sand in this reel.

I made my own spacers out of 316SS tubing, and I'm happy with them.  Here's a link:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=16596.0

[BryanC]

The spacers I made were for the other Cortez plates - the ones that fit onto stock/Tiburon/Accurate frames.  I'm not sure if the gear sleeve hole diameter on the Cortez Classic right side plate is the same or not.  If you're thinking about doing this, it would be best to measure the hole ID before buying tubing.

[Maxed Out]

 I know I'm not the only person building a Cortez Classic. Let's see some of those builds.

How can anyone resist ?? I sure can't. Here is another fresh built 501 ready to chase albacore.

[Alto Mare]

What do you expect? You're intimidating everyone with your awesome builds .

Just as I suspected, that blue looks amazing with silver.

Very nice bud.

Sal

[twotone]

                My 501 Jiggy

               
                 

[steelhead_killer]

Silver/blue is my next build.  Just sings!  How do you like that large EVA knob? 

Andy

I know I'm not the only person building a Cortez Classic. Let's see some of those builds.

How can anyone resist ?? I sure can't. Here is another fresh built 501 ready to chase albacore.

[Maxed Out]

Silver/blue is my next build.  Just sings!  How do you like that large EVA knob? 

Andy

I know I'm not the only person building a Cortez Classic. Let's see some of those builds.

How can anyone resist ?? I sure can't. Here is another fresh built 501 ready to chase albacore.

Andy, the eva knobs are perfect for the jigmaster and very comfortable in the hand.


Anthony, sweet reel,.... a silver shift lever will finish that reel off nicely.

[twotone]

Patiently waiting.

[mo65]

What do you expect? You're intimidating everyone with your awesome builds .

      That could be a possibility...Ted's builds are very impressive. Actually...my empty pockets are holding me back!

[pompano joe]

Still working through handle options.  Definitely want one the the eccentric levers from this thread!

[steelhead_killer]

Pompano Joe  that is a great set up.  Love the extra work on the drag star! 

Andy

[Maxed Out]

Dear Mr Pompano say no more....your shifter will be ready soon and coming your way. Any particular color ??

  -Ted