Penn resto-mods...155 & 501

[pompano joe]

Just finished up these two...

The Black 155 Beachmaster came in from New York for a complete clean and lube and a few strategic upgrades...Tiburon one-piece aluminum frame, HT-100 drags, Dupont Derlin under gear and under star washers, custom black Cerakote Motive Fabrication off-set 2 position power handle (thanks for working with me guys!) and a ported aluminum jigging knob. Also has a stock steal main gear and stainless pinion.

The "Arrest Me Red" 501 Jigmaster is our first Cortez Conversion reel and is full of cutting edge stuff from Alan Tani and friends...

• Cortez Conversion Kit
  ProChallenger 4:1 501X helical cut gear set with CF drags
  ProChallenger Stainless Steal (SS) double-dog bridge
  ProChallenger SS 10 tooth gear sleeve
  SS pinion yoke and jack
  Motive Fabrication drag star
  Maxed Out eccentric lever
  Motive Fabrication 2 pos., offset power handle
  EVA jigging knob

Many thanks to all the innovators who made both of these reels happen, and to mentor and friend Keith Rawson for his undying support of my favorite pastime.

#blaze #cortezconversions #prochallenger #maxedout #cerakote #oceanmaster #alantani

[Alto Mare]

Very nice job Joe!

Sal

[mo65]

   Great work Joe!

[Putte]

Looks nice ! 

[gstours]

Great Job   Now go fishing!  Who thought this site and all the 55 chevys, n old penn reels would some day gain the favor of old men, n wanna bee,s

[pompano joe]

Thanks for your contribution Sal!

Very nice job Joe!

Sal

[Maxed Out]

 It's amazing how far we have come in such a short time. I never get tired of seeing the custom builds that are inspired by this forum. Thanks for sharing your gems Joe. Love both, but that "arrest me red" is like a modern day Mona Lisa !!

 -Ted

[Bill B]

Joe, those reels are not worthy of your talents.....you should send them my way cuz my standards are way below your talents      Cool Beans brother  great builds.....Bill