Building a Low Budget Classic Cortez

[Maxed Out]

 Ha ha, low budget considering what could be spent on one.

 First off cortez Classic Jigmaster 500 frame/spool kit.($165), Add one nice donor jigmaster 500 ($30), throw in a new lever ($18).

Transfer doner reel internals to Cortez head plate and ready for assembly. I did add new ht-100's

[Maxed Out]

  The donor reel provided all the internals, and the spool, handle, and star.

  Not bad for around $215

[Reel 224]

Very nice Ted, I want it in a 99 some day. Tom and you together make a fantastic Reel!

Joe

[mo65]

   That's a lot of reel for just over $200!