Cortez Classic Jigmaster

[pompano joe]

 Nobody has posted a 501 Cortez classic yet, I know I'm not the only one building Toms kits, so c'mon and post em up, we want to see them.

 Here is my version of the classic 501, and  99, and a soon to be built 500

Just finished my shop's first Cortez Conversions build. "Blaze" is a Penn Jig Master Junior 501 at heart, but a complete custom otherwise.

The machined and red anodized aluminum frame and side plates are Cortez, the silver aluminum spool is a recent add to the PRO Challenger (PC) line. Inside it's got a PC stainless (SS) gear set, 5+1 Carbontex and SS drag set, SS pinion yoke and jack, SS gear sleeve and double dog bridge from PG, and custom drag star and off-set power handle from Motive Fabrication.

As always, special thanks to friend and reel mentor Keith Rawson. Also appreciate the guys at PRO Gear, Motive Fabrications and Cortez Conversions for their fine products amazing service.

[Maxed Out]

That's a beauty Joe. The new low profile shift levers will be ready in couple weeks and I'll make sure you get one for your classic jigmaster.

  -Ted

[twotone]

Classic 501 update.


Thx Tom, R.P., Ted, Sal, Pennparts, and Alan c.

[Bryan Young]

Beautiful!

[Shark Hunter]

Very Nice tt.

[Maxed Out]

Classic 501 update.


Thx Tom, R.P., Ted, Sal, Pennparts, and Alan c.

  Wow, that's a sweet build Anthony. How can you top that one ?? I know you'll somehow find a way !!

  -Ted

[Cortez_Conversions]

Thanks for sharing!

[Benni3]

Sweet!!!

[twotone]

Thanks all !

I didn't mention Jay at Fishgrain (stock gear and pinion).

Thanks Jay!

[Alto Mare]

Beautiful reel!... love the classic.

Sal

[pompano joe]

The new low-pro eccentric lever worked perfectly, Maxed Out!  So thankful for you and all the guys who provide the cool parts for our obsession!

That's a beauty Joe. The new low profile shift levers will be ready in couple weeks and I'll make sure you get one for your classic jigmaster.

  -Ted

[handi2]

Looks great Joe.

I will try to post some pictures of mine tomorrow.

Keith

[thorhammer]

I never get tired of looking at these...or building them...gonna get two more...

[moondog371]

work of art! very nice!

[Rancanfish]

Oh yeah, someday I'll swing one.