how much money should you spend?

[MarkT]

On the plus side you can do these upgrades incrementally, you don't have to do it all at once. A little here, a little there and before you know it you could've just bought a Trinidad!

[bestout]

On the plus side you can do these upgrades incrementally, you don't have to do it all at once. A little here, a little there and before you know it you could've just bought a Trinidad!

[steelfish]

On the plus side you can do these upgrades incrementally, you don't have to do it all at once. A little here, a little there and before you know it you could've just bought a Trinidad!

even the all mighty trinidad could be improved so their total cost goes higher too, I know that cuz have one, and now its better than new, I bought it used, tho. so no big dollars expended for nice and improved trini

chance the crapdanium drags for carbontex
change the stock dog for a triniDC dog and spring
change the stock handle

nothing of that is a MUST but once you do it you now it worthed

[fIsHsTiiCkS]

On the plus side you can do these upgrades incrementally, you don't have to do it all at once. A little here, a little there and before you know it you could've just bought a Trinidad!

You can also add 4.9:1 SS Gears 

even the all mighty trinidad could be improved so their total cost goes higher too, I know that cuz have one, and now its better than new, I bought it used, tho. so no big dollars expended for nice and improved trini

chance the crapdanium drags for carbontex
change the stock dog for a triniDC dog and spring
change the stock handle

nothing of that is a MUST but once you do it you now it worthed

[steelfish]

You can also add 4.9:1 SS Gears 

so, true.

[vilters]

I would say the dog and drag upgrades are a must, if you want the reel to perform properly over time!

[DaBigOno]

Upgrading a Jigmaster:

Donor reel                                                          $20
SS gear sleeve.                                                   $28
Byan's 1+5 drag Kit.                                            $25
Black Pearl package C.                                         $75
Cortez Conversion side plates.                              $83
Tiburon/Accurate Frame.                                      $65-$100  (depending on color)
Tiburon/Accurate Spool.                                       $65-$75    (depending on color)
Counter balanced SS arm (Motive Fab).                 $25
Handle (Black Pearl's EVA-45).                              $20


Total                                                                   $406-$451
                           

[surfcaster]

It's funny how I refuse to pay more than $20 for a jigmaster.
then the sky is the limit upgrading everything. 

[steelfish]

It's funny how I refuse to pay more than $20 for a jigmaster.
then the sky is the limit upgrading everything. 

the real funny part is the next

Donor reel                                                          $20
SS gear sleeve.                                                   $28      original sleeve discarted
Byan's 1+5 drag Kit.                                            $25       original Drag discarted   
Black Pearl package C.                                         $75       original parts discarted   
Cortez Conversion side plates.                              $83        original plates discarted
Tiburon/Accurate Frame.                                      $65-$100  original frame posts discarted
Tiburon/Accurate Spool.                                       $65-$75    original spool discarted
Counter balanced SS arm (Motive Fab).                 $25          original handle discarted
Handle (Black Pearl's EVA-45).                              $20         original handle already discarted


nothing left of the original reel, why would you want to find a good shape donor reel if there is no part that will be keep on the tanked-up reel?
dont get me wrong Im guilty for having many of these upgrades.

[DaBigOno]

the real funny part is the next

nothing left of the original reel, why would you want to find a good shape donor reel if there is no part that will be keep on the tanked-up reel?
dont get me wrong Im guilty for having many of these upgrades.

you're right that most parts will be discarded from the donor reel, but you will still need #16, 17,18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 23A.

I also prefer to fish with the clicker on  , so #35, 36, 62 & 63 will also be needed.

i guess you could buy them seperately from MysticParts.com which will cost about $20
https://www.mysticparts.com/

"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"


btw:  a $20 Jigmaster will probably be one thats been "rode hard & put away wet"  

[Cortez_Conversions]

I bet buying those new parts will cost you more than $20 bucks.
With all the spares, you will be on the slippery slope of reel repair and collecting, building, hoarding....
Take the discarded parts, buy another donor reel, strip it and marry the two. now you have one stocker for horse trading and more spares.
So you buy another donor reel....

[Alto Mare]

I bet buying those new parts will cost you more than $20 bucks.
With all the spares, you will be on the slippery slope of reel repair and collecting, building, hoarding....
Take the discarded parts, buy another donor reel, strip it and marry the two. now you have one stocker for horse trading and more spares.
So you buy another donor reel....

...you've been watching me Tom.
As I've mentioned before, this isn't an investment, well, it could be if parts keep going up in cost .
Do it for yourself and must of all, have fun.
Al, your numbers above are right on, but at the very top. If you shop around and take the spare parts in consideration, you could get it done for less than $350.
The good thing about it, you can't purchase this reel anywhere, unless it came out of our factory here .

Sal

[Maxed Out]

...you've been watching me Tom.
As I've mentioned before, this isn't an investment, well, it could be if parts keep going up in cost .
Do it for yourself and must of all, have fun.
Al, your numbers above are right on, but at the very top. If you shop around and take the spare parts in consideration, you could get it done for less than $350.
The good thing about it, you can't purchase this reel anywhere, unless it came out of our factory here .

Sal

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   That's the icing on the cake Sal, I couldn't agree more

[Ron Jones]

When I retire I think I'll start a kick-starter campaign to get the seed money to start assembling reels. I bet someone could make money and deliver market beating product. Alan Chui will be close with his 113HNN frame kits, we need a Jigmaster also.
Ron

[steelfish]

....... this isn't an investment, ......
Do it for yourself and must of all, have fun.

well, I have learned from many hobbies that I had have that almost any upgrade or improvement cant count as investment, this apply when you upgrade parts and accesories on your oldie/classic car, muscle/sport car, reels, RC trucks, DRSL camera lens, etc.. its all for self enjoyment or to be sell to another lunatic/hobbyist like myself

saludos Sal,


- Alex