I blame all this on you guys! My Penn "99"

[fIsHsTiiCkS]

I'm new here and have posted a bit but haven't officially said Hi! It's only been a year in half since I picked up my first rod but needless to say I have been hooked. Recently got into saltwater fishing and stumbled on to this site and we'll let's say I was attacked by the addiction from that point on! Just wanted to post a reel that was pretty much put together by parts from Alantani.com and everything I have learned from you guys.

It's a Penn Jigmaster 500 that I converted to a "99" size reel.

[Tiddlerbasher]

Nice job. You are now officially infected

[DaBigOno]

Very nicely done!

[Marcq]

Nice 

Marc..

[Shark Hunter]

Good Job Fishsticks. I Have that same frame. That reel looks really good. The only thing I would change is that aluminum star. Its going to strip. Aluminum and stainless are bad bedfellows.

[fIsHsTiiCkS]

Thanks guys for the support!

Good Job Fishsticks. I Have that same frame. That reel looks really good. The only thing I would change is that aluminum star. Its going to strip. Aluminum and stainless are bad bedfellows.

I know i have seen the posts warning against it but it sure looks purfttyy 

[Doug]

Yes its called" Reel Addiction" Very nice reel,  perfect size and great versatility  Doug

[Alto Mare]

That is one sharp looking reel, I like the color combination. Not really crazy about that aluminum star though, it looks nice, but it took one to fail on me keep them away.
Thanks for sharing.
Sal

[Rothmar2]

Very nice job.
Would like to do this one myself one day, with a little stainless upgrading on the rings.

[bluefish69]

I'm keeping my Penn 99 almost original. I'm tracking a SS Bridge Sleeve because mine is worn a little & I installed SS Cross Bars. The original "99" reel seat has 3 screws & 3-1 Steel Gears.

Mike

[VW]

I understand. Before I found this forum, my reels were basically stock. I had two 505's, converted one to 99 size. It is a pleasure to use. Enjoy it!