My green plates Jigmaster

Alto Mare · March 31, 2015, 04:29:20 PM

I was looking for some green plates and couldn't find them anywhere, Randy (Vintage Offshore Tackle), was helpful sending me a set that he had, thanks again Randy.
The reel guts are from Black Pearl ( ProChallenger), the gears are 4:1 ratio, both pinion and main gears are heat treated...very durable. The custom stainless steel spacer bars are also from him.
The counterbalanced handle is from Adam (Three se7ens), with very little help from me on the design.
Very nice job on the handle Adam, exactly what I was looking for.
The drag kit is the 5 washers kit from Bryan.
The cupped Delrin washer on top and a Delrin washer for under the gear are from McMasterCarr and so are the stainless steel screws.
Here are some photos:

Everything went in the Lee-Pro plates nicely

except for Black Pearl's spacer, the hole on the plate is not centered with the gear sleeve, so I had to use the stock spacer. Not a big deal, these gears are plenty strong and I'm not worried about them

And here is the reel all assembled and working flawlessly

Adam's stainless steel counterbalanced handle

And a closer shot of this gorgeous reel

Dwight I take it you realized where this reel will go...no pressure buddy

Sal

Porthos · March 31, 2015, 04:35:04 PM

Christmas-y...and very Italian at the same time!

BMITCH · March 31, 2015, 04:41:05 PM

Very nice reel Sal! It's not only great looking but built like a tank. You gonna fish it??

STRIPER LOU · March 31, 2015, 04:44:15 PM

Looks SWEET! Another great job!!!
Did someone coin the term Salonized. Just messing with you sal, just another great piece of work from you. By the way, Randy does have a lot to hard to find goodies and great guy to work with!!!!
................Lou

foakes · March 31, 2015, 04:52:25 PM

Another solid masterpiece, Sal!

Sort of reminds me of something -- can't put my finger on it though?

Best,

Fred

Shark Hunter · March 31, 2015, 05:13:20 PM

Great Work Sal!
I thought of you yesterday. I saw a Fiat with a Italian Flag stripe painted down the back of it.

coastal_dan · March 31, 2015, 05:34:41 PM

I'd nickname it "The Italian Stallion"...great job as always.

bestout · March 31, 2015, 06:32:44 PM

awesome!!!

fIsHsTiiCkS · March 31, 2015, 07:56:12 PM

Thats a beauty! Showing a lot of Italian pride, can't wait to see it with the rod Dwight is doing for you!

Doug · March 31, 2015, 08:06:39 PM

Wow nice reel ! now that's what I call a tank> Doug

Jerseymic · March 31, 2015, 08:13:29 PM

Nice one Sal.

mike1010 · March 31, 2015, 08:32:38 PM

Amazing Jigmaster. Great work. When the new Black Pearl gears come in, I hope to take my already tuned Jigmaster further in that direction.

Alto Mare · March 31, 2015, 08:38:13 PM

Thanks guys, I'm glad you like it, but you can't have it

Quote from: BMITCH on March 31, 2015, 04:41:05 PM
Very nice reel Sal! It's not only great looking but built like a tank. You gonna fish it??

Yes Bob, I will be fishing this one, but it will only feel my hands

fIsHsTiiCkS · March 31, 2015, 09:05:22 PM

You powder coat those rings?

Rancanfish · March 31, 2015, 09:50:53 PM

I was looking at the rings going 'whaaaaat?, are they white?'.

Then I got Fred's joke.

Go Sal!