Upgrading a Jigmaster 506

[handi2]

Perfect size reel Sal. It looks great..

[mhc]

Nice job Sal, very neat as usual. The back of the second dog looks very close to the eccentric jack location, were there any clearance issues?
Michael

PS: I am not going to mention the alternating dogs 

[Alto Mare]

Nice job Sal, very neat as usual. The back of the second dog looks very close to the eccentric jack location, were there any clearance issues?
Michael

PS: I am not going to mention the alternating dogs 

Michael, as mentioned above the reel is working nicely, no clearance issues.
There is a way you could figure out where to position the new dog. An easy way is to look at a well used bridge, you should be able to see marks from the jack and yoke.
Another way is to assemble the bridge and clutch assembly without the plate.
Good eye on the alternating dogs, I decided to let this one go, but could change it easily and probably will.
It does help with handle play a little, but not by much.
I also want to mention that Pro Challenger custom spacer will not fit the opening on this plate, you could enlarge the hole a little, or simply use stock.

Sal

[Porthos]

Too bad we won't be seeing you fishing that reel on 2016 SOA trip...