Randy Hits Another Home Run

Maxed Out · January 28, 2016, 12:38:03 AM

Thanks to Randy another masterpiece is born.

.....also thanks to Tom H, Alan C, and Bryan Y. ...around here a group effort goes a long ways...

.....or in this case a Extra Wide way.

.......heads up.....incoming...

swill88 · January 28, 2016, 01:06:38 AM

too good!

Alto Mare · January 28, 2016, 01:23:46 AM

Very nice Ted. You're one of the best hunters, when it comes to getting hard to find pieces... good job!

FatTuna · January 28, 2016, 02:11:01 AM

I like that knob, what kind is it?

Superhook · January 28, 2016, 02:42:22 AM

DA Bomber . Ted, it is the Bomb . Too pretty to fish .. have you got a hand line?

Maxed Out · January 28, 2016, 03:25:09 AM

Quote from: FatTuna on January 28, 2016, 02:11:01 AM
I like that knob, what kind is it?

That's the EVA 45 from Alan C. (Black Pearl). It is very smooth and solid. It has basically same 2 sets of bearings that Toms jigmasters have. Best $20 I spent in a long time !

Ray, I am getting kinda old for handline.

I do plan on getting this one wet for sure !!

Ted

coastal_dan · January 28, 2016, 05:04:28 PM

Holy cow, beauty Ted, nicely done...yet again.

Dominick · January 28, 2016, 07:12:54 PM

Ted does it again. Good job pal. Dominick

David Hall · January 29, 2016, 01:50:18 AM

I say this a lot here but that is a gorgeous reel, nice job.

broadway · January 29, 2016, 04:11:18 AM

Ray's right, Ted, you da bomb, yo!
Now that's a sweet build... Randy for PREZ!!
Thanks for the sexy photos... that photo should be moderated as it's just too sexy for the 12 year old rule.

Dom

TomT · January 29, 2016, 04:15:55 AM

WOW!! Just Amazing!!

TomT

PacRat · January 29, 2016, 05:03:14 AM

I like the handle screw on the jack lever...the rest of it is really cool too.

swill88 · January 29, 2016, 06:30:00 AM

Ted,

What's the story on the frame graphics?

Steve

Maxed Out · January 29, 2016, 05:18:02 PM

Quote from: swill88 on January 29, 2016, 06:30:00 AM
Ted,

What's the story on the frame graphics?

Steve

Good question Steve, You tell me and we'll both know.

Randy is on vaca right now, but pretty certain he may have info about this frame and the graphics. It is a tib frame and spool.

The frame came to me with a matching red 505 spool, which would not work with the cortez plates. That's where Randy came to the rescue with a new wide red 500 spool.

Maxed Out · January 29, 2016, 05:22:52 PM

Quote from: PacRat on January 29, 2016, 05:03:14 AM
I like the handle screw on the jack lever...the rest of it is really cool too.

Mike, you have a very sharp eye.

The scalloped nut on the shift lever is standard part# 23-60 handle retention nut. It took a special wrench to tighten that nut, because of the gear housing being so close.

Ted