Ruth's new 501

[Reel 224]

I recently received my generation 1 shift levers from Ted and there was a surprise for Ruth in the package. A new Red reel stand and Clamp. Ruth was very excited to see the whole setup in Red specially for Valentines Day.

Joe

PS: Happy Valentines Day Hun!

   

[mo65]

   That is some reel right there...very nice!

[STRIPER LOU]

Joe, that's your best one yet. The shift lever and the clamp from Ted is the icing on the cake. Talk about an appropriate color for the occasion.

Nicely done! Ruth should be a very happy camper on this one. Now if I could only get the time to finish mine?

Best,  ..  Lou

[Reel 224]

Lou & Mo; I am happy for Ruth and she loves it but sad for me because I have to build another......NOT! I will make the next one in Ice Blue. (For Me). Thanks guys, and Lou did you notice the handle the depth in color and swirl is outstanding.

Joe 

[Maxed Out]

  Joe, you have built a 501 worthy of picture of the month, year, decade, and century !! Congrats !! -Ted

[steelhead_killer]

That is HOT!   

Andy

[Shark Hunter]

Beautiful Reel Joe.

[Reel 224]

Thank you all for the complements, but as I said before. Nothing would be accomplished if there wasn't people here to make the parts to build such reels as these.

Joe

[David Hall]

That's a beauty for sure.  Almost to nice to fish, almost.

[handi2]

Perfect Joe.

I will have 2 just like that whenever all the parts get here.

[STRIPER LOU]

Working on yours Keith and trying to complete a myriad of others. Spend at least 8 hrs a day on knobs and probably another 4 or so on other commitments and projects.
Best,  ..  Lou

[handi2]

No hurry Lou. Your work is greatly admired and appreciated.

Keith

[Alto Mare]

I've seen a bunch of these, but having the additional  parts from Ted and Lou really brings it home.
Good job Joe! Ruth will be happy.

Sal

[Bill B]

Sweet butter beans brother....Bill

[Fishy247]

Holy schnikies! That is BEAUTIFUL!!