4/0 In Disguise

[Maxed Out]

Had an itch I had to scratch. I always wanted to narrow a stock 4/0 to "99" width, (aka "grouper Special") using all stock Penn parts. The spool and posts are from a 66.

  Pic shows a 3/0 that compares it to the same width this 4/0 was before I cannibalized it 

  -Ted

[mo65]

   I love that classic look...just chrome and black...distinguished.

[David Hall]

Just realized I have a beauty of a stock 4/0 and a 66 just siting around.  Thanks Ted!

[George4741]

Ted, did you use a 30-99 stand?  That is the only 6-screw stand I know of that will fit.  Any modifications to the stand?

That's a mighty fine looking reel, actually both of them are.  Almost too nice to fish.

[Maxed Out]

Ted, did you use a 30-99 stand?  That is the only 6-screw stand I know of that will fit.  Any modifications to the stand?

That's a mighty fine looking reel, actually both of them are.  Almost too nice to fish.

It is a 99 seat George. No modification to the seat.

I did just slightly enlarge the outer stand holes on each side plate from the inside and thru the bakelite right up to the outer ring, but not thru it.

[sharkman]

Will this work with 4/0 special

[Maxed Out]

Will this work with 4/0 special

  Yes, already did one of the 113h last year. You'll also need a Tiburon t4n spool to narrow your 113h