My very own Christmas present...

Alto Mare · January 15, 2018, 04:45:13 AM

Tom doesn't just get Christmas presents, he also gives them out

...thanks again Tom!
I received these beautiful plates from Tom and decided to assemble them

I'm using Tom's plates and frame, Prochallenger SS gears, Adam's drag insert kit and SS arm, Lee's SS dog and Gary SS spring, Alan ( the boss ) crank and the early SS sleeve and Dawn's yoke

check out these lugs, you could wear them as jewelry

left side plate came preassembled, I'm not sure if the production run will as well.
Everything dropped in the right side plate with no issues

and the assembled 9/0

Beautiful job Tom, you never disappoint...I love it!

Best,

Sal

twotone · January 15, 2018, 04:53:49 AM

Say what 9/0 plates !! Sweat

Tightlines667 · January 15, 2018, 04:56:43 AM

Nice!

Maxed Out · January 15, 2018, 05:06:16 AM

Lip smakin' guud !!

mhc · January 15, 2018, 05:51:42 AM

Looking good!

Mike

David Hall · January 15, 2018, 07:31:02 AM

Oh my golly miss Molly! 9/0 sideplates!
I need a set in black, or blue, or red or orange or silver or whatever color they might be available in!
Beautiful reel Sal.

Shark Hunter · January 15, 2018, 10:18:44 AM

Now that is just Sick!

Merry Christmas Sal.

Swami805 · January 15, 2018, 01:46:21 PM

Those are nice, that's a good looking reel. I've been stockpiling parts waiting for them to show up. Hope it's soon

mo65 · January 15, 2018, 03:10:51 PM

That has to be a complete beast. Two thumbs up!

bhale1 · January 15, 2018, 07:49:56 PM

Sal,
That is one great looking reel! I love my green Squidder, but that black and blue combo looks awesome😀
Does it have a name yet? ...."Bruiser", maybe...lol
Brett

Keta · January 15, 2018, 07:55:42 PM

Nice!

erikpowell · January 15, 2018, 10:32:25 PM

Wowzer Sal, that's a beauty!
Merry Christmas!

Those lugs are outstanding! Who made them?

I only see one dog there...can the side plates be double dogged??

STRIPER LOU · January 15, 2018, 11:09:01 PM

Very nice piece Sal. Love the blue/black combo!

.............Lou

Alto Mare · January 15, 2018, 11:25:19 PM

Thanks guys!...good eye Erik, this one has one dog. I couldn't bring myself to grind that beautiful plate, but you already know that eventually it will be done😜 8)but not right now🙂.
It would be very easy for Tom to get it done for us , he's actually almost there, only a little more cutting on one side, maybe just 1/8 more at the tip.

Best,

Sal

xjchad · January 15, 2018, 11:44:09 PM

Beautiful!
I love how the curves of the handle flow with it so well!