Completed JM 501 W/Lee-Pro Plates for PJ

[foakes]

Finished up PJ's little 501 this morning.

He has used it fairly extensively over the last 3 years.

These custom builds sometimes take a little finesse to get them dialed in.  Tolerances are tight.

Installed one of Bryan's drag stacks, a new jack & eccentric, and a tension spring.

Also did a beveled modification on one of Ted's fantastic shift levers in order for the center-line crank blade to clear -- then replaced the old factory shift lever.

Free spool is long -- and the drag is very strong.

When I built this for PJ a few years ago -- it was also magged at that time.

Will send it out tomorrow, PJ.

Best, Fred

[Crow]

Slick looking reel !

[Maxed Out]

Nice work Fred. Mini tank

Tom makes a lower profile lever that gives better clearance for offset blades. I doubt anyone will notice the shaved lever

I see your green jigmaster in the background. I have green blade I'll donate to that future build.

Ted

[pjstevko]

Looks great Fred! I can't wait to check it out... Send me a PayPal invoice and I will get you paid asap

Thanks again

[Alto Mare]

Nice job as usual Fred! I see 4 more kits ready to go.
Your tag and bag are a nice touch.

Sal

[Vintage Offshore Tackle]

Beautiful reel Fred (and PJ).  Love the colors!

[foakes]

Nice work Fred. Mini tank

Tom makes a lower profile lever that gives better clearance for offset blades. I doubt anyone will notice the shaved lever

I see your green jigmaster in the background. I have green blade I'll donate to that future build.

Ted

Thanks, Ted!

I also need to talk to you about purchasing some parts for about (10) custom Jig Master builds --

Will need your advice and expertise on this.

Best, Fred

[Gfish]

Any opinions on Lee-Pro plates relative to other non-Penn(Newell too?) aluminium plates?

[xjchad]

Beauty Fred!
Ready for another 3 years!!

[foakes]

Any opinions on Lee-Pro plates relative to other non-Penn(Newell too?) aluminium plates?

I don't personally know of many differences -- PJ just had these lightly used plates that he wanted a reel built from.

Oftentimes, the older aftermarket side-plates (Accurate, Lee-Pro, etc.) frames, spools, and components will not easily piece together without a little knowledge, experience, and modifications.

What I do know -- is that Tom's (Cortez Conversions) plates are the best ever produced for these reels.

No need to look any further -- Tom's plates (and all of his other amazing products) fit perfectly with Ted's or Randy's or Alan C's offerings (frames, spools, etc.).

With the amount of clever manufacturers on our site -- we have a unique mix of parts that match up.

Best, Fred

[scrinch]

Nice work, Fred. I like the details...down to the color of the line and the friction wrap to coordinate with the spool!

[Gfish]

I love The Cortez Classic Plates got, 4 pairs. I like the Accuplates too, but they might be on the heavy side for some. Also, a used pair A.P.'s can cost alot.

[foakes]

Mailed from PO today, PJ --

Best, Fred

[pjstevko]

Mailed from PO today, PJ --

Best, Fred

Thanks Fred! I'll let you know when it arrives

[foakes]

Mailed from PO today, PJ --

Best, Fred

Thanks Fred! I'll let you know when it arrives

ETA is Monday in Three Rivers, 4/13.

Best, Fred