Magging a penn 501, need a 2nd opinion

[JasonGotaProblem]

I'm gonna put a mag brake on my 501. It'll probably be a knobby mag because that's the rabbit hole I live in right now and when all you got is a hammer everything looks like a nail.

Now this 501 happens to have a red tiburon frame and red maxed out handle (an extravagant gift from Keith that I did not deserve and I'm still thankful for it). And I realized that the red spool knob I pulled off a modern abu blackmax is the exact same red anodized color as the frame and handle. So it might look cool. But on the other hand all the other external metal bits on the reel are silver. So i could make a strong argument for either option. Which would look better?

Pic is the red knob resting on the side plate, nothing has been drilled yet.

[JasonGotaProblem]

The silver matches all the other similar external metal bits and makes it look like it could have been a stock option, but the anodized red highlights that it's an aftermarket part. That's the divide.

[handi2]

Jason I like contrasting colors. I vote silver!

[Squidh90]

Personally I'd go with the red since it matches with the other two aftermarket parts. But if your in doubt why not just make two mags, one for each color?

[Cor]

Jason I like contrasting colors. I vote silver!

I side with handi2 on this one, silver or even better, Black

[pjstevko]

Silver.... Or GOLD!

[xjchad]

I agree that the red would look good matching the other hotrod parts!  However, in this case, I can't help but love how the silver will match with the spool and clicker knobs! 

[steelfish]

I'm gonna put a mag brake on my 501. It'll probably be a knobby mag ......

hey Amigo, you're on a roll   

I vote for The red one since it looks factory made and it will look pretty discrete on the reel

[JasonGotaProblem]

I didn't think it would be this difficult. I think I'm gonna go with silver, knowing I can always add the red later. At least that's what i think right this moment. I'm still arguing with myself.

[steelfish]

I didn't think it would be this difficult. I think I'm gonna go with silver, knowing I can always add the red later. At least that's what i think right this moment. I'm still arguing with myself.

LOL Im with you on this one.

I always had hard time chosing the components for building my personal rods, cork or eva or hypalon, black or silver or gunsmoke guides, Sic or oxide or zirconia, blue/red or yellow/black wraps, fuji MN or KW or ALPS, etc. I spent more time choosing the components than actually building the rods 

[JasonGotaProblem]

I didn't think it would be this difficult. I think I'm gonna go with silver, knowing I can always add the red later. At least that's what i think right this moment. I'm still arguing with myself.

LOL Im with you on this one.

I always had hard time chosing the components for building my personal rods, cork or eva or hypalon, black or silver or gunsmoke guides, Sic or oxide or zirconia, blue/red or yellow/black wraps, fuji MN or KW or ALPS, etc. I spent more time choosing the components than actually building the rods 

I try to explain to people that 60% of rod building is rod planning. In addition to quality wraps and clean lines, a well built rod shows clear signs of intention and forethought. But that's more than half the fun. It gives me something to think about.

[Bill B]

I'm digging the red knob.  Makes it known that this is an aftermarket piece and the reel is a sleeper... Bill

[steelfish]

...and the reel is a sleeper... Bill

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