Senator that never was

[Maxed Out]

While it can be done, it's still just a big Jigmaster... and bigger isn't necessarily better!

 Good point Mark, but the spool is only 1/8" larger diameter than jigmaster. The 66 main gear can also take a 5 stack, the seat has 3 screws on each side instead of 2, and 6 frame posts instead of 4. The lower gear ratio(2.5/1)gives it more torque than a 4/1 jigmaster. Like granny gear on a 5 speed manual tranny. Only similarity to a jigmaster 99 is the width

[MarkT]

While 2.5:1 may be fine when you're bent over on a big fish, it's not so good when bringing up your rig to change the bait or make a move. There's a lot they did 60+ years ago that hasn't stood up to the changing times.

[Crab Pot]

While it can be done, it's still just a big Jigmaster... and bigger isn't necessarily better!

If I didn't have a 3/0 parts reel I wouldn't be doing this.

But I do so I am.

Should make a great shallow reel.

Steve

[JasonGotaProblem]

Just because it's unnecessary doesn't mean it's a bad idea. Story of my life.

[Ron Jones]

While 2.5:1 may be fine when you're bent over on a big fish, it's not so good when bringing up your rig to change the bait or make a move. There's a lot they did 60+ years ago that hasn't stood up to the changing times.

You and I have had this conversation. Times haven't changed, marketing executives have found out new ways to convince you to spend money
The Man

[ReelFishingProblems]

Ted, I think this is gonna be one of my next projects. I love the looks of this. The proportions just fit aesthetically.

[Gfish]

Maybe it's just me, but it seems like the old conventional's (Penn and Ocean City) geared at around 2.5:1, are in better operating condition than the higher geared reels.

[Crab Pot]

Got all my parts today to build my 2.5 Senator (as I'm calling it) but the inner rings were wrong.

Good news though....Jason, I found the 30-99 stand you sent me!

(Minor miracle, if you'd seen my garage you'd be impressed)

To be continued!

Steve

[JasonGotaProblem]

Got all my parts today to build my 2.5 Senator (as I'm calling it) but the inner rings were wrong.

Good news though....Jason, I found the 30-99 stand you sent me!

(Minor miracle, if you'd seen my garage you'd be impressed)

To be continued!

Steve

I'm glad. That was my only one. I figured you were the type to be able to put this one together and it wouldn't go to waste. I'm glad I guessed correctly, I was just off by a few months.

[Crab Pot]

Takes me that long to get inspired!