Stainless Jigmaster Parts Question

[MarkD]

The dog is not pressed on will lift off when you apply solvent to remove the grease that's holding it to the bridge.

Yup it came right off, thanks. The bridge on my 500s had a different set up, it had a clip holding the dog on.

[DaBigOno]

OK, maybe I didn't word my question correctly.  I get that stainless is more corrosion resistant and stronger.  What I want to know is,  do the SS parts require an aftermarket, one-piece, frame to contain them or will the standard frame work?  Or, put another way, will the multi-piece frame be able to withstand the increased power provided by the SS guts?

Bob,

Wondering how your reel came out?  What did you end up doing with it??    Got pics???     

[Bucktail]

I wound up leaving them with stock parts.  I didn't see a need to upgrade to the stainless parts at this time.  These are not my primary reels and will mostly only get used for striped bass and bluefish on party boats that don't allow braid. 

I've cleaned and lubed them, added new drag washers and replaced a couple of small parts.   I think they'll be fine for now.

[DaBigOno]

I have a few Jigmasters I have completely stock.  I usually use them as loaners for friends and family that don't have gear.  It's perfect for that role.

What do you use as your primary reel?

[Keta]

I would still put in a SS gearsleeve, the end of the factory brass ones always round out on my reels.

[Bucktail]

I have a few Jigmasters I have completely stock.  I usually use them as loaners for friends and family that don't have gear.  It's perfect for that role.

What do you use as your primary reel?

For inshore stuff (stripers etc.) my preferred reels are my Shimano Curado 300 DSV baitcaster and my Shimano Sustain 5000 FE spinner.

I would still put in a SS gearsleeve, the end of the factory brass ones always round out on my reels.

Good advice.  Guess I figure I'll just cross that bridge when I come to it.

[DaBigOno]

Great choice using a Shimano's Curado 300.   I love using it to sling plastics at calico in the weeds.

[Ron Jones]

Great choice using a Shimano's Curado 300.   I love using it to sling plastics at calico in the weeds.

Now that's not fair. You need to come back here where you can catch fish and I need to go over there where I can play with calico bass.
Ron

[alantani]

cedros islands in june!

[Ron Jones]

Hoo Yah!