The Red Baron

MFB · January 17, 2014, 06:45:38 AM

Thanks Guys,

It's supposed to be summer here, but weather has been atrocious so far. It's a long weekend & there is a 2m swell & 30 knot winds forecast for the west coast. Have put this on my 10-15kg Kilwell Jellytip. It's going to be my "small" popper rod will probably spool it with 24kg braid. Might turn my attention to my 8500SS now. Watch this space....

Rgds

Mark

pompano joe · January 17, 2014, 03:59:11 PM

Glad I'm not the only one who likes red reels! Built this one last summer for a friend who loves these reels. "Great minds think alike!" Did a little grinding to get the sides flat and painted with Duracoat. I love that Penn power knob. Can I get those in the States?

Irish Jigger · January 17, 2014, 04:22:27 PM

Quote from: pompano joe on January 17, 2014, 03:59:11 PM
I love that Penn power knob. Can I get those in the States?

They are available in the UK for about $16 and fit both the 7500SS and 8500SS.
I could ship them if necessary.

Chris Gatorfan · January 17, 2014, 04:36:37 PM

Joe glad to see your on the site now...welcome aboard

surfcaster · January 17, 2014, 04:52:58 PM

Those are Cool looking reels, The 750/7500ss is one of my favorites, I fish them all the time.Never seen a red one now I've seen 2.
I just picked a near perfect 750ss up last week. I am currently working on a green 705 That I am converting
to a black & gold 707. (Lefty 706z) I'll post some pics When the rest of my parts come in.
Tight Lines, Richie

Cone · January 17, 2014, 04:59:44 PM

The reel turned out great MFB. Joe I saw yours on the PFF forum. Red really looks good on both reels! Bob

pompano joe · January 17, 2014, 06:34:42 PM

Quote from: surfcaster on January 17, 2014, 04:52:58 PM
I am currently working on a green 705 That I am converting
to a black & gold 707. (Lefty 706z)

I've got the curse too, Richie...lefty...my father cut my fishing teeth on Mitchell 301s fishing for Red Fish, Specs and Flounder on the MS Coast. Here's a 707 I recently restored. Wish I had a before picture.

pompano joe · January 17, 2014, 06:38:08 PM

Quote from: Chris Gatorfan on January 17, 2014, 04:36:37 PM
Joe glad to see your on the site now...welcome aboard

Thank Chris...been here for a couple of years, just don't post much. Enjoy sitting back and taking it all in!

surfcaster · January 17, 2014, 07:05:49 PM

That is a nice 707. I was going to make one out of my 702 but it was too nice to chop up, so I put it on ebay to fund some of my many other projects.I recently did this 9500ss with the help of Cone.
Keta stainless dog/ratchet upgrades.Sals posts& redsettas tutorial. Got a spool w/stock drag for mono & a upgraded drag for braid to try vertical jigging will eventually put a different knob on the handle.

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raumati01 · January 17, 2014, 07:35:55 PM

Nice to see the Red Baron finished, now for the weather to settle down so you can get a kingie hanging off it.

Cone · January 17, 2014, 09:49:03 PM

Looks nice Richie. Now we need to see pics of fish! Bob

DaBigOno · January 18, 2014, 12:32:04 AM

Quote from: MFB on January 17, 2014, 05:02:15 AM
My lords, ladies & gentlemen. May I present to you, for your viewing pleasure the "Red Baron"

Rgds
Mark

The reel came out awesome Mark!

I really like how the Gold pops out that Red. I'm looking forward to following your next project.

MFB · January 29, 2014, 08:29:14 AM

Have just fitted new octagon drag washers. Planning on targeting something rather substantial now

Rgds

Mark