hey randy farmer 56 here ... do you think we could get a few spools made up so we could use the xn16 frames on the penn 100 155 180 reels ... i would buy two maybe three spools ... thanks farmer out or could there be a shaft swap out kit ....
That there is a great idea. An itty-bitty 180!
Ron Jones
Dear Dennis and Ron,
I don't think that it would be too much of a problem to run a few extra narrow spools for the 100/180/27, etc. the next time that we run the P16XN kits. As you pointed out, the spool body is the same and all that would be required is a different shaft. I don't know what the minimum quantity that Tiburon would require to run the special shafts, since they do not currently make any spools with that shaft, but I think that it might be the same shaft as used in the P21XN Jigmaster kits, and in that case, I don't think that would be a problem. Does anyone know if that is the case?
Thanks,
Randy
keep me in the loop ... farmer 56 dennis thanks again for helping us with our addictions
Noticed there is a question that didn't get answered buried here :)
Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on March 24, 2019, 10:31:24 PM
I don't think that it would be too much of a problem to run a few extra narrow spools for the 100/180/27, etc. the next time that we run the P16XN kits. As you pointed out, the spool body is the same and all that would be required is a different shaft. I don't know what the minimum quantity that Tiburon would require to run the special shafts, since they do not currently make any spools with that shaft, but I think that it might be the same shaft as used in the P21XN Jigmaster kits, and in that case, I don't think that would be a problem. Does anyone know if that is the case?
Randy, I think you are asking if the Jigmaster 501 spool shaft is the same as the Surfmaster 100 spool shaft, correct? You are asking in order to determine if the spool shaft of the P21XN would fit on an XN16 spool, in order to work with a 100, 180 or 27 reel, right?
Who's got their calipers handy?BTW, I think this is a great idea, and am envisioning a picture-plate Baymaster 180 on the custom frame & spool.
That's correct Joe. If the 501 and 100 shaft are the identical, then the P21XN shaft would work in an XN 100, 180, 27, etc.
Thanks for the clarification.
Randy
I'm trying to get a definite answer to this on another thread: https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=28175.0
Looks like the shaft length between Surfmaster and Jigmaster is the same, but there is a difference in shaft diameter.
Regardless, it seems like an adaptation of the xn16 to the non ball-bearing reels would be popular. The thing about narrow reels is that they fit plenty of braid, are strong and are easier to manage. Narrow reels are now the obvious choice. You're onto something good, Randy!
OK, now I'm getting excited.... :D