Well, I'm starting to get emails, so here it is:
As most of us know, the spacer bars for the 501-506 are not available anymore... well, I'm sure these will flush out a whole heap of the original on eBay, not that I'm interested, I rather have the stainless steel spacers.
These should also work on the 49-149 and 349.
They were my suggestion and I believe Black Pearl will make them available to all of us soon, we're just working out some small details and hopefully they will happen.
They do look amazing.
For cost and availability, you will need to check with Black Pearl.
Here are a couple of pictures
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Sal
Look great, and a good option for narrowing a 500 I guess? That is, if there's a stand available. I don't know much about this particular modification.
Sal, if/when Black Pearl decides to fashion these, will they be compatible with a Penn 49L? :)
~A~
Yes Aiala, they will, but you might need to purchase two sets. Since there are so many 149-49 and 349, we'll see if we could get him to offer sets of three for those.
Keep in mind, I have the samples, but I'm not 100% sure these will be available. We will need to find out from Alan Chui if they will.
Sal
Hi Sal Really nice looking. just thinking these might also work on the 1/0 senator . Doug
Quote from: Doug on September 27, 2014, 05:35:43 PM
Hi Sal Really nice looking. just thinking these might also work on the 1/0 senator . Doug
Doug, you are correct. I forgot all about that awesome reel. ::)
I'm in for 3 sets!
If I can't find a Tib Frame for my 349H, these SS Spacers will make the reel more rigid!
Can't Wait.
Wayne
Currently, I am in the progress to negotiation with the factory because the initial pricing was for the flat bar. Now, we have to change to have some curve in the front and some big curve in the back of the bar. I will try to keep the cost down as much as I can.
As you all can see that it is a very thick stainless steel bar and it will be cut by a CNC machine.
If the price is right for the 501/506 bar, I don't see why I will not make the 500/505 bar. It will be cost a little more because it has more stainless steel material, and it will have 3 round holes on it.
Anyway, this will be a limited production, and it will be first come first serve. I don't know when it will be, but we are waiting for the new style short bard to be made and send for checking.
Stay tune!
Thanks,
--Alan C.
Thanks for providing these to us Alan.
These are great - thanks Sal and Alan.
Looking forward to picking up a few sets.
Cheers!
I have a 500 with a bent spool. I haven't decided what to do with it. Since I have a narrow 112H, I'm thinking regular width, although I had an idea about a 99 sized conversion until I looked at what it would cost. :-\
I'll be watching to see where this goes!
Quote from: Black Pearl on September 27, 2014, 11:07:21 PM
Anyway, this will be a limited production, and it will be first come first serve.
Hi Alan C, I hope the first run isn't too limited - it looks like there are a few of us interested in multiple sets :)
Count me in too. I have a couple of reels that could use the 501 bars.
Thanks Bob
COUNT ME IN FOR 3 SETS , I HAVE A FEW REELS THAT I AM WORKING ON ,
Count me in for one set please, they look fantastic.
Mike.
Thanks for the offering Alan.
amazing looking reel Sal!
If I may Alan. These look terrific, and I am interested, but a STAINLESS NEWELL STAND AND CLAMP TO GO WITH THEM would be the cat's meow. A PG albacore special with all the goodies, it will keep me up at night just thinking about it.
Ron
Quote from: noyb72 on September 29, 2014, 04:05:35 AM
If I may Alan. These look terrific, and I am interested, but a STAINLESS NEWELL STAND AND CLAMP TO GO WITH THEM would be the cat's meow. A PG albacore special with all the goodies, it will keep me up at night just thinking about it.
Ron
I hear you, but everything is coming down in price. By doing all these stuffs (spacer bars(2), reel stand (foot) and the clamp) in stainless steel, it will be very costly. If a person really wants those stuffs, he can just purchase the Tri frame (stand is included, and no spacer bars will be required). I believe that the clamp will be expensive by making it in stainless steel.
Alan,
When it comes available, I too will be in line for these goodies.
russ
It took me a while to find out what you were talking about. I was thinking of the spacer on the gear sleeve and was thinking...did Sal have too much wine? You cannot even see the spacer with that pretty handle on. This is my third time looking at this post, then realize that maybe I've had way too much non-alcoholic wine. Nice work. What is the weight of those spacer?
Quote from: Bryan Young on September 29, 2014, 05:15:01 PM
It took me a while to find out what you were talking about. I was thinking of the spacer on the gear sleeve and was thinking...did Sal have too much wine? You cannot even see the spacer with that pretty handle on. This is my third time looking at this post, then realize that maybe I've had way too much non-alcoholic wine. Nice work. What is the weight of those spacer?
The modified spacer bar (cross bar) should be 0.23 oz each.
Alan
The spacers would look nice on a Newell 338 or if you do spacers for the Penn 501 they would fit the Newell 322.
Either way -- I want some spacers
Mike
Me, too! I want to be totally spaced out!
Oh, wait... I already am. Duh. ;D
~A~
I'm down for a set. 8)
I'm in for a few for a 349.
I have the price for this stainless steel space/cross bar. Shipping is included for within the US. Outside US member, please ask for shipping cost.
Limited quantity will be produced and available in 45 days after the final sample approval (around end of this Nov.)
The following is pre-pay order pricing:
1 piece short cross bar for 501/506, some other Penn reels and Newell: $19.00
1 set (2 pieces) short cross bar for 501/506, some other Penn reels and Newell: $37.00
3 pieces short cross bars for 49-149, 349, some other Penn reels and Newell: $55.00
1 piece long cross bar for 500/505, some other Penn reels and Newell: $20.50
1 set (2 pieces) long cross bar for 500/505, some other Penn reels and Newell: $39.00
3 pieces long cross bars for for 500/505, some other Penn reels and Newell: $60.00
I will have few pictures when the samples are here.
Pre-order will be accepted. Please send email with the name and mailing address to prochallenger@yahoo.com for invoice. If PayPal invoice is requested, there will be $0.50 fee will be charged.
Thanks,
--Alan
I'd like at least two sets. That's a great upgrade.
Pricing is reasonable in comparison to what a Tiburon frame or a set of Newell Bars would cost.
Quote from: Black Pearl on September 30, 2014, 07:48:04 PM
I have the price for this stainless steel space/cross bar. Shipping is included for within the US. Outside US member, please ask for shipping cost.
Limited quantity will be produced and available in 45 days after the final sample approval (around end of this Nov.)
The following is pre-pay order pricing:
1 piece short cross bar for 501/506 or other reels: $19.00
1 set (2 pieces) short cross bar for 501/506 or other reels: $37.00
3 pieces short cross bars for 501/506 or other reels: $55.00
1 piece long cross bar for 500/505 or other reels: $20.50
1 set (2 pieces) long cross bar for 500/505 or other reels: $39.00
3 pieces long cross bars for 500/505 or other reels: $60.00
I will have few pictures when the samples are here.
Pre-order will be accepted. Please send email with the name and mailing address to prochallenger@yahoo.com for invoice. If PayPal invoice is requested, there will be $0.50 fee will be charged.
Thanks,
--Alan
Quote from: Islandgypsy on September 30, 2014, 08:25:54 PM
I'd like at least two sets. That's a great upgrade.
Please send in your order via email.
Quote from: Porthos on September 30, 2014, 09:34:43 PM
Pricing is reasonable in comparison to what a Tiburon frame or a set of Newell Bars would cost.
Some members are stainless steel material crazy....... like "Sal".... cough! cough! He might even buy all of these bars for himself....
Alan,
Will the 501/506 bars fit the 349 & 349H reels??
Thank you.
Wayne
Quote from: El Pescador on September 30, 2014, 11:26:49 PM
Alan,
Will the 501/506 bars fit the 349 & 349H reels??
Thank you.
Wayne
It will require 3 pieces per reel.
Looks like a nice upgrade.
Bump.
Any update on these?
Planning winter projects is all.
Quote from: TechTeach2530 on October 24, 2014, 02:28:59 PM
Bump.
Any update on these?
Planning winter projects is all.
The new updated samples were sent to Sal for final checking. If the fitting is good, then a mass production will start at once and it will take 45 days to finish.
Thanks,
--Alan
Cool.
This cross bar (spacer) can be ordered from my online store now. (www.mkt.com/pro-challenger-LLC (http://www.mkt.com/pro-challenger-LLC))
Well, I received my spacer bars today and I must say they look amazing
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Alan, they did a great job machining these, when i set the first screw the other three holes line up . These are perfect.
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everything feels square, the screws are topped nicely, I'm very happy with these
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clearance with the spool is nice. pics don't do them justice they look much better in hand
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The Newell doesn't look too shabby either
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Thanks for making these available to us Alan, great job!
Sal
Sal!!!
I see you went with Shiny! Like my personality ::)
Snows com'n your way...
Wayne
Yes Wayne also in my direction. J.F.K Airport
Mike
Would these new spacers fit a Long Beach 250 bait caster?
If you mean the Surfmaster 250, yes these will fit, but not on the surfmaster 100-150 or 200.
We are working on those and should be available some time in the future.
beautiful work, gentlemen! i wish penn would have done this from the beginning. that and stainless steel reel seats and rings... :-\
Those are some nice looking Bars Sal! :o Chui does it again! ;D
Not sure if speedwagon has a 259 long beach or a Surfmater 250?
The 259 has "live bait caster" on the plate I believe.
So what size spool for a 500 JM?
Quote from: David Hall on January 24, 2015, 02:21:41 AM
So what size spool for a 500 JM?
29L-500.
If you wanted to make the 500 a narrow 501, you will need to find a 29L-501 spool...those are not easy to find.
If you do, it will cost you. If you decide to go with the narrow, you will also need the 30-49 stand, grab those, I have a feeling they will go up in price, right not they're very reasonable from Scotts.
29M-250 will also fit
Quote from: RowdyW on January 24, 2015, 01:33:09 PM
29M-250 will also fit
Yes Rudy, also the 29-250 (plastic) will fit. I didn't mention those, because not many would want them.
just curious but can the bars be made without the holes in them. I like the look of the solid spacer bars. I mean I know they can be just didn't know if maybe it might be a patent issue or something.
TXAngler,
I'm pretty sure they put the holes in the spacers to cut down on weight and aesthetically they look cool, too. ;)
Dom
Your answer is a good one Dom ;).
Quote from: txangler81 on January 25, 2015, 06:34:49 AM
I like the look of the solid spacer bars.
You can find plenty of reasonably-priced Jigmaster 500S reels on fleabay... they've got the solid bars. :)
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A~
Yes, but the only stainless steel bars are available here ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 25, 2015, 03:03:12 PM
Yes, but the only stainless steel bars are available here ;D
Yup! I'm going to get some for my 501. Sweeet! :D
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A~
Ok I understand the purpose behind the holes in the bars, and yes they do look great, but my personal preference is a solid bar. Like Sal said these are the only stainless steel bars made. I do own multiple sets of the 501 bars, but eventually if I don't go with Tiburon frames I would like to upgrade to the stainless steel bars if I can get them with out the holes. I would think they would be a little cheaper to produce since there would be less machining. Are the stock bars made of steel? They seem heavier than brass. Guess I need to see if they are magnetic.
Dustin,
Don't underestimate the strength of those bars. Even though they have holes drilled in them, they are stronger than any stock no hole bar out there. Thick solid stainless verses thin straight steel is no match.
I'm not underestimating anything I just like the look of a solid bar that is all :)
Gotcha! ;D
Txangler81,
I think they are cut from stainless. That means they will not be magnetic, or if so, just barely.