Completed my first custom build, can't believe it took so long to get around to it. After seeing Jonathan's (theswimmer) P21XN on the Moro Bay trip, I knew what I wanted....guess I can blame him for this ;D ;D. My 3 boys all contributed parts for the build, I sprung for the frame kit, the boys bought all the rest, PC double dog bridge, PC handle and knob, CC gear sleeve eccentric and yoke, Maxed Out eccentric lever, and a donor reel. Everything dropped right in and function was flawless. I got lucky the donor reel had phosphorus coated steel main and stainless pinion. So many specialized parts that work together is a testament to what everyone is doing to make these custom parts. I ended up using the black plates from a JM in my stash of reels and was hoping the older maroon plates would fit on the newer black plate frame (not the Tib frame) but the maroon plates won't turn far enough to lock in ....now time for a trip to the tackle store for some braid and we are fishing....thank you to all who spent the time and energy to make these custom parts available. Also thank you to Randy from Vintage Offshore Fishing for making these frame kits available.....Bill
Nice... I've got one I need to assemble. All the parts are in a box waiting on me... I need to get off my duff and just do it !
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Congrats Bill. I just picked mine up (on a pole still) in passing yesterday and smiled to myself. Bad little machines for sure. (Used it rockfishing).
I started out fishing saltwater with Jigmaster's and now I'm fishing with.....Jigmaster's, lol.
Nice job Bill, looks good. Rockfish opens again here in March, maybe we can get a trip in
Thank you for the plug Bill. That thing looks bulletproof!
That is a sweet looking build! - john
Fantastic work Bill! 8)
Bill thats sweet! shoudlve sent me a pic whle I was freezing arse off in the woods! Did you get the slot dremeled in?
Form and function all rolled up in this unassuming teensy jigmaster. Nicely done Sarge !
Thank you all for the kind words.....
Sheridan I will be ready for March....heck I even have a new reel to get the skunk off....
John haven't dremeled it yet, next on my list....(I have an older JM handle plate that doesn't fit a newer JM ring, for those who are wondering 😉)
Mo not sure if I have you or Jonathan to blame for this build 🤔🤣🤣🤣
Bill
Bill that's a sweet little rig and it will serve you well......
I love my P21XN and wish I had bought a few more kits!
Nice!!!!👍👍👍
Congrats on the sweet build !
Great work Bill !
Needs a nick name , Black Beauty mayhaps ?
You know mine was a novelty purchase based on how much I enjoy and use my 349's /49 's .
I never dreamed that 'The Joker' would become one of my favorite reels . The timeless design of the 500 platform combined with braid and the new parts coming around have turned the Jigmaster P21XN into a legend .
I just keep waiting for a multi color run option to see what kind of wild concoction I can come up with next !
Definitely a shallow water fav ...
Happy New Year Everyone ,
Jonathan
PS
Whats next Bill ???
Nice work Bill. Dominick
Thank you guys.... Jonathan...."Black Beauty" it is! Going to string it and wait for the rock fish opener in March....I wonder if waiting for the season to open is anything like a kid the night before Christmas....🤔