Thanks to Randy another masterpiece is born. :o :o.....also thanks to Tom H, Alan C, and Bryan Y. ...around here a group effort goes a long ways...
.....or in this case a Extra Wide way.
.......heads up.....incoming... ;) ;)
too good!
Very nice Ted. You're one of the best hunters, when it comes to getting hard to find pieces... good job!
I like that knob, what kind is it?
DA Bomber . Ted, it is the Bomb . Too pretty to fish .. have you got a hand line?
Quote from: FatTuna on January 28, 2016, 02:11:01 AM
I like that knob, what kind is it?
That's the EVA 45 from Alan C. (Black Pearl). It is very smooth and solid. It has basically same 2 sets of bearings that Toms jigmasters have. Best $20 I spent in a long time !
Ray, I am getting kinda old for handline.
I do plan on getting this one wet for sure !!
Ted
Holy cow, beauty Ted, nicely done...yet again. :o
Ted does it again. Good job pal. Dominick
I say this a lot here but that is a gorgeous reel, nice job.
Ray's right, Ted, you da bomb, yo!
Now that's a sweet build... Randy for PREZ!!
Thanks for the sexy photos... that photo should be moderated as it's just too sexy for the 12 year old rule. ;D
Dom
WOW!! Just Amazing!! ;D
TomT
I like the handle screw on the jack lever...the rest of it is really cool too.
Ted,
What's the story on the frame graphics?
Steve
Quote from: swill88 on January 29, 2016, 06:30:00 AM
Ted,
What's the story on the frame graphics?
Steve
Good question Steve, You tell me and we'll both know. :D Randy is on vaca right now, but pretty certain he may have info about this frame and the graphics. It is a tib frame and spool.
The frame came to me with a matching red 505 spool, which would not work with the cortez plates. That's where Randy came to the rescue with a new wide red 500 spool.
Quote from: PacRat on January 29, 2016, 05:03:14 AM
I like the handle screw on the jack lever...the rest of it is really cool too.
Mike, you have a very sharp eye. 8) 8) The scalloped nut on the shift lever is standard part# 23-60 handle retention nut. It took a special wrench to tighten that nut, because of the gear housing being so close.
Ted
Ted, did you get that frame from Hawaii? Looks like the frame that was designed for Hawaiian fishing.
Quote from: Bryan Young on January 29, 2016, 06:20:51 PM
Ted, did you get that frame from Hawaii? Looks like the frame that was designed for Hawaiian fishing.
Not sure Bryan, it was a private sale and cant recall where the seller lived. Randy told me it is just another tib frame. My wallet says otherwise :D :D
Quote from: Max Doubt on January 29, 2016, 07:07:12 PM
Quote from: Bryan Young on January 29, 2016, 06:20:51 PM
Ted, did you get that frame from Hawaii? Looks like the frame that was designed for Hawaiian fishing.
Not sure Bryan, it was a private sale and cant recall where the seller lived. Randy told me it is just another tib frame. My wallet says otherwise :D :D
That has to be from HI. They like 'em extra wide out here.
Nice reel, and yes, those frames were recently produced by Tiburon for the Hawaiian market through Hamma Strike Customs.
Basically a 344 (Yellowfin Special) with custom logos.
They also have similar designs for 454/546, and 646-sized frames.
Chad
Quote from: cbar45 on January 29, 2016, 10:11:24 PM
Nice reel, and yes, those frames were recently produced by Tiburon for the Hawaiian market through Hamma Strike Customs.
Basically a 344 (Yellowfin Special) with custom logos.
They also have similar designs for 454/546, and 646-sized frames.
Chad
That's cool info Chad, Thanks 8) 8)
Hadn't seen this post. Ted, you mentioned a special wrench for the scalloped nut that was too close to the gear well for a standard wrench. Wondering if you can take a pic of the wrench and post it.... I'm curious about any tool I don't have that someone else does :)
Thanks.
Sid
Quote from: sdlehr on July 12, 2016, 01:05:17 AM
Hadn't seen this post. Ted, you mentioned a special wrench for the scalloped nut that was too close to the gear well for a standard wrench. Wondering if you can take a pic of the wrench and post it.... I'm curious about any tool I don't have that someone else does :)
Thanks.
Sid
Sid, I can't recall for sure, but I believe it was the smaller wrench that comes with a 109, #9 etc, and I was only able to get the wrench on the top half of that scalloped nut, but it was enough to get it tight without scratching the anodizing. Hope that helps.
Ted
Quote from: Maxed Out on July 13, 2016, 02:31:35 AM
Quote from: sdlehr on July 12, 2016, 01:05:17 AM
Hadn't seen this post. Ted, you mentioned a special wrench for the scalloped nut that was too close to the gear well for a standard wrench. Wondering if you can take a pic of the wrench and post it.... I'm curious about any tool I don't have that someone else does :)
Thanks.
Sid
Sid, I can't recall for sure, but I believe it was the smaller wrench that comes with a 109, #9 etc, and I was only able to get the wrench on the top half of that scalloped nut, but it was enough to get it tight without scratching the anodizing. Hope that helps.
Ted
Thanks, Ted. The way I read it it sounded like you had a wrench made just for the job. (Never mind) :)
Sid