Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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Title: Jigmaster Holds Its Own
Post by: gstours on March 21, 2016, 05:01:57 AM
Yesterday I got a chance to troll for the wild king salmon of southeast alaska.  I usually use mooching reels but wanted to catch a few more fish on my reworked Jigmaster and got the chance. ???
(http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p660/gst6814/IMG_0876_zpsgs4cpgei.jpg) (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/gst6814/media/IMG_0876_zpsgs4cpgei.jpg.html)
The reel is a double dogged with stainless gearsleeve, and my own Hex gear with carbon fiber washers shown in my earlier jigmaster posts. Soo lets see what happens ok? :-\

(http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p660/gst6814/IMG_0879_zpsm5hftnut.jpg) (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/gst6814/media/IMG_0879_zpsm5hftnut.jpg.html)
Ya it was fun on the little reel,  and finally got it in the net.   So we are a happy camper! 8)
(http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p660/gst6814/IMG_0872_zps4jyhucim.jpg) (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/gst6814/media/IMG_0872_zps4jyhucim.jpg.html)
With a little luck and another day outdoors,  I had fun, the jigmaster worked great, we got some dinners, and something for the smoker too.  :'(
Title: Re: Jigmaster Holds Its Own
Post by: Marcq on March 21, 2016, 05:18:01 AM
Really cool pics  8)

Marc..
Title: Re: Jigmaster Holds Its Own
Post by: HOLEINTHEWATER on March 21, 2016, 10:41:09 AM
GREAT PICTURES. THANKS
DAVE
Title: Re: Jigmaster Holds Its Own
Post by: Alto Mare on March 21, 2016, 10:56:02 AM
Beautiful pics Gary, always nice to see the Jigmaster in action.

Sal
Title: Re: Jigmaster Holds Its Own
Post by: Dominick on March 21, 2016, 06:56:35 PM
Gary does it again.  Terrific.  Keep up the good work.  Dominick
Title: Re: Jigmaster Holds Its Own
Post by: SacFly on March 21, 2016, 10:22:01 PM
Nice pics!  You live in a truly beautiful place. 
Title: Re: Jigmaster Holds Its Own
Post by: foakes on March 21, 2016, 10:39:41 PM
Nice, Gary ---

Thanks again for sharing your wonderful lifestyle --

Those little Jig-Masters are the reel that won the west -- IMO.

So versatile -- and so capable either as stock or upgraded.

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Jigmaster Holds Its Own
Post by: swill88 on March 21, 2016, 11:28:18 PM

Great report Gary!

Looks like your're trolling with braid??

What's your leader length & test?

Thanks...

Steve
Title: Re: Jigmaster Holds Its Own
Post by: MarkT on March 22, 2016, 04:42:48 AM
Nice going but a Salmon doesn't really put a souped up 501 to the test!
Title: Re: Jigmaster Holds Its Own
Post by: SoCalAngler on March 22, 2016, 06:32:28 AM
Nice Chinook. I really miss catching them and eating those yummy fish. I would like to fill up the smoker with some Coho too.