Randy Pauly(Vintage Offshore Tackle) posted up a killer deal on a Tiburon 4/0 WEX kit last week and I still had a set of Tom's plates to build out, so opportunity was knocking and I answered.
This one needs some inner strength, so every mod possible went internally, where now only 3 penn springs reside as original equipment (yoke springs, and eccentric spring).
Looking outside you'd hardly know this was once a 113H. Capacity on this extra wide topless 4/0 is same as a 6/0. :o :o
This reel was built entirely with components from this forum. Toms Cortez plates, adams handle star, Alan C's knob and internals, Keta's lug blanks, Scotts B&T ht-100's and delrin washers, and frame/spool from Randy Pauly @ vintage offshore tackle, the guy that can find most any custom reel or part. The handle and lever came from the forum also. ;D ;D
Not sure I'm tough enough to fish it, ;D so it'll take shelf space for now :D -Ted
It never stops ;D
Ted love that knob man!
:o :o :o :o :o great build brother......Bill
Nice build Ted, all that reel needs is a silver clamp ;), but still looks gorgeous.
I can't think of a finer fate for that wex.
Nice work sir!
Giddy Up!
Nice reel Ted. ;)
Wow! You always amaze. Dominick
The Silver Beauty! Looks great. I think maybe, more of a big horsey though!
..................Lou
Now that is SWEEEET!
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 22, 2017, 03:58:09 AM
Nice build Ted, all that reel needs is a silver clamp ;), but still looks gorgeous.
You are right about the clamp Sal, and thanks for the plug Ted. I will put the silver clamp into the next box going your way. Please remind me if I forget.
Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on January 24, 2017, 10:38:01 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 22, 2017, 03:58:09 AM
Nice build Ted, all that reel needs is a silver clamp ;), but still looks gorgeous.
You are right about the clamp Sal, and thanks for the plug Ted. I will put the silver clamp into the next box going your way. Please remind me if I forget.
Haha...just to cover myself Randy, I said it is still gorgeous :)
Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on January 24, 2017, 10:38:01 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 22, 2017, 03:58:09 AM
Nice build Ted, all that reel needs is a silver clamp ;), but still looks gorgeous.
You are right about the clamp Sal, and thanks for the plug Ted. I will put the silver clamp into the next box going your way. Please remind me if I forget.
Randy, the silver clamp you have wont fit the WEX. This reel has different hardware and the holes in the clamp are much larger than standard tib clamp. Thanks for the offer Randy. I do have silver clamp coming in my next batch from the plater. ;D ;D -Ted
You're right Ted. I forgot about the small holes.
Hi Ho! Silver!!! ;D
Work of art...that silver clamp will put it over the top. As always...well done.