Seems whenever I convert a Penn I always have a pile of leftover parts. So I came up with a formula to convert 4 Penns at once and no extra parts leftover. All I needed was to add 2 (65) posts, and after the shuffle I had 2 (3/0) posts leftover.
Front row is a long beach 65 and a jigmaster 500, back row is a 3/0 senator and a silver beach 99.
Disassemble and ready for the big shuffle. (note 2 extra posts top middle)
Ok, now the shuffle is complete and these are ready for reassembly.
The 65 now has jigmaster posts and seat, and 3/0 spool
The jigmaster has the 65 seat and posts and silver beach spool
The narrowed 3/0 has 99 posts (+2 I add here), 99 seat, 65 spool
The Silver beach has 3/0 seat and posts, and jigmaster spool
....and the same 4 reels. The silver beach is now jigmaster 500 width. The 3/0 senator is now a 2.5/0 senator. The long beach 65 is now extra wide, and lastly the jigmaster is now a 99.
I have 2 3/0 bars leftover............that's it !! I can live with that 8) 8)
Now that makes my brain hurt. You have too much time on your hands Ted. ;) Dominick
Dominick's right, too much time, but that's simply amazing. I had no idea that could be done and it's pretty darn inspiring. You have a Penn parts list built into that brain of yours... never saw anything like this.
It's one of the only times spare parts are acceptable. ;)
Thanks for showing us how it's done,
Dom
Cool post Ted.....
The first thing that I thought was damn Ted you have too much time on your hands but I scrolled down to see our two Doms had same opinion. Your mental catalog is encyclopedic
Wow Ted!
How do you remember it all?
I don't think you're drinking enough.
Steve
Duuuuude amazing :o Bill
Ted...what's the story on that mile long handle on the 3/0? Is that a stock Penn piece or a custom?
Quote from: mo65 on February 03, 2017, 08:05:45 AM
Ted...what's the story on that mile long handle on the 3/0? Is that a stock Penn piece or a custom?
Lol, the long handle is factory made, but certainly not a stock item. They were custom made by a guy that worked in the Penn plant in the early 50's. His son found them in a box of parts that had been stored for over 50 years. I only got 1 of the 3 he had. The other 2 reside in the collection of a AT member.
-Ted
Well done, Ted --
Experience at your level breeds super efficiency...
Impressive use of resources.
Best,
Fred
Quote from: Maxed Out on February 03, 2017, 07:07:19 PM
Quote from: mo65 on February 03, 2017, 08:05:45 AM
Ted...what's the story on that mile long handle on the 3/0? Is that a stock Penn piece or a custom?
Lol, the long handle is factory made, but certainly not a stock item. They were custom made by a guy that worked in the Penn plant in the early 50's. His son found them in a box of parts that had been stored for over 50 years. I only got 1 of the 3 he had. The other 2 reside in the collection of a AT member.
-Ted
Love these little stories.
Quote from: coastal_dan on February 03, 2017, 09:53:38 PM
Quote from: Maxed Out on February 03, 2017, 07:07:19 PM
Quote from: mo65 on February 03, 2017, 08:05:45 AM
Ted...what's the story on that mile long handle on the 3/0? Is that a stock Penn piece or a custom?
Lol, the long handle is factory made, but certainly not a stock item. They were custom made by a guy that worked in the Penn plant in the early 50's. His son found them in a box of parts that had been stored for over 50 years. I only got 1 of the 3 he had. The other 2 reside in the collection of a AT member.
-Ted
Love these little stories.
Ted could easily fill a book with the stories he's got.
;D
Very clever post. Proves my theory that penn reels are leggos for salty dogs.
Quote from: Decker on February 03, 2017, 10:34:03 PM
Very clever post. Proves my theory that penn reels are leggos for salty dogs.
Please excuse my weak attempt at humor::) and carry on with compliments to this awesome post!
Quote from: Decker on February 06, 2017, 04:20:34 PM
Quote from: Decker on February 03, 2017, 10:34:03 PM
Very clever post. Proves my theory that penn reels are leggos for salty dogs.
Please excuse my weak attempt at humor::) and carry on with compliments to this awesome post!
It's all good Mr Decker, I thought the salty dogs leggo comment was both funny and appropriate.
-Ted
Quote from: Maxed Out on February 06, 2017, 07:50:35 PM
It's all good Mr Decker, I thought the salty dogs leggo comment was both funny and appropriate.
-Ted
Ted, appreciate the support of a man standing next to a huge fish! I'd like to see a reel reassembly contest (or puzzle) along the lines outlined in your post.