I think I built these around 2001 when I somehow found Charkbait and Accurate parts. I know Accurate was not producing reels at that time and didn't know it was called hot rodding, but I did know I wanted a powerful fats 4/0 with more line. So I built full Accurate out of my 113HL, ordered a wide spool and hit-100's from Mr. Quinn, who was forward a most engaging helpful resource in all my Penn questions. It was Accurate 4-1 SS gears fir speed and power handle for torque. This was built to winch grouper out of the hole quickly without the weight of 6/0, being before we caught into braid.
6/0 just had ht-100 put in, it was plenty beefy for me as-was. I caught a sail on it once and it winched him in like just an overgrown ballyhoo. Stock Penn half frame that was on donor 114hLW. But oh the six shooter handle 😎
Cool reels John! I think in 2001 I was still fishin' a crusty stock 209...:D
John; How many has it been since?
Joe
Nice John! Wow, that's almost 20 years ago, I'm wondering what else you got stashed under the bed. ;D
I believe those kits came with bearings and stainless steel phillips head screws.
Quote from: Reel 224 on February 05, 2017, 03:16:32 PM
John; How many has it been since?
Joe
No way I'm answering that....1) I don't know 2) there are many "Works In Progess (WIP) 3) no way in case my wife reads this :)
But if I'm pressed....less than Sal and Ted!!!
John
Not Bret bed but a few over head
Great builds John....like your overhead rod racks....Bill