No grill. But this old fighter has steel gears so popped in carbontex, handle from Dan, and silver Cortez frame from Tom. New SS brace hardware. Ready to knock you out never mind a few age scrapes.
Btw Back to Black works nicely on these handles.
John
Love it ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on November 28, 2017, 03:19:30 AM
No grill. But this old fighter has steel gears so popped in carbontex, handle from Dan, and silver Cortez frame from Tom. New SS brace hardware. Ready to knock you out never mind a few age scrapes.
Btw Back to Black works nicely on these handles.
John
Please let me know how well the Cortez frame works!
Well, I wish I could say I have taxed the other one, but no. Tom's machining is first rate and we've banged some nice catches on the Cortez 4/0's and Jiggy's. There's no doubt it's a game changer; with steel gears and post you can do about what you want to. I have 80 topshots with 100lb braid under and this reel wont sweat.
Some of my other Cortez reels. The green ones are still waiting rods fir me to build this winter.
Your 9/0 reel looks like a new model Penn that they didn't make. Really like the black and sliver, old school Penn look. And the Tib handle tops it off perfect.
Nicely done, John! She will no doubt suit your needs well as I have seen some of the catches that Erik has made with Tom's 9/0 frames and I'm impressed.
BTW, You don't have a problem with tackle collecting, you have a passion ...it's much worse. I know the feeling. ;)
Beautiful gear ya got there,
Dom
Ohana,
And might I just add, when talking about Tom's frames that we don't forget about the Squidder....in "green"...which might be the(http://alantani.com/gallery/22/thumb_17022_16_10_17_12_35_06.jpeg) (http://alantani.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22085) coolest reel I'll ever own for flying sardines....
you guys are outta control!!!! ;D
Nice Work John.
Something about that Silver and Black.
I have an original Accurate Framed 9/0 with all the goodies.
It is one of my all time favorites. ;)
Not trying to one up you, but you have to see it.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4302/36011468281_b337560041_c.jpg)
Quote from: alantani on November 28, 2017, 06:06:47 AM
you guys are outta control!!!! ;D
Naw Alan, out of control would be having enough red and black Jiggys for a game of checkers....that would be twelve each I think. See, the red box only has 11. I'm ok....
uh oh....there's a red I missed....
Well, you can be sure if Daron was closer we'd get a twelver of cold Natty Daddy and paint up a piece of plywood for a game board....
BTW, that's the sweet 99 you gave me, front and center, that sent me down that particular rabbit hole of Pennicana..
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 28, 2017, 06:28:46 AM
Nice Work John.
Something about that Silver and Black.
I have an original Accurate Framed 9/0 with all the goodies.
It is one of my all time favorites. ;)
Not trying to one up you, but you have to see it.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4302/36011468281_b337560041_c.jpg)
What do you mean one up...that's funny considering I've been trying to get vault pics out of you for two years; I expect it will take you a bit longer now to get all that done lol. I can look at these builds all day. Now I just want some Keta cranks...
Apologies to Mr. Foreman, it was late and left out the "E".
Quote from: twotone on November 28, 2017, 04:14:00 AM
Your 9/0 reel looks like a new model Penn that they didn't make. Really like the black and sliver, old school Penn look. And the Tib handle tops it off perfect.
Thanks, you just can't go wrong there.
Quote from: bhale1 on November 28, 2017, 05:33:18 AM
Ohana,
And might I just add, when talking about Tom's frames that we don't forget about the Squidder....in "green"...which might be the(http://alantani.com/gallery/22/thumb_17022_16_10_17_12_35_06.jpeg) (http://alantani.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22085) coolest reel I'll ever own for flying sardines....
This one? :) Yeah, this reel is in the top five favorites of my own. Matching bag courtesy of our man Fred.
You have some fantastic looking reels John! 8)
Back on a really nice Vintage Magnaflex what got stolt for $37.
Nice pick ups John - loving the 9/0
Drew
John - Looks great...
You sir have a condition...it's called reelhoginitis...don't worry it's not contagious...but it is consuming. It eats up money and time out in the yard...not sure if there is a cure yet...my wife is still searching as well. ;D
Amazing collection of users you've got there...I'd say one of those photos needs to go for photo of the month just for sheer time in building them all!
I like the silver frame! Is it stock under the plate?
Yes, this one is stock besides carbontex kit and SS washer kit. My other black-framed one has SS sleeve. I will eventually put one in this build. With the new drags and the Tib handle you can get pretty good torque on it.
Quote from: mo65 on November 28, 2017, 01:26:35 PM
You have some fantastic looking reels John! 8)
Thanks, Moe. I'm just a mechanic, a not especially good one, putting the pretty lego's together that our Ohana creates. I have some issues on Peerless 9 builds yesterday, please take a look at that thread and see if you have insight.
Quote from: thorhammer on November 28, 2017, 01:10:21 PM
Quote from: bhale1 on November 28, 2017, 05:33:18 AM
Ohana,
And might I just add, when talking about Tom's frames that we don't forget about the Squidder....in "green"...which might be the(http://alantani.com/gallery/22/thumb_17022_16_10_17_12_35_06.jpeg) (http://alantani.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22085) coolest reel I'll ever own for flying sardines....
This one? :) Yeah, this reel is in the top five favorites of my own. Matching bag courtesy of our man Fred.
Boy that green really pops! Beautiful reel!
Hi John, I may be pushing 60 but am still up for adoption ;) ;)
Ted
Quote from: coastal_dan on November 28, 2017, 02:41:28 PM
John - Looks great...
You sir have a condition...it's called reelhoginitis...don't worry it's not contagious...but it is consuming. It eats up money and time out in the yard...not sure if there is a cure yet...my wife is still searching as well. ;D
Amazing collection of users you've got there...I'd say one of those photos needs to go for photo of the month just for sheer time in building them all!
I respectfully disagree, this disease is contagious as it gets! You don't even need direct contact with a carrier.
All you have to do is read posts and look at pictures and WHAM! You got it.
You have a beautiful collection going John and I'm sure you're not done just yet .
I like them all...good job!
Sal
Interesting rod. A custom wrapped oldie?
John
you're lookin' into the rabbit hole, here, guys. just sayin' take a small step back...... ;D
Alan, look at the usual list of the suspects here...they're ALL already toast, except Drew, who may stand a chance, but not much based on the three PM's I just got from him. Those reels have parts from you, Sal, Daron, Ted, Dan, and Drew, all on this thread, lol. And Nick, Randy, Sid and Tom haven't seen it yet...
Sal, you would be correct :) There's a WWO reel bag I got from Alan that's full of hot rod stuff not on rods yet.
Ted, you, sir, are being coy... I know my little collection is about 1/8 of yours.
Quote from: thorhammer on November 28, 2017, 07:23:31 PM
Alan, look at the usual list of the suspects here...they're ALL already toast, except Drew, who may stand a chance, but not much based on the three PM's I just got from him. Those reels have parts from you, Sal, Daron, Ted, Dan, and Drew, all on this thread, lol. And Nick, Randy, Sid and Tom haven't seen it yet...
Sal, you would be correct :) There's a WWO reel bag I got from Alan that's full of hot rod stuff not on rods yet.
Ted, you, sir, are being coy... I know my little collection is about 1/8 of yours.
You mean this isn't a support group? I was wondering how my Senators kept multiplying. ;D
I saw this post, just carefully peeking into the rabbit hole. I finally got Thea to say, you need a better way to store your fishing stuff. I think that is as close to approval as I need for more stuff!
Quote from: thorhammer on November 28, 2017, 01:44:03 PM
Back on a really nice Vintage Magnaflex what got stolt for $37.
I love magnaflex rods and your 9/0,,,,if you need me to test it out in freshwater first just let me know be glad to help ;D