Haven't seen much by way of new projects lately. I assume that's because everyone is out fishing. What have you built or restored lately? Post some pics!
Caught one kitty in the last month, on a jigging spoon. Rebuilding decks and docks, replacing hot water heaters, boat hull compounding, replaced a prop, yardwork. What little tackle time I've had was repairing a half dozen of my buddie's rods the kids use, and servicing eight of his reels that may been better served as pinfish reefs except there were a couple of Penn's in there I felt could be recovered. Not much to take pics of for here but I do have a couple of Abu projects I'll get up.
I built E0AC92A5-A3F5-4EA6-BAF7-123C2567DDED.jpeg some selves for my Newells out of some material I scrounged. Nothing fancy but better than being stuffed in a drawer
take a look here Jason
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=35592.0
Does this count?
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Holy #$%& Tinman, how much ya got invested in all those custom parts?!!!
Here is a Rebuild . 8)
Quote from: Wompus Cat on September 08, 2022, 10:41:24 PMHere is a Rebuild . 8)
Great job! Looks like it lived in a pineapple under the sea in a past life lol
Quote from: nelz on September 08, 2022, 10:06:33 PMHoly #$%& Tinman, how much ya got invested in all those custom parts?!!!
$390. Yeah, these do cost a fair bit of coin to update, but when I look back at all the money I used to spend modifying cars, it's a drop in the bucket. I scored the reel on Facebook for $50 from a guy in Ohio. He asked if I would be interested when he finds more, says he finds them often. I said hell yes, send them my way.
Thanks guys. This past year has been super rough for me. My mental health is not where it should be, with my depression no longer well controlled. and these projects (both my own, and living vicariously through you guys) help keep me from getting stuck in the negative places in my own head as the docs experiment with different chemical cocktails to level me out.
It ain't "cheaper than therapy" its probably comparable in price. But why do one when you can do both at twice the price?
Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on September 09, 2022, 11:19:06 AMThanks guys. This past year has been super rough for me. My mental health is not where it should be, with my depression no longer well controlled. and these projects (both my own, and living vicariously through you guys) help keep me from getting stuck in the negative places in my own head as the docs experiment with different chemical cocktails to level me out.
Wow Jason, who knew this hobby/site could be so therapeutic!
I heard this doctor on a PBS show (Dr. Amen) say that a brain scan is necessary to accurately prescribe the correct drug(s). He said without one, the docs are just guessing and can actually make things worse because specific meds are needed depending on what the scan reveals. You may want to look into that.
Meantime, why don't you go to flea markets or garage sales and pick up an old reel in need of some love and get on it?
Hang in there bro! :cf
Sorry, I derailed my own thread. Here's a rod I finished recently. 10' crappie rod rebuilt as a vanity project spinning rod. Total noodle, no backbone at all. But even small catfish are fun on it, and that was the point. It matches well with the ss700. Though once the novelty wears off I'm sure the 7 will return to something better suited for casting.
I've been playing with doing crazy marbling then going over it with black tinted epoxy, and you get an end result that's still wild but more subtle.
Well it is PURDY !
Kinda looks like one of the Far Away Galaxies the New Space Scope is Showing Recently when you ZOOOOM INNN. :d
Wishing you well JASON, going by all the posts you have poste on this forum, its quite plain to see, your a lot more intelligent than me, I dont have anytime to get negative, @ age 76, I spring out of bed every morning, & say, well I am going to learn something new today, dont take to much on, but keep yourself moving all day, wishing you well man, Henry love the restore you preformed on that old reel, must have been in the ocean for a couple of years great job, cheers Don.
I liked the comparison/contrast between Tim & Henry's reels; both looked like lot's of fun and learning and both turned out great!
Movin and groovin outdoors keeps my frame of mind better. Walkin, bicyclin, kayakin, beach combin, and even collecting recyclables for $.
I'm planning on another 2500C build here soon, this will be from all new parts with the exception of the pinion yoke and clutch button. I'll post a thread on it. It didn't cross my mind until I got these new old stock 2500C IAR side plates last week. I have a whole checklist of parts that I'm going to order, and with the current exchange rate with the yen, now is the time to do it!
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Interesting, I look forward to seeing it. There's a 2500c that's on for sale locally. And i want it. But I gotta stop.
Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on September 12, 2022, 12:14:16 AMInteresting, I look forward to seeing it. There's a 2500c that's on for sale locally. And i want it. But I gotta stop.
If you can get it for $100 or less, it's well worth it. This reel is a rarity in that any upgrades add significant value to them. The they go for $1000+ depending on the parts used.
I need to get off my duff ! I've got parts for 3 custom Penn reels. A XN Jiggy with silver Cortez plates, a full size 112H with Tiburon frame and ice blue Cortez plates and a 113H YTS with a Maxed Out YTS kit,Tiburon spool and Silver Accurate side plates. All have double dogs, upgraded drags and SS internals. I have all I need but lack motivation ...
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Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on September 09, 2022, 11:19:06 AM...... and these projects (both my own, and living vicariously through you guys) help keep me from getting stuck in the negative places ...
I understand you amigo, Im not taking pills but oooh man!! there are days that are pretty hard and coming to At.com helps to forget for a moment the kids, wife, job, payments, etc not that I have problems in my marriage or big problems with the kids but you guys might understand, there are days that all small problems coordinate to happen on the same time and kick your butt big time.
when you are actually Repairing a reel not just servicing it that make you focus and think on how to make it work again, it makes you forget everything else so thats a big help.
for me Rod building is the same but 5x ;D, well maybe thats why I like to build my fishing rods "kind of" unique in a way that some one will see them from many feet away and will know its a custom rod not something from the store racks.
Quote from: tincanary on September 12, 2022, 12:17:29 AMQuote from: JasonGotaProblem on September 12, 2022, 12:14:16 AMInteresting, I look forward to seeing it. There's a 2500c that's on for sale locally. And i want it. But I gotta stop.
If you can get it for $100 or less, it's well worth it. This reel is a rarity in that any upgrades add significant value to them. The they go for $1000+ depending on the parts used.
never yet seen a 2500 for under $100.. would have bought it ;-)
Instead there's a grimy old 3500 on my workbench waiting its turn. Still need to get the lightweight spool for it also..
really enjoy fishing the 4600C4 with its light spool, throwing 1/16oz or so for trout.. here with a small cutthroat from a lake at 12 000ft..
Quote from: DougK on September 22, 2022, 06:18:24 PMnever yet seen a 2500 for under $100.. would have bought it ;-)
Instead there's a grimy old 3500 on my workbench waiting its turn. Still need to get the lightweight spool for it also..
really enjoy fishing the 4600C4 with its light spool, throwing 1/16oz or so for trout.. here with a small cutthroat from a lake at 12 000ft..
Those Kuying rods are pretty great aren't they? I have a the 6'6" L model and it's a great all-rounder, probably my most used rod when I'm not fishing skinny water.