Well, it's been a while, but the JigMaster Magnums are finally done!
For those who don't know...
Years ago, Accurate made a short run of JigMaster side plates that used Penn 113H, 4/0 internals. This gave the angler a much more compact reel that had the drivetrain of the bionic Penn Senator 113H!
I prototyped this reel and fished it at Cedros Island and really dig it! Small enough to throw irons and strong enough to troll with.
This is the mid-width "99" size that holds 400 yards of JB Line One 65lb braid with room for a top shot.
Colors will be limited.
The kit will include both right and left side plates and spool. You will have the option to add one of my new half frames with rod clamp if you so desire. Of course, all assembly hardware is included. You will need to source the 113H parts yourself, or I can build it complete for you with an additional cost of parts and labor. This offer is only for stock Penn parts, no aftermarket parts.
I'll have some pics shortly.
Stay tuned!
Costs for a full build direct from you?
AWESOME !!
They don't show up on the website yet? I think I "need" one. Thanks
Quote from: Swami805 on September 10, 2024, 04:51:15 PMThey don't show up on the website yet? I think I "need" one. Thanks
Me too....
(don't tell the Boss, I shouldn't have told her what the Tanacom cost)
Steve
I swear I just told myself it's time to stop with new reels I have plenty enough. Dang it.
Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on September 11, 2024, 12:18:13 AMI swear I just told myself it's time to stop with new reels I have plenty enough. Dang it.
LOL if you really want to stop spending money on reels you should block Alantani IP on your phone and home/job computer.
Quote from: steelfish on September 11, 2024, 12:57:59 AMQuote from: JasonGotaProblem on September 11, 2024, 12:18:13 AMI swear I just told myself it's time to stop with new reels I have plenty enough. Dang it.
LOL if you really want to stop spending money on reels you should block Alantani IP on your phone and home/job computer.
well, yeah, that's kinda true, but it's not something that we are encouraging... ;D ;D ;D
That's great Tom!
Quote from: alantani on September 11, 2024, 02:04:03 AMQuote from: steelfish on September 11, 2024, 12:57:59 AMQuote from: JasonGotaProblem on September 11, 2024, 12:18:13 AMI swear I just told myself it's time to stop with new reels I have plenty enough. Dang it.
LOL if you really want to stop spending money on reels you should block Alantani IP on your phone and home/job computer.
well, yeah, that's kinda true, but it's not something that we are encouraging... ;D ;D ;D
to be honest, I did all that few years ago, they were the worst 3 minutes of my life !!
I can confirm it IS beast! Handled trolled up yellowtail with ease. Almost made me feel guilty using a Fathom 40 2 speed.
Count me in.
Count me in for one! Green if you make that color set. Like Ted, I'll get the bars, seat, and handle to go with it.
I remember splitting a room in Point Loma! Glad you figured the spool part out. These are going to be awesome.
Alright, You did it again... I'm in for one green please.
Thanks for doing these... Sal would've loved 'em.
You're the man, Tom.
Best,
Dom
What colors Tom?
(Please say Orange will be one of them)
Can't wait to see pictures!
Steve
Great to hear, i'm in for one too, thanks!!!
I certainly don't need one, but I'll take a kit.
Already have the Accurate version. Alota power in a smaller package.
Its been a while waiting for these. I am definitely in for one. :d
so, a buddy came by this morning to pick up a reel and asked a question. what is my favorite star drag reel for yellowtail? honestly, i really don't have one. for open water, you can land a 25 pound yellowtail with 30 pound fluoro and 10 pounds of drag. i did that twice on the first cedros trip a couple of months ago. around structure, it's different. the traditional recommendation has been a minimum of 15 pounds of drag to keep them away from the rocks. that means a 50 pound line class reel with a 30% drag setting of 15 pounds. that also usually means a lever drag reel.
for star drag reels, a general rule of thumb is that you can get a maximum of 5 pounds of drag for every drag washer that you have inside the main gear. a good working load would be half. so figure that a jigmaster will give you 15 pounds of drag when the star is vein popping tight. that's enough drag to cause damage to the soft brass parts in the drive train. figure a good working load for a jigmaster being 5-8 pounds. but all of you knew this already.
so now back to original question. a good star drag reel for yellowtail? it looks like we've got one!!!!
Quote from: alantani on September 14, 2024, 06:51:17 PMfor star drag reels, a general rule of thumb is that you can get a maximum of 5 pounds of drag for every drag washer that you have inside the main gear.
today is a good day to learn something new !
thanks Jefe for that rule of thumb, it matched 100% on my custom drag upgrade I installed on a ProGear 545 that Bryan Young sold me last march (similar to this new reel from Tom), I was able to fit 6 octagon cut drag washers on a Lee "Keta drag adapter", I could reach 28# and still room to tighten the star a bit more.
it makes sense with that rule of thumb.
that PG 545 its my new favorite reel because of the size and power but mostly because of the moho that came with it considering it belonged to Bryan.
Quote from: alantani on September 14, 2024, 06:51:17 PMa general rule of thumb is
To keep your thumb off the spool! ;D ;D ;D
Sorry for the tease and no follow thru....
I'm kind of in a quandary about how to sell these kits.
Because they are a hybrid between a JigMaster and the 113H Senator, that means you guys would technically need to have two donor reels to rob parts from.
I'm thinking that they will be sold as a true custom build to order kit/reel from my bench. The options would be a complete reel that would include loaded plates with eccentric lever, frame with clamp, spool and handle blank with either a grip from Alan Tani or one of my acrylic grips, or just loaded side plates with eccentric lever and spool.
I haven't run the final numbers yet, but I'm guessing the plate and spool kit will run about $250 and the full Monty around $350. And again, either option will have all internals assembled.
I'll get some pics up next week.
Tom, are there any Jigmaster parts required aside from the eccentric and lever?
Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on September 19, 2024, 04:54:37 PMTom, are there any Jigmaster parts required aside from the eccentric and lever?
Yes, the eccentric, eccentric jack, and eccentric spring. Not sure what else right off hand. I'll put together a full parts list if everyone decides they want the DIY option as well.
Tom,
I'd go down the DIY rabbit hole on this one.
Nick
Yeah.
Oh Yeah, the hybrid yoke.....
I'd prefer diy too. I have a big stash of parts, pretty sure I'd just need parts unique to the reel
Here's some pics...
Love the pictures! Need one even more now
Beautiful!!! .....a "99" size CC jigmaster magnum :al
Count me in for at least one kit :d
Very Nice, as much as I don't like blue that is a very nice shade.
Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on September 19, 2024, 07:26:44 PMOh Yeah, the hybrid yoke.....
Are those yokes the same as the ones found in a Progear 545? Interchangeable perhaps?
Those plates look great, I m in!
Price for the JigMaster Magnum mid-width(99) side plates and spool kit will be $210.00 plus $10 shipping in the US via USPS.
The kit will include the right and left plates, spool, and eccentric lever. The parts kit will include stainless steel hardware, bearings, bearing cups, screws, clicker knob assembly, and pinion yoke, it will also come with a list of parts you will need to source from both JigMaster and 113H reels.
This build requires an aftermarket 99 width frame from Cortez Conversions, Accurate, or Tiburon and is not included in the kit.
I only have Black, Red, and Ice Blue plate kits in stock, and only a few of each at the moment. The spools will only come in Black, unless there's a group buy.
If you're interested in a kit, PM me and I'll process orders first come, first served.
If you would like me to build a complete reel for you, please PM me and we can discuss pricing and lead times.
Very cool blue. Just orderedsame color to dress up my sentimental old Baja.
Well, I'm here now to show off my new Cortez Conversions 99 jigmaster magnum.
It's got 113h 4/1 gears from Bryan Young, fresh ht-100 drag stack, Tom's steel gear sleeve, Lee's steel dog, and also Tom's killer half frame, and custom acrylic knob.
The build was fairly easy. Jigmaster parts: eccentric, eccentric spring, eccentric jack, shift lever nut, and clicker ring. Rest of parts are 113h: bridge,sleeve,gears,drags,dog, dog spring, scalloped handle nut, 113h handle
All I can say is what a beast of a reel. Huge shout out to Tom for offering this limited run of a magnificent piece of engineering to the Ohana !!
sweet!!! - john
That's really nice Ted and that marble handle is so sweet!
Any updates on the colors available?
Damn Ted, that's sweet! How much would you have saved by just going with a black PG 541?
Quote from: MarkT on December 28, 2024, 06:16:42 AMDamn Ted, that's sweet! How much would you have saved by just going with a black PG 541?
Yes Mark, I have a silver 541, and it's wider and bulky compared to Tom's 99 with his lightweight half frame. The 541 did cost less, but I couldn't pass on this opportunity. My PG545's have limitations on line capacity for live bait albacore. The 99 width line capacity is just right. Plus I can also use it for halibut and ling cod
Quote from: Maxed Out on December 28, 2024, 06:44:14 AMQuote from: MarkT on December 28, 2024, 06:16:42 AMDamn Ted, that's sweet! How much would you have saved by just going with a black PG 541?
Yes Mark, I have a silver 541, and it's wider and bulky compared to Tom's 99 with his lightweight half frame. The 541 did cost less, but I couldn't pass on this opportunity. My PG545's have limitations on line capacity for live bait albacore. The 99 width line capacity is just right. Plus I can also use it for halibut and ling cod
I missed that it's a 99 size! A 545 doesn't have enough capacity for Albies? You don't use spectra backing? I used smaller reels for Albies back when they were a thing down here with straight 25 mono and never felt that I didn't have enough line.
Tom what bridge does the reel take. A jigmaster or a 4/0 bridge.
Here's the parts list not included in the kit:
11-99 Eccentric Jack 10-349 Star Drag Wheel
(2) 16-60CH Lower Bridge Screw 13-113H Pinion Gear
(2) 17-60CH Upper Bridge Screw 14-99 Dog Spring
19-250 Eccentric 15-113H Dog
20-60L Eccentric Spring (2) 18-60 Clutch Spring
3-113H Bridge with Sleeve 18-970 Tension Spring Drag
4-349 Washer 23-114 Handle Screw
5-113H Main Gear 62-309 Click Spring
8-349 Tension Spring Handle of your Choice
9-113H Spacing Sleeve UU-Penn113HSP Bryan Young 7+1 Drag Kit
Tom,
Do you have any of the CC frames? If so, what colors?
Best,
Nick
Any chance of making an "extra-wide" spool to allow the "extra-wide" Tiburon topless frame to be used ?
https://tiburonfishingreels.com/penn-jigmaster/ (https://tiburonfishingreels.com/penn-jigmaster/)
(https://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=95723;image)
Tight Lines !
Dave
Quote from: ez2cdave on April 02, 2025, 03:07:06 PMAny chance of making an "extra-wide" spool to allow the "extra-wide" Tiburon topless frame to be used ?
https://tiburonfishingreels.com/penn-jigmaster/ (https://tiburonfishingreels.com/penn-jigmaster/)
(https://alantani.com/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=95723;image)
Tight Lines !
Dave
Yes, but with my own frames. Randy will be handling the "wide" reel kits. Let him know what you want!
Tom do you have any kits available?
Tom randy no longer is having kits made. The person who he was dealing with died so he stopped. Thats what Randy told me.
Quote from: mikeysm on April 03, 2025, 12:08:25 PMTom randy no longer is having kits made. The person who he was dealing with died so he stopped. Thats what Randy told me.
Randy will be carrying my wide kits. Frame, Spool, Side Plates and parts kit. No involvement with Tiburon.
He asked a long time ago to distribute the wide versions.
Quote from: sabaman1 on April 03, 2025, 09:28:29 AMTom do you have any kits available?
Yes, I do, but not sure what colors. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.
Ok I understand now.
Tom,
This kit is great!
Using a steel gear from an old 113H with the drags accessible from the outside.
Handle by Ted (plus a new style of packaging material)
Three Se7ens titanium drag star
5-stack CF washers with polished metal washers.
What a sweet little reel.
Thanks Tom and Ted!
(https://alantani.com/gallery/39/7588-061024135404-390831471.jpeg)
NICK!!!!
Make SURE that Handle NUT is TIGHT!!!!!!
Great looking reel.
Wayne
LOL
This time there is a SS sleeve. It is well seated and tightened down!
Nick
Its official, my new Cortez Conversions 99 jigmaster MAGNUM is no longer a virgin !!
Just got home from an albacore charter trip in Westport(aka tuna town). The magnum brought 13 nice albacore to gaff, then my topshot knot failed, so I set it aside and grabbed rod #2 that has a Cortez Conversions 99 jigmaster(non magnum version), and pulled in 11 more albacore. 10 guys plugged the boat with 205 albies in just over 8 hours. Back home 36 hours early. Loving my new magnum jigmaster !!
Huge shout out to Tom for creating the new
Magnum 99 jigmaster !!
-Ted
Nice looking reels Ted. Glad you got them wet and they worked well. How big are those albacore anyways?
Great news Ted! Not to put pressure on myself, but there will be one on the upcoming AT 8-day that needs to be broken in... - john
Good looking reel. Albacore usually average around 17 lbs give or take a bit. 30 plus is possible but not common. You can also get into peanuts or 8 to 10 lbers.
Todd
There was a year in Morro bay when the albacore were in the 40's with some 60+. Those things were tough