Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Finally, all these parts are in. It has been a very long time. It is better late than never. This SS bridge with dual dogs is direct replacement, and there is no alternation on the side plate

Now you can order this item or other parts I offer online. Please go to http://mkt.com/pro-challenger-llc (http://mkt.com/pro-challenger-llc) and place your order.

If anyone would like to order these parts, please send me an email to sales@prochallenger.com or call me at 561-568-3980. Please state if you prefer PayPal or check payment method, therefore, I can send you an invoice. In addition, please state if the order will be shipped within FL.

For order within FL, there will be 6% sales tax.
For outside US members, there will be 1% of the total payment charge. Please email for shipping cost.

The following is a price list for each item:

• Right hand dog: $3.00
• Left hand dog  : $3.00
• Bridge              : $15.99 (Fits Jigmaster 500/501 ONLY)
• Coil Dog Spring: $0.65
• Eccentric Jack   : $6.99 (Fits Jigmaster 500/501/505/506 and 112H ONLY)
• Yoke                 : $4.50. (Fits Jigmaster 500/501/505/506 and 112H ONLY) Attention!! The yoke might not fit with Accurate's pinion gear.

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A: The Double Dog Bridge with coil dog springs, Eccentric Jack, and Yoke in all stainless steel. The package price is $29.99 each.

(http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a494/prochallenger/DSC07055_zps9190ecf7.jpg?t=1397515469)

B:  The Double Dog Bridge with mid-heavy coil dog springs in all 304 stainless steel. The package price is $19.99 each.


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C: 420 Heat Treated Stainless Steel Eccentric Jack and Yoke. The package price is $10.50

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So Cool Alan!!
Please tell me you have more than the 16 bridges?
Ron

I sent in an e-mail order.   :)

~A~

Quote from: noyb72 on April 14, 2014, 11:55:31 PM
So Cool Alan!!
Please tell me you have more than the 16 bridges?
Ron

I have few more..... Get it while it is last......

--Alan Chui

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alan

I never received the invoice for the parts

Mike

nice!  you've got a sticky!

Email sent for one of the complete sets I am really looking forward to this upgrade.

Are you no longer offering the set with the 5/1 gear?

Quote from: SirMixALot on April 18, 2014, 01:36:58 AM
Are you no longer offering the set with the 5/1 gear?

The pinion gear (Jigmaster 500 and 9/0) will be available for testing from Sal by end of this month. If everything is working fine, I will create another package with all these parts together...

Thanks,
--Alan C.

Just received two of Black Pearl's SS double-dog bridges... they are sweet!

Now let's see if I can install them properly...  :D

~A~

Alan, Black Pearl

If there are any left, put me down for one....I am traveling the next two weeks for work (ah, salmon fishing ;)) but will try to stay in contact with my emails.

Quote from: callelk on April 20, 2014, 01:52:49 PM
Alan, Black Pearl

If there are any left, put me down for one....I am traveling the next two weeks for work (ah, salmon fishing ;)) but will try to stay in contact with my emails.

Hi,

There are few sets left.....

Thanks,
--Alan C

Alan, I got my parts today. They look great! Now I need to get them put in,   Bob

Mine look Great too! What an upgrade! ;D

If you have those parts, please show your new upgrade with those parts PENN Jigmaster pictures....

Quote from: Black Pearl on April 21, 2014, 09:37:47 PM
If you have those parts, please show your new upgrade with those parts PENN Jigmaster pictures....

My first Black Pearlized double-dogged Jigmaster... purrs like a kitten till the lake pipes roar!   :D

~A~

I guess that awnsers the ACCU-PLATE question.
Ron

WOW! :P

Got my parts yesterday Alan thanks.

Alan C

I received my 4 sets today, they look great. Now all I need is time to install them

Thanks

Mike

I put one of my three sets in a 501 today. I've got to say this is a great upgrade. The best part is its truly drop in. No alterations of the side plate or bridge. Just a parts swap. Well done Alan! I will mention the only two minor issues I found. I normally wouldn't comment on them but I thought someone might benefit. When I put the springs and dogs on the bridge one spring kept jumping out of the slot in the dog. It was due to a spring that had the end bent at less than a 90 degree angle. It was probably bent in shipping because the spring is delicate. I bent it to a 90 with a pair of needle nose and problem solved. The other thing was it wouldn't go all the way into free spool after I assembled it. There was a small burr on the jack that was catching on the yoke. I hit it lightly with some sand paper and now its smooth as butter. I think the burr was from when the tabs were punched. No big deal but I will look at the others when I install them.
   These were very minor problems and would not keep me from buying more. Over all this is a very nice upgrade. Thanks again Alan!  Bob

That's typical when you install a stainless yoke Bob. Of all the BP Gears I've put in 114H's and 9/0's. If you don't polish up the jack tabs with some emery cloth, they will hang up every time. ::)

Initially, I was going to use the soft springs for both dogs. However, I decided to use a little bit stiffer spring for both dogs. By doing so, that spring will lift up the dog slightly (it won't hurt, but I just want to play it safe). Therefore, I am going to go back to the original design for the softer springs. They will be available in 2 weeks (ETA). I will send them out to people upon request. By the way, the PENN OEM spring will also work if you have some on hand.

Alan, The one that was bent was one that was already on the bridge post. It wasn't a big deal. I like the stiffer springs. The burr on the jack was tiny too. I probably could have forced it but I prefer to play it safe.  ;)  I just wanted to mention it unless someone else had the same problem. I really like them like they are.  thanks, Bob

Quote from: Cone on April 23, 2014, 01:37:26 AM
Alan, The one that was bent was one that was already on the bridge post. It wasn't a big deal. I like the stiffer springs. The burr on the jack was tiny too. I probably could have forced it but I prefer to play it safe.  ;)  I just wanted to mention it unless someone else had the same problem. I really like them like they are.  thanks, Bob

The stiffer spring will lift up the dog a little bit. If the softer spring is used, the dog will stay flat. The stiffer spring has little bit much power.
As I mentioned before, I want to play it safe and let everybody to know.

Bob,
Thanks for the "heads up" on the spring and little burr.  You are right, that could be very helpful and I will be watching for those issues before installing.

John

I put my set into a 500S. I also had a little issue with spring on the main dog, but a little bending got me in business. My original bridge has a dog with a C clip that either Penn did or after market modification, but the new bridge when in it's place a okay. My S also has the red spool which I think makes it the anniversary edition but maybe not and is also newer I think. I'm old so I did make a common mistake by putting a screw with threads in the spring hole, which I since corrected due to the free spool lever not wanting to work. DOH! I did not have to sand anything and it is now working smoothly. I did add just a touch of grease on the dog pin to help hold things while my fumble fingers put it back together.

I did notice a burr on the 2 yokes from when it was punch out. I installed it anyway, it didn't cause any problems that I saw, I'll go ahead & deburr them just to make sure. I also had the dog springs wanting to pop up so there's another fix.I installed the new parts in a Newell 300c set of sideplates along with a stainless sleeve & Newell 5-1 gear set, everything went together fine. Now I'got a nice strong jig reel for fishing the surface iron.

Mine are on the waaaaaay !!  ;) ;) can't wait to get my paws on em..... Thanks Alan!

...and that's some serious eye candy there Alaia... very cool!   8)

 ;D ;D ;D  Mine too Mel......  ;D ;D

Erik, did you teach Mel how to get Mama to pay for his fishing equipment? ;D
Teach me next, please!
Hope you're still slaying those yellowfin, feeling better, and cracking the whip on Ben. ;)
Dom

Hey guys,

   Finally got all my parts together and can start upgrading my reels.  First reel done was my 501. Upgrades were A Tiburon frame, Alan C's SS package "A", Bryan's 5 stack drag kit, Alan T's SS gear sleeve, a 5:1 SS gear set from Global (until Alan comes out with his), and a 24-56 handle from Scott's. 
   Everything went together well and the parts looked great.  No problems with the dog springs or the jack that I could notice.  Dogs are pretty quiet (My Trinidad dog upgrades make a lot more noise.  The gears are a little rough but not horrible.  Alan T's gear sleeve really makes a nice snug fit for the handle which I like.  Didn't do any max drag test as I don't intend to fish super heavy drag and I just want the smoothness.
    I just want to thank everybody mentioned above as everybody made ordering parts easy and shipping was prompt.  USPS on the other hand could use a little help as they were slow processing some of my packages. (at least they didn't lose them).  And also thanks to all the members who contribute their knowledge and experience to this site.  It helps guys like me to "tinker" with fewer mishaps.   ;)

Quote from: streetnfish on April 28, 2014, 06:17:25 AM
Hey guys,

   Finally got all my parts together and can start upgrading my reels.  First reel done was my 501. Upgrades were A Tiburon frame, Alan C's SS package "A", Bryan's 5 stack drag kit, Alan T's SS gear sleeve, a 5:1 SS gear set from Global (until Alan comes out with his), and a 24-56 handle from Scott's. 
   Everything went together well and the parts looked great.  No problems with the dog springs or the jack that I could notice.  Dogs are pretty quiet (My Trinidad dog upgrades make a lot more noise.  The gears are a little rough but not horrible.  Alan T's gear sleeve really makes a nice snug fit for the handle which I like.  Didn't do any max drag test as I don't intend to fish super heavy drag and I just want the smoothness.
    I just want to thank everybody mentioned above as everybody made ordering parts easy and shipping was prompt.  USPS on the other hand could use a little help as they were slow processing some of my packages. (at least they didn't lose them).  And also thanks to all the members who contribute their knowledge and experience to this site.  It helps guys like me to "tinker" with fewer mishaps.   ;)

Hi Street,

I think you should move those dog springs up more. They should be inside the tab.

Thanks Alan,

I did move them up that was just the first pic I took before putting things together. 

                          Thanks again,
                                                 Ray

Quote from: streetnfish on April 28, 2014, 06:08:57 PM
Thanks Alan,

I did move them up that was just the first pic I took before putting things together. 

                          Thanks again,
                                                 Ray

That is great.

Enjoy your new upgraded Jigmaster!!!!

That should be an awesome fishing reel and very strong. Looking forward to a test report.

Quote from: Newell Nut on April 28, 2014, 08:21:26 PM
That should be an awesome fishing reel and very strong. Looking forward to a test report.

Actually, Sal did the stress test on this parts while he was testing on the 5:1 gear set (with the heat treated pinion gear) testing.

Quote from: Alto Mare on April 27, 2014, 01:27:25 PM
Here are some shots, as Alan mentioned above
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(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/pescatore3/upgrades%20for%20others/007_zps8f5f8fd9.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/pescatore3/media/upgrades%20for%20others/007_zps8f5f8fd9.jpg.html)
and breaking the reels down to check the gears
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these handled 22lbs
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and the 112H
(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/pescatore3/upgrades%20for%20others/034_zps008f4e68.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/pescatore3/media/upgrades%20for%20others/034_zps008f4e68.jpg.html)
here is a shot of the damaged gears from the 112H
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the 112H failed at around 16lbs

My take on this is that these jigmaster gears could handle 20lb, but I would use the new spacer and Bryan's kit, that one was smoother. I'm still not sure what's causing these gears to fail in the 112H at 16 lbs, we will need to wait and see what Alan's people come up with, I believe they're already working on them.
Sal

I would like to see a red snapper test report.  ;D

Quote from: Newell Nut on April 28, 2014, 09:31:16 PM
I would like to see a red snapper test report.  ;D

I am pretty sure that we will have that report soon or later.... :)

This was a tough test, not like pulling the line. I was pulling 32 to 34 bricks just by turning the handle, each brick is around 6lbs and the wagon is 25lbs. if any of you will try it, you will see that its not easy.
That little reel, the new black pearl bridge and gears did very good. The only problem I had was with the "T" handle knob, it was digging in the palm of my hand. Little by little all of my reels will have round  knobs, even the large ones, the round knob always feels better.

Hope you get a free weekend to come down and have some fun on the boat and drag some of the big snappers over the rail.

Hi Alan The bridge kit arrived today . Easy install everything works great, ready for some stripper action weather and time permitting. Really nice job doing these for us  Doug

I think Doug is always ready for some stripper action. ;D ;D
Ron

Ron you are right . Every time I go on a planned trip my best rod and reel ,handmade tackle etc I seem to take the skunk along. When I go on  a moments notice just rod and reel and buy everything on the fly tackle ,bait etc  I do very well . Right now the weather is not good so I will have to wait   Doug

Quote from: noyb72 on April 29, 2014, 05:31:25 AM
I think Doug is always ready for some stripper action. ;D ;D
Ron

;D ;D aren't we all Ron?... But I wonder how Doug gets past the bouncer with his rod and reel  ;D ;D

Cheers Doug  ;)

Wow,
We are playing on the edge of the 12 year rule, of course I started it!
rod and reel, that there is funny, I don't care who you are. :) 8)
Ron

The softer dog springs will be available by end of next week. If any previous member, who have bought them, need them, please let me know.

The softer springs are in.

I was able to install the Pro Challenger SS double dog bridge, along with AT's SS gear sleeve and Bryan Young's 5+1 carbontex drag sets, in two Pro Gear 255's.  I also put in steel 4:1 main gears that I got from two old Jigmasters and 13-99 pinions, which bring the gear ratios down to 3.75:1. It's a really nice combo and I'm very happy with it.  The only wrinkle is that the second dog stops the jack from moving fully in the free spool direction (the Pro Gear 255 jacks are shaped a bit differently from the standard Penn jigmaster jacks, and are also flipped in configuration so I don't think they are changeable with the Pro Challenger or Penn Jigmaster jacks), so there's a relatively small gap between the lever and the reel frame when shifting into free spool--but it still goes fully into free spool.  I'm happy to live with that in exchange for the additional performance.

Now, the only question is what line to install.  Going with 50 lb. spectra backing, I think.  Top shots: 30 lb.? 25 lb.? And how long?

Thanks very much!

I'm not sure what the size of a 255 is but I am doing a similar Pacifica right now and I am going to fish it with 40.
Ron

Quote from: noyb72 on May 21, 2014, 12:28:31 AM
I'm not sure what the size of a 255 is but I am doing a similar Pacifica right now and I am going to fish it with 40.
Ron

Hi Ron,

You can purchase this SS bridge at the Brian's Fishing Supply in Honolulu. He just received the shipment yesterday.

Thanks,
--Alan

Thanks for the update Ron!
Will Brian be carrying the complete gear set (once approved), double-dogged bridge, and yoke &jack sets as well?

Talked to the shop earlier today, will pick up my bridges tomorrow. They are carrying the double dogged bridge. They also carry Dawn's SS yoke. I will pick up the jack from Alan eventually. For those of you on Oahu who haven't been, I recommend a stop at Brian's. Good people and a full service rod building / real maintenance shop as well as tackle.
Ron

Quote from: noyb72 on May 21, 2014, 02:24:55 AM
Talked to the shop earlier today, will pick up my bridges tomorrow. They are carrying the double dogged bridge. They also carry Dawn's SS yoke. I will pick up the jack from Alan eventually. For those of you on Oahu who haven't been, I recommend a stop at Brian's. Good people and a full service rod building / real maintenance shop as well as tackle.
Ron

Brian also carries my SS jack as well.

Cool,
He didn't tell me that. I'll get it too.
Ron

Tested out my new stainless steel parts this weekend on the Majesty out of Mayport Florida caught many vermillion snapper, red snapper, a few sea bass and the little amber jack and bar jack in the picture.

Quote from: rjones on June 09, 2014, 09:04:21 PM
Tested out my new stainless steel parts this weekend on the Majesty out of Mayport Florida caught many vermillion snapper, red snapper, a few sea bass and the little amber jack and bar jack in the picture.

Hi Ron,

Where are my filets ?

It WORKS!!
After lots of fiddling, I got the dual dog SS bridge into my Pro Gear 2000 Pacifica. The reel has 4:1 Penn steel gears, Lee's insert with hex drags, stainless sleeve,crank and Kolekar spinner handle and a Pro Gear bridge. I'm saying it's the strongest Pacifica out there and it's gonna fight a blue fin tuna in 1 WEEK to prove it!!

The bridge fits the side plate exactly, very tight tolerances, but once it starts singing, a man by the name of Wolfgang Amadeus would be jealous.

Thanks everyone, I a happy camper.
Ron

Hi all,

I would line to know of anyone has any problem installing this DD bridge in a USA made Jigmaster?

So far, I had one did not fit the side plate without modification. I want to know if anyone has the same problem.

Thanks,
Alan

Alan, no problem with any of mine. I didn't try it in my chinese jigmaster though.

I will put mine in this weekend and let you know Chui.
What is the status of the 9/0 pinions?

Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 23, 2014, 05:18:06 PM
I will put mine in this weekend and let you know Chui.
What is the status of the 9/0 pinions?

The status on the 9/0 pinion gears is scheduled to be done on 7/27. Then the 9/0 pinion geare and the Jigmaster 500/501 5:1 gear set kits will ship out to the USA together on that date.

The following picture is from the Brian's fishing supply (Brian) sent it to me. He stated that he had to cut off that area to made my bridge (the second dog) fitted. It look like that sideplate is different that I have seen for the Jigmaster. Can anyone see that?

(http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a494/prochallenger/DSC01714_zps30c586d6.jpg)

That was not an issue anymore. It was the sideplate.

Alan: Set up is stellar...Thank you!!!
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(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_2507_zps77e783d6.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_2507_zps77e783d6.jpg.html)
(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_2522_zps1a684d49.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_2522_zps1a684d49.jpg.html)
(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/IMG_0793_zps697b4202.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/IMG_0793_zps697b4202.jpg.html)

Good Job Tim. Is that Bryan's 5 stack in a stock gear?

Does anyone know if the SS DD bridge will fit the PRO Gear 251 or 255?

Can someone specify is this double dog alternating, or simultaneous?  I've now got a total of (10) various Jigmaster models.  500s, 501, 506, If I do one, I have to do them all right?

And...one of mine is a full Accurate 501.  I haven't broken it down since buying it from Randy @ Vintage Tackle. (How did I get that plug in there, lol).  Can I assume it's going to be needing a DD bridge too?

Thanks!

Alternating Dogs on these.

Quote from: MeL B on August 21, 2015, 02:36:35 PM
Alan C. how about dog with a pin?

The dog it is installed on this bridge is working fine. Therefore, I don't see it will be needed.

Quote from: MeL B on August 21, 2015, 03:19:52 PM
sorry to inform you but in one of my two bridges it slips up, sorry again.  :(

Which side of the dog was slipped up? Did you use the new springs? We have replaced a softer springs. You can also try to use the spring from PENN.

Alan: If you still have the package available for the Jigmaster 500 I would like a set. If there is a SS sleeve available I would like it as well.

Joe

Quote from: MeL B on August 21, 2015, 04:16:29 PM

Quote from: Black Pearl on August 21, 2015, 03:24:50 PM
Which side of the dog was slipped up? Did you use the new springs? We have replaced a softer springs. You can also try to use the spring from PENN.

if my memory serves me right it's the one on the left. maybe it became softer after repeated use ???...

I will put few springs in your order that I am sending out to you today.

Quote from: Reel 224 on August 21, 2015, 04:06:46 PM
Alan: If you still have the package available for the Jigmaster 500 I would like a set. If there is a SS sleeve available I would like it as well.

Joe

Hi Joe,

I will send you an invoice via PayPal. I do have the SS gear sleeve available, but this gear sleeve is same as Alan Tani's second generation. It will require couple washers on the bottom because it shaved all the way down.

Quote from: MeL B on August 21, 2015, 03:19:52 PM
sorry to inform you but in one of my two bridges it slips up, sorry again.  :(

Mel,

Please note that you will need to bend down a little on the loop end of the spring.

Quote from: Rancanfish on May 13, 2015, 03:50:24 PM
Can someone specify is this double dog alternating, or simultaneous? 

Quote from: coastal_dan on May 13, 2015, 05:25:37 PM
Alternating Dogs on these.

Mine is simultaneous...I have the stock 8 tooth ratchet. I noted in Sal's pics he used an 8-tooth also...and his dogs appeared simutaneous too. I'd say coastal_dan must be using a 10-tooth ratchet.

I have no idea what I was thinking back in May of 2015  ::), but mine are paired dogs, simultaneous engagement.