Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn 99/Jigmaster/SurfMaster/Squidder Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Reel 224 on November 05, 2018, 07:41:17 PM

Title: Pink lady complete
Post by: Reel 224 on November 05, 2018, 07:41:17 PM
Final results of the pink lady for Ruth. I put in about 16hours to assemble and reassemble and fine tune this reel, it turned out excellent. Ruth said it is like a peace of jewellery with the pearl handle.

Ruth is extremely happy, as I am. Cortez Conversion plates, Pro challenger JM500X DD set, Tiburon frame and spool, and Sal's Pearl handle.

 
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: xjchad on November 05, 2018, 07:43:54 PM
That is a thing of beauty!  :o
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: Swami805 on November 05, 2018, 07:48:53 PM
I would have never thought those pink sideplates would look but that looks fantastic. The white handle really sets it off and the silver frame really works well. Beautiful reel
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: Darin Crofton on November 05, 2018, 07:50:40 PM
That is one beautiful reel, great job, Joe! Darin
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: mizmo67 on November 05, 2018, 07:55:46 PM
Wow, pretty! So glad Ruth likes her new reel :)
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: thorhammer on November 05, 2018, 08:02:15 PM
Clearly, Ande classic pink is your line. nice work.
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: Rivverrat on November 05, 2018, 08:06:17 PM
Yes, Ande Pink would be nice.

I love Ande line... Jeff
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: RowdyW on November 05, 2018, 08:40:14 PM
Pink braid will work too. And might cast better.      Rudy
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: mo65 on November 05, 2018, 08:46:09 PM
Quote from: thorhammer on November 05, 2018, 08:02:15 PM
Clearly, Ande classic pink is your line. nice work.
Quote from: Rivverrat on November 05, 2018, 08:06:17 PM
Yes, Ande Pink would be nice.

I love Ande line... Jeff

   That reel looks killer Joe. Without a doubt...pink Ande is the line for that reel. I use pink Ande on my Surfmaster 100, my 309, a Levelmatic 930, and my Shimano Bantam 50. I used it on my pier fishing trip too...had pink Ande 20lb. on that old Shakespeare  Sea Wonder. 8)
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: Alto Mare on November 05, 2018, 08:52:12 PM
👍👍... two thumbs up! That is one gorgeous reel Joe!
Fred was correct, that color knob compliments that reel nicely.
Ande is a good choice, that's what I use. I would say 20lb on that baby and you're set.

Sal
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on November 05, 2018, 08:56:00 PM
Beautiful reel Joe.  One correction: That's a Penn spool.
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: Reel 224 on November 05, 2018, 09:06:55 PM
Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on November 05, 2018, 08:56:00 PM
Beautiful reel Joe.  One correction: That's a Penn spool.

Oops well it's the right spool and works great with little adjustment using two spacers on the none handle side. I think I will put Andi pink on it 25#.

Joe

P.S.- Ruth was reading this along with me and she said maybe someone will make that for a wife or girl friend, or even a daughter.
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: mo65 on November 05, 2018, 09:13:51 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on November 05, 2018, 08:52:12 PM
Fred was correct, that color knob compliments that reel nicely.

   I agree...that knob came out fantastic Sal. That's a look that should pair well with many reels.
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: Reel 224 on November 05, 2018, 09:27:39 PM
Guys I'll give anybody credit for that knob, but I picked the marble white. ;) ;D..........................Joe
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: 1badf350 on November 05, 2018, 10:09:08 PM
I gotta admit I was skeptical, but WOW that looks great! I agree, pink Ande.
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: handi2 on November 05, 2018, 10:40:28 PM
Very nice Joe. It looks coral to me with a white coral handle.
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: David Hall on November 06, 2018, 02:07:39 AM
I too never thought the pink would look so good, but that reel is a pure beauty.  Well done Joe.
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: foakes on November 06, 2018, 02:19:07 AM
Nice work, Joe!

Couldn't be any better.

Very attractive and classy.

Ruth is fortunate that you know how to build these special reels.

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: Maxed Out on November 06, 2018, 04:06:07 AM

I love it Joe !!

The knob gives it super clean look. The silver 500 spool is not easy to find and is perfect with this reel.

Ted
Title: Re: Pink lady complete
Post by: Reel 224 on November 06, 2018, 04:23:56 AM
The complements from you guys are really appreciated. I am loving the custom reels and parts I can find here. I hope I can keep up with the offers that are coming down the pike especially when it catches on here. People are starting to ask about the reels I have in the shop already, and I have one Rod and reel sold so far.

I am enjoying this a whole lot better the gun work. It's becoming a passion with me and Ruth...........yes I said Ruth too. I think this will work out just fine in my retirement years.

Joe