Yet another Free Spool conversion!

[john elder]

Jon Kring sent me this veteran JVH saltwater reel that had a free spool lever on the surface. A bit of dismantling revealed someone had spent a bit of time figuring out how to make this old timer learn a new trick:






Shortest foot I've ever seen on a reel that's about 450yds...it's looking a bit better than it used to, as least and amazingly, that conversion works pretty good!

[Midway Tommy D]

someone had spent a bit of time figuring out how to make this old timer learn a new trick:

Probably to prevent (just a casual observation from the peanut gallery) the counter balance from flying off and knocking some teeth out.

Tom

[john elder]

Fresh from Vernon Studios:

[Midway Tommy D]

The wonders of modern technology. On/Off flip (once again from the peanut gallery) could be a bit smoother, though. The pivot may be working in reverse sequence.

Tom

[Jonathan P. Kring]

The before pictures don't show how badly damaged the back plate was. John is a magician! If I had realized all of the problems it had originally, I probably would have trashed it. Not now!! Thanks Mr. President

[john elder]

Boy, you are Mr. Good News, Tommy...go have some chocolate or something! :-]...it works fine for what it is.

Jon, it's back in the mail and will look good amongst the monks!

[Midway Tommy D]

You're welcome Sir John. BTW, I'm allergic to chocolate, and, for the record, nice work Prez.

Tom

[john elder]

Yes, Tommy, i knew about the chocolate allergy

Thanks for the pats, guyz...lipstick on a pig i fear, but still worth the effort. Jon's monks won't mind the company!

[Jonathan P. Kring]

Since your presidential visit this summer, the Monk population has only grown by three! My wifes response was do you think you can find a place to set them? To that I said, no problem. Ever see a Monk holding a reel?