Penn 80-SW 2 Speed

Rivverrat · February 22, 2018, 07:49:07 AM

Can some one fill me in on the 80-SW 2 Speed. Like the line capacity & drag performance.

Hows the shift assembly hold up on these ?

Any known issues ? Outside of stuff seen from lack of maintenance ?

Also it looks like theses spools are more than thick enough for whats needed. Any one mill one out to make it lighter & gain a little more capacity ?

... Jeff

alantani · February 22, 2018, 08:59:46 AM

cal sheets would know. i'll bet if you call him, he'd be able to tell you off the top of his head! http://www.cals2speed.com/

thorhammer · February 22, 2018, 11:19:30 AM

About a thousand of 80 mono as I recall with a modern line (thinner). No idea about milling one. I don't want to reel in a thousand as it is.

Rivverrat · February 22, 2018, 08:32:58 PM

These reels have some things I like vs the newer ones. Then there is the overall "Very Cool Factor" thing, they possess.

A retired, wealthy friend who fishes all over the world has offered to take me along with he & his wife on one of his extended adventures. He says someone like myself makes him feel safe.
When I told him there was stuff he could take for that.... Well.... lets just say he showed no appreciation for my humor... Jeff

thorhammer · February 22, 2018, 08:39:39 PM

I use an 80T with 200lb braid and 150 lb mono bridle leader for a high-speed planer reel. It's pretty beastly.

Rivverrat · February 22, 2018, 08:43:50 PM

I just cant see buying a new one. These seem very capable for what I want. Mainly sharking off the beach... Jeff

steelfish · February 22, 2018, 09:05:59 PM

those a beast of reels Jeff

I have a 50s 2-speed that I put 200lb I really dont know how much line I fit there but at least 250yds, plenty for going after a big grouper or shark from a boat, havent use it yet, tho.
according to our international expert resident, the shift assembly is much better and holds lots more than the modern shifter on the next international models.

too big for my normal fishing trips, but at least I have it for when the opportunity knocks on my door.

bill19803 · February 22, 2018, 09:25:10 PM

seems to me that years ago i got 960 yards of moi moi 80 on 80 stw. Thats just to give you something to go buy and i lost all that line to one fish in one long sustained run in Hudson canyon

Rivverrat · February 22, 2018, 09:33:50 PM

Quote from: steelfish on February 22, 2018, 09:05:59 PM
those a beast of reels

It's for only one purpose. From what I'm seeing it will do this fine... Jeff

FatTuna · February 22, 2018, 09:35:46 PM

Recently the VSX reels were selling super cheap. Might still be able to get a deal on one brand new. I believe they were selling around $500.

Personally, I like the 80STW best when it comes to the vintage Penns. Not sure I've ever serviced the 80SW though. Can't remember.

I've bought good condition 80STWs for as low $350 used online. If you hold out, you should be able to find a good price on one.