Penn US Senator reels - new models, aluminum frames and stainless gears

[Three se7ens]

I just saw this browsing the new products at tackle direct.  It seems Penn has a new line of senators coming out with stainless gearing, aluminum frames, etc.  Looks promising.

http://www.tackledirect.com/penn-us-senator-casting-reels.html

[George4741]

They look like updated versions of the Baja Special in narrow, std, and wide widths. 

[Aiala]

Doubtless they're fine reels, but I'll forever prefer the old reliable classics.   

~A~

[Dominick]

They look like updated versions of the Baja Special in narrow, std, and wide widths. 

It sure does.  I sold my 113 hn (Baja Special) because I was not using it.  Now Penn is tempting me again.  I sold the Baja Special to Wayne (El Pescador) and if I buy one of these he will think I scammed him.  Dominick

[Shark Hunter]

You have that effect on people Dominick! What was it? "Post sale dissonance", as you called it. A fancy word for scammed!
Did the original Baja have stainless gears? It looks like an attempt at the Tank to me.

[day0ne]

The US113N shows to hold a little more line than the 113HN. Otherwise, like was said, they sound like they are made from the Baja design

[Ron Jones]

I sure like the fast gears for iron. A US 112N with bearings like the Chinese 112H would be pretty cool.
Ron

[floating doc]

I sure like the fast gears for iron. A US 112N with bearings like the Chinese 112H would be pretty cool.
Ron

I know that Penn watches this site. I want to say how impressed I am with their decision to produce these reels. I hope they are a financial success.

The next series of these reels should be a 112H and 112HN. I'm mainly interested in the latter size, myself.

[conchydong]

They look like updated versions of the Baja Special in narrow, std, and wide widths. 

This.

[El Pescador]

They look like updated versions of the Baja Special in narrow, std, and wide widths.  

It sure does.  I sold my 113 hn (Baja Special) because I was not using it.  Now Penn is tempting me again.  I sold the Baja Special to Wayne (El Pescador) and if I buy one of these he will think I scammed him.  Dominick

Dominick, you are the most honest & ethical guy I know, but what happened to the red wine you left on your porch for me???

[Dominick]

You have that effect on people Dominick! What was it? "Post sale dissonance", as you called it. A fancy word for scammed!
Did the original Baja have stainless gears? It looks like an attempt at the Tank to me.

Funny.  
As far as SS gears, I don't remember.  I'll ask Wayne if he remembers.  He had the nerve to take apart a reel I sold him.    Dominick

[Dominick]

Dominick, you are the most honest & ethical guy I know, but what happened to the red wine you left on your porch for me???

er um er someone er zombies maybe?  Dominick

[johndtuttle]

Did the original Baja have stainless gears? It looks like an attempt at the Tank to me.

Yes, they always were stainless. Take a look at the tutorial Alan did for the 113HN for a look at the guts. I think you will find that the Tank is trying to be one of them .

[kmstorm64]

Maybe one day I will see a magged squidder comeback?  Wishful thinking

[Alto Mare]

I have never fished the Baja, but have opened a few.  Personally I was never impressed with what I've seen on that reel, but that's just me . Still, very nice for Penn to come out with those, there are a bunch that really like them.