Penn 27 Bearings

pompano joe · February 26, 2015, 04:42:58 AM

Can someone identify these for me? Pulled them off a Penn Monofil 27. The reel has Newell bars, foot and spool. Did Newell make these, too?

foakes · February 26, 2015, 04:51:58 AM

Yes,

Carl Newell made those.

They worked very well on reels without bearings -- those with bushings, like Jigmasters, Long Beaches, Monofils, etc.

Just a drop of oil inside -- adjust the side to side and free play -- and they work great.

I have installed hundreds of those when Newellizing or 99ing a Jigmaster.

Who has some of these?

Best,

Fred

alantani · February 26, 2015, 04:54:23 AM

yup, newell bushings. i still have a dozen or so. if anyone wants them, let me know. never did care for them that much. $:-\$

foakes · February 26, 2015, 04:58:38 AM

I could use them, Alan --

Please let me know, so I can send some $$$.

Thanks,

Fred

alantani · February 26, 2015, 05:02:38 AM

coming your way, no charge. need your address again.

pompano joe · February 26, 2015, 02:59:48 PM

Thanks guys! You never fail me! To use or not to use...now, that's the question!

Porthos · February 26, 2015, 03:36:40 PM

I'll take two sets if that helps you clean out the garage...

alantani · February 26, 2015, 06:32:17 PM

oh, crud, they're already off in the mail to fred.

Porthos · February 26, 2015, 07:51:44 PM

Easy come, easy go.

foakes · February 26, 2015, 09:51:57 PM

Hi Porthos --

Alan gave them to me -- so I will share a couple of sets with you.

PM me your address.

Best,

Fred

fIsHsTiiCkS · February 26, 2015, 10:15:41 PM

I have wondered if these make a noticeable difference compared to the stock ones with a little reelx in them. What do you guys think?

Bryan Young · February 27, 2015, 02:23:54 AM

Some people swear by them while others say there's no different.

alantani · February 27, 2015, 03:01:51 AM

well, since i just gave them away, you probably know what i think.....

Alto Mare · February 27, 2015, 03:05:30 AM

Quote from: Bryan Young on February 27, 2015, 02:23:54 AM
Some people swear by them while others say there's no different.

You won't notice anything by spinning the spool by hand, but they do feel much better when casting. Those were going for $25 a set a couple of years back, I paid $19.99 for the one set I have.

fIsHsTiiCkS · February 27, 2015, 07:05:42 AM

I take it that it's mostly about preference then! I might have to check a pair out.