US113 Handle Going Backwards

[Rivverrat]

Well I sent my Baja back to Penn on the 29th & today I get an UPS email that a package that weighs 3.00 lbs. is coming my way from Penn.  They offered the possibility of replacing the reel with the newer US113 which I agreed would be fine.  So in light of the very quick response I'm assuming that is what Penn has done. Will post what ever the outcome...Jeff

[steelfish]

I would have kept the Baja instead, but I respect your choice.
There is something about the real old school stance and colors of the reel That IMHO look better That the "New reel look" of the US113 senator

[Rivverrat]

Steelfish, your reasoning is why when Beta at Charkbait said they had 2 Baja's  I went with that verses the newer model. Something about the personality of having the older model. On the other hand I personally like the looks of the US113 better.

The only reels I am starting to like any where close to this Penn model for the fishing I do is the Okuma Andros 12 & the Mak 8 & 10. The Andros 12 with it's weight, line capacity & drag  may become my favorite reel. It needs a bit more time & fish caught before I can confidently bestow that title on it.   I have honestly abused mine & it has yet to balk or talk back....Jeff

[Rivverrat]

Package from Penn arrived today.
The cross bars on the frame of this new US113 model appear thicker than what was on my Baja. On a personal level, I like the looks of the US113 much better than the Baja.

I'll be taking a look at it's innards tonight. Giving the ratchet gear a close look. I think Penn did well regarding this issue .  Very  quickly taking care of my situation. I'm very happy with Penn's handling of this.
 
  I am very intrigued & quite taken with this reel ....Jeff  

[Shark Hunter]

Good for you Jeff. Go Penn!

[Alto Mare]

I believe Penn did a great job handling your situation.
Sal

[steelfish]

beautiful reel.

great job on penn guys handling this situation.

[Rivverrat]

This reel puts out a bit more drag than the prior Baja. The Baja didn't take as many turns of the star to achieve the setting I used it at. More than likely nothing more than common manufacturing variance on a reel to reel bases. Don't for see any issues with this reel based on the service others have had & believing my issue was mostly a fluke. It's late & I have a bike I need to get running before tomorrow. So I wont get to to take a look at the inside of this reel tonight. Again I don't believe Penn could have done any better taking care of this!....Jeff

[foakes]

Great, Jeff --

Once again, Penn demonstrates a lot of class -- and no drama.

Good company -- doing it right.

If it were mine, I would partially break it down -- inspect the interior -- post some pics of the ratchet/dogs/ springs assembly for everyone -- then do a pre-fish service, just so you are confident everything is greased, oiled, not over-tightened or loose anywhere.  Making sure the drags have the proper grease you prefer, etc..

Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

Best,

Fred

[Rivverrat]

Fred, I most diffidently will be taking a look at the interior of this reel & posting pics of the of the ratchet & dogs. All prior to using it. I will say this reel came with all frame screws & foot well greased. Hope to get inside it tonight.This is truly a great reel!...Jeff

[steelfish]

weird that penn used a straigh handle on the US senator 113hn and not the curved handle as the one used on the Baja Special

[Rivverrat]

This reel was lubed a bit better than some Penn Reels Ive looked at in the past. All side plate screws had at least a lite covering of grease.  For those that may not know. You can click on pics wait a second or two & they will increase in size for a better view. There will be a slide bar at bottom of pic after it's enlarged that enables you to line up pics.

[Rivverrat]

Everything inside & outside that needed it was greased or had a film of grease covering it.

[Rivverrat]

The all important ratchet gear in this real looks much better than the one in the prior Baja.

[Rivverrat]

Like I said everything was pretty well greased so I didn't take the reel down all the way.