Few questions before I order parts, 115

[Sharkin904]

First off, thanks to you all for this website..it really is a gold mine for a guy like me. I recently picked myself up a 9/0, from what I can tell from reading up, its from the 50's. It needs drags for sure, but most everything I see is 114, 114H, 114HL, 114HLW, 115L. I know the L is lightweight, but will the drag washer set still work for me? Sorry if this is am obvious question, Just don't want to order the wrong parts. Also, as far as gears/sleeves go, aren't the pretty much the same as a 114? Thanks in advance!

[Keta]

Sorry if this is am obvious question, Just don't want to order the wrong parts. Also, as far as gears/sleeves go, aren't the pretty much the same as a 114? Thanks in advance!

The 115 uses the same drag stack, 98-114 gearsleeve and 13-114 main gear as the 114 but uses the 5-115 pinion gear.

Don't worry about your questions. We have members with a wide range of experience and even the best of us had to learn sometime. And we are still learning.

[Sharkin904]

Thanks! Yea, I've been lurking on here for awhile. I'm amazed at the knowledge on this site, and the reels some of you all have/make are seriously impressive.

[Black Pearl]

If you are looking for stainless steel gear set for the 9/0, you can check it out the following link on my products.

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=9076.0

[Sharkin904]

Nice!! I'll be placing my order within the next day or so. Thanks Black Pearl

[Sharkin904]

So from what I just read, the HEX gear, produces alot more drag, but you gave to cut the washers, correct? I assume I could just cut the ones I have ordered fro Scott's. I work in a bodyshop and have plenty of air tools, so in my head this seems like something I could handle.

[Black Pearl]

So from what I just read, the HEX gear, produces alot more drag, but you gave to cut the washers, correct? I assume I could just cut the ones I have ordered fro Scott's. I work in a bodyshop and have plenty of air tools, so in my head this seems like something I could handle.

The hex gear will require a 1.0mm carbon fiber material. To me, the hex is overkill. It is mostly for those hot rod reel nuts likes Sal or Daron. I will stay will the original.

[Three se7ens]

So from what I just read, the HEX gear, produces alot more drag, but you gave to cut the washers, correct? I assume I could just cut the ones I have ordered fro Scott's. I work in a bodyshop and have plenty of air tools, so in my head this seems like something I could handle.

Im doing another run of my drag kits for the 114H/115 in a couple of weeks.  Its a straight drop in to standard style gears, and fits either original Penn or Black Pearls gears.  More info here:  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=13341.0

[Sharkin904]

lol, Thanks for the advice. Standard it is, and Three Se7ens, I'll deff keep an eye out

[Shark Hunter]

Nick,
If you are going Black Pearl gears. Go Conventional with one of Adams inserts and a stainless sleeve.
The inserts from Adam are one of the best upgrades there is for that 9/0. The double dogging is optional.

[Sharkin904]

Daron, what are the benefits of the double dogs? I keep seeing people do them, just unclear as to why. But the BP gear is in the plans, as well as adams inserts with a SS sleeve. If I can get my hands on one of Tom's frames...all I need is a handle and this thing will be a monster! 

[alantani]

i have a handle that will work! send a pm if i can tempt you with one!

[Shark Hunter]

Daron, what are the benefits of the double dogs? I keep seeing people do them, just unclear as to why. But the BP gear is in the plans, as well as adams inserts with a SS sleeve. If I can get my hands on one of Tom's frames...all I need is a handle and this thing will be a monster! 

It makes the reel stronger. You have double the anti reverse power and less handle slop.
It is not a necessity, but it replaces the brass dog with stainless.
Sal pioneered this and it is just something we do.

[Rancanfish]

Hot rod reel nuts, lol.   

[Black Pearl]

Hot rod reel nuts, lol.   

I knew someone will get it eventually....