Penn 65 99 Newell

broschro · November 26, 2015, 03:42:18 PM

Happy Thanks Giving y'all. I had the 99 bars and stand.the bars are off just a little i might try and make them work? It has 112h aluminum spool, Upgraded handle and star, greased 3 stack and all original drivetrain. I will probably install an ss sleeve and thin cf 5 stack. This will be my go to for seabass Vermillion snapper and other smaller fish.

Ron Jones · November 26, 2015, 05:15:45 PM

That's cool, I didn't realize a 112h spool would fit a 65 pinion. Nice job.
Ron

broschro · November 27, 2015, 02:58:27 AM

Thanks Ron I'm going to spool it up the rest of the way with 30# braid and fish it with a 30# fluorocarbon top shot. It feels good and i can't wait to try it out.

RowdyW · November 27, 2015, 03:52:34 AM

Are you sure a 112H spool fits a 65? I know a later 190 Sea Boy aluminum spool fits a 65. The 190 spools are marked 112H in the flange but do not fit a 112H. I found this out about 6-8 months ago & posted that on this site. Fatstriper (Sean) had a bunch of them & I think AT bought what he had left of them from him recently. RUDY

broschro · November 27, 2015, 12:13:10 PM

Rudy you are correct it did come from a sea boy. I just assumed it was at 112 h because of the markings. Thanks for the heads up. Jamie

thorhammer · November 27, 2015, 12:38:13 PM

Nice reel! I like the Newell base. good idea.

Ron Jones · November 27, 2015, 06:20:16 PM

I should have caught that! Great little reel, basically a slow 112H.

Ron

RowdyW · November 27, 2015, 07:20:00 PM

If you want it narrower & lighter use a 60 with a 85 aluminum spool.

Ron Jones · November 27, 2015, 10:52:28 PM

The issue with the 60 is you can't get a Newell base for it. I would KILL for a Newell base and bars for a 60.
Ron

RowdyW · November 27, 2015, 11:27:12 PM

One of the problems with Newell bases is they raise the reels higher off the rod for a higher center of gravity & raise the angle of the line at a steeper angel. Not to bad with roller stripper guide but not so good with a ringed guide. Even better is accurate or tiburon frames. Or just buy Newell reels.

gstours · November 28, 2015, 04:15:51 PM

Hey brosco, looks sturdy, waay better if you get into some strain on the reel, im thinkin. thanks for sharing. keep thinking.

broschro · November 28, 2015, 10:18:16 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I think i will try and make the bars work they are so close.this little reel feels good cant wait to try it out.

Ron Jones · November 28, 2015, 11:33:32 PM

If the side plate holes are to close together for 500 bars I wonder if Surfmaster bars would fit?
Ron