Penn 115 9.0 spool

[mikeysm]

What would everyone prefer to have on the 115 9.0. The cast brass spool or the aluminum spool. Which one is stronger.

Mike

[handi2]

I would say the chromed brass spool is much stronger. They do last much longer than the aluminum spools.

[Maxed Out]

The advantage of an aluminum spool is substantial reduction of weight.

   .....so if weight is not a factor the cast bronze spool would be my choice, same as Keith 

[mikeysm]

That's what I think also it's just the brass spools chrome plating wears away.

[Army_of_One]

I would say the chromed brass spool is much stronger. They do last much longer than the aluminum spools.

Isn't there a difference in capacity on those?  I thought I'd read where the specs changed from the chromed spool years to the aluminum ones.  That might have been a different reel though. 

[cbar45]

I prefer the light weight of aluminum spools and the fact that the spool lip is flanged--helpful in casting/lobbing applications.

Army of One is correct in that the chromed brass spools hold a bit more line due to a smaller arbor.

Very old 9/0's came with three-piece spools which are not as strong as the aluminum or one-piece cast variety.

Btw, ball-bearing 9/0's use different spool shafts than the older bushing models; the spools are not interchangeable.

Chad

[mikeysm]

I just purchased a NOS 9.0 115 with bearings . I have all the upgrades and Toms frame. The spool is brass and I was deciding if I wanted to use it or get a aluminum spool.

Mike

[Shark Hunter]

I like them both equally.
The aluminum makes a really good clicker amplifier.
As long as the reel is in good shape, I won't judge the spool.