penn senator 3/0 gears

[greg]

gents
       just wondering if somebody could enlighten me is the main gear on the 3/0 4/0 the same size.i was given a mint 3/0 and wanted to use it for conger eels up maybe 75lbs weight. the 4/0 handles them no problem just wondering if the 3/0 up to the job.

[STRIPER LOU]

The 3/0 uses a smaller gear and about identical in size to the Jig Master gears. Some of the newer Custom 3/0 gear sets are interchangeable with the JM. The 3/0 is a decent reel but its no 4/0.

The 3/0 can be upgraded with a frame and drag stack which will make it a pretty versatile reel. Some say the JM is a bit better than the 3/0 but if there is a difference, its marginal at best.

I have a 3/0 with Randy Pauly's T4xn Tib frame, and spool, plus Adams drag stack and it does make a sweet combo for certain applications. Its definitely lighter than the 4/0.

That being said, for work horses, I always reach for my 4/0's. Regular, yts's, and the RP's super narrows. They're tough to beat.

.........................Lou

[mo65]

   Well...wait a minute...if he's talking about black plate senators...the 3/0 and 4/0 are the same gear...the #5-66.

[greg]

mo65
        its the red hs 3/0 reel.

[mizmo67]

If it's the 113H vs 114H reels, it's definitely 2 different diameter gears, so not interchangeable on those models

[Dominick]

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[mo65]

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[mizmo67]

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