Penn 113h Reel/Tank

[Alto Mare]

Makule, from looking at the schematics I would say that besides the size, the 113MTL is significantly different from the 113H.
I can't tell you why it was so unpopular, simply because I have never used one or opened one up, but I believe that Alan has. Come to think of it I don't think that there is a reel that Alan hasn't opened up yet .
About the 113h and hlw, yes to me it is worth modifying. I personally believe that the 113H is still one of the best reel in its class, with over 50 years of good service to prove it.

[redsetta]

I personally believe that the 113H is still one of the best reel in its class, with over 50 years of good service to prove it...

x2.
Cheers, Justin

[Makule]

I personally believe that the 113H is still one of the best reel in its class, with over 50 years of good service to prove it...

x2.
Cheers, Justin

Ok, two votes for the 113H.  Tell me where I can get the SS gears.

What about the 113HLW?  What's the difference between it and the 113H?

[broadway]

Mak,
    X3 on Penn being one of the best in it's class! Get on ebay and prepare to pay the piper (about $100). Accurates are best, but Newell's are good, too.  Don't forget the stainless yoke with that!
The 113hlw only differs from the 113h in spool size for more line capacity... other than that it's the same reel.
Dom

[alantani]

another great reel that was a total flop here on the west coast of the united states. 

Why was it a "flop"?

it was ugly, and younger fishermen want lever drag bling.  only us old guys are ok with "old school."

[redsetta]

A bit of info about the 113MTL here, if you're interested: http://www.fishingunited.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4008
I agree - not the best-looking reel on the market...
Cheers, Justin

[Norcal Pescador]

I personally believe that the 113H is still one of the best reel in its class, with over 50 years of good service to prove it...

x2.
Cheers, Justin

Ok, two votes for the 113H ......

Make that 3 votes.

....... only us old guys are ok with "old school."

I'm okay with that.

[Alto Mare]

I'm glad you stepped in Rob, for a moment I thought Alan was talking about me .

[alantani]

all of us!!!!  if you're 20-something, you're going to look at that reel and think that it's something your grandpa would fish with.  

[redsetta]

In a few years they'll probably be marketing reels made by nano-bots from 100% unobtainium, producing 100lbs of drag, holding 1000m of some exotic polymer and all in a package the size of a cotton spool.
And I'll still be fishing a Penn or Pro Gear...

[Norcal Pescador]

....... all in a package the size of a cotton spool.   ..........

And I'll have a Kolekar 6/0 grip on it.

[broadway]

Hey Rob,

     You weren't x3, you were x4... I beat you to it, but I am closer to 20 something, so I understand
Dom

[Makule]

....and several years from now, all fishing will be virtual.

In a few years they'll probably be marketing reels made by nano-bots from 100% unobtainium, producing 100lbs of drag, holding 1000m of some exotic polymer and all in a package the size of a cotton spool.
And I'll still be fishing a Penn or Pro Gear...

[Squirmypug]

all of us!!!!  if you're 20-something, you're going to look at that reel and think that it's something your grandpa would fish with.  

What is wrong with being 20 something? I'm 21 and would be happy to use that reel 

[Makule]

Apparently, Penn still sells SS replacement main and pinion gears for the 113MTL.  Will those fit in the
113H?