Penn 113S

[john2244]

I recently saw a Penn box labeled "113 S".  I have seen 113 and 113H but never 113S.  Does anyone have info regarding this reel ??
Thanks,
John

[redsetta]

G'day John,
It may be one of the 113 wire-lining 'specials', similar to the HSP.
Rob or Sal might have a better idea though.
Cheers, Justin

[Norcal Pescador]

Maybe an anniversary "S"pecial like the 500-S.

Dom, Sal?

[john2244]

I just purchased 2 of these Penn 113 S reels.  It looks like a normal Penn 4/0 to me with black side plates. The side plate reads Penn Senator 4/0, it is the box that reads 113S 4/0.  List price on the box is $27.50 and it was marked down to $16.50.
The reels are NEW IN THE BOX with a Catalog No. 22, lube, and factory tissue wrapping. The box is a dark green color.  I am guessing these reels may date back into the 60's or 70's.  I will post some pics when I figure out how to do so.  Still looking for info regarding what the "S" is all about.
Thanks for your help.
John

[wcarah]

I am inclined to believe the "S" designation relates to the spool construction.  On e-bay there is a cast bronze spool for a Penn 4/0 reel for sale.  The part number is 29M-113S.  I've attached a photo.

[john2244]

Wcarah,

Thank you, I am sure you are right.

John

[alantani]

phew!  these spools are $73.50 at mysticparts.com!


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[day0ne]

I was on an electric reel site and they stated that a 113S held 50 yds more line than a 113H or HL. Beats me

[john2244]

For information here is a pic of the Penn 113 S box.  This is a Penn 113 4/0 reel with black side plates and a brass/chrome spool. Does anyone have an idea as to the age of these reels
John

[Alto Mare]

Those are 25th anniversary boxes, making those reels as old as me , almost 53 years old. the boxes where introduced in the 50's. That's also when Penn replaced the 3-piece spool with a solid cast-metal spool

[Normslanding]

Correct "S" for solid. We always tried to get The solid spool for any reel we would put a transmission on. When having a big fish on a plastic spool they blew up from line pressure. Fishing a tight drag with 60 to 80lb. the three piece metal spool would give out. The silver solder would not hold. In the sixty's the deep water Rockcod fishing had the same problem. The 9/0, 10/0,and 12/0 reels started out with three piece spools. They then went to the solid brass spool. The disadvantage was castability. Soon Newell changed that as aluminum was the way to go.

[Bryan Young]

Very nice reels.  Wow, you got a deal.  $16.50 each?  Selling?  I'd pay you mfg. listed price of $27.50 for each reel.  lol

I wonder what does "NON-STRIP GEARS" implied in the marketing of these reels.

[Alto Mare]

Correct "S" for solid. We always tried to get The solid spool for any reel we would put a transmission on. When having a big fish on a plastic spool they blew up from line pressure. Fishing a tight drag with 60 to 80lb. the three piece metal spool would give out. The silver solder would not hold. In the sixty's the deep water Rockcod fishing had the same problem. The 9/0, 10/0,and 12/0 reels started out with three piece spools. They then went to the solid brass spool. The disadvantage was castability. Soon Newell changed that as aluminum was the way to go.

Yep! The coplete line of Senators started with the 3-piece spool, from the 110 to the 118 ( 1/0 to 16/0 ).
Some of the old fashioned fishermen here in the NE still like to use these one-piece cast spools.... I'm one of them.

[john2244]

Bryan,

I think they sold for $16.50 when they were new, I paid $50.00 each for them a few days ago.

John

[Bryan Young]

Wow, considering the boxes and condition of the reels, that's a great deal.