113hn vs. 6/0

luis · April 27, 2009, 03:52:04 AM

Hey Alan. How big of a difference in lbs. of drag do you think there is between the Baja special and a regular 6/0? Also, what are the pros and cons of using either for bottom fishing? I really like the Baja special, but there is nothing like knowing you got a 6/0 on you rod when a 45 lb. black hits your rod. Thanks for the insight. Luis

alantani · April 27, 2009, 05:58:44 PM

they are kind of apples and oranges. the 113hn is far superior to the 113h. no contest. the 114H is bigger, slower and actually has a higher drag range. both the 113hn and the 114h will deliver more than 20#'s of drag. that's enough to launch me over the rail. alan

Shark Hunter · June 15, 2013, 03:56:18 AM

But you can pick up a 6/0 cheap compared to the Baha Special. I think the 6 is my favorite all time reel of classic senators. I have 5 of them. One is soon going on a Tiburon extra wide frame.

JA_Angler · September 24, 2013, 05:24:34 PM

Alan, just to clarify your point please, the 114h will do 20lb drag with no chance of reel failure?

alantani · September 24, 2013, 08:20:41 PM

yes. i have fished the penn 113h at 15 pounds and the 114h at 20 pounds. it's just that 20 pounds of drag on a single speed reel is pretty brutal.

conchydong · September 24, 2013, 11:18:32 PM

Luis, if you are going "old school" grouper fishing and using all heavy mono like 80lb test, then the 6/0 is the proven standard. If you are using braid with a mono topshot, then I would go with the Baja Special.
Both will get the job done but I like the Baja myself.
Scott

Alto Mare · September 25, 2013, 12:10:52 AM

Quote from: alantani on September 24, 2013, 08:20:41 PM
yes. i have fished the penn 113h at 15 pounds and the 114h at 20 pounds. it's just that 20 pounds of drag on a single speed reel is pretty brutal.

With a 114H that is able to go over 40# by using the Hexagon gears, fishing it at 20# will take way less effort. The reel with the upgrades is a much smoother reel than the stock 114H at highest settings.
About the single speed, nothing that a nice power handle can't fix.

Dominick · September 25, 2013, 02:56:33 AM

I own both reels. If I had to give up one it would be the HN. Dominick

redsetta · September 25, 2013, 03:44:13 AM

QuoteI own both reels. If I had to give up one it would be the HN.

Thus endeth the lesson

Bunnlevel Sharker · September 25, 2013, 04:03:36 AM

I run my 4/0w n fish that would make a lot of guys cry with 20+ drag. No problemo

Shark Hunter · September 25, 2013, 04:12:10 AM

Well said Dom!
The lesson endeth!