Penn # 49 Deep Sea Reel

mdw46 · May 21, 2012, 04:46:20 PM

Hi , I have a # 49 and I want to rebuild and can't find schematic to order parts , can someone direct me where I can get new drags and other parts i might need ?
Thanks

alantani · May 21, 2012, 05:48:02 PM

here you go! https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Penn49L.aspx

"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"

john2244 · May 21, 2012, 05:49:13 PM

Do a search in the Penn section and you will find all the info you need. Welcome to the site, it is great.
John

akfish · May 21, 2012, 08:09:37 PM

Before you spend much money on that reel, make sure the spool is still true. The older 49s -- those without the new style black aluminum spools -- did not tolerate mono well and often have warped spools. New spools are available but cost about $30. Also, you'll need to replace the bridge if you change from an older steel spool to a newer aluminum spool.

Alto Mare · May 21, 2012, 09:10:19 PM

Quote from: akfish on May 21, 2012, 08:09:37 PM
Before you spend much money on that reel, make sure the spool is still true. The older 49s -- those without the new style black aluminum spools -- did not tolerate mono well and often have warped spools. New spools are available but cost about $30. Also, you'll need to replace the bridge if you change from an older steel spool to a newer aluminum spool.

Bill, that's a new one on me. Can't just put that out and be done with it, can you be more specific on why you need to change the bridge? Thanks! Sal

akfish · May 22, 2012, 02:42:29 AM

The new bridges are tapered on the bottom so that the aluminum spools do not hit the the bridge; the older bridges weren't tapered nearly as much. You can grind down an old bridge so that it works with a new spool but it's a hassle and you have to grnd down quite a bit.

mdw46 · May 22, 2012, 04:20:29 AM

Thanks Everyone

Alto Mare · May 22, 2012, 09:05:51 AM

Quote from: akfish on May 22, 2012, 02:42:29 AM
The new bridges are tapered on the bottom so that the aluminum spools do not hit the the bridge; the older bridges weren't tapered nearly as much. You can grind down an old bridge so that it works with a new spool but it's a hassle and you have to grnd down quite a bit.

I see, tight tolerance. Thanks Bill.
I've seen a few JVariance kits rub in the past, but it was usually the tip of the screws.

Irish Jigger · May 22, 2012, 01:16:42 PM

Thank's for that akfish. I am about to fit an aluminium spool to an old 49 and as they say "To be forewarned is----------"