penn jigmasters....the difference

[snagger]

what is the difference between the penn 500 500L and the 505HS. I know that the gear ratio is higher in the 505HS......and i believe they have bearings instead of bushings.  are the bridges and sleeves the same can  use the stainless sleeves for the 500 ..... what parts are interchangeable and what parts are not?

[Alto Mare]

This might be helpful:
https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Custom/98-505AT.aspx
Go to ordering parts section for your reel  and it will tell you exactly what parts are interchangeable.

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

[snagger]

thats whats confusing me the bridge has different part no# but looks identical.

[akfish]

It looks identical but it is very slightly different...

[john2244]

I tried to mix and match a 500 and 505 bridge and it did not work.
John

[snagger]

what about spools ........gears......anybody?

[akfish]

Neither the spools nor the gears are interchangeable between the 500 and 505 Jigmasters. The gears of the 501 fit the 500 and the 506 fit the 505.

[snagger]

thanks akfish.......anything else u can think of let me know ,thanks

[Alto Mare]

Neither the spools nor the gears are interchangeable between the 500 and 505 Jigmasters. The gears of the 501 fit the 500 and the 506 fit the 505.

Right! But there is a way to make them work:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=4199.msg31547#msg31547