What to do with a new Penn 115L2?

Alto Mare · June 17, 2012, 12:32:08 AM

That is funny Jason, but I'm glad that you worked it out. The handle nut is the same as the 114H.
https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/23-116.aspx
Let me know if you want me to send you one.

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

JasonF · June 17, 2012, 12:39:59 AM

That is odd. The one that I have here says 23-114 on it and as you can see it is drastically smaller than the hole. Is that what yours says?

Alto Mare · June 17, 2012, 12:49:55 AM

Yes, it gets a little confusing. The 23-114 will fit the 113 H

Harry · June 18, 2012, 03:38:50 AM

I am watching the progress of this upgrade too with interest Jason.

Jazzcat · June 18, 2012, 12:39:46 PM

Jason your making that into a nice reel.
I need to send you mine !

I picked up 2 of them off ebay for pulling leadcore the first time I used one of them the clicker spring broke away from the side plate.
It appeared to have been stripped at the factory. I found a slightly larger screw and replaced it with a bit of epoxy. (thats prob not the way to fix it.) but it has worked for a year.
Your doing a good job,
thanks for posting
Danny

JasonF · June 19, 2012, 06:16:45 AM

Thanks for the kind words. I am at a stand still on this reel until the rest of my parts get here. It is giving me a chance to work on the rod build. I went with a Calstar Boomer Jr for my blank. This is going to be a sweet custom outfit and I cannot wait to take on YFT, AJ and sharks with this puppy! All that I have left to do is 10 minutes of work putting on the Accuframe.

Harry · June 19, 2012, 04:24:10 PM

I wanna see photos of the finished upgraded product since i wont be the one fishin with it .

cheers Harry

JasonF · June 19, 2012, 05:50:40 PM

Trust me, you will.

JasonF · June 20, 2012, 05:49:06 AM

Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a SS main gear available for this reel?

alantani · June 20, 2012, 11:46:18 PM

no, just plain steel. $:-\$

alantani · June 20, 2012, 11:49:34 PM

Quote from: JasonF on June 17, 2012, 12:39:59 AM
That is odd. The one that I have here says 23-114 on it and as you can see it is drastically smaller than the hole. Is that what yours says?

i missed this. what's happening

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Alto Mare · June 21, 2012, 12:30:36 AM

You might get lucky finding a ss main gear from an anniversary 114hl $:-\$ . You know, if someone would come up with the Accurate 3.25:1 gear set, this reel would be hard to beat.

JasonF · June 21, 2012, 01:05:37 AM

Alan, Sal solved the problem in that photo for me. I thought that the 114 handle bolt was appropriate for you sleeve. He is sending me a 116 bolt which he said is the correct thread size. No biggy.

Sal, is that a rare find? Also, would that require replacing the stock pinion as well?

I ordered my Accuframe from Berinson Tackle, and I emailed them today to see when it will be here. He said it takes 7-10 days after ordering before it ships. Bummer. I am anxious to get this reel wet. I know....I dont NEED the accuframe to fish it, just WANT it!!!:)

Alto Mare · June 21, 2012, 01:17:10 AM

You should have received it by now, I mailed it on Monday morning.
About the gear, yes they are rare to find, most replace them with the brass. If you find a 114HL from the anniversary serie brand wnew, I'm sure that the gears are stainless steel. This was a short run, but the ratio is 2.8:1.
The main Penn gear will work on the 9/0, but the accurate won't, you will also need the pinion, unless we'll find a way to move the bridge 1/16" toward the pinion $:-\$ . I do not mind the slower ratio on this reel.

JasonF · June 21, 2012, 08:58:27 PM

The good news for me is that my new handle and handle bolt (thanks again, Sal!) came in the mail today, the bad news is that 23-116 is identical to 23-114 as you can see in the photo below. I have no idea what the thread size is on this gear sleeve. I am heading to the hardware store now to find out.