double dog on penn delmar. worth it or not?

[jamesnashtonbrady]

thinking of dog a double dog on my penn delmars.. do yall think its worth it or not

[redsetta]

G'day James,
First cab off the rank would have to be greased HT-100s.
If that's already done, a one-piece S/S spool comes next (the early ones were plastic).
Once that's done, it'll be most comfortable at around 6-8lbs of drag.
On that basis, the drag pressures don't warrant double dogs.
However, as an exercise (and, potentially, practice for a 4/0. 6/0 etc), sure
Good luck, Justin

[saltydog]

Good practice.

[Bryan Young]

Would be good if you had alternating dogs for less handle backlash, then I'd say yes. 

[buitrechico]

I think that double dog is worthwhile for larger reels (Senator 4/0,Mariner 349,Long Beach 68,etc)

[Ron Jones]

I think the simple answer is why not. It is available and easy, so may as well. The only negative I could see is that their aren't a lot of them around and you have to modify a side plate.

Ron

[jamesnashtonbrady]

well iv done everything i can to them. i have 2 and one that im building. but figuer it would be a cool up grade. plus as yall said practice for doing it on a 4/0 or 6/0

[Irish Jigger]

Go for it. Those side plates are no longer available so take care. The brown 85 plates fit and are still available although scarce over here where all old Penn parts are becoming expensive re attached link!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PENN-NO-85-SEA-FISHING-VINTAGE-BOAT-REELS-PARTS-LIFT-SIDE-PLATE-MADE-IN-U-S-A-/230860660803?pt=UK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL&h

[saltydog]

If you take your time and do not get in a hurry you should have no problem doing it properly and without incident.I started with some old broken sideplates you can usually get from others for free if you ask plus shipping of course.

[jamesnashtonbrady]

so i just completed the double dog on my penn delmar. i must say it wont that hard.  thanks for all yalls help. so i think iv done all the up grades i can to this thing. rebuilt the drag and it now has ht 100 drag washers in it and a double dog. im thinking of dog alans ss sleave and finding a longer sleave cover or whatever its called so i can get a lil more drag out of it

[Bryan Young]

Any pics?

[jamesnashtonbrady]

no i did not take pics. my camra is down right now. im waiting on parts for my other delmar and it will be time to do it all over again i will take pics then

[saltydog]

Great we will be waiting for those pics.

[jamesnashtonbrady]

im hoping to get a penn 114h for soon for a good price and hotrod it for shark and other large fish. mainly shark