Penn long beach 60 frame

Mentonemoose · March 21, 2014, 04:16:58 PM

Wow, since its about the time of year that I start to get images of bluefin and yellowtail dancing in my head, and start going through my reels to freshen them up for the upcoming season. I decided to check back here to see if I could gather some inspiration of what I should do with that little box of old corroded parts that is my Long Beach 60, and saw to my astonishment that you guys have expanded this post to 3 pages. But upon reading said 3 pages I'm now wondering, OMG what did I start? Hehe LOL $:-\$

Irish Jigger · March 21, 2014, 06:44:11 PM

Quote from: Mentonemoose on March 21, 2014, 04:16:58 PM
. But upon reading said 3 pages I'm now wondering, OMG what did I start? Hehe LOL $:-\$

I'm beginning to wonder myself.
You asked a question nine months ago and now you return looking for an answer.
A lot of guys have given you great advice and I'm sure they are thinking "why bother?"
Were you serious?

Mentonemoose · March 23, 2014, 07:10:57 PM

Absolutely serious. Just as far as my reels are concerned the LB 60 has been on the back burner. And is still a pile of parts. Just been very busy. Just recently picked up a nice old California Tackle chocolate Sabre for this reel, but still haven't decided how to approach the rebuild. It's not that I don't know how to rebuild the reel, it's just I don't want to do the "typical" rebuild/restore. I am now leaning toward the more narrow width (such as the 501) as I have a base and bars that will work/fit, but I'm not sure what spool would swap in at the more narrow width. Perhaps the 29L-100. Only problem is I am not sure if the spool diameter will match up. Anyone have any suggestions to NARROW the LB60 to that width.

Ron Jones · March 23, 2014, 07:15:48 PM

You can't narrow a sixty, but a narrowed 112h is the size spool you are looking for. Got to get the kit from Tiburon.
Ronald

Mentonemoose · March 23, 2014, 07:38:13 PM

Then what is this??? LB60 with 30-49 stand with matching clamp and bars. But what is that spool? I would love to copy/clone this with an upgraded jig master handle (witch I already have) and upgraded internals. Oh btw NOW I see the "notify me of replies" box. Duh!

Keta · March 23, 2014, 07:48:16 PM

The reel is a factory width Penn 60, they use a 30-49 base. The spool appears to be a factory plastic one but you can replace it with a 29L-85 aluminum or a 29M-60 (if you can find one).

What you want is a factory 60 with a 24-49 or 24-66 handle, 29L-85 spool, SS gearsleeve and AR dog, and 5+1 drag.

Mentonemoose · March 23, 2014, 07:59:22 PM

It's thinner than the 30-60 stand.?.

Keta · March 23, 2014, 08:04:16 PM

There is no such thing as a 30-60, the 60 uses a 30-49 stand. Penn was good at using parts from other reels when ever they could to keep their parts inventory down. Several reels use the 5-60 gear.

https://www.mysticparts.com/Assets/images/pennparts/schematics/60.pdf

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

Ron Jones · March 23, 2014, 08:08:38 PM

Wow, that's a new one, I didn't know the 60 and the 85 had the same size base. I need to look into that. So a T3NK spool and a 85 spool are the same size?
Ron

Mentonemoose · March 23, 2014, 08:11:04 PM

For the Long beach 60? I'm confused. The reel came with the 30-60 stand. And I have a spare 30-49 stand from a jig master that I upgraded to a Tib frame. The 30-49 is thinner than the 30-60. The reel in the pic uses the 30-49.

Keta · March 23, 2014, 08:12:01 PM

Quote from: noyb72 on March 23, 2014, 08:08:38 PM
So a T3NK spool and a 85 spool are the same size?
Ron

I think the shafts are different. Before Tiburon made the 112HN kits I was trying to make a 60 spool work in a 112H and was not successful.

Quote from: Mentonemoose on March 23, 2014, 08:11:04 PM
The reel came with the 30-60 stand

Early 60's might have come with a 30-60 stamped stand. I have to run to my shop to cut some aluminum for a downrigger bracket, I'll look at my 60 and 49 and get back to you.

Ron Jones · March 23, 2014, 08:24:08 PM

I know the shafts are different,I meant capacity and general dimensions, sorry.
Ron

Keta · March 23, 2014, 10:15:24 PM

Quote from: Mentonemoose on March 23, 2014, 08:11:04 PM
For the Long beach 60? I'm confused. The reel came with the 30-60 stand. And I have a spare 30-49 stand from a jig master that I upgraded to a Tib frame. The 30-49 is thinner than the 30-60. The reel in the pic uses the 30-49.

It looks like you helped fond another mistake at MysticParts. The 49 stand is 2-5/8" the 60 is 2-13/16. The 60 stand is used on the Surfmaster 100, Squidder 146 and Jigmaster 501.

Alto Mare · March 23, 2014, 10:31:24 PM

You're getting mixed up with the numbers Lee. The 30-49 is 1 5/8", the 30-60 is 1 13/16".
The narrow 112H spool will not work on the 60.
112HN spool 1 3/4"
60 spool 1 7/8"
standard 112H spool 2 1/4"
Also, spool shaft on the 112H is longer than the 60.

Keta · March 23, 2014, 10:40:38 PM

Quote from: Alto Mare on March 23, 2014, 10:31:24 PM
You're getting mixed up with the numbers Lee. The 30-49 is 1 5/8", the 30-60 is 1 13/16".
The narrow 112H spool will not work on the 60.
112HN spool 1 3/4"
60 spool 1 7/8"
standard 112H spool 2 1/4"
Also, spool shaft on the 112H is longer than the 60.

D'oh!!!! I measured off the 1" mark and pulled a bonehead apprentice move.