Where can i order frames upgrades for a 9/0 Penn???

[Chris Gatorfan]

I have been to the Tiburon site and Accurate site with no success at finding a frame and spool upgrade kit for my Penn 9/0. I am trying to do a 100% upgrade minus the as gear since its not in production yet. Any body know where i can find these kits. Couldn't even find any on eBay.
Thanks guys,
Chris

[akfish]

They haven't been mad for several years, so your best bet is probably to keep checking on eBay...

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

and craigslist...

[Shark Hunter]

I just saw a Silver Accurate frame go for $250 on ebay. You could buy two 9/0's or even a 12/0 for that price.
They are not worth it to me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Accurate-Penn-9-0-Frame-with-Box-and-Clamp-boss-atd-/140747220525?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c530262d

[saltydog]

Just get some of the ss frame posts off of fleabay and ss screws that will stiffen the reel considerable, I am trying to get a machinist in my area to make a ss reel foot to match them but have to wait till he has time.

[Ron Jones]

Just get some of the ss frame posts off of fleabay and ss screws that will stiffen the reel considerable, I am trying to get a machinist in my area to make a ss reel foot to match them but have to wait till he has time.

So this, I have not heard before. Has anyone done any testing or compiled anecdotal evidence from fishing that demonstrates the stainless posts increase reel stiffness? I like them because they sure are pretty but I don't see how they increase strength.

If you do have any evidence, please share. I am litterally waiting on the edge of my seat.

Ron

[saltydog]

I have done a friends reel with a 7 stack drag system and over this summer he has had no problems running at 30# of drag. I am doing another in the next couple of weeks so when I get it done I will do a little testing and post it.

[Ron Jones]

Cool,
Sal had a stand fail at 22 pounds or so with standard posts, so I guess that's anecdotal evidence that their is a benefit. I think I'll start using them.

Ron

[Alto Mare]

Cool,
Sal had a stand fail at 22 pounds or so with standard posts, so I guess that's anecdotal evidence that their is a benefit. I think I'll start using them.

Ron

Yes it did, but that was a 4/0 wide. It will take way more force on the 9/0 .

[Shark Hunter]

So you agree with Salty on this Sal? I know more Stainless is always a good thing. Just gets a little expensive. Stainless posts and screws make a Senator more Rigid? Where do you get stainless screws that fit the bigger senators that will still look original?
If we can get a stainless stand in the works for the 116A, I think that would be Money!
I won't need any anecdotal evidence.

[Ron Jones]

Most everything I have does not look pretty on the outside (except all the girls!!), but all my reels fish hard. Even in high school, my 68 Mustand tore up the rode but if you looked at it in the parking lot you'd think I need a tow truck.

Ron

[Shark Hunter]

I'm just ribbing you Ron.
Its all good Buddy! We are all friends here.
68 Stang, Huh! Sounds cool.

[Alto Mare]

So you agree with Salty on this Sal? I know more Stainless is always a good thing. Just gets a little expensive. Stainless posts and screws make a Senator more Rigid? Where do you get stainless screws that fit the bigger senators that will still look original?
If we can get a stainless stand in the works for the 116A, I think that would be Money!
I won't need any anecdotal evidence.

Standard reels are stronger than wide. A 113HL is stronger than a 113HLW, a 116A is stronger than a 116, a 117 is stronger than a 118 and so on.
Although you'll lose on capacity, narrowed reels of the same are stronger yet.
We are talking frames here, a narrowed reel has way less stress than a wide reel, under the same conditions.
Might not be as noticeable on smaller models, but I've seen it from the 4/0 and up.

[Shark Hunter]

Well said Sal.
Narrow is stronger! I get it.
I guess my latest purchase will be all your envy. Cherry 116a with extra spool. It doesn't get any better than this!

[Alto Mare]

With that said, send me all your wide, I'll take them .

I'm going to download that picture for my Halloween decoration and place it on my front window .