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Title: Hello from WV.
Post by: Retired lathe man on July 24, 2021, 07:31:44 PM

Found the forum while trying to locate replacement parts for one of my Penn spinning reels.
The amount of knowledge and information here is incredible.
I'm a retired machinist and love to work on quality machinery, especially old ones that still providing excellent service.(Penn reels)
I'll probably ask a lot of dumb questions but bear with me I am a fast learner.
I'm going through a 420ss now with intentions of using it for sea trout in obx this fall.
Thanks Retired lathe man.

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: foakes on July 24, 2021, 07:49:14 PM

Welcome aboard, RLM!

Lots of Penn guys on here who wish they were machinists (I'm one who wishes).

Glad to have you.

Best, Fred

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Retired lathe man on July 24, 2021, 08:32:55 PM

Thank you sir.From what I've seen on this forum here there are a lot of machinists here!
Tremendous talent and they are willing to share there knowledge.
Looking forward to learning from you guys!
RLM

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Wompus Cat on July 24, 2021, 08:45:15 PM

Welcome Retired Lathe Man from Deep in the Heart of Texas and another wannabe Machinist.
There are NO DUMB so ASK AWAY!

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Crow on July 24, 2021, 09:22:54 PM

Welcome Glad you're here !

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Benni3 on July 24, 2021, 10:44:39 PM

Welcome from salem Virginia,,,,,,, ;D

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: alantani on July 24, 2021, 10:50:09 PM

welcome. what part are you looking for?

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Bill B on July 24, 2021, 10:52:20 PM

RLM....welcome from the mountains of Southern California....Bill

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Retired lathe man on July 25, 2021, 01:18:31 AM

alantani,I,m looking for a drag knob for my 420ss and maybe a spare spool.
I have looked high an low with no luck.
The reel is in great shape otherwise,probably a detail strip,good cleaning and fresh lube and it will be ready to fish.
RTM

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: happyhooker on July 25, 2021, 01:59:32 AM

Greetings, Rlm, from Minnesota.

Frank

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: alantani on July 25, 2021, 03:48:42 AM

Part numbers?

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Benni3 on July 25, 2021, 07:18:54 AM

Quote from: Retired lathe man on July 25, 2021, 01:18:31 AM
alantani,I,m looking for a drag knob for my 420ss and maybe a spare spool.
I have looked high an low with no luck.
The reel is in great shape otherwise,probably a detail strip,good cleaning and fresh lube and it will be ready to fish.
RTM

How's the shaft with the brass,,,,?

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Donnyboat on July 25, 2021, 09:47:48 AM

RLM what other reels do you have, & welcome from sunny Western Australia, cheers Don.

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Newell Nut on July 25, 2021, 12:19:33 PM

Welcome aboard from Florida. This is a cool site for gear heads and will find an answer to just about anything reel related.

Dwight

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Brewcrafter on July 25, 2021, 05:53:15 PM

Welcome RLM from the SoCal Inland Empire!. - john

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Dominick on July 25, 2021, 06:23:33 PM

Welcome, Dominick, San Mateo, California

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Retired lathe man on July 25, 2021, 06:27:47 PM

Alantani, The PN for the drag knob is 52-716Z,the spool is PN 47-420. Correct me if I'm wrong
Condition of the internals still being evaluated.The reel appears to have spent it's life in a box.
It looks brand new with little evidence of hard use or any use for that matter.
I also have a 9500SS that I have fished hard but not abused that i'm going to overhaul and upgrade next.
It looks like parts for it are still more readily available.
The 9500SS is a workhorse!
Thanks RLM

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Midway Tommy on July 25, 2021, 06:45:18 PM

Man those 716/420 drag knobs are tough to find, and quite expensive when you do. :o Same with the 420SS complete spool. It's a shame Penn quit making replacement parts for those. Seems like that black plastic has a tendency to crack. :(

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: foakes on July 25, 2021, 08:16:50 PM

Got a couple of these, RLM —

If Alan doesn't have any...

Here is a COMPLETE snap-on spool, NIB — with knob, full assembly, and spool arbor.

Here also is a new black knob.

$45 for the spool, $15 for the knob.

Best, Fred

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Retired lathe man on July 25, 2021, 11:02:39 PM

Foakes,thank you for your kind offer.

I'm new to the forum and not sure about buying etiquette but if I'm not stepping on any ones toes I will take both items.
This will put this reel back in service.
Once again a quality Penn product being put back to work.
I'll send you an Email.
Something else you guys, I've been a member of this forum for all of 1 day and you guys have welcomed me and supplied
near impossible to find replacement parts like I have been here for 20 years.
This forum is a blessing to me and the whole fishing community.
RLM

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: foakes on July 25, 2021, 11:20:12 PM

Thanks, Gordon —

Got your mailing information — and will send out tomorrow via Priority Mail with tracking.

Best, Fred

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Shark Hunter on July 25, 2021, 11:51:42 PM

You are in the right place Gordon.
Welcome!

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Sharkb8 on July 26, 2021, 12:01:54 AM

Welcome RLM from south Australia

Kim

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: quabbin boy 62 on July 26, 2021, 10:50:54 AM

welcome from new england!

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: thorhammer on July 26, 2021, 12:50:24 PM

Welcome from NC- if you're gonna fish OBX for trout and drum, you picked two really good reels to do it with. It's what i use...

John

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: mo65 on July 26, 2021, 01:12:09 PM

15 bucks for that knob is a great deal...I paid $25 for one years ago. Welcome aboard RLM! 8)

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: foakes on July 26, 2021, 11:21:06 PM

Spool & Separate drag cap in the mail today, Gordon —

Have tracking # if needed.

Best, Fred

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Retired lathe man on July 27, 2021, 02:19:01 AM

Thanks Fred,Pmt. heading your way.

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Retired lathe man on July 27, 2021, 02:24:19 AM

mo65,yes I got a great deal and appreciate it.
I think we are getting to the point some of these parts may become impossible to find.
If it wasn't for Fred I don't think I would have found one.
I think one made from cast nylon with a threaded insert would last forever.
RLM

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: Retired lathe man on July 29, 2021, 12:42:06 AM

Foakes,package arrived today and I could not be more pleased!
Let me know when my letter reaches you.
I will spool up with 6# line for sea trout using a Bucktail or a white grub and add a
30# shock leader for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel on the pier using a Gotcha Plug and if I get lucky maybe connect
with a False Albacore.
Thanks again.
RLM

Title: Re: Hello from WV.
Post by: foakes on July 29, 2021, 12:54:38 AM

Excellent, RLM —

Those are very tough ultralight reels that will fish way above their intended target range.

Always good to get them back into service.

Best, Fred

Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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