Didn't know where else to put this from Steve Carson:
"Several cases found of "loose" [no box] "Made in USA" Penn 114HL 6/0 Senators for $80 while they last.
https://www.ffo-tackle.com/detail.cfm?PassProdId=7121
only a few left
Has anyone purchased anything from here before? Are they good to go?
I took a quick look Sarge and this is the deal breaker for me. "Shipping costs will be 20% of the total with a minimum of $25 USD" plus there is sales tax in my state. That is still a fair price, but I would rather buy used and refurb it myself.
Hey shark hunter!
Thanks for the info, I did not look that far into it. I agree with you on refurbishing instead of buying new. I would really like to find either a 114hlw senator, or a 900h sealine. I love my 450h sealine, but line capacity is a bit small for sharking off the sand. I have a big senator for deep drops, but would like something with a little more line capacity and brakes. I see you post quit a bit here, and if you hear of someone selling something like that, I'd really appreciate a pm. Or maybe point me in the right direction to where reels are for sale. Any help would be great! I got the rebuild old conventional reel's to shark fish bug bad!
Semper Fi,
Steve
That looks like a 10 or 12/0 next to your head. With the recent upgrades coming out. It will have all the brakes you can handle. ;D
I recently put a new insert kit in a 12/0 with a stainless sleeve and double dogs. It can hold 1000 yards of 100lb mono. It will double the 12/0 drag capability and then some. The inserts and the sleeves are going to be available soon. If you need more that 1000 yards, you can back it with hollow core, but that is plenty for me.
Hey SGT K
I think you would like my favorite Med Shark fishing reel --- a Penn 114 with the extra wide super six spool aka(black marlin kit)
the spool is 3 1/2" long and it is a very easy reel to handle with extra line capacity --- and it you go 7 to 1 drag or Motive Fab insert drag kit you will get the drag braking power your looking for !!!
Shark hunter,
Yes that is a 12/0, and I would love to get a stainless sleeve for it. I just got done going threw it again and fit an 8 plus 1 in it. It is really smooth now and it measured more drag than the reel can handle. Do the stainless steel post's make the reel stronger? If so, I would like a set of ss post's, ss sleeve, and ss dog. With those mods I wouldn't be afraid to use the drag to its full potential. I put a 14/0 handle on it so the ss sleeve would be awesome. When is this kit coming out?
Right now the reel has 1600yds of 100# power pro, and a 100yd top shot of 130# momoi. Im liking your idea more about putting 6-800yds of hollow and fill the rest with 100-130 mono. The power pro came on the reel, so I just used it. I have experienced a few breaks fishing braid. I think from shells, rocks, and whatever else is on the bottom of Tampa Bay LOL!
Luck Pusher,
Nice reel! Are you selling that, or just showing? The marlin kit looks expensive! Is that a frame/spool kit? That is something I could see my self using for sure. Im hoping I have a good season up North this summer so I can buy some new toys this fall. I can't wait to get back to Florida in October for the winter! I caught the shark fishing bug bad!
Steve,
It is speculated that the ss posts makes the reel stronger. They are inexpensive and a great upgrade to just have more stainless. ;)
I buy mine from this guy. He ships really quick and the price is cheaper than a stock replacement set.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-STAINLES-STEEL-FRAME-POSTS-for-PENN-REEL-116-12-0-LIFETIME-WARRANTY-NICE-/121432624135?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c45f2cc07
As far as the stainless sleeves. They are being made as we speak.
Here is the post on those.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=13225.0
Keta, aka Lee makes the stainless dogs. I probably have one I could spare.
Daron
Thanks for the info Shark Hunter. I posted that I would like to purchase a ss sleeve, I will wait for a reply. How will a ss dog make it stronger? Of all the reels I have taken apart I have never felt the need to replace the dog. I would hate to damage the brass sleeve. Never mind, lol, if I get a ss sleeve there would be no damage. As for the post's, I might try to make some over the summer. If not I will definitely hit that guy up on eBay. Those are very reasonably priced.
A Brass dog will wear out quicker on a stainless sleeve. I double dog mine. That makes it stronger.
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_2905_zpslswfpjxy.jpg)
shark hunter,
My brain thinks faster than I can type. I understand why you can't mix the metal's. I just didn't explain my self correctly. Nice set up! When are you down in Florida? I read somewhere that you said you fish in the pan handle.
Yes I do Steve. I sent you a PM.
$80 is good price even with the high shipping for a nice 114H :)
They must have read Steves comments about shipping.
80.00
9.00 shipping
5.00 tax
$94.00 for a Penn 114HL is a very good price since they are supposed to be new!
Regards.
Wow.....only 3 reels left in their inventory. They went fast!!
Thank you for the "heads up" on these Penn 114H reels! Very nice....Graphite Half Frame, Aluminum Spool, the package with schematic, graphite reel clamp and Penn Tool!
Great Deal for the Made in the USA Penn HD reel for $80.00 +Tax and Shipping!
What's everyones thoughts on the graphite half frame? I was thinking of buying one, but I prefer metal. Also, I don't get why they made it the way they did, cause it looks kind of ugly when you compare it to the old frame with posts. Are these really made in the usa?
It's really a 50# trolling reel and if you fish it like a 50# trolling reel, it will be fine and last a lifetime. If you want to fish it like an 80# reel, you will need to replace the frame with a Tib or Accurate and it will be fine.
Quote from: Bryan Young on July 29, 2015, 02:55:44 AM
It's really a 50# trolling reel and if you fish it like a 50# trolling reel, it will be fine and last a lifetime. If you want to fish it like an 80# reel, you will need to replace the frame with a Tib or Accurate and it will be fine.
I see, so do you think the stock 22lbs max drag is fine for yellow and bluefin tuna? thanks for the help
I am wondering if I should upgrade it to smooth drags, but that would cost me $19 and may not be necessary.
I am always hesitant to give reel advice. I can say that smoothdrags are carbon fiber drags and I am pretty sure your newer Penn 6/0's have carbon fiber drags installed at the factory. So personally I would nott make the switch. As for the 6/0's durability and reliability, I would say it will bring in most of the creatures in the ocean up to 200 to 300 lbs. I have had a few marlin, YFT and even a blue shark that was 8--9ft. It brought them all to the boat. The shark and marlin were released.
TomT
Darn, I missed my chance. They must of just updated their listing cause they're no longer available.