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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn International Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: The Great Maudu on June 14, 2026, 01:37:01 AM

Title: International 50 W 2 Speed
Post by: The Great Maudu on June 14, 2026, 01:37:01 AM
Greetings, I just purchased a 50 W 2 Speed on eBay. This reel is for a new shark rod I'm building. It is my understanding that a 50 W 2Speed is a conversion done by Cal Sheets shop sometime in the past. I believe they also blue printed, double dogged and drag mods. Any info you can share would be appreciated.
Title: Re: International 50 W 2 Speed
Post by: Swami805 on June 14, 2026, 01:44:44 AM
Check inside the side plate, there should be a label from cal's in there. Maybe give them a call on Monday and the could translate it for you
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Title: Re: International 50 W 2 Speed
Post by: alantani on June 14, 2026, 03:59:06 AM
if it is a conversion, then it will likely be a single drag system.  a double drag system is preferred. it depends on how much drag you will need.  you might also be able to change the belleville configuration from "()()" to the stiffer "(())" position.  that might help a little.  several unknowns here.