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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn Senator Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Chris Gatorfan on November 19, 2013, 06:02:02 PM

Title: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: Chris Gatorfan on November 19, 2013, 06:02:02 PM
Ok i have never worked on a reel by myself. That being said, Cone came over to my house this morning and fully explained to me how to do a Double Dog on my Penn 9/0. I have always been a visual/kinesthetic learner and i believe i have all this down. I will take pics along the way and post them when all is done. So here it goes. Wish me luck.
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: Dominick on November 19, 2013, 06:20:36 PM
Quote from: Chris Gatorfan on November 19, 2013, 06:02:02 PM
Ok i have never worked on a reel by myself. That being said, Cone came over to my house this morning and fully explained to me how to do a Double Dog on my Penn 9/0. I have always been a visual/kinesthetic learner and i believe i have all this down. I will take pics along the way and post them when all is done. So here it goes. Wish me luck.

Good Luck and welcome to the reel world.  Dominick
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: broschro on November 19, 2013, 07:50:15 PM
you got this  8)
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: Chris Gatorfan on November 19, 2013, 08:01:15 PM
Well i got it done and it turned out great. Must say i am VERY HAPPY with my work. Yes i admit i was nervous,  but i managed. After the initial cut out i had to do some fine tuning to get the dog to sit it because i didn't have it cut back enough at the pivot and the top line was to low. But i made the adjustments bit by bit (3 times) and now it is complete. Other than popping the bearing out three or four times during reassembling the reel there were no other problems. She is now back together smooth as ever with to dogs and barely any backplay. Thank for the great coaching Cone..

Cone will post the picks for me later on today.
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: Cone on November 19, 2013, 09:57:05 PM
Here are the pics Chris sent to share. Great job!
(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/FireandH2O/ChrisGatorfan002_zpsbf64bdda.jpg) (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/FireandH2O/media/ChrisGatorfan002_zpsbf64bdda.jpg.html)

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/FireandH2O/ChrisGatorfan004_zpsf6231612.jpg) (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/FireandH2O/media/ChrisGatorfan004_zpsf6231612.jpg.html)

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/FireandH2O/ChrisGatorfan003_zps1793225d.jpg) (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/FireandH2O/media/ChrisGatorfan003_zps1793225d.jpg.html)

It was nice meeting you Chris.   Bob
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: Chris Gatorfan on November 20, 2013, 03:26:58 AM
Thanks for posting the pics for me Bob. I can't wait to see how well she performs for me. And i definitely look forward to hitting the water with you soon.
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: BMITCH on November 20, 2013, 09:09:28 AM
Bob, if your making house calls how about coming up to jersey and building some of my reels ;D
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: Cone on November 20, 2013, 01:09:18 PM
Bob, I didn't build it. I took it apart and left it on his table in pieces. He did everything including the grinding after I left! If you want I can take any of yours apart and leave a puzzle for you too.  ;)   Bob
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: Chris Gatorfan on November 20, 2013, 02:19:11 PM
Yes he left my reel there in pieces only thing St left together were the spool and left side plate. But i had a good teacher. Can't wait to do my 6/0 now. And of course putting in the new as gear set.
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: BMITCH on November 20, 2013, 02:39:10 PM
Quote from: Cone on November 20, 2013, 01:09:18 PM
Bob, I didn't build it. I took it apart and left it on his table in pieces. He did everything including the grinding after I left! If you want I can take any of yours apart and leave a puzzle for you too.  ;)   Bob


Yeah, I already have about 6 or 7 tore down waiting for all these upgrade parts. Got enough puzzles already ;D Chris you are now bit and there is only one cure....build more reels!! Good luck
Bob
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: Chris Gatorfan on November 20, 2013, 02:50:12 PM
I am definitely planning on it. In fact i am in the process of converting our spare room to a reel repair room.
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: alantani on November 20, 2013, 07:38:02 PM
gentlemen, well done!
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: Chris Gatorfan on November 20, 2013, 07:46:52 PM
Thanks Alan, btw i will have that check in the mail to you if not this Friday definitely next Friday.
Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: DaBigOno on November 22, 2013, 03:49:01 AM
Good job Chris!

Are you still doing the 9/0 frame??

http://www.pensacolafishingforum.com/f65/custom-penn-9-0-frames-224842/

Title: Re: Losing my Reel virginity!
Post by: Chris Gatorfan on November 22, 2013, 06:18:22 AM
I have a machinist through Berinson tackle that is willing to do them for me. But i can't get anyone here to commit to them, as they are $200 each. The Guy wants 5k by January 15 and the remaining 5k by February 15. He said he will do the minimum of 50 frames for 10k.