Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Is there  a chart or list that explains the difference Penn reel sizes so I know what I'm reading about as in 12/0, 4/0, 13/0 etc. I don't want to be reading about an offshore senator  when I want to learn about a squidder. .....bob v

Hi Bob --

Many of us on Alan's Board -- have learned what you are asking about, through decades of experience, usage, repairing, mentoring, and a passion for the craft.

The one thing few people realize, even on this Board -- is the fact that many pioneers before them have layed down a good trail of shared knowledge, techniques, and shortcuts.

The best shortcut by far -- would be to consider investing $55 in Mike Cacioppo's new book.

This is the first ever Chronological account of Penn reels -- and will explain all of the various models, history, etc...this shortcut will save you years of research on your own.

Best,

Fred

All the /0 reels are Senators.  A lot of the others are more difficult as often people refer to the model # and not the Series too.  A 500 instead of a Jigmaster 500 or a 146 instead of a Squidder 146. Being able to tell the players without a program is like having a secret decoder ring and makes it clear that you have a reel problem.

As far as Senators bob,
They get bigger as the numbers get higher. A 1/0 through a 4/0, you can fit in your hand. A 14/0 is as Big as your head!

Yes, what Daron said.  Here is a picture of the Senators from displayed on my plinth.  I took this picture before I replaced the red reels you see with black ones.  The 1/0 is missing.  Dominick

And the 14/0 is the resl pretty one with tue strange looking Internationdl handle

Come on Dominick. This guy wants to see some Senators!

Quote from: Dominick on February 13, 2015, 12:26:48 AMHere is a picture of the Senators from displayed on my plinth. 

Pardon a dumb question . . . What's a "PLINTH"

Tight Lines !

Quote from: ez2cdave on February 13, 2015, 04:08:09 AMPardon a dumb question . . . What's a "PLINTH"

These might help.

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=8984.0

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=9116.0

Quote from: Keta on February 13, 2015, 04:27:13 AM

Quote from: ez2cdave on February 13, 2015, 04:08:09 AMPardon a dumb question . . . What's a "PLINTH"

"what we call a plinth, is a base or platform on which a statue or structure rests . . ."

Yes, now I understand - LOL !

These might help.

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=8984.0

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=9116.0

A "plinth" is Dominick's name for the mantle over his fireplace!

"PLINTH" There's that word again...It's all about that Base 

Come to think of it, when I'm wearing shoes or slippers, I'm a plinth

If I remember correctly...Sal, you were the first one with a plinth

Sal, your slippers are the plinth, you're the monument.  Hey Dominic, I spelled it right that time.    RUDY