Penn Mag Power 970

satbchbum · September 14, 2011, 09:07:26 PM

Hello everyone,

First off, this is a great site! My question is concerning the Penn Mag Power 970. Since this reel is discontinued, I am wondering - are there any compatible parts from other Penn reels that can be used on this reel? Also, are there any compatible aftermarket reel frames that would fit the screw pattern on this reel?

Thanks ahead of time for any responses....

redsetta · September 15, 2011, 12:21:26 AM

G'day and welcome,
Scott's still has a wide selection of Mag Power 970 parts available, which may suit your purposes: https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Penn970.aspx
Can't help with aftermarket frames, unfortunately.
Cheers, Justin

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alantani · September 15, 2011, 05:35:41 AM

what parts are you looking for?

satbchbum · September 19, 2011, 03:03:39 AM

I was wondering if the reel can take a stainless sleeve upgrade and if there are any replacement aluminum frames or sideplates that have matching screw patterns. I think it would a great reel to customize if possible.....

alantani · September 19, 2011, 04:54:25 AM

it will, but it's probably not worth the cost....... $:-\$

satbchbum · September 19, 2011, 04:33:18 PM

Thanks a bunch. It's probably not worth it, but as all of us who have this reel affinity know, it's not always about the money....

Aiala · February 01, 2014, 05:11:15 PM

Does anyone know of a source for Mag Power 980 parts? I need a left side plate and inner gold metal rings, none of which are available at Scott's...

~A~

alantani · February 02, 2014, 01:02:23 AM

i scribbled myself a note to look tomorrow. i don't think so, but i will look.

Aiala · February 02, 2014, 02:29:06 AM

Quote from: alantani on February 02, 2014, 01:02:23 AM
i scribbled myself a note to look tomorrow. i don't think so, but i will look.

Thank you, Alan. I tried, too, but I don't think I'm all that search-savvy. $:-\$

BTW, I received my 9/0 frame today, and it is out of this world!

~A~

Keta · February 02, 2014, 03:33:49 AM

Quote from: Aiala on February 01, 2014, 05:11:15 PM
Does anyone know of a source for Mag Power 980 parts? I need a left side plate and inner gold metal rings, none of which are available at Scott's...

Like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-PENN-CONVENTIONAL-REEL-PART-980-Power-Mag-Left-Side-Ring-A-/121167591953?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3626ba11

alantani · February 02, 2014, 06:27:26 AM

yeah, i might have some. gotta check tomorrow. i'm skipping football.

Keta · February 02, 2014, 06:28:49 AM

Quote from: alantani on February 02, 2014, 06:27:26 AM
i'm skipping football.

X2

Aiala · February 03, 2014, 05:04:37 PM

Okay, I clearly shouldn't be obsessing over this, but... although Scott's doesn't have any left-side plates for the 980, they do have one for the 990, so I'm wondering if the two are interchangeable? I strongly suspect that they are; in all the photos I can find, the two reels appear almost identical. The 990 had a faster retrieve ratio, but that would more likely affect the handle-side plate, right?

I may just go ahead and order the 990 plate, anyway. If it doesn't work, I can always offer it for sale.

~A~

john2244 · February 03, 2014, 05:39:40 PM

Looking at the 970, 980, and 990 reels is appears that the 970 and 980 side plates are the same. The 990 is larger than the 970/980.

John

Aiala · February 03, 2014, 06:24:51 PM

Here's what Scott's has on all three reels: https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/ReelSpecs/PennMagPower.aspx

The 980 and 990 look almost identical, while the 970 is narrower... At any rate, I wrote to them and asked my question.

~A~

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