New member! First reel build

[NCook]

Hello everyone!

Here from Michigan. I get to the ocean about 1-2 times a year and been trying to catch some large fish/ shark
I have read a bunch of post and decided to build a maxed penn 113.

Tight lines everyone.

I am looking for a 7+1 drag stack and a stainless steel yoke for a penn 113h if someone can point me in the right direction. If there is something better I am all ears

Thanks
Nick

[xjchad]

Nick,
Welcome!
I'd start by reading through the tutorials on the Senator section.
For parts, Mysticparts.com will have what you need and we have some great vendors here making/selling great upgrades!
It sounds like you have a great game plan, but be prepared for the rabbit hole!

[Crow]

Welcome !

[Sharkb8]

Welcome Nick from South Australia

Kim

[bhale1]

Welcome
Brett from AZ

[mo65]

Welcome! And don't hesitate to holler if you get in a bind.

[Donnyboat]

Hi Nick, personally I think for shark a 113H is a bit to small, a 114H is a much stronger reel, with a larger drag, & Welcome from Sunny Western Australia, cheers Don.

[alantani]

nick, welcome.  i'm not a shark fisherman, but these guys use much bigger gear.  to answer your question, though, you can find the yoke at smoothdrag.com and the drag washer kit is here.  https://www.mysticparts.com/CustomParts/UltimateUpgrades/UU-PENN113H.aspx

[Maxed Out]

Hi Nick, personally I think for shark a 113H is a bit to small, a 114H is a much stronger reel, with a larger drag, & Welcome from Sunny Western Australia, cheers Don.

I agree with Don. 113h is a bit underpowered for sharking. Tie your knot loosely on the spool so your reel won't get destroyed when you get spooled in 2 seconds flat.

I suggest bigger is better, drag wise, and capacity also. A 9/0 can be had for under $90 and upgrade costs would be minimal. A12/0 will do if your real serious about landing a true beast

Welcome to the forum

Ted

[Swami805]

Welcome from sunny so cal! Lots of great vendors in the for sale section here, worth a look for sure.

[Bryan Young]

Welcome Nick.

Shark fishing with a little 4/0 reel. That takes some guts, skills and a lot of luck. Depending on what you are targeting, it may be enough. 

Good luck on your build.

Bryan

[Benni3]

Welcome from salem va,,,,,

[NCook]

Thank you  great info! Well I am in too deep now, gonna have to finish it and use it for something else then. I was planning on a 9/0 build open to other idea on reels. I guess before I get too far into the 4/0 build it has the external access to the drag. when is a stainless steel bridge and yoke needed? I already have a ss gear sleeve, ss eccentric, ss pinion and steel main gear. I have a 113hlw aluminum spool waiting it to arrive. Been looking at a tiburon frame.

[Rancanfish]

Now you're talking when you go 9/0.     But, it's easy to say something won't work.  If you search for Sal's 'tank' threads you will see what I mean.   If you are in a boat, have upgraded drags, and can follow a shark around, your 113h may be fine. Depends on the shark type too I suppose.

A well known set up seldom mentioned is the Daiwa 900H.  Comes stock with an aluminum frame and sideplates. 5 stack drags are available, SS gear sleeve from Cortez Conversions,  and now you have a tough reel for a lot less than the purty set ups cost.  I've had both the stock Penn 9/0 and Daiwa.
Dollar for dollar the Daiwa smokes the Penn.

Penn - $90 initial cost and lots of $$$ for upgrades.
Daiwa - $90 initial cost and some $$ for upgrades.

A Daiwa 6/0 is an even better value for around $60.   See where I'm going?

And welcome aboard.    P.S.  I have two cherry Daiwa's with upgraded drags and full rod clamp set ups I'll let a rookie have for $90 each.

[Keta]

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