Oil and grease this reels properly and take care of them and they will last for years. This is a genuine oem sourced replacement part designed for use with penn reels. This also shows you how to disassemble 850ss and some other older penn spinning reels, as. This part does wear out often, it is advised to have a few extra on hand. Penn special senator star drag conventional reels west. As of 71517 we are reestablishing our mail in reel services and have joined penn as a warranty center. This old reel came in a bag of pieces to us and needed a new bail wire and bail arm. Figured i would do some winter reel maintenance on a few of my older penn ss reels. To get this reel to cast as best as possible, remove levelwind, worm and idler gear. The penn fishing tackle manufacturing company first opened in 1932 in philadelphia. Fishing reel maintenance provides a steady stream of business for the fishermans warehouse in columbus, ohio. By setting the tension on the drag washer, it will either allow the drag on your reel to loosen up or you can tighten it. Unfortunately, as required by local authorities to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the penn facility in philadelphia responsible for parts, service, and reel repair remains closed until further notice. The best spinning reels for bass 2020 in fisherman.
Genuine penn replacement part, this item is sold individually. Zebco 33 instructions gone outdoors your adventure awaits. Here are the 10 most common reel performance problems and how to fix them. This may delay some deliveries, but we are committed to fulfilling your orders as quickly as possible. Naturally it helps to have some mechanical aptitude and understanding of some basic mechanical principles. The above links can also be used to find schematics, reel specs and owners manuals. Penn spinning reel 750ss 850ss maintenance tutorial. I have had 50 year old penn reels that seem to last forever and parts are still. Rod clamp is mounted to the back side of the rod and it attaches to the bottom of the reel to give the reel extra stability. Jan 14, 2015 not that we are all not dummies when it comes to reel maintenance but for some this is an overwhelming task, especially for kayak anglers fishing in saltwater. We take you through every aspect of your reel, and teach you what you need to know about your reel, how to properly care and maintain your reels, and what products you should or should not be using. But penn made it here from the same material they used for the drive gear, and its machined too. Just give us a call or send us an email if you have any questions regarding any of our premium fishing tackle products. You count on your reel to bring in everything from the typical, to the once in a lifetime fish.
Penn reels instruction manual and repair parts list catalog 40b. In this video i show you how to clean, disassemble and properly greaseoil your penn 750ss. Another reel that has a machined bronze gear is the dam quick super from the 1960s, one of which has been in my family for three generations and is still running tight after 50 years of use. Designed for big game near shore, off shore, surf, and trolling. Penn battle fishing reel disassembly, assembly and cleaning.
Looking at the table above we are able to deduce that the best saltwater fishing rod and reel combo is the penn squall level wind. Fishing reel care and maintenance 101 by jeff holder. Its the best bass spinning reel if youre going for bigger fish. Total ratings 33, penn part 047btlii4000 spool assembly 24173 for battle ii 4000 reel. Penn 140l squidder special purpose non levelwind rev 1 737 views. Treat your reels right by cleaning them, greasing moving parts, and oiling bearings. Please note the hardware to attach this clamp is sold separately. Sep 27, 2005 naturally it helps to have some mechanical aptitude and understanding of some basic mechanical principles. Steves catchguide series of fishing books is available on amazon. The penn international vi series is designed and manufactured in the usa of domestic and imported components. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience. The reassembly of the right side, works on pretty much any penn star drag reel. A companion volume to mike cacioppos the chronological history of penn reels, 19321957 considered by many to be the blue book for penn reel collectors this book brings together a veritable treasure of penn reel information that did not fit the parameters of the first book.
Not so many years ago, reels generally needed much more in the way of daily maintenance, so if you fished like a maniac, you came to understand the machine in your hands. With a little time spent performing some simple servicing youll find your gear performs better, and will give you a lifetimes worth of service. However, as with any piece of machinery, maintenance and wear is inevitable. I purchased the 4ounce instead of 2ounce for the value. The fins on the spool were a air brakes and the fins on the internal side of the tail plate trapped air pressure in chambers which slowed the spool to prevent over running or backlash of the. Now that youve got a workspace set up and you have a cleaning kit ready to go you can proceed with performing maintenance on your reel. It discusses the difference in the two reels and shows how to clean, lube and reassemble the reel and its level wind feature.
Reel repair by jim fishing reels repaired tallahassee. I chose the oil instead of the grease, after receiving advice from a penn technician, since they both provide the same performance but using the oil would be a lot easier due to its liquid nature. Penn 535 gs performance casting rev 7 schematic 259 views. Owner mark minshall spends a lot of time winding new line and replacing wornout bearings, which are two of the biggest reasons reels fail to perform properly. Stop wasting your time on the water dealing with headaches and frustration over equipment failure and poor performance. Conventional reels spinning reels spincasting reels baitcasting reels underspin reels ezcast reels fly reels. I started with my 450 ss, and honestly, it was difficult to get everything apart, and time consuming with the cleaning. This is the background of many of the older guys whove done reel. A maintenance request is a routine repair to your space. I spray my reels after each trip then, lightly wipe down when i get home to help prevent the moisture and salt buildup. Abu garcia revo sx an excellent freshwater reel for bass. After all, we are fishing at nearly the same level as the fish, which provides a greater risk that our reels will be more in contact with the water then if we were fishing from a boat. At this time, we ask that you do not send reels for repair.
The cranking is interchangeable between right and left hands, and newer models are able to hold yards of. For 1994, penn introduced the new 20t model, replacing the previous 20 model from the international tournament series. You hit the water with confidence knowing that youre fishing with penn reels. The original color of the early squidder was black and it used a open stand, no rod clamp. I purchased this oil for maintenance on my new penn pursuit reel. Penn 525 mag gs performance casting rev 8 schematic 561 views. Temporary reel service department closure remains in effect. We have updated alot of the schematic links recently and it will take some time for the search index to complete. Founded by otto henze in the teeth of the great depression, henze revolutionized the field of saltwater angling, making the sport affordable for. Reference book cacioppo, michael the chronological history of penn reels, 19321957 usa. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Reel parts penn parts penn 722 used parts mikes reel. We repair rods, reels, trolling motors, depth sounders, downriggers and coleman outdoor products.
Second guessing your tackle should be the last thing on your mind. I use the 450 on the river for musky and cats, and the 550 for cats and. See more ideas about penn reels, fishing reels and fish. Fishing reel oil and grease kit, 2x 10ml syringe spinning, baitcasting, freshwater, saltwater, hardwater reel maintenance low temp performance 50f40c. Made by penn fishing tackle manufacturing company, philadelphia, pa. Not only does it score high across various parameters but also rightly deserves the editors choice award for getting the maximum star ratings a deeper analysis would help us understand how the other combos have fared in the same set of parameters where our.
Want to learn to repair and service reels the docks. From large two speed offshore reels to spinning reels we can complete annual service, or repair malfunctioning reels. Do not substitute reel oil with other oils intended for other uses. For more information about these types of projects, please see our small project guidelines pdf. Penn spinning reel 750ss 850ss maintenance tutorial disassemble assemble part 1 of 3 duration. Precision machined from highstrength, lightweight, aircraft grade aluminum in our philadelphia machining center. Shop variety of quality penn saltwater fishing maintenance parts. Here is the short version on how to clean a penn battle reel version 1. The cranking is interchangeable between right and left hands, and newer models are able to hold yards of fishing line.
The white handle is a good indicator as to its age, but not always a reliable indicator. Best matches most popular top rated price high to low price low to high newest. Buy products related to penn fishing reel products and see what customers. Our experienced crew has been designing and producing durable, highquality reels in this facility since 1932. If you have ever wanted to take the next step in maintaining your own reels then this is the perfect book for you. Vintage 1969 349 penn reel new with box includes instruction manual and lube penn fishing. Definitely the only place im ordering penn parts from now on. There are thousands of penn reels in service around the world. Tackledirect is proud to claim that penn fishing reels, rods. We take you through every aspect of your reel, and teach you what you need to know about your reel, how to properly care and maintain your reels, and. According to the companys website, more than 800 international game fish association records were set using penn reels by 1997. The penn reel collectors companion and price guide, 19321957. We stock thousands of parts for penn, shimano, abu garcia, okuma, diawa, as well as several others. One of the greatest success stories in the history of fishing tackle is the penn fishing tackle manufacturing co.
Follow instructions on how to oil your reel, print out reel parts manual if you do not have one, a little bit of grease and oil goes a long way. This reel came to us with a stripped drag knob and center shaftthe customer couldnt set the dra. We are operating our distribution center in compliance with enhanced safety procedures for our team and within new government regulations where we operate. Reel parts penn parts penn 722 used parts mikes reel repair. Protect your investment in your reels, get more for your money, and spend more time doing what you love, fishing. Minshall says some issues are more common than others and while most fixes are fairly simple, many can be prevented with basic maintenance. If you upgrade your penn with accurate or tiburon components, youll find that basic yearly maintenance is even more critical to the long term enjoyment of your reel.
Although its a little expensive, it gives you great value for your money. Reduce the possibility of equipment failures with regular maintenance and professional repair service. Best saltwater fishing rod and reel combos updated 2020. This penn senator 40 1h was manufactured in the 1970s. International tournament a new era of sportfishing achievement and adventure began with the introduction of penn international game fish reels to the world s most critical tournament fishermen. There are several different versions of the zebco 33, but they all generally function in the same way. Maintenance and renovation university of pennsylvania. The anti reverse was not working, and i was able to find the fix without buying parts if anyone has the same issue.