I don't mind. I can't service all of the reels in the world and I don't want to either! Most of the videos are on customer reels in for service, so not a lot of extra effort. Thanks for the kind words and for watching. Dennis
Thanks a million, just took down and serviced an old senator my neighbor gave me after my gear was stolen! Would never have had the courage to take it apart with your video! Cheers
Glad I could help. Thanks for the note. I always am saddened when I hear of the thieves - they take more than the gear as many of what is stolen include memories and lifetime experiences. Best wishes - Dennis
Dennis, thank you so much for your informative videos. I was able to rebuild my father's old Olympic which was a small Penn copy back in the day. Unfortunately now I'm addicted to buying eBay Penns and rebuilding them. Don't know why there's something so special about clicking a lever and spinning a handle but there is! Your videos are much appreciated
@@2ndChanceTackle Help. Upon disassembly, I discover the reel gear is frozen to the shaft. As it is, there is no way to reassemble. I need to figure a way to remove the reel gear. It has a small collar that moves slightly down to the reel, but it can't move up and over the teeth. Does this collar have anything to do with removing the reel gear? I have soaked it with WD-40 and will try it again in the morning. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I got. One 6/0...combo ..for 100.. It looks clean....the rod its old but in very condition... Thanks for your time...you share so we can learn..from you...have nice day...dennis..
Really appreciate you taking the time to post these. I don't know how many times I paused, rewound, etc to rebuild both of my Penn Senator 114H reels. I did buy from mysticparts per your recommendation as well.
Thanks for sharing your years of knowledge Dennis! Great teaching. I have some Penn jiggmaster reels from the 80's and 90's, a 4/0, 6/0 and a 555 Fast Retrieve. Did a lot of fishing with them with my Dad and son. Getting the itch to maintain them myself for my own satisfaction and sentimental reasons, also hoping to fish the East Cape, Baja in Mexico this summer with my son. Just need to get over the fear of the unknown and a little more encouragement to do it. Keep up the great work and sharing your knowledge. Regards, John C
You can do it John. If you get stuck along the way, just send me a note and I will try to help out - Make sure you get the Penn grease and oil before you get started. Sounds like they will need it - Dennis
Thank you for the suggestion. I find anything other than the board I’ve worked with for years to be uncomfortable. Towels can trap small pieces and parts. I go for function over ascetics. If it works for you.great. Thanks for passing it along to others. That may wish to try a towel.
*Very smooth **pickoy.com/penn-1259871-fishing-reel/** Dual drags are super nice. Its the one on the right hand in photo. It does have some weight to it, but that is fine as I'm not slinging it a lot. I've only deployed for an hour so far. . . but can't wait to hook something nice with it.*
Hey Dennis, Your vid's are very helpful. I've been working on a 114H. This is a 'long-shot' request. I've been using this vid, 'step-by-step', I think to re-assemble the unit. I had to replace the 'flat' spring like you displayed in the vid. I've done this 50 times and I've missed something. I can't get the handle properly operate when engaged and 'free lever' engaged. Need idea on what to look at. Thank you for any pointers.
It sounds like you have the A/R dog trapped between the main gear and the bridge and not riding on the teeth of the gear sleeve. Take the A/R dog out of the equation to test. Put the reel back together without the A/R dog and spring. Does it work properly? If it does, you need to work on the A/R set up. You can watch the video in this link to see if it is more helpful. ruclips.net/video/6P0nX4dHeEw/видео.html If your reel handle still does not turn without the A/R dog installed, then you have a different problem - Dennis
I recently acquired this exact reel and just finished putting it back together with this video as my guide, thank you for being so generous with your experience and knowledge. found the plastic peg on the handle side plate (#1) that the eccentric jack (#11) sits on was broken, also the reel side of the pinion, the slot that engages the reel has a taper which looks like damage to me, is there supposed to be a taper to help engage the reel? Again thanks for sharing
If you are asking about slot in the gear, there is a taper. Take the gear and sit it on the spool shaft to make sure the fit is tight. If not, it would need to be replaced. If that is not the reference, please send me a picture to my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com and I will try to help. Thank you - Dennis
yes sir, that's what I was talking about. I've already reassembled and never took a good picture of the pinion. I believe it's fine. However I'm the guy that responded to your Penn 209 video regarding a 309 I'm cleaning up, your video showed an obvious bushing in the left side plate that my 309 doesn't seem to have, I hope you don't mind but I'm going to send that photo instead
Jeffrey - So sorry I didn't get the the 309. I will do that tomorrow. I do not believe you are missing anything on the side plate. I will show the detail in the video - Stay tuned - Dennis
Excelent video!!! Can you say me wich is the Penn Model for this reel Senator 6/0...? I think is 114, but i am not sure if is L, H, W, L2!!!.. How Can I KnoW??? Thanks a lot!!
I need to see some pictures of your reel as there are multiple styles that define which model it is. Please send pictures to my email - 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com - Thank you
The shaft rides on the bridge post. It is soft metal and the internal diameter will wear with use and wear will be quicker if it is not oiled as it is metal on metal. If that side to side play is the loose you are describing, then you need to replace the gear sleeve. If the bridge post is loose and wobbling, that is because it is peened onto the bridge. There is no fix to that. The bridge assembly needs to be replaced. Take the gear sleeve off by removing the pin and check both and let me know what you find. Thanks for asking - Dennis
I'm not sure which drag configuration you have. If you have the 7 washer set, that is about the max you will get on drag. If you have the older 3 washer set, then you can replace with the newer configuration. Check with Pennparts.com, which is now Mysticparts.com. You can call or email them from the site and they should be able to help with the best recommendation. Thanks for asking - Dennis
I have this same reel and I converted it to ht-100 but I am unsure of the order of the extra washers on this model. After I installed the 5 pice ht-100 upgrade I filled in the execs space with a thick washer from the old drag plus the oiled felt washer assembly then the collar sleeve, washer and star. Does that order seem correct? Thanks
The newer drag washers are thinner than the asbestos originals so you may need to add another to get the right drag stack height. The order washer, Keyed metal, washer, tarred metal, washer, keyed metal after that, you can add another washer for a shim if needed. It sounds like you will be OK with the work you did - Dennis
I suspect that you are holding the side plate down and trying to put the bridge in on top of it. The drags will slip out that way. Try holding the side plate and 90 degrees and installing the bridge vertically or even tilt the bridge so that it is facing upwards. That will also hold the drags in place. Watch some of my Jigmaster or Long Beach videos - the installation process is the same and it may show you a different view of how to install these - Thanks for asking - Dennis
I was on a charter and used a old penn 114 6/0 senator and had a hard time reeling a small bonito to the boat. Seemed like it was not taking up line when reeling. Is that normal. Can it be fixed
just wondering whether you can assist ...small gap between spool and body on a Penn Senator ..were line sometimes gets through and jams the spool...any ideas how i can prevent it..or close this gap ..screws are all fastened tight? Cheers Ed
Yes - Have you tightened the spool adjusted bearing on the non gear side plate? Turn it clockwise and that will take out a lot of side to side play in the spool. Do not tighten it completely. Once it is tight, back it off about 1/4 to 1/2 turn. If you have don that and you still have a gap, then you have a broken bearing in the gear side plate. That is the nut directly behind the handle and in line with the spool shaft. If that is the case, it would need to be replaced. - Dennis
Hi, i recently got 2 penn senator 6/0 "114H" as a gift from a neighbor....the intern mechanism looks in good shape and they work just fine. But the outer part of the reel have some corrosion and both have the left inner and outer rings broken but the side plate is intact. i want to repair them but am having issues finding the left outer and inner rings (8 holes) online... I was wondering if i could use the newer model's rings (5 holes) and drill the missing holes to make it martch my reels? I dont know if the newer model rings match the dimentions of the older reel side plates.
Try asking the folks at mystic parts.com. They may have the replacement rings as they are an authorized Penn Parts distributor. If they don't have the parts, they could also advise on the suitability of drilling holes in the other piece. I think it can be done, but best to check with the pros - Dennis
Tyvm for the reply. I visit the site and they do have new rings in stock. Tyvm you found a new sub. jajaja. Watching your videos is like going to "Reel manteinance college...😃
I haven't seen one of those in a while and I do not have any in my shop. I will add that to my request list and do a video if one comes in, but for now, I am not able to do a video on that reel. Thanks for asking Dennis
Thanks Mark. I will keep doing what I am doing and hope that I do better good than harm. You can't please all of the people all of the time! Thanks for watching - Dennis
Brand new at this type of reel repair.I have a 155 taken apart and I’m not getting how the anti-reverse spring and dog go back. Is there a way to get a close up of how that goes together? Thanks.
Yes, there is a pin below the treads on the gear sleeve that holds the piece to the bridge post. You need to push the pin out and then pull or lever the gear sleeve off. Be careful if you lever it as it is soft metal. This part does clog up as grease and oil dry. It needs to be cleaned as part of the service. If you want to see how to remove it, watch my Jigmaster anti-reverse video I just published. It shows how to remove the sleeve. The Senators and Jigmasters and most other Penn reels have the same set up. - Thanks for asking - Dennis
Michael, I am located in New Jersey. You can send me the reels for service. Please send me an email to 2ndchancetackle@gmail for the details. Thank you for viewing - Dennis
If you are going to take the time to service the reel, get the right grease. You can order the pack of oil and grease for about $10 plus shipping from Mysticparts.com or Amazon. Don't use a substitute when the right products are inexpensive and widely available - Dennis
True Temper has been around for a long time. They started making glass rods in the 1950s. They had a variety of rods in all price points. My guess is your rod is older, Montaque, was a model reel made by Ocean City Reels. True Temper acquired that company. You rod in good condition is probably worth around $30
@@2ndChanceTackle thanks...30 $ is not much...i rather choose to use on the pier till it breaks...down i want to have all the fun with my old rod....have nice day dennis..
Dennis, what is the correct handle and handle nut for this reel? I have one exactly the same that was on an electric reel and im wanting to use it as a manual reel. On pennparts.com there are listings for a few different handles, two different handle nuts and not a listing for the handle nut set screw. Any advice would be great.
The Senator has had a lot of changes over the years and the handle is one of them. I believe all handles fit the reel, because the gear sleeve is still the same. The base part numbers you will need are 24-114 - handle, 24-116 Handle screw, 23a-60 handle lock screw, and 8-114 tension spring. Since there are so many versions of the Senator 6/0, I recommend calling Penn Parts at telephone 609-296-1300. They are the experts, very friendly, and will help you determine the right parts that you need as long as you have the reel in hand to know what version you have. Thanks for asking - Dennis
How much would you charge me to clean, grease and repair drags on 6 penn senators? 2-14/0 1-12/0 2-9/0 and 1-6/0 One of the 9/0's has a clicker that no longer clicks. Id love to ship em to you, let me know if youre interested, thanks
I am always amazed at the terrible practices that are shown in these videos. The reuse of the brake lining asbestos drag washers is a bad idea. Even if you do use them they do not get drag grease. There is a kit available to change the drag washers from 3 asbestos to 5 HT-100 or 5 Carbontex washers. All parts, screws, should be greased first before putting them in.
fishingGator01 you're sure it's asbestos, if yes, do you know the same longbeach parts. In any case, the solid matrix asbestos is less dangerous than the powder one
Love your how to vlogs!!!! U are a excellent teacher!!!! Very Patient and Professional and Thorough!!!
Thanks for the kind words Michael. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis
It's insane how much free info you offer the public. Thank you . you helped me step by step with the penn fierce....
Thank you
I don't mind. I can't service all of the reels in the world and I don't want to either! Most of the videos are on customer reels in for service, so not a lot of extra effort. Thanks for the kind words and for watching. Dennis
Thanks a million, just took down and serviced an old senator my neighbor gave me after my gear was stolen! Would never have had the courage to take it apart with your video! Cheers
Glad I could help. Thanks for the note. I always am saddened when I hear of the thieves - they take more than the gear as many of what is stolen include memories and lifetime experiences. Best wishes - Dennis
Dennis, thank you so much for your informative videos. I was able to rebuild my father's old Olympic which was a small Penn copy back in the day. Unfortunately now I'm addicted to buying eBay Penns and rebuilding them. Don't know why there's something so special about clicking a lever and spinning a handle but there is! Your videos are much appreciated
Thank you for the kind words and for watching. This is a fun hobby and yes, it can be addicting! Dennis
Me too.
Servicing my late father's reel
Thank you
Just got 2 Penn Senator 6/0 114H's and this video will be a great tutorial on how to rejuvenate them before the season. Thanks.
You are welcome. Those are durable reels that will last a long time with proper maintenance - Best wishes - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle Help. Upon disassembly, I discover the reel gear is frozen to the shaft. As it is, there is no way to reassemble. I need to figure a way to remove the reel gear. It has a small collar that moves slightly down to the reel, but it can't move up and over the teeth. Does this collar have anything to do with removing the reel gear? I have soaked it with WD-40 and will try it again in the morning. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I got. One 6/0...combo ..for 100..
It looks clean....the rod its old but in very condition...
Thanks for your time...you share so we can learn..from you...have nice day...dennis..
You are welcome Rey. Stay tuned - Dennis
Really appreciate you taking the time to post these. I don't know how many times I paused, rewound, etc to rebuild both of my Penn Senator 114H reels. I did buy from mysticparts per your recommendation as well.
Glad to have helped. Thanks for watching - Dennis
Thanks for sharing your years of knowledge Dennis! Great teaching. I have some Penn jiggmaster reels from the 80's and 90's, a 4/0, 6/0 and a 555 Fast Retrieve. Did a lot of fishing with them with my Dad and son. Getting the itch to maintain them myself for my own satisfaction and sentimental reasons, also hoping to fish the East Cape, Baja in Mexico this summer with my son.
Just need to get over the fear of the unknown and a little more encouragement to do it.
Keep up the great work and sharing your knowledge.
Regards,
John C
You can do it John. If you get stuck along the way, just send me a note and I will try to help out - Make sure you get the Penn grease and oil before you get started. Sounds like they will need it - Dennis
It gets me everytime you say steel "wall" LOL!. It's steel wool pads! Thank you for your videos. I learned servicing my reels from them.
Yeah, I guess that is my NY/NJ accent coming through! Thanks for watching - Dennis
Thank you for the suggestion. I find anything other than the board I’ve worked with for years to be uncomfortable. Towels can trap small pieces and parts. I go for function over ascetics. If it works for you.great. Thanks for passing it along to others. That may wish to try a towel.
Great video; I’d pay money for these lessons.
Thank you for the kind feedback and for watching. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis
thanks! i got my reel fixed
Great. Best wishes for great fishing - Dennis
Incredible instruction..thanks so much!
Thanks for the feedback. I'm trying my best - Dennis
Love the senator videos Dennis
Mark Stubbs thanks Mark. I have a 1/0 and 2/0 in the projects pile to do when I get a chance. Dennis
*Very smooth **pickoy.com/penn-1259871-fishing-reel/** Dual drags are super nice. Its the one on the right hand in photo. It does have some weight to it, but that is fine as I'm not slinging it a lot. I've only deployed for an hour so far. . . but can't wait to hook something nice with it.*
This is one of the top reels in Penn's line up and has been there for decades -Thanks for watching - Dennis
Thank you very much!
You're welcome! - Best wishes - Dennis
Have one like it. It's a work horse.
Hey Dennis, Your vid's are very helpful. I've been working on a 114H. This is a 'long-shot' request. I've been using this vid, 'step-by-step', I think to re-assemble the unit. I had to replace the 'flat' spring like you displayed in the vid. I've done this 50 times and I've missed something. I can't get the handle properly operate when engaged and 'free lever' engaged. Need idea on what to look at. Thank you for any pointers.
It sounds like you have the A/R dog trapped between the main gear and the bridge and not riding on the teeth of the gear sleeve. Take the A/R dog out of the equation to test. Put the reel back together without the A/R dog and spring. Does it work properly? If it does, you need to work on the A/R set up. You can watch the video in this link to see if it is more helpful. ruclips.net/video/6P0nX4dHeEw/видео.html If your reel handle still does not turn without the A/R dog installed, then you have a different problem - Dennis
I recently acquired this exact reel and just finished putting it back together with this video as my guide, thank you for being so generous with your experience and knowledge. found the plastic peg on the handle side plate (#1) that the eccentric jack (#11) sits on was broken, also the reel side of the pinion, the slot that engages the reel has a taper which looks like damage to me, is there supposed to be a taper to help engage the reel? Again thanks for sharing
If you are asking about slot in the gear, there is a taper. Take the gear and sit it on the spool shaft to make sure the fit is tight. If not, it would need to be replaced. If that is not the reference, please send me a picture to my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com and I will try to help. Thank you - Dennis
yes sir, that's what I was talking about. I've already reassembled and never took a good picture of the pinion. I believe it's fine.
However I'm the guy that responded to your Penn 209 video regarding a 309 I'm cleaning up, your video showed an obvious bushing in the left side plate that my 309 doesn't seem to have, I hope you don't mind but I'm going to send that photo instead
Jeffrey - So sorry I didn't get the the 309. I will do that tomorrow. I do not believe you are missing anything on the side plate. I will show the detail in the video - Stay tuned - Dennis
I will be posting the 309 later today - FYI - Dennis
Excelent video!!! Can you say me wich is the Penn Model for this reel Senator 6/0...? I think is 114, but i am not sure if is L, H, W, L2!!!.. How Can I KnoW??? Thanks a lot!!
I need to see some pictures of your reel as there are multiple styles that define which model it is. Please send pictures to my email - 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com - Thank you
very good job,q i took a 6/0 apart the pinion shaft was loose in the bridge plate, why wood that happen
The shaft rides on the bridge post. It is soft metal and the internal diameter will wear with use and wear will be quicker if it is not oiled as it is metal on metal. If that side to side play is the loose you are describing, then you need to replace the gear sleeve. If the bridge post is loose and wobbling, that is because it is peened onto the bridge. There is no fix to that. The bridge assembly needs to be replaced. Take the gear sleeve off by removing the pin and check both and let me know what you find. Thanks for asking - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle thats it the shaft is loose and the sleeve that goes on the shaft is worn out,i might call penn for warranty,thanks
Contacting Penn is best. Let me know how they respond Thanks for viewing - Dennis
Good video, where do I buy drag washer to increase from 20lb. to maxima drag for my Senator 6/0?
I'm not sure which drag configuration you have. If you have the 7 washer set, that is about the max you will get on drag. If you have the older 3 washer set, then you can replace with the newer configuration. Check with Pennparts.com, which is now Mysticparts.com. You can call or email them from the site and they should be able to help with the best recommendation. Thanks for asking - Dennis
I have this same reel and I converted it to ht-100 but I am unsure of the order of the extra washers on this model. After I installed the 5 pice ht-100 upgrade I filled in the execs space with a thick washer from the old drag plus the oiled felt washer assembly then the collar sleeve, washer and star. Does that order seem correct? Thanks
The newer drag washers are thinner than the asbestos originals so you may need to add another to get the right drag stack height. The order washer, Keyed metal, washer, tarred metal, washer, keyed metal after that, you can add another washer for a shim if needed. It sounds like you will be OK with the work you did - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackleThanks Dennis.
Thanks
YW - best wishes. I appreciate your note and watching - Dennis
I am having a really hard time putting the drag stack back in. any recommendations?
I suspect that you are holding the side plate down and trying to put the bridge in on top of it. The drags will slip out that way. Try holding the side plate and 90 degrees and installing the bridge vertically or even tilt the bridge so that it is facing upwards. That will also hold the drags in place. Watch some of my Jigmaster or Long Beach videos - the installation process is the same and it may show you a different view of how to install these - Thanks for asking - Dennis
I was on a charter and used a old penn 114 6/0 senator and had a hard time reeling a small bonito to the boat. Seemed like it was not taking up line when reeling. Is that normal. Can it be fixed
Not normal at all. Probably worn drag washers - a general service and replacement of the drags should fix that - Dennis
just wondering whether you can assist ...small gap between spool and body on a Penn Senator ..were line sometimes gets through and jams the spool...any ideas how i can prevent it..or close this gap ..screws are all fastened tight? Cheers Ed
Yes - Have you tightened the spool adjusted bearing on the non gear side plate? Turn it clockwise and that will take out a lot of side to side play in the spool. Do not tighten it completely. Once it is tight, back it off about 1/4 to 1/2 turn. If you have don that and you still have a gap, then you have a broken bearing in the gear side plate. That is the nut directly behind the handle and in line with the spool shaft. If that is the case, it would need to be replaced. - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle Great thank you very much for the advice! i shall give it a go...hopefully its not the bearing! Best Regards Ed
Hi, i recently got 2 penn senator 6/0 "114H" as a gift from a neighbor....the intern mechanism looks in good shape and they work just fine.
But the outer part of the reel have some corrosion and both have the left inner and outer rings broken but the side plate is intact.
i want to repair them but am having issues finding the left outer and inner rings (8 holes) online... I was wondering if i could use the newer model's rings (5 holes) and drill the missing holes to make it martch my reels?
I dont know if the newer model rings match the dimentions of the older reel side plates.
Try asking the folks at mystic parts.com. They may have the replacement rings as they are an authorized Penn Parts distributor. If they don't have the parts, they could also advise on the suitability of drilling holes in the other piece. I think it can be done, but best to check with the pros - Dennis
Tyvm for the reply. I visit the site and they do have new rings in stock. Tyvm you found a new sub. jajaja. Watching your videos is like going to "Reel manteinance college...😃
Thank you for subscribing and for your kind words. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis
Are you going to clean any of the old Fin-Nor 6/0 reel
I haven't seen one of those in a while and I do not have any in my shop. I will add that to my request list and do a video if one comes in, but for now, I am not able to do a video on that reel.
Thanks for asking
Dennis
Dennis ignore the spiteful arseholes on here keep up the brilliant videos
Thanks Mark. I will keep doing what I am doing and hope that I do better good than harm. You can't please all of the people all of the time! Thanks for watching - Dennis
Brand new at this type of reel repair.I have a 155 taken apart and I’m not getting how the anti-reverse spring and dog go back. Is there a way to get a close up of how that goes together? Thanks.
Check this out: ruclips.net/video/a0tz-JQH3po/видео.html
Try this: store.scottsbt.com/155LDogSpringInstallation.aspx, or this: ruclips.net/video/a0tz-JQH3po/видео.html
How do you take of the stack / post were the drag washers go looks like you take out the little pin any help would be awesome does not turn freely
Yes, there is a pin below the treads on the gear sleeve that holds the piece to the bridge post. You need to push the pin out and then pull or lever the gear sleeve off. Be careful if you lever it as it is soft metal. This part does clog up as grease and oil dry. It needs to be cleaned as part of the service. If you want to see how to remove it, watch my Jigmaster anti-reverse video I just published. It shows how to remove the sleeve. The Senators and Jigmasters and most other Penn reels have the same set up. - Thanks for asking - Dennis
Here is the link to the video showing how to remove the gear sleeve ruclips.net/video/BdgYbDU9Ifc/видео.html - Dennis
Do they have carbon drag kits for these reels ? Thanks
Yes - you can get them through mystic parts.com
Where is your shop??? Can I send some reels in for service??? How much is this preventative maintenance cost???
I am from Dallas Tx
Michael, I am located in New Jersey. You can send me the reels for service.
Please send me an email to 2ndchancetackle@gmail for the details. Thank you for viewing - Dennis
Put a tiny dab of grease or oil on the cross-bar screws and they won't get seized with corrosion.
Yes. I usually put a drop of oil there. Thanks for pointing it out. - Dennis
Hi I dont have all those type of grease what can I use instead?
If you are going to take the time to service the reel, get the right grease. You can order the pack of oil and grease for about $10 plus shipping from Mysticparts.com or Amazon. Don't use a substitute when the right products are inexpensive and widely available - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle ty so much i will order the rt stuff came into a few rods and reels ty
Hey my 6 0 came with a true temper rod..almost new...do you know how much it may cost?
It is a big rod 6 1/2 Montague True. Temper rod..thanks..
True Temper has been around for a long time. They started making glass rods in the 1950s. They had a variety of rods in all price points. My guess is your rod is older, Montaque, was a model reel made by Ocean City Reels. True Temper acquired that company. You rod in good condition is probably worth around $30
@@2ndChanceTackle thanks...30 $ is not much...i rather choose to use on the pier till it breaks...down i want to have all the fun with my old rod....have nice day dennis..
Same to you. These poles were meant to go fishing, so get going!
Dennis, what is the correct handle and handle nut for this reel? I have one exactly the same that was on an electric reel and im wanting to use it as a manual reel. On pennparts.com there are listings for a few different handles, two different handle nuts and not a listing for the handle nut set screw. Any advice would be great.
The Senator has had a lot of changes over the years and the handle is one of them. I believe all handles fit the reel, because the gear sleeve is still the same.
The base part numbers you will need are 24-114 - handle, 24-116 Handle screw, 23a-60 handle lock screw, and 8-114 tension spring. Since there are so many versions of the Senator 6/0, I recommend calling Penn Parts at telephone 609-296-1300. They are the experts, very friendly, and will help you determine the right parts that you need as long as you have the reel in hand to know what version you have. Thanks for asking - Dennis
2nd Chance Tackle awesome Dennis, you are the man. Another satisfied viewer and subscriber from the Louisiana gulf south.
what drag grease do you use ?? why not green sentetyc pen ?? =/
I generally use the Penn Precision reel grease for internal parts. I use Cal's universal drag grease for the drags - Dennis
How much would you charge me to clean, grease and repair drags on 6 penn senators?
2-14/0
1-12/0
2-9/0
and 1-6/0
One of the 9/0's has a clicker that no longer clicks. Id love to ship em to you, let me know if youre interested, thanks
Please contact me through 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com and we can have a longer discussion on the particulars. Thank you - Dennis
I got one 😉
These are solid reels that will last a loooooong time - Best wishes for great fishing - Dennis
I am always amazed at the terrible practices that are shown in these videos. The reuse of the brake lining asbestos drag washers is a bad idea. Even if you do use them they do not get drag grease. There is a kit available to change the drag washers from 3 asbestos to 5 HT-100 or 5 Carbontex washers. All parts, screws, should be greased first before putting them in.
fishingGator01 you're sure it's asbestos, if yes, do you know the same longbeach parts. In any case, the solid matrix asbestos is less dangerous than the powder one
Try here: store.scottsbt.com/155LDogSpringInstallation.aspx
Yup - Scott's Bait and Tackle, here in New Jersey, I s the business that runs Pennparts.com. They are great folks. - Dennis
Absolutely! I use them for all my Penn parts needs!
Why don't you put a towel or rag on your workbench...that's sloppy!!