Penn surf master problem. can you help.

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Determined Dan
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Penn surf master problem. can you help.

#1 Post by Determined Dan »

hi all. i have been using my Penn surf master 850 fixed spool reel a lot lately and Ive noticed a grinding noise coming from the roller on the bail arm :cry: Ive had it apart , cleaned it out oiled and greased it up and it is still making the noise.? . it feels like there is something grating in the roller. could it be worn out? or damaged in some way.{ the reel was washed and cleaned after every session}. and can a new roller be bought?. any help on this one very much appreciated. thanks all.
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Re: Penn surf master problem. can you help.

#2 Post by nicki d »

you wont want to hear this but the reels are not very good and havent been made to last. i had a couple when they came out and broke one and sold the other straight after. i have bought 5 of the old penn 60 and 70 and they never miss a beat
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Re: Penn surf master problem. can you help.

#3 Post by twofishdan »

There have been a number of discussions on the boards here in the Uk about this reel. The vast majority, including myself, agree that it's just north of useless and poorly made. Do yourself a favour and buy a Daiwa or Shimano.

I gave mine to a friend to use for roach fishing!!!! :D

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Re: Penn surf master problem. can you help.

#4 Post by southaussie »

I recently bought a Daiwa windcast and can say its lovely to use, so far so good :) :) . I'd say with all the failed surfmaster 850s out there someone should be able to help out with a bail arm roller, try posting it in the wanted section :idea:
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#5 Post by chilly123 »

I had a surfmaster 85o. Peace of crap lasted about a year!!
I was thinking shimano but iv seen a reel on a english tackle site called
a CRYPTON SURF TX its about €110 im just wondering has anyone any info cause it looks like the bizz and they say its a great long lasting reel+for distance casting??? Anyi nfo would be great...
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Re: Penn surf master problem. can you help.

#6 Post by chilly123 »

I had a surfmaster 85o. Peace of crap lasted about a year!!
I was thinking shimano but iv seen a reel on a english tackle site called
a CRYPTON SURF TX its about €110 im just wondering has anyone any info cause it looks like the bizz and they say its a great long lasting reel+for distance casting??? Anyi nfo would be great...

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