Penn International v Senator 6/0

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#1 Post by jg » Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:43 pm

I have been using a penn senator 6/0 for my common skate fishing .The problem I have is a very jerky drag when the fish is running, I have wondered about investing in a penn international 2 speed can any one tell me which one to go for in size would the 30vsx be the same size as a 6/0

#2 Post by **Tanglerat** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:53 am

If the 30vsx is the same reel that I'm thinking off, it's prob a lot larger. Why not go for a nice 12 size International? Lovely reel.

#3 Post by jg » Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:12 pm

hello Tanglerat , would the 12 not be on the small size ,Iwant to hold about 300 yds of 50 lbs braid.

#4 Post by **lumpy** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:48 pm

the 12 takes 850yds of 12 lb mono, more than enough for 300 yards of 50lb mono and backing

#5 Post by **BigPhil** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:03 pm

whats up with the drag that it is jerky? is it set too tight for the fish ?

#6 Post by jg » Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:15 pm

It has always been this way with a big running fish eg shark and skate. Big phil I have put new penn washers in and good oil on spindle
There is a company in America called Smoooth Drag (it has 3 os) I may give them a call it may solve my problem.
Happy new year everyone.............

#7 Post by **Tanglerat** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 6:00 pm

The 12 would swallow 300 yds of 50lb braid, you'll need backing.

Boyd A · #8 Post by **Boyd A** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:23 pm

I used an Inntl 12 for wrecking years ago and it held over 300 yde of old style dacron; it was just too heavy and didn't have a level wind [ getting lazy in my old age ]
Getting back to your 6/0 I would suspect the problem is more likely to be ingress of oil/grease/water into the drag washers. Strip the drag, check the metal washers are completely flat, and give them a rub with very fine wet and dry paper or an abrasive polish like Brasso . Soak the felt washers in meths and dry out [ or, better still, buy new ones, and rebuild.
One last point, tighten down the drag when rinsing in fresh water after a trip, and then slacken off when dried.

#9 Post by jg » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:10 pm

Thanks for taken the time to reply all of you . Boyd A thank you for all your advice I always wash down my rods and reels but never thought to tighten down the drag .

phenwick mist · #10 Post by **phenwick mist** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:38 pm

http://www.squidjig.com/big%20game%20re ... 0reels.htm

what about this as an alternative.

bought 2 rods off this guy last year.

good to deal with.

#11 Post by jg » Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:02 am

Thanks PM. I,ll look into this site .