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My first Penn reel!
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06/25/15 07:41 PM
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KRAPPIE KAT
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I found a super clean jigmaster 505hs on eBay last week. It finally came in today. I don't think it has ever had line put on it. And it came with the box,wrench, and paperwork. I have done a little research on these and seems as tho I need to upgrade the drag washers. Any one have any suggestions on which ones to get? I can't wait to reel in a fish with it.
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Re: My first Penn reel!
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06/26/15 02:01 AM
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Joined: Jan 2011
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TheFluke215
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What do you plan on catching with it? The only reels I've upgraded the drag washers on is my 6/0's and 9/0 due to them being used for big fish. I own 4 jigmasters and they are great reels. I use them on my surf rods. You can cast them a country mile and they stand up to big fish. Biggest fish caught was a 5' bull shark along with numerous bull reds. It's never a bad idea to upgrade the washers but I only do it with my big reels. Mine are upgraded with carbontex. Check eBay for them.
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Re: My first Penn reel!
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06/26/15 02:28 AM
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Redfisher27
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great reel, hope you have a good experience with it. Good luck man!
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Re: My first Penn reel!
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07/15/15 06:06 AM
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Rockdodger00
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that's a good lookin reel. good job finding it. Good luck on the first outing.
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Re: My first Penn reel!
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07/15/15 06:47 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
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nice, you plan to mag it?
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Re: My first Penn reel!
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07/15/15 08:35 PM
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Uncle Zeek
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If you're using 20-40# mono, there's really no need to change out the drag washers. But, if you're gonna spool up with heavy braid, then it might not be a bad idea.
The first fishing reel I owned was a Penn 500 with a red anodized spool (I think my brother may still have it), back in 1981. Used it for everything from Pacific bonito, lingcod, calico bass, and even the occasional monster-sized batray off the local piers. I've always had at least one Penn 500 in my tackle since I was a kid. Great value for a solid reel.
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Re: My first Penn reel!
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07/15/15 08:37 PM
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Day0ne
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Go to alantani.com and you will find more upgrades to jigmasters than you can imagine. Carbontex is a must and if you want to increase the drag, a 5+1 drag stack is available. Nest, consider a SS gear sleeve. BTW, the 5:1 gears in the 505 are known to be weak and can be a problem if the drag is increased.
David
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Re: My first Penn reel!
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07/16/15 05:57 PM
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Joined: Jul 2015
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jtluongo
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Green Horn
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Nice reel! You will enjoy it
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