Bass /Blue's Reel ?

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by wellcraftv20step

Paul, I actually saw that one last night and thought about making an offer, so now I did .like you said you never know.

It looks like it's in good condition, but the lack of labels worries me a little (not much). Sometimes people will clean up a used reel, paint it and sell it as "lightly" used. The chrome is the giveaway. If it's pitted badly you know that it's had a lot of use and it wasn't well taken care of. If you look carefully at the black knob you can see corrosion on the shaft and also on the threads of the reel clamp. Whoever is selling it has obviously taken the time to give that reel a good cleaning and polishing... they just missed a few spots. From the pics this one looks good but until you strip the line and actually look at the reel you just never know. The thing I love about these reels is that they are a one piece aluminum frame.... no separate cross bars like the old Penns. (Not that the Penn Jigmasters, etc. weren't good reels, they are and I have several). I just like these better.

[wellcraftv20step]

I received my Sealine 50h reel today in the mail. I can absolutely see why your so fond of this model ,it's built like a tank! This reel is in extremely good condition and very gently used. I spooled it up with my usual 40lb Andy line. Bring on the Bass !

[charlie_the_tuna]

cant beat the old USA penns. I have an old American senator that will pull a house off the foundation. decent retrieve ratio and a big old power handle. aint much I cant whip with this beast.

[wellcraftv20step]

I know what you mean Charlie, got 2 my self! I lent them to one of my son in laws friends to do some wire line trolling with them,, I just can't pull in 400 ft of wire line with a fish on anymore...!.I don't know if your familiar with the Sealine reeels , but on Destroyers advise I picked up a Sealine 50h .im sure with Paul's knowledge of all things mechanical I'll be impressed with it ..I'll be out Blue fishing all day tomorrow with my least favorite son in law

[wellcraftv20step]

Spent the day out on the water, used my new/used Diawa Sealine and loved it. It's a very nice Reel! Thanks for pointing me in that direction Paul.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by wellcraftv20step

Spent the day out on the water, used my new/used Diawa Sealine and loved it. It's a very nice Reel! Thanks for pointing me in that direction Paul.

Most welcome John. Glad you're happy with it. And like I said, yours has a brother anytime you want one. Just say the word. :)

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna

cant beat the old USA penns. I have an old American senator that will pull a house off the foundation. decent retrieve ratio and a big old power handle. aint much I cant whip with this beast.

They are the backbone to my offshore rods. These reels are USA made ranging from early to late 70's 100% rebuilt. They were my dads reels when I offshore bluefin and yellowfin tuna fished with him on his v20. Now I have my built v20 and still fishing his reels on newer rods. Yes there heavy grinders and have a low gear ratio but I like bottom end in my offshore reels and there Bullet proof and easily rebuildable due to availible cheap parts. I upgraded the drags and reel-x the inside and they are smooth as glass!!

[wellcraftv20step]

Hey Kracker Jack, your not fooling around, that's some setup of rods and reels you've got there! Very nice.