Reel Review- New Penn Senator 14/0!
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Date: 2020-08-05
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Julie
I know this is quite on old video, but lots of 'recent' post and misinterpretations.
Before people will ask again: it's a 14/0 and the max drag is stated in the video.
The reason he is comparing the penn with the shimano is mostly about line-capacity. When fishing for sharks in the surf, linecapacity is a very important aspect. Firstly, you need to be able to make a long drop (200-400yds ) with your bait (altough, not always the case. You do this with a kayak (incase people still wonder how he's going to cast this reel.
Second, you'll have to counter the long first run from a shark, afterwards, the battle can start.
Yes, the tiagra is a whole other reel in terms of strenght and complexity, which is exactly the reason why not of people use them on the beach. Fighting a 300-400lbs sharks from the beach stand-up-style or sitting down in the sand is something else when comparing to being tied to a fighting chair on the deck or, having a rod holder on your boat. Keeping your balance with a 14/0 on lockdown on a sandy beach is not easy, but doable. Keeping it with a tiagra (or Penn international) with it's drag on lockdown is impossible.
Intrusion from salt and sand will tear apart a fancy, complex reel. That's the reason the penn senator is so popular. You can take it apart very quickly and parts are cheap. I've taken a 12/0 (but every senator is almost build in the same way) in my hotel room after I dunked it with just the tool kit penn gives you. You could take it apart on the beach for that matter. Same goes for the Penn SSM 950 (the old spinfisher. Dunked it, took the drag apart, rinced the whole reel with fresh water and fished on (for another 5 days on the beach) before taking it apart.
I admire complex, new reels, but I like simple, reels that have not much to them besides durability.
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I know this is quite on old video, but lots of 'recent' post and misinterpretations.
Before people will ask again: it's a 14/0 and the max drag is stated in the video.
The reason he is comparing the penn with the shimano is mostly about line-capacity. When fishing for sharks in the surf, linecapacity is a very important aspect. Firstly, you need to be able to make a long drop (200-400yds ) with your bait (altough, not always the case. You do this with a kayak (incase people still wonder how he's going to cast this reel.
Second, you'll have to counter the long first run from a shark, afterwards, the battle can start.
Yes, the tiagra is a whole other reel in terms of strenght and complexity, which is exactly the reason why not of people use them on the beach. Fighting a 300-400lbs sharks from the beach stand-up-style or sitting down in the sand is something else when comparing to being tied to a fighting chair on the deck or, having a rod holder on your boat. Keeping your balance with a 14/0 on lockdown on a sandy beach is not easy, but doable. Keeping it with a tiagra (or Penn international) with it's drag on lockdown is impossible.
Intrusion from salt and sand will tear apart a fancy, complex reel. That's the reason the penn senator is so popular. You can take it apart very quickly and parts are cheap. I've taken a 12/0 (but every senator is almost build in the same way) in my hotel room after I dunked it with just the tool kit penn gives you. You could take it apart on the beach for that matter. Same goes for the Penn SSM 950 (the old spinfisher. Dunked it, took the drag apart, rinced the whole reel with fresh water and fished on (for another 5 days on the beach) before taking it apart.
I admire complex, new reels, but I like simple, reels that have not much to them besides durability.
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Maine
But the Tiegra reels drag up to strike at 45 to 50 lbs an full drag about 85 to 90 lbs that's the difference an if ur fighting tunas bluefin u want the oppition yo haul a giant off the botton. great for guys that want to get in big game fishing cheap
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But the Tiegra reels drag up to strike at 45 to 50 lbs an full drag about 85 to 90 lbs that's the difference an if ur fighting tunas bluefin u want the oppition yo haul a giant off the botton. great for guys that want to get in big game fishing cheap
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Frank
Ok just what are you fishing for, that reel did it come off a crane, good God brother all jokes aside personally I don't want to catch something that takes a reel that size to bring it in without a 44 Magnum on my side or a shotgun. LOL.
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Ok just what are you fishing for, that reel did it come off a crane, good God brother all jokes aside personally I don't want to catch something that takes a reel that size to bring it in without a 44 Magnum on my side or a shotgun. LOL.
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460WeatherbyMan
Hey man I just bought this reel. I have a question. does the line have the clearance necessary to not hit the support bar thing when the spool is just about empty? If not, any tips on how I can get mine to not do that? lol
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Hey man I just bought this reel. I have a question. does the line have the clearance necessary to not hit the support bar thing when the spool is just about empty? If not, any tips on how I can get mine to not do that? lol
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Joey
I have both the Penn 14/0 and 12/0. bought them about 11 years ago off ebay and they are the old school reels with the chrome spools. All I've ever done was upgrade drag washers. they are work horses and simple maintenance if needed
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I have both the Penn 14/0 and 12/0. bought them about 11 years ago off ebay and they are the old school reels with the chrome spools. All I've ever done was upgrade drag washers. they are work horses and simple maintenance if needed
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Braden
What exact rod did you use to catch that 14 foot hammer, I got a 14/0 just a week ago. I really need a rod for it so if you could let me know what rod you used it would be much appreciated.
thanks!
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What exact rod did you use to catch that 14 foot hammer, I got a 14/0 just a week ago. I really need a rod for it so if you could let me know what rod you used it would be much appreciated.
thanks!
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Jimmy
I love penns but clearly one shouldnt compare this to the tiagra. The international is the clear competition to that and priced accordingly. I love the senator though.
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I love penns but clearly one shouldnt compare this to the tiagra. The international is the clear competition to that and priced accordingly. I love the senator though.
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JTbassin
Alright so I'm ordering a 14/0 very soon and putting like 800 yards of 200lb mono on it so what brand, size, and action rod should I pair it with?
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Alright so I'm ordering a 14/0 very soon and putting like 800 yards of 200lb mono on it so what brand, size, and action rod should I pair it with?
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daniel
How do you get your bait out off of shore. With such a massive reel. I know I own a 12/0 long casts from shore don't happen with a short stout rod
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How do you get your bait out off of shore. With such a massive reel. I know I own a 12/0 long casts from shore don't happen with a short stout rod
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Frank
But I gotta say would like to have one of them. keep up the good work and don't forget to carry the 44. lol see ya bro.
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But I gotta say would like to have one of them. keep up the good work and don't forget to carry the 44. lol see ya bro.
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