Saturday, February 6, 2010

Project P - Update 2, Body, Spool, Plate Started

Got the Penn project going and wanted to give an update on it. 

Project P is bringing back to life my 704 reel.  Upgrading to bail less and then swapping out the teflon drags for ht-100.  I have three out of four pieces sanded off.  The rotor is the last piece and shouldn't be much longer.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Stella 8000SW-PG

Penn 706z - Classic "bailless" Montauk Special

Wanted to pay some homage to the king of surf reels. Overall, this reel has proven to surf rats on beaches from Maine, to Montauk, to Hatteras, to be without a doubt the go-to-guy. Designed in the 1960's.

Brand: Penn, Manufactured in Philadelphia, PA
Model: 706z Bail less
Spec: 3.8:1 ratio, bronze/steel gears
Drag: 30lb's with upgraded ht-100
Capacity: 15lb:375 yards / 20lb:300 yards / 25lb:250 yards