Deep drop electric reel advice

[JPH]

I need to put together an electric deep drop rig that will go all the way to slightly more than 300 fathoms (2000'). I have a Penn 80 wide that will hold close to 1300 yards of 50 pound test line.

My question is what can I use to turn the handle electrically? Do I have to buy an entirely new unit or is there some retrofit thing made to turn the handle? Most of the normal electric reels do not hold near enough line that I am familiar with. Thanks for any advice.

[ALLTACKLE]

Electramate makes a motor for this reel:



http://www.alltackle.com/electramate...nal_series.htm

[tommyr904]

there's a decent deep drop reel in our classified for sale

[petrel]

http://www.elec-tra-mate.com/commpro.html

[JPH]

Thank you gentlemen!

[Ray]

Whisenhut/Dolphin Reels makes aftermarket motors for Penn Internationals and Senators that still allow anglers to use their reels' handles when desired. BTW, a Penn International 80W should hold a LOT more than 1300 yds.of 50 lb. line, especially if you're using superbraid - which you should be using for deep dropping due to its small diameter and lack of stretch. I have a bit over 2000 yds. of 130 lb. P-Line Spectra on an International 80 STW.

http://www.dolphinelectreel.com/