a penn handle upgrade question - The Hull Truth

alantani · 03-03-2005, 04:57 PM

a guy asked about handles upgrades, so i thought i'd post the answer here as well.

the handle from the single speed penn international fits on the 45 gls, the 40 gls, the 25 gls, and 4/0 penn senator 113h, the 225 lever drag, the 245 lever drag, the 246 lever drag, the 345 gti, the 340 gti, the 330 gti, the 320 gti and gt2, and the old 970, 980 and 990 mag power reels. you can get a 30-tw length, or you can get a 50-tw length. the whole handle assembly is #24-30T or #24-50T. you also need a lock plate (#110a-50) and a lock plate screw (#110-50). it's $30 for a set.

i have an offset grip that was designed to fit on the penn international arm. you can order a handle blank ONLY from penn parts.com (609-296-1300) and specify part #24-50T-1 handle blank only. you will still need the lock plate and screw. you could also drill out the existing grip and use the stock arm. i have done both.

i use my 4/0 penn senator 113h's for 100 pound yellowfin. i have full accurate frames, a 30T international handle, straight 50# mono and 17#'s of drag at the top of the spool. with the greased carbon fiber drags, i can still get a max of 25#of drag. for what it is, i think the penn 113h is still one of the best overall values around. alan

jdfnav69 · 03-03-2005, 08:43 PM

Alan,

** Any idea if the Penn 70VSW handle will fit the 50 VSW? I really like that handle. I suppose I could just unbolt one and find out, but they're still brand new and not been even fished yet.

alantani · 03-04-2005, 01:06 AM

i was looking at the schematics and it actually might work. check the schematics at pennparts.com, or give them a call and ask. i think it would work.

i've only had one of the newer internationals apart before. the spool cover backed off.

Wahooking · 03-04-2005, 01:40 AM

jdfnav69

Like the above said, your best bet is to call penn and ask. I do think they can be interchanged.

I just added a international 80 handle on my 12/0 penn senator wire line outfit. Works great for wahoo fishing and grouper trolling.

On another note, not to sure if you guys know but there is a "recall" on certain 50 VSW, 70 and 70 VSW. Here's a link to see if it pertains to your reels.
http://www.pennreels.com/03_service/...rbulletin2.htm

jdfnav69 · 03-04-2005, 05:07 AM

OK, tahnks guys. I guess I will just have to unbolt one and see if it fits. Fotunately I have the newer version reels so I already have the locking drag cover.