Penn 9500SS problem

FXRScotty · 10-07-2008, 09:08 PM

I noticed last trip out that on one of my Penn 9500's the infinate anti reverse some times doesn't work and the reel will turn backwards. this is a new this season reel and has only been abused several times by tuna for no more than an hour or so at a fight. This would really suck fighting a fish. Any help with this? Where to look? The old types had a lever and a ratchet kind of deal if I remember. These don't have the selector lever. Thanks. Scotty.

fmoore · 10-07-2008, 09:11 PM

Dude, first the boat and now a reel? You will never come near my gear

JK. Can't help ya, but good luck finding a speedy and hopefully inexpensive solution.

captkev1 · 10-07-2008, 11:46 PM

Call Kay at surfland bait and tackle on plum island, tell her what the deal is and see what she says. She will send you any parts you may need.

stressrelief 28.5 · 10-08-2008, 01:06 AM

If thats a new this year reel Penn should stand behind it , I would think.

FXRScotty · 10-08-2008, 09:07 AM

Thanks guys I was hoping to fix it myself so I know what caused it. Hey we fish hard stuff gets used hard and you get some issues. I have back up rigs but this is my lucky reel and I don't want to loose the mojo

Scotty.

FXRScotty · 10-08-2008, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmoore

Dude, first the boat and now a reel? You will never come near my gear

JK. Can't help ya, but good luck finding a speedy and hopefully inexpensive solution.

It's been one of those years dude. My transducer popped off durring the kayak striper shoot out and I was blind all weekend!

Did well in the raffle tho. Scotty.

livetofishnj · 10-08-2008, 01:11 PM

I'd have to look at the schematic, but it sounds like the dog is stuck or the spring is shot. I think it's at the top of the reel body if you take off the sideplate but it's been a while since I had one open in front of me.

Penn SS reels aren't very tricky to open up so don't think that springs and stuff will be flying if you turn a screw.

FXRScotty · 10-08-2008, 04:43 PM

Problem solved I took it back where I bought it and swaped out the body so I could keep my braid and flouro. I still have my lucky spool! I can't bitch this reel has been hammered this season. Looked new but has been tied to some gorilla tuna. Scotty.

livetofishnj · 10-09-2008, 12:14 PM

that works too...lol

FXRScotty · 10-09-2008, 03:42 PM

I think I over stressed this reel by locking the drag down to pump up a mid 60's fish that was locked up 20 feet down. Fish released reel hurt. The new ones are made in ....anyone? Yup you guessed it China. maybe they aren't as rugged. Scotty.

10-07-2008, 09:08 PM	#1
FXRScotty Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Webster Mass Posts: 271 Credits: 1,794.5 Boat: 2250 Stratos WA hard top Home Port: Gloucester Ma Best Catch: It's all good. Occupation: Shop supervisor	Penn 9500SS problem I noticed last trip out that on one of my Penn 9500's the infinate anti reverse some times doesn't work and the reel will turn backwards. this is a new this season reel and has only been abused several times by tuna for no more than an hour or so at a fight. This would really suck fighting a fish. Any help with this? Where to look? The old types had a lever and a ratchet kind of deal if I remember. These don't have the selector lever. Thanks. Scotty. __________________ I'm fishin my boat untill I'm broke, then I'm fishing from shore! .

10-07-2008, 09:11 PM	#2
fmoore Crab mustard is good Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Keene, NH Posts: 800 Credits: 1,966.6 Boat: 20' Key Largo Home Port: Hampton Best Catch: State record carp.....by accident Occupation: Ski Instructor/School	Dude, first the boat and now a reel? You will never come near my gear JK. Can't help ya, but good luck finding a speedy and hopefully inexpensive solution. __________________ Thumb Dinger

10-07-2008, 11:46 PM	#3
captkev1 Got fish Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reading Ma, and Eliot Me Posts: 193 Credits: 1,362.4 Occupation: Mate on charter boat	Call Kay at surfland bait and tackle on plum island, tell her what the deal is and see what she says. She will send you any parts you may need. __________________ www.sushihunter.com www.FISHGLOUCESTER.COM

10-08-2008, 09:07 AM	#5
FXRScotty Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Webster Mass Posts: 271 Credits: 1,794.5 Boat: 2250 Stratos WA hard top Home Port: Gloucester Ma Best Catch: It's all good. Occupation: Shop supervisor	Thanks guys I was hoping to fix it myself so I know what caused it. Hey we fish hard stuff gets used hard and you get some issues. I have back up rigs but this is my lucky reel and I don't want to loose the mojo Scotty. __________________ I'm fishin my boat untill I'm broke, then I'm fishing from shore! .

10-08-2008, 01:11 PM	#7
livetofishnj Crab mustard is good Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Matawan, NJ Posts: 605 Credits: 10,666.1 Home Port: Raritan Bay Best Catch: 650# Blue Marlin Occupation: Managing Editor-Sportfishermen.com Blog Entries: 1	I'd have to look at the schematic, but it sounds like the dog is stuck or the spring is shot. I think it's at the top of the reel body if you take off the sideplate but it's been a while since I had one open in front of me. Penn SS reels aren't very tricky to open up so don't think that springs and stuff will be flying if you turn a screw. __________________ Bryan Rose Want to write, travel and continue to build this great site? Let me know. Have a great business that needs exposure, a new product for the fishing market or questions about advertising? -I'm here to help. Email bryan@sportfishermen.com and I'll help answer your questions about becoming part of the Sportfishermen.com family.

10-08-2008, 01:06 AM	#4
stressrelief 28.5 I wear cool logos Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 59 Credits: 1,333.6	If thats a new this year reel Penn should stand behind it , I would think.

10-08-2008, 04:43 PM	#8
FXRScotty Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Webster Mass Posts: 271 Credits: 1,794.5 Boat: 2250 Stratos WA hard top Home Port: Gloucester Ma Best Catch: It's all good. Occupation: Shop supervisor	Problem solved I took it back where I bought it and swaped out the body so I could keep my braid and flouro. I still have my lucky spool! I can't bitch this reel has been hammered this season. Looked new but has been tied to some gorilla tuna. Scotty. __________________ I'm fishin my boat untill I'm broke, then I'm fishing from shore! .

10-09-2008, 12:14 PM	#9
livetofishnj Crab mustard is good Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Matawan, NJ Posts: 605 Credits: 10,666.1 Home Port: Raritan Bay Best Catch: 650# Blue Marlin Occupation: Managing Editor-Sportfishermen.com Blog Entries: 1	that works too...lol __________________ Bryan Rose Want to write, travel and continue to build this great site? Let me know. Have a great business that needs exposure, a new product for the fishing market or questions about advertising? -I'm here to help. Email bryan@sportfishermen.com and I'll help answer your questions about becoming part of the Sportfishermen.com family.

10-09-2008, 03:42 PM	#10
FXRScotty Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Webster Mass Posts: 271 Credits: 1,794.5 Boat: 2250 Stratos WA hard top Home Port: Gloucester Ma Best Catch: It's all good. Occupation: Shop supervisor	I think I over stressed this reel by locking the drag down to pump up a mid 60's fish that was locked up 20 feet down. Fish released reel hurt. The new ones are made in ....anyone? Yup you guessed it China. maybe they aren't as rugged. Scotty. __________________ I'm fishin my boat untill I'm broke, then I'm fishing from shore! .

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