Reel parts question

[BoatGuy]

I have a PENN Slammer III Spinning Fishing Reel; I believe it is the 4500. I usually fish with 10-pound test. I find that good for fluke, Black Sea Bass and Striped bass

However, I am going black fishing with a friend and may want to load a higher pound test line. Anyone know where I can purchase an additional spool with a drag?

 

[Leprechaun]

Mystic Reel Parts: MRP Penn Parts Homepage

Penn Parts Dept.: Performance Parts - PENN Fishing️

eReplacementparts.com : Penn Outdoor Recreation Parts | Genuine Parts | Huge Selection | eReplacementParts.com

And my personal favorite - Dave's Parts & Service: Platinum Parts & Services LLC – Reel Warranty & Repair Shop

Try Dave's first - they couldn't be a nicer shop to work with.

 

[poorrichard]

Use a conventional reel for blackfish

 

[Roccus7]

Use a conventional reel for blackfish

I agree with you, but it seems we're too "old school", even when using jigs!!

If I tried a spinning reel, I'd be leaving a ton of lead in the rocks. Someone went out codfishing with me a couple of years ago, bound and determined to demonstrate how superior a spinning reel would be fishing diamond jigs on ledges. I think he lost 8 jigs before he put that rod down and grabbed one of my Squidder rods...

Speaking of which, you coming up this summer?

 

[poorrichard]

Hi Dominick. Will be in Ongonquit the third week of September. Pretty sure Boothbay area for a couple of days too
Thanks for asking Rich

Never had good luck black fishing with spinning reels. Need the power and lift that a conventional setup gives you.
I fish them with single hook green crabs for bait. Old school set up, but it always worked well for me.
Use a three way with light mono from the sinker to the swivel. Modified break off rig if the sinker gets hung up

 

[BoatGuy]

Use a conventional reel for blackfish

I have a conventional set up. I used to use my Newell and a rod I got from Crazy Alberto.

I just like my spinning set-up.

 

[BoatGuy]

Mystic Reel Parts: MRP Penn Parts Homepage

Penn Parts Dept.: Performance Parts - PENN Fishing️

eReplacementparts.com : Penn Outdoor Recreation Parts | Genuine Parts | Huge Selection | eReplacementParts.com

And my personal favorite - Dave's Parts & Service: Platinum Parts & Services LLC – Reel Warranty & Repair Shop

Try Dave's first - they couldn't be a nicer shop to work with.

Thank you!

 

[Leprechaun]

You’re welcomed!

“I just like my spinning set-up.”

Me too! There are times our super-picky South Shore tog will ignore a baited rig, but will slam a jig. And sometimes its the opposite case. That’s why you want to bring both.

The days of sailing out of a SS inlet and slamming the tog every single trip are long gone. So, its a smart play to bring every possible weapon along, in order to broaden your opportunities.

Plus a big tog on a light spinner can really test one’s abilities. I like that very much! Psssh, for a miserable 4 fish keep limit, why not maximize the fun? No reason I can think of.

Ehhh, maybe you lose a real big one to the rocks, once in a while.

Such is life. . . . ?‍

 

[OVERBORED]

Use a conventional reel for blackfish

If it were 20-30yrs ago, of course. But it's a new day with new techniques that catch well.
I'm an old dog myself (still use a sidewinder w/mono on occasion) but catching 2-4lb fish with occasional 6lber in 20-40ft is a blast!

 

[Leprechaun]

Couldn't agree more!

 

[BoatGuy]

And my personal favorite - Dave's Parts & Service: Platinum Parts & Services LLC – Reel Warranty & Repair Shop

Try Dave's first - they couldn't be a nicer shop to work with.

Spoke to Cynthia. As you said, she was great to work with.