Having reel problem.....

Yankeefisher56 · 01-09-2009, 01:03 PM

I have a Penn 550ssg and last week while fishingI noticed that when I would cast and try and retrieve the bail would not flip over whenI turned the handle. I really dont feel like taking it to get looked at because im sure someone on here can give me some quick fix advice.

konz · 01-09-2009, 01:08 PM

I had a shimano reel do that to me and I just cleaned up the bail.....a little reel lube and it was good to go.

lobsterman · 01-09-2009, 01:16 PM

If your bail spring isn't broken then just alittle lube under the bail where the spring and screw are will solve that problem ( slight corrosion )

Drew Mixon · 01-09-2009, 01:21 PM

when speaking of 'lube', for this reel part, i strongly urge you to use a thin product--like a spray, WD40 or corrosion block or the like. an oil may collect dust or sand and actually enhance the problem. and the aerosol spray may dislodge any debris. just try to protect the line from any overspray.

cheers.

drew

lobsterman · 01-09-2009, 01:27 PM

I recommend Quantum Hot Sauce. Lightly.

Yankeefisher56 · 01-09-2009, 01:42 PM

So I just got done taking my bail apart and I figured the problem out. Becuase the reel is graphite the side where the line roller is has a small lever like mechanism that broke for some reason I have only been using this reel for about 3 months and always rinse and clean/lube the reel after every use so I know there is no rust or sand in it. Do you guys think if I take it back I can get a new oneI return?

lobsterman · 01-09-2009, 01:49 PM

Your biggest mistake was buying the ssg. They are nice and light but won't hold up to catching fish with regularity. Try to take it back and get a real reel.

Yankeefisher56 · 01-09-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

lobsterman (1/9/2009)Your biggest mistake was buying the ssg. They are nice and light but won't hold up to catching fish with regularity. Try to take it back and get a real reel.

I am finding this out the hard way I guess....right now im looking into buying a penn 704z and now since this one went out on me maybe another shimano stradic

Telum Pisces · 01-09-2009, 02:08 PM

My 550 ssg that I had did the same exact thing after about 6 months of use. The trip lever thingamabob broke. It's sitting in a closet since it was replaced with a Shimano reel on the rod.

I never had any sand in it. Lubed it and cleaned it properly. It just plain broke.

If you go to this link: http://www.fishermansheadquarters.com/PDF/550SSg_v7.pdf You will find where parts 27 and 28 are. The platic piece that held those peices broke on me. It had a small crack in the platic piece which did not allow the trip lever to operate properly.

lobsterman · 01-09-2009, 02:09 PM

I suggest you look where each Penn is currently made, a ton of the new ones are made in China. I guarentee you will not find one from China that holds up as well as one from Japan.

There are some real good Shimanos and Daiwas as well.

01-09-2009, 01:03 PM	#1
Yankeefisher56 Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mary Esther Posts: 158	Having reel problem..... I have a Penn 550ssg and last week while fishingI noticed that when I would cast and try and retrieve the bail would not flip over whenI turned the handle. I really dont feel like taking it to get looked at because im sure someone on here can give me some quick fix advice.

01-09-2009, 01:08 PM	#2
konz Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Someplace fishing Posts: 3,100	RE: Having reel problem..... I had a shimano reel do that to me and I just cleaned up the bail.....a little reel lube and it was good to go.

01-09-2009, 01:16 PM	#3
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,636	RE: Having reel problem..... If your bail spring isn't broken then just alittle lube under the bail where the spring and screw are will solve that problem ( slight corrosion ) __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

01-09-2009, 01:21 PM	#4
Drew Mixon Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: adrift, but in full control Posts: 318	RE: Having reel problem..... when speaking of 'lube', for this reel part, i strongly urge you to use a thin product--like a spray, WD40 or corrosion block or the like. an oil may collect dust or sand and actually enhance the problem. and the aerosol spray may dislodge any debris. just try to protect the line from any overspray. cheers. drew

01-09-2009, 01:27 PM	#5
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,636	RE: Having reel problem..... I recommend Quantum Hot Sauce. Lightly. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

01-09-2009, 01:42 PM	#6
Yankeefisher56 Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mary Esther Posts: 158	RE: Having reel problem..... So I just got done taking my bail apart and I figured the problem out. Becuase the reel is graphite the side where the line roller is has a small lever like mechanism that broke for some reason I have only been using this reel for about 3 months and always rinse and clean/lube the reel after every use so I know there is no rust or sand in it. Do you guys think if I take it back I can get a new oneI return?

01-09-2009, 01:49 PM	#7
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,636	RE: Having reel problem..... Your biggest mistake was buying the ssg. They are nice and light but won't hold up to catching fish with regularity. Try to take it back and get a real reel. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

01-09-2009, 02:08 PM	#9
Telum Pisces Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,608	RE: Having reel problem..... My 550 ssg that I had did the same exact thing after about 6 months of use. The trip lever thingamabob broke. It's sitting in a closet since it was replaced with a Shimano reel on the rod. I never had any sand in it. Lubed it and cleaned it properly. It just plain broke. If you go to this link: http://www.fishermansheadquarters.com/PDF/550SSg_v7.pdf You will find where parts 27 and 28 are. The platic piece that held those peices broke on me. It had a small crack in the platic piece which did not allow the trip lever to operate properly.

01-09-2009, 02:09 PM	#10
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,636	RE: Having reel problem..... I suggest you look where each Penn is currently made, a ton of the new ones are made in China. I guarentee you will not find one from China that holds up as well as one from Japan. There are some real good Shimanos and Daiwas as well. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

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