Great videos. I don't fish much saltwater but I'm strongly considering picking up a 210 for a catfish rig.

@2ndChanceTackle

11 ай бұрын

That 210 will handle BIG cats - Thanks

Very nice video. Have two of these reels. Going to try your advice and service them this weekend. Thanks so much !!!

@2ndChanceTackle

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Those are nice reels - keep them serviced and they will last and last - Dennis

Awesome video Dennis ! Just got a Shimano triton downrigger rod with a Penn 210reel for $5 from the local value village feel like I scored big time haha

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Deals like that just don't come along that frequently. Best wishes for great fishing with your new set up - Thanks for watching - Dennis

Nice video! Now that I’m retired I thought I’d do a little fishing, I have the Penn 210 that I’m going to put some new line on… I’m thinking 30 pound braided, can you tell me off hand how many yards I should buy to fill it up? Thanks, really enjoy your videos, I’d be lost without them!

@2ndChanceTackle

2 жыл бұрын

I think your reel could take around 300 yers for the braid. You don't need that much, so I would fill the reel half way with mono line and then add the braid for the last half. It is more economical and no one ever gets to the bottom of the spool - Dennis

@davehanna1557

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle thanks!

Dennis do your self a favor. When you get a reel in with line on it. Take a piece of scotch tape to hold line in place on spool so there's no aggravation loose line being in your way. I hate to deal with that my self. It's cheap at dollar store.

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. Every time I get one with line, the first thing I want to do is tear it off, but mot of these are not mine to do so. I tell the customers that the line has got to go, but they would rather take it fishing again and then tell the story of the one that broke off! Every now and then, I will tie the end to an elastic band and wrap it around the spool when I have it out. The customer can then clip the band and line up if they don't want to start with new line. Best wishes - Dennis

I just redid a 210 that was in sad shape. It suffered the usual fate when they get abused. The idler gear was stripped and the worm and guide were removed leaving open holes for salt water to get inside. As is I am out one whole dollar and a couple of hours and it runs as good as new save for the missing parts. Mystic Parts does not have a listing for the 210. Am I right to assume that the missing parts are the same as a 209? It seems to me that the only differences are ball bearings and the Jigmaster gear set.

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

You can use some of the 209 parts, but the 210 shows under the mag tuned category. This link should take you there www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Penn210M.aspx

Stay safe, Stay Well!!! Protect youself, and those around you wear an N95 mask when out in public. santize your hands .

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Well said. Here in the Northeast we have learned the value of those practices. Thank you - Dennis

Hello I am new subscriber and have learned a lot from your videos. I have a 209 that has been in its box for 30 years and this video has inspired me to get it out and bring it back to life. Quick question how do you upgrade a Mitchell 302N drag? Thanks!

Nice video. Do you know by chance what year these came out?

@2ndChanceTackle

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - these are out in the mid 1980s and were discontinued in 1994 - Thanks for asking - Dennis

Dear sir I am new to this conventional reel I've always use spinning reels. What can a new conventional reel do that and no one can't

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

The newer reels are lighter in weight and many have more max drag and higher speed retrieve with more ball bearings than the older ones. Both old and new are capable of pulling up big fish. The newer ones tend to cast easier due to the lighter weight and ball bearings. The older ones tend to last longer due to the materials and design. Thanks for asking - Dennis

Hey dennis! Where can I send you some of my old reels?

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Jaden - please connect with me through my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com, or use the address on my business card, which follows each video. Thank you Dennis

Do u still do reels? Let me know how to send one to u

@2ndChanceTackle

8 ай бұрын

Thanks John - I sent the note to your email - Dennis

Can you please service mine?

@2ndChanceTackle

2 жыл бұрын

Please send a note to my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com for information on how I can service your reel. Thanks for asking - Dennis

How much plastic is in that? Are those made in Pennsylvania?

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Yes - these were made in Philadelphia. The only plastic is in the idler gear, which is the first to fail, but it actually saves additional damage if/when the reel hangs up and folks try to power cranck through it

@mathewkromeo2934

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle oh okay. Thank you. That is good news to know the plastic is actually useful.