Thank you, Sir Dennis!! Got an offer to buy one mounted on an old Kmart Ocean Side 9 foot rod. Took it without knowing anything but the simple usage specs of the 309. Watched this video around 20 times to engrave it deep in my brain during the maintenance session. Excellent informative video. Endlessly grateful for your prowess and desire to share the wealth! I might add that if you do get one of these reels and it's pretty gunked up, take a toothpick and plunge all of the oil ports on the cap, adding reel oil/bearing oil to flush any accumulated debris and old lubes grease. Some of the balls may be stuck, and to fix that problem I just took a flathead screwdriver and layed it flat on the ball and tapped it with a heavier object like a 1 ounce bank sinker. Knocked em loose and was able to flush them out. Keep the history alive!

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David - I am glad to help and appreciate your feedback, Better yet, I'm glad to see your reel is going fishing again! - Dennis

Just picked up one of these reels for 5 $ at a yard sale that was all frozen up. Thanks to your video and a few hours of work the reel is as good as new. Thanks for the video!!!

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! The $5 is quite a bargain. I'm glad the video helped. Best wishes - Dennis

Such valuable information, simple yet very informative. Hope one day to have a fraction of experience that you have. Thank you Dennis.

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and for watching my channel. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis

Thanks for this Dennis 🫡 Picked up a 309 for $20 CAD Pretty dirty with seized drag washers, flattened drag spring and an out of circle clicker spring. Got her cleaned up and running like a top

@2ndChanceTackle

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped Andrew - Best wishes for great fishing with the reel - Dennis

I like the way you do the worm gear with just oiling it. Doing it that way to me keeps it cleaner for a longer period of time because in the past when I've used grease although good grease as far as quality was used it seemed like a magnet for debris to collect in the worm. After awhile it became sluggish or even jerky feeling to the point of wanting to lock up on a fast running fish n break the line off or even bend the guide. Anyway thanks for the video I've learned alot from you in just a short time. I always use a lighter oil now to keep that worm clear n smooth. Thanks again for taking the time to put these videos out. Have a good day.

@2ndChanceTackle

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the note Ron. I learned the the oil does keep it cleaner. The old time reels from the 40s and 50s suggested these be oiled and believe it or not, they suggested a drop of oil before each trip! Best wishes - Dennis

Just bought 2 at a yard sale for $30 a piece. Going to be doing this soon. Great video.

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

That's a good deal. Best wishes on the tune ups - Dennis

Thank you very much, Dennis. My Penn 309 recently stripped the idler gear and I needed a good video of how to repair and maintain my reel. Great work.

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind feedback Chuck. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis

Hey Dennis - I followed your video and was able to get my gummed up, poorly functioning reel in great working condition! Great work, thank you sir.

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I am glad it helped you restore the reel. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis

Thanks Dennis for all your videos,a friend of mine came into a number of reels from a relative and asked me to go through the spinning reels for him including a daiwa 7000 and mitchell 308,when i finished them he handed me two penn reels,a 109 and 209 and said he didn't use baitcasters and i could have them,they were in nice shape but had sat for 20 years and needed service,the only round reels i've had apart were daiwa millionaires and old south bend oreno,without your video i never would have gotten the anti reverse spring back in the 209.

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that these have helped Steve. Thank you for viewing. Please stay tuned for more to come! - Dennis

Thank you Dennis, you help has been invaluable to me. This a hobby and 1 that I enjoy very much so, I would have never delved so deep without such good instruction. I have more reels to clean-up and I am confident now.

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Jeffrey. It's a great hobby! That is how I started and I am still fascinated by the variety of reels and the mechanical means they use. Best wishes - Dennis

@jeffreycaudell7394

5 жыл бұрын

Dennis you're not done hearing from me, I have a few older reels, people like giving them to me and i enjoy cleaning em up. I have an Abu Cardinal Max7 I'm sure was top line in it's day, I still use it often, has a bailrod issue I'll be looking into. Thank you for your help.

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

Sure thing. Keep in touch when you need an assist - Dennis. BTW that picture on the reel from Japan. I have not seen that one, but have seen others. They were made in Japan in the 1970's - Dennis

@jeffreycaudell7394

5 жыл бұрын

thank you sir, I have another "Fishmaster" which is a spinner, both were my Fathers. I'm not expecting much from either however both will be cleaned and put in the best condition I'm capable of.. Thank you for your help and time, I do very much appreciate it.

Thanks for helping me understand my gear

@2ndChanceTackle

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing - Thanks for watching - Dennis

Awesome as always Dennis. ✌🏻🎣

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Stay turned. Next up will be a Tsunami Spear 8000. - Dennis

Hi Dennis, thanks for answering my question

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Stay tuned! Dennis

Hello Dennis - - - I just subscribed to your channel a few days ago two to be exact , I have two of the Penn 309 level winding reels, bought then many years ago, never used then and they are in wonderful shape as a matter of fact I should say they are in excellent shape, now that I see how you service them I am going to save this video for the future in the event I ever use then and in need of a service . Good Video !

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Peter - thank you for the feedback and for watching. I hope you do service them and take them fishing. Best wishes - Dennis

Another great video as always. l have a couple of the maroon side plated 309. Also have a black plated 209 and another couple for parts and a couple of older no. 9. They're more difficult to cast than my Abus but easier and more economical to service.

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

Agree. These were not meant as casting reels. It takes a lot of energy to turn all of the line guide parts from the spool through the idler gear to the worm gear to the worm to the line guide. That is energy that can make casting difficult and sacrifices distance. The others, like Abu and Shimano, are more efficient. The 209, and 309 are really for drop fishing and trolling.

just bought one of these :)

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you sent a second note. For some reason, I have been unable to reply to you problem on how to set the dog spring on the 155 video. I did a video on this procedure. You can watch it here kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4iWkpajmau5YNI.html On the 309, this is a great reel if you like the level wind feature on a deep sea reel. Thanks for asking - Dennis

I'm quite old and have the chance to go out with a friend in waters that I know has tuna and other pelagic fish. I've only ever fished from shore on light gear. After watching this video and dozens of others from you I'm going to keep and eye out for one of these, specifically a 309 because of the level wind for a beginner and toughness you mentioned, I love recycling and I can't see any real improvement with modern reels to justify buying new ... beginners ignorance? Thanks for sharing your knowlege and the messages to first responders. I look forward to any advice or critique of my reasoning. :)

@2ndChanceTackle

Жыл бұрын

The 309 is fine. You can also look for a Penn 320 as an alternative - Thanks for the note - Dennis

I put a small amount of grease on the anti-reverse dawg spring during reassembly. This helps hold the spring in place while rotating the gear assembly back into place.

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

Good idea. I've seen it where it helps, but have also seen it where the spring was so loaded with grease that it could not operate properly. As you noted, a "SMALL" amount will help. Thank you - Dennis

Nice video on a other classic oldie. I've replaced/ sold my penn 09,209, and 309. There are much better modern day reels for not that much more money. Some are not hard to service. Been liking my Penn warfare 25n which I bought for $50. Was used one trip and had braid loaded up from the previous owner.

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. There are a lot of light weight or "advanced" design reels that have been introduced in the 30?? years since the 309 debuted. This reel is a classic and still brings in the big fish. I like to compare it to the Daiwa Sealine 47H. They are durable and enduring. The Warfare, Squall and other newer varieties are fine reels. Let's see if they stand the test of time! - Dennis

@terrencewrigley6024

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle my squall 15 is my worst reel. My 85 and 209 out cast it. My Abu 6600 has out classed it in every way won't even compare it to made in Sweden Abu at the same price. I'm always fixing dad's defiance. My Chinese 209 is not made to the same quality as my old USA 309. I was a Penn man but now I'm going with Abu made in Sweden or something from the old days.

Your videos are great. I’ve learned so much from them. I had a 309 that I use for bottom fishing for cod and other bottom fish. It has the newer aluminum spool. I have a question about the 3 piece metal spools. I heard from various online sites that if you fish the 3 piece metal spools with monofilament line, the pressure from the mono causes these multi piece spoils to break apart. Have you seen this happen with three piece spools from any penn reel?

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

The three piece spool is an older design. I have had a couple that were broken. Initially, it drove me crazy with problem diagnosis as I thought it was bad drag washers, but eventually, I realized one side of the spool was spinning. I don't know if monofilament/pressure is the cause. I suppose these spools are old enough that they used the linen line before mono?? At any rate, the one piece spool would be better. - Dennis

Nice video and very helpful. I have fished here and there but this year (2020) I got really in to it. My father passed away almost 10 years ago and he deep sea fished. My mother is still living and I have been taking care of her yard work since my father passed. This year I came across my fathers fishing gear 10 years later in the shed and my mom said it is yours so I bought it home and found 5 different size Penn reels inside the tackle box. One of the reels was the Penn 309 level wind reel but the leveling guide was not on the reel and was in a plastic bag with wrench that came with the reel. Was wondering why my father took off the leveling guide?

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Chances are that one of the pieces in the drive train broke. Check the gear on the back to the spool, the plastic idler gear in the side plate, the worm gear including the tracks and the line pawl. I would bet one of those pieces failed and your dad decided to make it a straight conventional reel without the line guide in order to keep it fishing, rather than getting it repaired. If you want to restore the function, parts are still available through Mysticparts.com - Dennis

Thanks for all these great repair videos, don't know how many I have already watched already!. A question on the Penn 309. I recently purchased an older reel - much like the one seen in this repair. Overall, the reel is in real great condition. However, when I hold onto the star wheel and gently pull the wheel away from the frame, there is a noticeable sideways play between the straw wheel and frame. After now watching this video a few times, I am confident enough to the repair apart. However in doing so, what can you suggest to look for in regards to this sideways play?

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

You either have a worn gear sleeve, sleeve pin, or bridge all will cause the condition you are describing - Dennis

G’day. I have just completed servicing my GLS45 you video was spot on many thanks. My next project is to service my Shimano Calcutta 400B do you have a video on this reel ?

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

I think I have a Calcutta in my shop. I will add your request to my list. Thank you for viewing - Dennis

@dawnbevis9600

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply will keep watching your videos with great interest. Cheers.

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I have found the Calcutta and will try to do the video in the next week or two - Pease stay tuned -= Dennis

Awesome video!!! Super easy thanks for making this video....i have a question. So i followed your every step but my reel still feels like there is some drag and it isn't reeling freely like the one your rebuilt here. Could it be the friction washers causing this..thanks

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Check to see that the spool is adjusted properly. Back off the spool tensioner bearing on the non-handle side until there is a little side to side play in the spool. That should make a difference. That side to side play is part of the design of the reel - Dennis

Hi Dennis great videos.........the coverplate opposite the handle on reel I inherited is a mess......I need to remove the stainless plate to clean and service the little gear under it.....there are not convenient pry points like the other side......any suggestions ? :)

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Gary - the plate (I am assuming you mean the side trim ring) is probably stuck on with dried dirt/grease etc. Soak the side plate with a good spray of penetrating oil like WD40. Let it sit 15-30 minutes to seep in. Next, I would use a utility knife with a strong blade and slip it in between the back of the trim ring and the plate. Careful, it is a razor knife! you should be able to get it started using good pressure to push in. That should separate the pieces - Dennis

I have only used my new 309 a few times. I run 18 lb lead core and off the start it is spooling uneven. Are there any adjustments I can look at to correct this? Thank you.nice job on this video!

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

That line will put more pressure on the line guide than normal mono or braid. You don't mention how it is stacking - One side or the other or middle. Check to make sure the line guide is perpendicular to the worm gear and not bent to one side or the other. Also check the worm gear tensioner on the gear side plate. You can take any slack out to the side to side play if needed. Those are the only components that would affect line spooling other than a broken tooth on the idler gear. You may want to check that last if all else is OK - Dennis

Thanks! I just completed my first 309 thanks to this video. Question....the drag isn't giving me much play. 1/2 turn of the the drag screw goes from No drag at all to free spool. Did I reassemble something incorrectly? Thanks for your help.

@2ndChanceTackle

2 жыл бұрын

I would make sure that the earned washer did not slip out of the grooves in the main gear when you reinstalled the bridge. Check that first - Dennis

@krakshot5952

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle , I took it apart and checked, everything looked good, ears were in the grooves. Added a little grease to the discs and still have the same issues. I don't have another 309, and this one is new to me so I can't compare it to anything. is it possible that this is normal?

Thanks for your outstanding informative videos. I have one question: after servicing my Penn 309 the spool is still too loose and can not be adjusted by bearing. I purchased this "as is" for $2.00 so I took a chance. I took it apart again and the drive gear lock spring (part #067 209) is broken and the level wind drive gear flops around. Is this repairable or what is my options? Thanks for your help.

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is repairable. The level wind flop is probably because the drive gear is not locked down on the spool and is wandering and causing play. You will need to replace that clip. The side to side spool play may be because the drive side bearing is broken. part 27-60 may need to be replaced to fix your problem is you have tightened down the side plate bearing on the non-gear side. Parts are available through Mysticparts.com - Dennis

@jimmymarshall3662

4 жыл бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle Thank you for fast response and the good news. I will be ordering those parts soon. Jim

For the spring that loves to jump out when putting it back in can you explain exactly how to place it I can’t really see in the video

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

It happens all the time! You should be able to see it better in this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4iWkpajmau5YNI.html. Dennis

hi do you ever do videos on vintage reels like Olympic multipliers anonshaw or gilfin would be a big help to lots of old school fishermen

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

I have a few Olympics that I can do. I do not have the others, but I will add to my list and do a video if I come across them - Thanks for asking - Dennis

@arthurmilton80

4 жыл бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle thank you dennis plenty old school stuff here in uk not a lot of penns thank for your prompt reply

hey i have a question. i just got a used penn senator 3/0 not many problems with it just few scratches but works really well i do need to replace the handle. but my question is can i install a leverwind or a line guide onto this reel. i dont mind guiding it in by hand but i would love to install a line guide so my girlfriend and mom can use the reel without the line spooling up in one area. can you help me out with that?

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

You cannot make the 3/0 senator a level wind reel. The closest level wind reel to the 3/0 senator is the GTI 320 or 330. - Dennis

Hi Dennis Hello. I have the penny 309 Level Wind and recently in a fishing the R.S Bearing (part No026060) was unscrewed and broke the Right Side Plate (part No 001309). I am from Greece and as you understand it is expensive to order spare parts from USA. Do you know if I can order them from Europe? Thanks for the very nice and informative videos you are uploading! Stamatis.

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

Please send me a note at 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com and I will see what I can do - Dennis

Dennis, what is the difference between a "reel" oil like Penn or Reelx vs a 3 in 1 or gun oil? Thanks Doug

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

All have a different formulation to treat friction and provide smooth operation. They are all OK for reels, but each has its own charatistics and you just need to find one that you like. Start with the manufacturer's, like Penn, then go to the specialities like ReelX and then experiment with the others like 3 in 1 and gun oil. Personally, I like the ReelX product - Thanks Doug - Dennis

Mine started clicking when the it is in free spool and when reeling. It's only 2 weeks old. Thinking the boat trip rattled something loose? Any help with a direction is appreciated very much

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Hard to say without "hearing" the click. Is the click button on the bearing side set to off? It should be pulled out towards the rim of the side plate. It it isn't that, I need more information on where the click is coming from - Dennis

Mr. Dennis I've got just one question for you sir Just what size of fish will the Penn 309 handle. I'm looking forward to your suggestions. Thank you

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

David - This reel will handle big fish in the 10-20 pound and above range. The gearing is the same as the Penn Jigmaster. Thanks for asking - Dennis

@davidhopson2004

5 жыл бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle thanks I plan on catching some. Sharks down at Galveston tx with my 309.as soon as I can get. That little spring that just loves to jump out.. God Bless you and your family Sir love y'all as we are supposed to love one another. I'm 53 year's old and still show. My respect to others IAM scared not to because my daddy and mother. Would surely come out of there grave. And give me a good thrashing.

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David - and ditto you're sentiments. Best wishes for great fishing. Send me the pictures of your catch to 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com - Dennis

not sure what you were saying exactly @ 5:15..did you mean you can just remove the level wind out and use without?

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. If any part of the level wind assembly - Line guide, worm, idler gear, spool drive, pawl, etc. breaks, you can just remove the line guide mechanism and it can be fished as a regular conventional reel without the line guide. If you do that, be sure to leave the line guide shield in place as it will provide some stability as a cross post.

@elianconsuegra7454

5 жыл бұрын

2nd Chance Tackle can you please do a video on this!!

I just bought a pin 309m baitcaster reel and it came with a black plastic piece with bolts is that like an extra thing to bolt onto the rod not sure how to put it on any suggestions?

@2ndChanceTackle

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - the two bolts go through the holes in the reel seat with the threaded portion sticking through the bottom. The hex nut goes on next to hold the bolts firm to the reel seat. Those bolts then straddle the rod when you mount the reel. Next the plastic cupped piece goes over the bolts and finally, the wing nuts tighten down on the plastic piece to hold the reel firm to the rod - Thanks for asking - Dennis

@Lamar4ya

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle thank you I got it now.💪🙂

If i get new carbonex drag washers should I add a thin coat of grease on them?

@2ndChanceTackle

Жыл бұрын

You have the option with Carbontex. No grease or a light coat where you wipe off any excess before reinstalling. Thanks for asking - Dennis

@smokymountainoutdoorsman1991

Жыл бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle Good to know. Thanks for the information!

What are the sizes of the screws on the jig side of the plate to replace those lost?

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know for certain, but any Penn side plate screw or that era - Long Beach, Peer, Jigmaster, Surfcaster, etc will fit. They were all the same diameter and thread profile for cross bars and real seats - Those screws are still available through Mysticparts.com. - Dennis

Hey Dennis, I’ve got a level wind 309 and when put on free spool it rattles giving some friction when casting. Any idea why that is? Thanks in advance

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

Only guesses Frank, since I cannot see the reel. First thought is that there is a broken part, possibly a spring. Here are a few checks - does the reel turn freely when engaged and not is free spool, or does it bind? Is the spool tensioner on the bearing side too tight? - There should be a little side to side play in the spool when set properly. You may need to remove the side plate and do a visual inspection. With the side plate off, does the gear side turn easily in both modes? (free spool and engages? Is the spool gear moving in and out when you trip the free spool lever? Is the eccentric spring (attached to the free spool lever on the inside, broken? Those would be some common causes. Sorry I can't be more specific. - Dennis

@fvaldez714

5 жыл бұрын

2nd Chance Tackle could it be possibly that I took off the level wind with the screws? The reel reels fine for the most part but one of the screws that I had where the level wind was screwed in with fell out. I think it’s called l.s worm bearing

@2ndChanceTackle

5 жыл бұрын

It is a possibility that if you pulled the screw from the idler gear (white plastic gear on bearing side plate) that you would get the rattle. Is your level wind function working? If it is not, then that would most likely be your problem

@fvaldez714

5 жыл бұрын

2nd Chance Tackle I’ll buy the replacement and I’ll let you know how it goes, thanks for the advice! :)

I got one black 309 from flee market. The levelwind is missing or removed from it. Is it possible to find replacement?

@2ndChanceTackle

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - replacement parts for the Levelwind features are still available. You can use Mysticparts.com , a Penn Parts distributor, as a source for those pieces - Dennis

Hey Dennis, I’m running into a real brain buster. The reel runs incredibly smooth now. But I’m running into a small amount of friction from the spool I think. However… it goes away entirely when the whole reel is upside down (stand side up). It sounds weird but I’ve repeated it 10 times and it’s consistent. Any ideas on what might be causing that friction only when it’s stand side down?

@jaxclark9995

5 күн бұрын

I’d love to send you a video if that would help!

@2ndChanceTackle

4 күн бұрын

First guess would be a bearing in the side plate. is there play in the spool when you try to move it front to back on a plane? There should be play side to side, but no play front to back. If there is play front to back, it could be a bad side plate bearing

@jaxclark9995

4 күн бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle no noticeable play forward and aft. I did manage to fix it by applying tension to the point that there is no side to side play. But it’s a really tight balancing act of tension vs unwanted friction.

@jaxclark9995

4 күн бұрын

Upon further inspection, I think you’re right. The L/H plate is making contact with the spool on the lower portion. However if I apply upward pressure the friction disappears. Indicating the bearing is probably at fault. Thanks again for the content, and the learning experience!

I tried to follow this to clean mine and did not work at all I had to send it back to PENN to put it back together

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what I could do better on the video to assist. What "feel apart" that the video did not show how to reinstall? Thank you for the feedback and please keep watching - Dennis

Do you service/ repair the 309 level wind? The drag in mine is completely gone!

@2ndChanceTackle

Ай бұрын

Yes I do. Please send a note to my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com for service and repair information - Dennis

I have a couple of 309’s that I would like to have serviced. I am located in Maryland. Can you tell me who I could send them to to be serviced? I don’t have the means to be able to do this myself.

@2ndChanceTackle

11 ай бұрын

Yes - please send a note to my email 2ndchancetackls@gmail.com for service and repair information. Thank you for asking Dennis

Where can I buy Penn parts? I need the plastic gear

@2ndChanceTackle

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff - please send me a note to my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com. I have that part - Dennis