My father in law let me take his 12/0 senator home and clean it. He's had it in his garage since the 1970s. This was the first Senator that I ever took apart. I had watched a previous video you did on a Mariner and was able to clean every piece and polish the chrome and reinstall all the components back together. I showed it to him a few days later and it stirred many memories for him. He is dealing with Alzheimer's disease but he never has forgotten the days that he fished. Thanks Dennis your videos make a difference.

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the story and the kind feedback. I am glad the video helped you and gave you dad a chance to recall some fun times. Best wishes to you both - Dennis

Love this video Dennis! I just serviced a 9/0 and posted a video for an old friend of mine not long ago. Workhorse machines for sure. Also did two 4/0 Specials for him as well. I hope you are well and staying safe Sir! Tony

Thanks Dennis! I just used this tutorial to service and rebuild my new to me 10/0! You gave me the confidence to do it, thanks! Rupert

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Best wishes - Please stay well - Dennis

Thank you for posting this, I have one a great friend gave me. I am glad you made this information available!!

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching - Dennis

What a cool reel. Great video

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching - Dennis

What a HUGE reel!!! Great video!!

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching - Dennis

Hi Dennis, You can probably see my smile from here.?!! What a cool Tuna Beast. I think you're going to need a bigger workbench after this reel effort !! Nice to see the inner workings were in such good condition and straightforward to work on. Cudos, even if you didn't use the "B" and Flitz, this time ! A guy can still hope !!! Best Wishes, C

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. I can see it! Hope for the hopeless - I will get around to a video on it. Stay safe - Dennis

Great video. Been using a Penn 12/0 on a Electramate 1412 electric drive for years and have caught many daytime swordfish, groupers and snappers with it. They take a licking and keep on reeling.

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

There is a reason why these reels are still popular today and you've said it all. Best wishes - Dennis

That monster dwarfs my 6/0 Senator! I'd love to fish one someday!

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does, but he design is the same internally. Just imagine the size of the 16/0! It holds 1000 yards of 130 pound mono! Best wishes - Dennis

Awesome video, they are almost the same as the sealine 900

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad. The Daiwa Sealine 900 Rock Cod Special is closer to the Penn 6/0, but both are completely bulletproof designs that will last for ever. - Dennis

Wow you could use that thing as a dumbbell replacement. I'm surprised that reel still gets use. Especially with the affordable modern reels and braid options available.

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Video killed the radio star and braid has done in these big old reels as well. I don't see that many 3/0 and 4/0 Senators any longer as well. The Avet type small frame lever drags with braid have slayed the dragon - Dennis

I have a 10/0 that I got from my dad in 1990, I’m trying to figure out exactly how old it is. Is there a way to determine age? It’s on a Star Rods delux 121 r. I’ve been using this combo for over 30 years and it is still going strong.

When I turn to make sure anti reserves is working it does but then I screw on the wheel to adjust drag it screws on and feels like it rubbing the metal and it doesn’t make a clicking noise like yours and when I reel it the spool moves a little what did I do wrong?

@2ndChanceTackle

2 жыл бұрын

You need to go back and make sure the A/R clicker and spring are set correctly. It seems line the dog is in the right position but that the spring is not working or is not installed right - I would check that first - Dennis

@11AndrewG11

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle the weird thing is when I take out the piece that protects the gear with the drag inside and screw on the drag wheel it work just fine but when I put that piece that hides the gear from the outside in it sounds like metal grinding and doesn’t work.

Hi there , I have a 10/0 Senator and it has a small amount of sideways play on the spool . Is this normal ? Kind regards Paul

@2ndChanceTackle

Жыл бұрын

yes, there should be some side to side play. If it is excessive, you can try adding a small shim washer to the non-gear side of the spool shaft.

I'm picking up a 10/0 here in a couple weeks, I want to do land-based shark fishing!

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

These are big reels - do you fish bridges or piers? I can't imagine casting one. Dennis

@halifax_googan2227

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ndChanceTackle haha no, my friend does land-based shark fishing and he kayaks out about a quarter of a mile from the shore to drop bait in the water. He wants me to get into it and it looks exciting!

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Got it. I wondered how the bait got out to the sharks! Thanks Lenny

Lol the BIGGY.

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Big reels for Big fish! Stay well - Dennis

@joycedimaggio3816

3 жыл бұрын

RIGHT! Wish I was on the ocean right now hauling some in. Stay healthy.

how much do u charge for something like that thanks

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

Please contact me through my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com regarding repair services. Thank you for asking - Dennis

Uhuuuuuu This is a tractor on my friend Dennis !!! This is gross !!

@2ndChanceTackle

3 жыл бұрын

It is a big one, that's for sure! Stay well Thiago! Best wishes - Dennis