Penn US Senator Casting Reels Review

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Bad product

Vinny
2 years ago

Broken right out of the box. Gears seized up on my first grouper. Ruined my trip to the Florida middle grounds.

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Dian
2 years ago

Penn US113W US
good!

Great bottom reel!!

Luis
2 years ago

Used the reel for bottom fishing great reel. Lots of power to haul the fish from two hundred feet.

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Penn US Senator 113

John H.
3 years ago

This reel, just makes me happy. I own several of them, and, they’re huge, heavy, beautifully fit, and a pleasure to fish. I’ll grab these to fish over almost anything else. I’ve given up on braided line for big cats, carp, and sturgeon, so this reel is perfect for holding loads of 50lb Monster. The drag is serious, and can put the stop to a hard charge. Casting read more is great, all in all, worth every penny, six times over for me now.

Worth the extra $

BH
3 years ago

The 113N is my go-to bottom fishing machine..... versatile, strong and smooth. While I have smaller compact reels for lighter jigs, this is my go to bait rod. (but I can see using it for larger jigs for pelagics and big grouper, but personally seems large for that)
The old 113H were the work horses (I still have some), but I've had bad experience with the new "imported" ones. read more This is definitely an upgrade over the original tanks with improved gears and aluminum frame, and even an improvement from the "Baja special" . I've let my fishing buddies (who are more experienced than myself (professional guides) try it and they all agree. ... if you were considering a 113H2, Save up a few more bucks and get one of these.

Nice to see Penn make it right

William
5 years ago

The Senators are now made in the U.S.A. again. Know a bunch of old salty dogs that swore by Penn's name as their only go to reel, but were rightfully ticked off and boycotted buying the brand when they learned the Senators among other models were outsourced to China.

Good star drag real

James
5 years ago

Good bottom real free spool not as good as advertised but could brake in better

Awesome reel

William
5 years ago

I purchased this reel for a up and coming deep drop trip here in the north east haven’t used it but feels like a power house of a reel this is a 4/0 reel so you would have no problem reel in real deep monsters

Made in the U.S.A again finally!

Jessie
6 years ago

Finally made back here in America with stainless gears. Well worth the price. Senators are workhorses

The do it all reel!

Desert70
6 years ago

Cant beat this new 113 for line capacity, drag, simplicity, durability and price!! I use this for big BFT to 150 pounds on an extra heavy rod. I fly line big sardines on 80 lb braid and leader. Its real beefy and 27 lbs of drag and about 30 at sunset! I think this reael smokes all others in the price range!!

Heavy and solid USA made reel with stainless steel gear

Hoi Y.
7 years ago

Bought it in the summer and finally got to use it now in Nov. Felt like the great old USA made Penn reel. A little heavey for me but felt solid and has great cranking power! Hope they will make one in 3/0 or 2/0 size, that will be perfect.

Perfect reel for panga fishing in Baja

Kai
7 years ago

These are my "go-to" reels when I travel down to Baja to chase yellowtail, grouper, and snapper. Traveling to Mexico to fish is tough on your gear. These reels are built like tanks and can take a beating!

113hn US Senator is SOlid

Josh
8 years ago

This Penn Senator US model is one of my prized reels that I own. This riddle is primarily used for jigging that it is the narrow model . It's casting ability is phenomenal . It's like capacity is pretty great holding a pretty good amount of Spectra with a mono top shot.The handle is a nice size to match The meaty the reel.The live free spindle really is a great feature on this 113hn read more I have is really great. This reel castsjust as well as the Penn jigmaster that used to made in the US. Nice loud clicker that all Penn reels are known for . This reel is going to last a life time like all Penn reels made in the US with a little bit of maintenance every now and then ,which is a breeze to do by th way .To much to say about this reel. I love this

Penn senator 113 us senator

Jose
8 years ago

Very good reel from penn great all around fishing especially for bottom fishing here in Florida great for grouper mutton snapper great also for kings and all saltwater species and very powerful and made in U.S.A saving up for the wide version of this real also or watch and see when tackle direct has it on sale !!!

Finaly American Made with Stainless Gears

Mark
8 years ago

Allready own 2. Rock solid, Good bang for the buck.

Penn US Senator Casting Reels Questions and Answers

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Asked by Crab catcher 5 years ago

Would this reel be considered a Penn 7/0 reel?<p><br></p>

Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

The 113 would be considered a 4/0

Asked by bill 5 years ago

what size reel cover would fit the penn us 113

Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

You would need the <a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-smrc-neoprene-conventional-reel-cover.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-smrc-neoprene-conventional-reel-cover.html</a> the reel is in the specs as this cover fitting. 

Asked by Aaron Corona 5 years ago

How would the 113n do trolling.

Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

The 113n will do fine trolling 

Asked by Aaron Corona 5 years ago

Is the 113n good for casting 

Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

This reel is good for casting 

Asked by Karl 6 years ago

Is this reel a 12/0?

Bernie 6 years ago

a 12/0 is a 116 Penn senator.

Asked by Tommy 2 years ago

I'd like to use the US113N model of this reel on a 10ft conventional rod for casting off piers, jetties, inlets, and bridges in South Florida on the bottom or free lining big shark baits off the beach but I'm not sure if this reel is too big for casting w

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Tommy, based on the the fishing application you described I would recommend a Penn Fathom II Star Drag reel. Specifically model: FTHII40SDP; TD Code: PEN-1760. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-fthii40sdp-fathom-ii-star-drag-reel.html.<

Asked by Steve 3 years ago

I need a recommendation for a good rod to match with the Penn US113. Fishing OBX late fall for blues and drum. <p>Surf only. What line would you load with this? Is that something you guys can do. Thanks</p>

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Steve,<p>The Penn US Senator 113 is a big reel and will need a surf rod like the Penn Battalion II surf rod BATSFII2040C12 to pair with to throw bait for drum and bluefish.  The recommendation would be to have the reel loaded with either 30lb mono or 500y

Asked by Dhane 3 years ago

Is the 113w a good reel for occasional planer fishing? Maybe trolling for wahoo?

Paul Olah 3 years ago

All three versions of this reel will be suitable for occasional planer trolling and trolling for wahoo.

Asked by Charlie Bowman 7 years ago

can you get this reel right or left handed ?

Devon 7 years ago

These particular models are not available in left hand. Penn reels in left-hand will have a "LH" and the end of their model number, for example, 113H2LH.

Asked by Andres 7 years ago

what would be a good rod for bottom fishing with this reel?

Donald 7 years ago

The Penn ALLBW50100C66 Ally Boat Rod - Conventional would be a good rod to pair with the Penn US Senator Casting Reels.

Asked by Tim DeGeorge 9 years ago

Can this reel be used for trolling wire

David 9 years ago

I would not recommend to use wire line with this reel. If you wanted a Senator to use wire line with, I would use this one: http://www.tackledirect.com/penn-113h2sp-special-senator-reel.html

Asked by Victor Jankowski 9 years ago

Is the "Penn "US" Senator the only model currently made in the US by Penn? Or are the other Penn reels of "this type" also made here?

David 9 years ago

You can see which reels are made in the US right on the penn website. Reels like the torque and international are made in the US.

Asked by Jon Mudrak 9 years ago

1. is this senator actually made in America? 2. What are the Specifications and sizes?

Brandon 9 years ago

Hello Jon. Yes these reels are made in the U.S. The specifications for each model can be seen here: http://www.tackledirect.com/penn-us-senator-casting-reels.html

Asked by Mike 9 years ago

Is there a clicker on this model?

Brandon 9 years ago

Hello Mike. Yes, these reels do come equipped with clickers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any more questions.

Asked by John Leslie 10 years ago

When are these reels going to arrive?

Customer Service 10 years ago

Hello John! Unfortunately, we are still waiting on these from the manufacturer and do not have a concrete date of arrival yet.