Bluewater Fishing Expedition

stickbom! · 28-09-2006, 11:52 PM

Guys, I just (finally) bought a Penn Baja Special

While its not going to win any beauty contests, the reel gives me the impression that its a real workhorse. Line cap is about the same as a Jigger 4000 and its a reel you wouldn't mind knocking around

Oh by the way, its less than half the price of a Jigger 4000

DaFrogman · 29-09-2006, 12:39 PM

Ahhhhh... now I know where the "Other" reel went... Congrats on taking the final plunge on the Baja Mike.... Hey are the sideplates metal or graphite/plastic?.

Saimee

stickbom! · 29-09-2006, 05:25 PM

Think its plastic

Pretty much like the Tyrnos except narrower and star drag instead of lever drag. The lugs are reversible so it's pretty much like a Jigger without the two "ears". Going to spool it with PE8 this evening... before I meet Edros's Team IMF at Changi Village

hon-su · 29-09-2006, 06:17 PM

Correction......Tyrnos still has a metal frame but has graphite side plates......Baja has graphite "composite" frame.......

DaFrogman · 29-09-2006, 08:06 PM

Honsu mate,

Am pretty sure the Baja Special came with a one piece aluminium frame, but wasn't sure about the sideplates... This is the blurb from the Penn site

Special Senator®

Combining the toughness of the legendary Penn Senator® reel with higher gear ratios, the Penn Special Senator® gives serious saltwater anglers the best of both worlds; power and speed. Penn Special Senators are ready for your next challenge, whether trolling, casting large baits, or bottom fishing; whether trolling wire on the 113HSP, or standing at the rail of a tuna boat with the wide framed 113HLW or 114HLW.

Precision-Machined, Stainless Pinion Gear
Heat-Treated Stainless Steel Main Gears
Oversized, Soft-Grip Handle
One-Piece, Narrow, Open-Top Aluminum Frame
Five Aircraft-Grade, Sealed, Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
Powerfull Versa-Drag™
Chrome Reinforced Side Plates
Heavy-Duty Clicker
High-Strength, Graphite Rod Clamp
Corrosion Resistant

Regards,

Saimee

Mr Man · 29-09-2006, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickbom!

Guys, I just (finally) bought a Penn Baja Special

While its not going to win any beauty contests, the reel gives me the impression that its a real workhorse. Line cap is about the same as a Jigger 4000 and its a reel you wouldn't mind knocking around

Oh by the way, its less than half the price of a Jigger 4000

Hi ! How much u bought that baja ? I also bioing for this reel.
Hey..when u want to buy G4 ???

stickbom! · 29-09-2006, 11:45 PM

G4 good to see, nice to fish... but kinda harmful for the pocket

I have 3 pistol grip BC rods and a Major Stick @ home. Already far tooooo many rods to use.

The Baja Special is less than $300

Hon-Su, even if the Baja Special had a clay frame, I'll have to learn to live with it. LOL

hon-su · 30-09-2006, 07:10 AM

bummer......Oz models probably the lesser models without metal frame.

Clay frame?? lol....I like to see that.....

Mr Man · 06-10-2006, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickbom!

G4 good to see, nice to fish... but kinda harmful for the pocket

I have 3 pistol grip BC rods and a Major Stick @ home. Already far tooooo many rods to use.

The Baja Special is less than $300

Hon-Su, even if the Baja Special had a clay frame, I'll have to learn to live with it. LOL

Bro! Where u bought this reel? Thanks!

stickbom! · 06-10-2006, 05:57 PM

Go look for Eric @ 2000Tackle. Tell him Mikey sent you

By the way, I stripped my Baja Special and confirmed it's the newest version with 6 bearings.

geraldng · 14-02-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickbom!

Go look for Eric @ 2000Tackle. Tell him Mikey sent you

By the way, I stripped my Baja Special and confirmed it's the newest version with 6 bearings.

Hi Bro stickbom can i have the contact for Eric ? coz i might want to get 1 Baja Special.

28-09-2006, 11:52 PM	#1
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,993 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Poor man Jigger Guys, I just (finally) bought a Penn Baja Special While its not going to win any beauty contests, the reel gives me the impression that its a real workhorse. Line cap is about the same as a Jigger 4000 and its a reel you wouldn't mind knocking around Oh by the way, its less than half the price of a Jigger 4000

29-09-2006, 12:39 PM	#2
DaFrogman Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brunei Posts: 734 My Mood: Rep Power: 4	Ahhhhh... now I know where the "Other" reel went... Congrats on taking the final plunge on the Baja Mike.... Hey are the sideplates metal or graphite/plastic?. Saimee __________________ "...a man only hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest..." Simon & Garfunkel "The Boxer"

29-09-2006, 08:06 PM	#5
DaFrogman Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brunei Posts: 734 My Mood: Rep Power: 4	Honsu mate, Am pretty sure the Baja Special came with a one piece aluminium frame, but wasn't sure about the sideplates... This is the blurb from the Penn site Special Senator® Combining the toughness of the legendary Penn Senator® reel with higher gear ratios, the Penn Special Senator® gives serious saltwater anglers the best of both worlds; power and speed. Penn Special Senators are ready for your next challenge, whether trolling, casting large baits, or bottom fishing; whether trolling wire on the 113HSP, or standing at the rail of a tuna boat with the wide framed 113HLW or 114HLW. Precision-Machined, Stainless Pinion Gear Heat-Treated Stainless Steel Main Gears Oversized, Soft-Grip Handle One-Piece, Narrow, Open-Top Aluminum Frame Five Aircraft-Grade, Sealed, Stainless Steel Ball Bearings Powerfull Versa-Drag™ Chrome Reinforced Side Plates Heavy-Duty Clicker High-Strength, Graphite Rod Clamp Corrosion Resistant Regards, Saimee __________________ "...a man only hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest..." Simon & Garfunkel "The Boxer"

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29-09-2006, 05:25 PM	#3
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,993 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Think its plastic Pretty much like the Tyrnos except narrower and star drag instead of lever drag. The lugs are reversible so it's pretty much like a Jigger without the two "ears". Going to spool it with PE8 this evening... before I meet Edros's Team IMF at Changi Village

29-09-2006, 06:17 PM	#4
hon-su Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Perth, WA, Australia Posts: 140 Rep Power: 4	Correction......Tyrnos still has a metal frame but has graphite side plates......Baja has graphite "composite" frame.......

29-09-2006, 11:45 PM	#7
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,993 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	G4 good to see, nice to fish... but kinda harmful for the pocket I have 3 pistol grip BC rods and a Major Stick @ home. Already far tooooo many rods to use. The Baja Special is less than $300 Hon-Su, even if the Baja Special had a clay frame, I'll have to learn to live with it. LOL

30-09-2006, 07:10 AM	#8
hon-su Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Perth, WA, Australia Posts: 140 Rep Power: 4	bummer......Oz models probably the lesser models without metal frame. Clay frame?? lol....I like to see that.....

06-10-2006, 05:57 PM	#10
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,993 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Go look for Eric @ 2000Tackle. Tell him Mikey sent you By the way, I stripped my Baja Special and confirmed it's the newest version with 6 bearings.

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