Penn SpinFisher V Live Liner 6500LL how to take apart and service copy

[@josephbarbery8829]

I have a 4500 I'm getting ready to tear down and service so this video was a great tutorial. Thanks!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis

[@wilbertbenjamin9928]

I have this reel Dennis thank you for this video on this reel I love penn reels there my favourite reels 😊

[@2ndChanceTackle]

These are nice reels and there is a lot to like about them. Thanks

[@TommyS3119]

Dennis, You did a great job with my reel. I really learned a lot from this very thorough video. Very impressed! Thank you for taking a lot of extra time cleaning, and preparing my reel for another great season of fishing. If anyone wants to service there Penn Liveliner, this video should make a great reference. Who knows, maybe i’ll try it myself next time. Again, many thanks, and keep it going with the high quality video material.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks Tommy - Enjoy - Dennis

[@brob-zy8zi]

I just subscribed to your channel. I went step by step with you and did maintenance on my two Spinfisher V Live liners. One of which hardly worked at all. I was able to clean it, free up the live line function and get everything back together instead of having to get a new reel to go to Florida with me in 3 days. It was very relaxing as well. Your videos are a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for sharing!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are welcome. Glad to have helped. Best wishes for great fishing and thanks for the sub - Dennis

[@stevecarrero4120]

Thanks for another interesting and informative service video. Have a great weekend.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks, you too!

[@johnwharton6520]

Thanks Dennis for the great video.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the noe and for watching - Dennis

[@PhillyJohnny]

51 days until Trout Season in PA! Another great tutorial Dennis. Thanks for uploading. I've been looking on ebay for a good used Spinfisher V. The VI has great reviews.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

They are good reels. If you find one, get one - Dennis

[@Mahigeer1]

Cograts on 16K subs.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks to you and all who have subscribed - Dennis

[@johnbarnes4540]

Thanks for a very well constructed video. One thing you did not show was how to service the baitrunner drag. I have an issue where at its very least tension I feel mine is still a bit too much and have had a lot of fish drop a live bait because the drag is not loose enough. How does one get to these drag washers to service them

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You need to remove the side plate cover and then you will be able to remove the rear drag cap and drag assembly, by pulling out the retaining clip. I recommend getting the schematic of the reel before you start and then you will know the sequence of the parts as well as which ones to order if needed. You can get the schematic here and you can also order the parts through Mysticparts.com - Dennis www.mysticparts.com/Assets/images/pennparts/schematics/ssv6500ll.pdf

[@MikeJohannsen-z4o]

Dennis, I have a Penn V4500LL. I took the one screw out of the bail cover and a spring with a pin popped out. I can't figure out how it goes back in. I love your videos, but I haven't found one yet that deals with disassembly of the bail assembly

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I did a generic video on how to set this as it is a common set up. You can watch it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6PVkKWfr6uej9k If you have a white plastic block inside rather that a straight channel, no problem, just put the non arm side of the coil in the plastic block. - Dennis

[@gordonreynolds5475]

Hi Dennis I have troubles with small screws. I usually dip the tip of the screwdriver in grease and the screw will stick long enough to be started

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the tip! I do that as well after a few failed attempts - Best wishes - Dennis

[@DWizzardNJ]

Your instructional videos are excellent and highly informative, thank you. Do you have comments on servicing/ cleaning the rear drag assembly of these Penn Spinfisher liveliner reels? That was not shown. I can’t figure how to remove the rear spring retainer clip to gain access and remove the assembly. My reel had sand in the rear area where the drag system starts- I WD’d it well and it looks clear, but without removing I can’t be sure. Is that rear drag well sealed from internal sand as described? Thanks and thanks again for all of your posts,

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are right, I did not service the rear drag. To remove that assembly you beed to have the case open and the internal gears and axle removed. You will see a silver half circle clip just above the drag knob on on the inside of the bottom of the case. You need to remove that clip by pulling it out (towards you). I use a pick to start is by putting it behind one of the legs and gently prying it forward. Once that clip is removed the entire assembly will drop down and out. Too make it easier on you, back off the tension on the adjuster knob before removing the clip - Dennis

[@waitingforabyte49]

@@2ndChanceTackle Thanks DWizzardNJ for asking the exact question I had. My sons reel has a seized rear drag and I couldn't see where the retainer clip was to access it. Only problem I will have with the drag being seized is I won't be able to back the drag off. Any ideas why the drag may be seized? The reel is in good condition otherwise and has been looked after. Great channel. Very informative and an easy watch. Pleased I found it!

[@caribbeanequipmenttraders238]

Hey Dennis, Thanks so much for this tutorial!! I have to ask about the bait feeder drag knob (at the bottom of the reel). You did not cover it in this video. The issue I'm having is the knob does not make a difference with the drag. I can tighten it and it never stops. Any ideas?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You either have a broken or missing drag washer or a jammed adjuster that is mis-threaded on the case. Either of these will cause the condition you are describing Check those first

[@caribbeanequipmenttraders238]

@@2ndChanceTackle Thanks so much, whats the process for dissembling the rear drag knob?

[@joelpollock9160]

The rear mob doesn't changed the drag settings they are preset.

[@caribbeanequipmenttraders238]

@@joelpollock9160 The rear "mob" does change the drag settings.

[@devinregan8815]

This was great but I can’t find a video for a stuck bottom drag. Took apart and it rotates when out but when placed back in it sticks again. What do I have to do?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

The cap may be cross threaded. You should check the assembly. It may need to be replaced

[@christopherjenkins2373]

I have never owned or used a live-liner or bait-feeder reel before so I know very little about them. Considering I do mostly saltwater or surf fishing I just don’t know if one of these would be helpful. Still I find them to be very interesting. My friends who do a lot of trout fishing love these reels though almost all of them use Shimano reels rather than Penn or others. I think they are intimidating as far as working on one. Great tutorial Dennis!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Like other reels, at first they are a challenge until you get your head around how it works, then you can "see" the take apart better - Dennis

[@christopherjenkins2373]

@@2ndChanceTackle would you use one for surf fishing dead bait?

[@josephwieszbicki7431]

Yes, live bait or chunking dead bait from the surf. Reel is great for both types of fishing.

[@christopherjenkins2373]

@@josephwieszbicki7431 Thanks Joseph! I guess I’m so old and set in my ways I ‘m afraid it would be too much to keep up with. I have 238 vintage spinning reels so I am a little reluctant to try a new kind of reel. I’m afraid of what I might start! Lol.

[@bernabesalgado9636]

Hey Dennis do you have any video showing how to set gears on Shimano reels since they have oval shape ?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I have done those. Look for the /\ arrows for alignment or some of those have the red dots on the oscillation gears, so look behind the main gear. Next time I get one in, I will do a separate video on it, but for now, the tips may get you by. What model Shimano are you asking about? Dennis

[@bernabesalgado9636]

@@2ndChanceTackle thanks for the help Dennis it's for a Socorro 10000f

[@davidwilliams2821]

Nice vid. Can u help me in getting a bail wire, line roller and line roller screw for my ssvi6500 reel. Thank u

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Sure - they are available through Myticparts.com - Search you model under Penn Parts and you can order from that screen - Dennis

[@danielsouthward]

Awesome learnings thanks

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are welcome. I appreciate the note - Best wishes - Dennis

[@bpekhoul]

Sir, I have followed and subscribed to your channel but haven’t seen you worked on a Penn Slammer III. Does it require the same take down and reassemble as that on the SpinFisher V?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I recently posted the Slammer III 4500 video. The reels are similar to the Spinfisher. You can watch the one on the Slammer here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DXiayKeM2nq68 thank you for asking - Dennis

[@bpekhoul]

@@2ndChanceTackle thank you Sir!

[@munafshah5332]

Hi...sir my penn spinfisher broken cn u repair plz...bt I am from india

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I can, but the cost of postage to send too and from will be very expensive. For more information on service and repair, please send a note to my email [e-mail] Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@richardsurber7928]

More of a classic baitfeeder design and a lot more simple than those Slammer live liners with that horribly designed mechanism.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Absolutely agree. That spring placement on the Slammer is darn near impossible to set. Dennis