Penn International VISX 12 fishing reel how to service
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- This video shows how to take apart and service the Penn International VISX 12 trolling reel using a step by step process to show you how to do it yourself.
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I've watched a lot of your videos and they have helped me so much in repairing my own reels..but this one I don't believe I'd tackle...the Mitchell I got from you is still catching fish...I love the old ones
Glad to hear that the reel has a 2nd Chance. You don't need to service all reels!
one of those reels that dreams are made of. beautiful piece of gear
It sure is! This one is an instant classic
I wish I lived in an area where I could fish with more of my vintage spinning reels. At my age offshore fishing is pretty much in my past. Scott seems to do a lot of fishing. I’m a little doubtful that then problem Scott described was braid slip but that’s just me. I’m probably wrong as I know nothing of a reel like this. I am very happy there was nothing broken. Fascinating video Dennis. You were certainly thorough with this reel. - Chris. Also, sincere congratulations for hitting 30k subscribers. You’ve taught me so much!
Thanks again Chris - You have come a long way and do great work - Best wishes - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackleI would not even have a fishing reel hobby without you! Apart from music it is the most incredible and enjoyable hobby I’ve ever had. I’m approaching 390 total reels in my collection thanks to your teaching! - Chris
Hi Dennis love your channel I learned so much from you !! I love your parts tray so smart!! Keep videos coming and showing what you buy in auctions!! Love it Dennis thank you so much 😊
Thank you for watching and for your kind words. Best wishes - Dennis
"Braid slip" starts with the way the spool has been prepared (or really not prepared), before starting to install braid. You hinted at the use of a "line bedding/backing", tied and wound onto the spool, before tying the end of the braid to the bedding/backing, and then winding-on the braid. Yet, a lot of us on the West Coast have a procedure that I, at least, think works better.
Before winding on braid directly to the spool, apply a layer of nylon finger tape used for fishing, directly to the spool, from end to end. Then, tie the braid onto the nylon-taped spool, using a very sturdy knot. Then, as you wind on the desired amount of braid onto the spool, keep a quite tight and adequate pressure onto the braid, to allow for a tight (but not freakishly tight) winding of the braid onto the spool. (Tight enough to pack the braid correctly, yet not so tight as to 'cut' into the lower layer of braid.) A line machine is most likely the best way to not only wind braid tightly enough with little or no problems during the process, but it also allows the winder to concentrate adequate pressure on the line as you go back and forth filling the spool, to provide for the tight winding of your braid that you want, from beginning to end.
Thank you for the tip and additional information - Best wishes - Dennis
Looks like a beautiful reel. I hope it works well in the future.
I think it will. These are certainly well made reels
Thank you. I was interested in seeing this one.
You're welcome. - Glad to have been able to do this one! Dennis
Interesting reel.
It is! And well made too!
@@2ndChanceTackle oh it looks like it. You have a wonderful day today Dennis
One more point. The side plate for both the vis and VISX are the same part number, so the bigger gear must fit but when looking at your video, there doesn’t seem to be much extra space to be able to take on a larger gear. Your thoughts are appreciated.
You need to work from the inside out, Remove the gear and there should be a, "E" clip on the shaft. When the clip is removed, the gear shaft should come out. Depending on the version, the clip may be on the post under the handle, or it may be inside on the main gear at the base
Thank you any idea about swapping the higher gear from vis to visx, if you think it would fit and work?
Dear Dennis, thank you for the amazing video. I have 2 questions for you.
1. If I needed to replace one of the 2 main gears, how do you take that assembly apart? Is there a retaining clip holding the 2 main gears together on the gear stud?
2. On a VISX 16, the upper gear ratio is too low for my application. The vis 16 has pretty much all of the same parts with the gears except for the high main gear and high pinion gear that has a ratio to my liking. There is a gentleman on the west coast that replaces the high gears from the vis to visx, not sure if he machines the side plate though. Would you think it could be a direct swap or would there not be enough room for the larger gear in the side plate?
Thank you
Good afternoon Dennis.
Too bad that you didn't have a Shimano Tiagra 12 for comparison purposes. Night and day difference with the win going to Penn.
I have a couple of the Penn International 12VIX single speed reels and one of the Shimano Tiagra 12 2-speed reels. The Tiagra cranks smoother, however way too many small parts inside for everyday use.
BTW, the 12 sized reels are too small for fish larger than black fin tuna or dolphin. The advantage to this class reel is line capacity and.a good drag systems over a general purpose reel.
Thanks as always for the additional information and sharing your experiences - Dennis
I was curious about this reel because I am in the middle of servicing an International II 16 and am stuck on a side plate screw. I've tried all kinds of oil/chemicals/heat and vibration to no avail. Whoever had this before me put Locktite Red on the screws, so that plus salt corrosion is making it very difficult. I set it aside for awhile because I was starting to strip the slot in the screw head. I don't want to drill it out, but I'm afraid I might have to. Yikes!
That is scary, and there is little you can do it it is set in with Loctite. If you are at wit's end and ready to concede defeat, try an impact drill driver rather than a standard crew drive, as a last resort. Somethings the quick snap and torque of that tool will free it up. The risk is that it may also break it off, but if it is your last chance........
He Dennis, was just curious if you found it was actual Braid slip or not when you stripped the line? Thanks, great video as always!
Yes - it was braid slip
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Hi Dennis, Generally speaking, is it ok to remove the handle-side, side plate on a casting reel without removing the handle and drag adjuster first? Thanks for all your help.
It depends on how the bridge is made. If the bridge plate can separate from the reel without removing the handle, then yes. An example would be an Abu Ambassadeur. If the side plate cannot come off without removing the handle and star adjuster, Like the design on a Shimano Tekota, and which is the case on many modern reels, then you must remove the handle and star adjuster to gain access. As a habit, I generally remove all of them first - Thanks for asking - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle Thank you!
Hello Dennis, you say you use penn reel grease. My question is if you can use gun grease? Thanks for your helpful advice.
I only recommend using fishing reel grease on fishing reels. I suppose you could use others, but I don't - Thanks for asking
Gun grease is overpriced; why would you use it on reels? Anyhow, you don't really need anything fancy. A reel is a mechanical device, a winch. It has gears, rotating parts, sliding parts, nothing unusual or extreme there. Problem is, you need to spend some time tracking down what's in the gun grease you want to use. You want a grease with corrosion inhibitors. Don't use the grease if it has moly in it. Finding technical data on lubricants can be a royal PITA. It's far easier to use something designed specifically for use in reels. Penn Precision Reel Grease is the grease I see most often recommended by channels demonstrating reel service. The price is fairly reasonable for an application-specific grease, though still up there. If you want cheap though, and you're willing to ignore Dennis' advice, and you're willing to trust the advice of some internet rando cheapskate...
Trailer wheel bearing grease, something with a calcium sulfonate base, no moly. Something like Lubrimatic Marine Grease or Traveller Marine and Off-Road Grease (they're the same thing so far as I can tell). Use as-is, or thin with Corrosion-X oil. I've used this stuff for years because it's cheap and it's what I have on hand for servicing my boat trailer's wheel bearings. I fish in salt water.
I have this identical reel with the identical customer stated issue. I stripped the line after inspecting the gears inside and finding no apparent issues. I am at a complete loss as to what is causing it. What happens is between 5 and 10 cranks of the reel even with zero line on the spool it will slip or jump off track for about a quarter of a turn then go back to normal operation? This one has me pulling my hair out trying to diagnose. Any advice for a newbie?
First check is the drag washers
@@2ndChanceTackle thank you so much for the advice I'll try that