Sleeper Mag 10

[xjchad]

I've always been fond of sleepers.  Unassuming and basic looking on the outside, but something monstrous lurking under the hood.  My cousin had an old faded Datsun 510 that we shoe horned a small block chevy into.  That was fun  

I just finished this sleeper Penn Mag Tuned 10 for a customer in Oregon. These are such great little reels that can be used for a variety of species and techniques.  He’ll be using it for surf, rocks, and jetty fishing and these upgrades will allow for stronger line and help keep the larger fish out of structure.

This reel was upgraded with the following:
-Replaced the 30-10 stand/foot with a stronger 30-49 unit that also allows for a rod clamp (using custom spacers and screws).
-Replaced the stock brass gear sleeve with a stainless steel sleeve.
-Shimmed the gear sleeve with a .010” shim to reduce excess handle play.
-Added a second anti-reverse dog to the bridge.
-Upgraded the drag with Carbontex washers and Cal’s drag grease.
-Full disassembly, deep clean, and lubrication.

[john elder]

Nice mods, Chad! Bet it runs like crazy.... it would definitely outfish me and i would be begging it to slow down!

[xjchad]

Thank you John!