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11-18-2013, 10:07 AM #1Senior Member
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manuel penn 440ssg
Hey Im just wondering if there is a way to make a penn 440ssg manuel. Is there a manuel kit that I could buy?
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11-19-2013, 07:18 AM #3Gray Headed Old Fart
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I kinda doubt it.
In all seriousness though, it is possible to convert almost any spinning reel to a bail-less configuration. Few have 'kits' to facilitate the conversion and many reels aren't worth the effort to attempt a DIY swap to bail-less. I have personally converted a 550SSg using no additional parts, which turned out to be a very nice reel despite looking extremely rough. This doesn't mean that your reel is an ideal candidate for a similar DIY workover, but since no 'kit' exists, DIY is your only option.
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Well, after several hours making phone calls, I was able to track down a certain manufacturer’s service center in California. Thankfully, they agreed to send out my needed parts. These were left over...
You would think I would know this!