Penn US Senator Casting Reels

Penn US Senator Casting Reels

by Penn

The gear train in US Senator reels, with a massive stainless steel main gear and a heat treated pinion gear, is built to stand up to anything, including commercial use.

$269.95 - $319.95
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Model
TD Code
Mono Cap.
(yds/lb)
Braid Cap.
(yds/lb)
BearingsMax DragGear RatioLine Retrieve
(in)
Weight
(oz)
Price
US113N
PEN-1315
380/30
320/40
235/50
785/50
655/65
565/80
627 lbs4.3:13429.1$269.95 USD
US113
PEN-1316
525/30
440/40
325/50
1085/50
905/65
780/80
627 lbs4.3:13430.0$299.95 USD
US113W
PEN-1317
580/40
425/50
370/60
1425/50
1185/65
1025/80
627 lbs4.3:13431.0$319.95 USD
Penn US Senator Reels have a fully machined aluminum frame to keep internal parts in perfect alignment. The gear train in US Senator reels, with a massive stainless steel main gear and a heat treated pinion gear, is built to stand up to anything, including commercial use. Inside the main gear is Penn's proprietary lubed or ''wet'' HT-100 Versa Drag system.
  • One-piece machined aluminum frame
  • Forged, machined, and anodized aluminum spool
  • Stainless steel main and pinion gear
  • Live Spindle with free fl oating spool
  • HT-100 carbon fi ber drag washers
  • 6 shielded stainless steel ball bearings
  • Line Capacity Rings
  • Reversible Harness Lugs
4.5 Stars based on 17 reviews
By Vinny
New York
Bad product
January 5, 2022
Broken right out of the box. Gears seized up on my first grouper. Ruined my trip to the Florida middle grounds.
By dian
US
dian
December 23, 2021
Penn US113W US
good!
By Luis
Dry tortugas
Great bottom reel!!
December 17, 2021
Used the reel for bottom fishing great reel. Lots of power to haul the fish from two hundred feet.
Pros
  • Wide enough to hold enough line for bottom fishing. Nice power handle.
Cons
  • None
By John H.
Bay City, MI
Penn US Senator 113
July 8, 2021
This reel, just makes me happy. I own several of them, and, they’re huge, heavy, beautifully fit, and a pleasure to fish. I’ll grab these to fish over almost anything else. I’ve given up on braided line for big cats, carp, and sturgeon, so this reel is perfect for holding loads of 50lb Monster. The drag is serious, and can put the stop to a hard charge. Casting is great, all in all, worth every penny, six times over for me now.
By BH
FL
Worth the extra $
May 31, 2021
The 113N is my go-to bottom fishing machine..... versatile, strong and smooth. While I have smaller compact reels for lighter jigs, this is my go to bait rod. (but I can see using it for larger jigs for pelagics and big grouper, but personally seems large for that)
The old 113H were the work horses (I still have some), but I've had bad experience with the new "imported" ones. This is definitely an upgrade over the original tanks with improved gears and aluminum frame, and even an improvement from the "Baja special" . I've let my fishing buddies (who are more experienced than myself (professional guides) try it and they all agree. ... if you were considering a 113H2, Save up a few more bucks and get one of these.
Pros
  • Smooth and strong
By william
New Jersey
Nice to see Penn make it right
March 26, 2019
The Senators are now made in the U.S.A. again. Know a bunch of old salty dogs that swore by Penn's name as their only go to reel, but were rightfully ticked off and boycotted buying the brand when they learned the Senators among other models were outsourced to China.
By James
Texas
Good star drag real
January 12, 2019
Good bottom real free spool not as good as advertised but could brake in better
Pros
  • Good solid real
Cons
  • Free spool not as good as advertised
By william
fishkill, NY
Awesome reel
January 10, 2019
I purchased this reel for a up and coming deep drop trip here in the north east haven’t used it but feels like a power house of a reel this is a 4/0 reel so you would have no problem reel in real deep monsters
Pros
  • Everything
Cons
  • Nothing
By Jessie
waldwick
Made in the U.S.A again finally!
July 10, 2018
Finally made back here in America with stainless gears. Well worth the price. Senators are workhorses
By Desert70
Nevada
The do it all reel!
June 24, 2018
Cant beat this new 113 for line capacity, drag, simplicity, durability and price!! I use this for big BFT to 150 pounds on an extra heavy rod. I fly line big sardines on 80 lb braid and leader. Its real beefy and 27 lbs of drag and about 30 at sunset! I think this reael smokes all others in the price range!!
Pros
  • Price, durability, drag and line capacity
Cons
  • If your a poser don't get this reel. Its a plain looking.
By Hoi Y.
Flushing, NY
Heavy and solid USA made reel with stainless steel gear
November 6, 2017
Bought it in the summer and finally got to use it now in Nov. Felt like the great old USA made Penn reel. A little heavey for me but felt solid and has great cranking power! Hope they will make one in 3/0 or 2/0 size, that will be perfect.
By Kai
Carpinteria, CA
Perfect reel for panga fishing in Baja
July 31, 2017
These are my "go-to" reels when I travel down to Baja to chase yellowtail, grouper, and snapper. Traveling to Mexico to fish is tough on your gear. These reels are built like tanks and can take a beating!
Pros
By Josh
Southern California
113hn US Senator is SOlid
May 8, 2016
This Penn Senator US model is one of my prized reels that I own. This riddle is primarily used for jigging that it is the narrow model . It's casting ability is phenomenal . It's like capacity is pretty great holding a pretty good amount of Spectra with a mono top shot.The handle is a nice size to match The meaty the reel.The live free spindle really is a great feature on this 113hn I have is really great. This reel castsjust as well as the Penn jigmaster that used to made in the US. Nice loud clicker that all Penn reels are known for . This reel is going to last a life time like all Penn reels made in the US with a little bit of maintenance every now and then ,which is a breeze to do by th way .To much to say about this reel. I love this
Pros
  • -Live free spindle
  • -super drag
  • -nice handle meaty handle
  • -aluminum anodized spool
  • -loud bait alarm
  • -nice anti reverse feature
  • -great casting
  • -perfect for jigging
  • -easy maintenance
Cons
  • Wish their was more options for side plates like anmercan flag maybe
By Jose
West palm beach Fla..
Penn senator 113 us senator
May 5, 2016
Very good reel from penn great all around fishing especially for bottom fishing here in Florida great for grouper mutton snapper great also for kings and all saltwater species and very powerful and made in U.S.A saving up for the wide version of this real also or watch and see when tackle direct has it on sale !!!
Cons
  • No cons found
By Mark
MA
finaly American Made with Stainless Gears
April 13, 2016
Allready own 2. Rock solid, Good bang for the buck.
15 Questions & 15 Answers
Crab catcher
from Boga Chica Texas asked:
October 17, 2019
Would this reel be considered a Penn 7/0 reel?


1 Answer
The 113 would be considered a 4/0
Submitted by: Bernie De Graaf on October 18, 2019

bill
from fishkill, NY asked:
May 14, 2019
what size reel cover would fit the penn us 113
1 Answer
You would need the https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-smrc-neoprene-conventional-reel-cover.html the reel is in the specs as this cover fitting. 
Submitted by: Bernie De Graaf on May 16, 2019

Aaron Corona
from Houston, Texas asked:
April 27, 2019
How would the 113n do trolling.
1 Answer
The 113n will do fine trolling 
Submitted by: Bernie De Graaf on May 1, 2019

Aaron Corona
from Houston Texas asked:
April 26, 2019
Is the 113n good for casting 
1 Answer
This reel is good for casting 
Submitted by: Bernie De Graaf on May 1, 2019

Karl
from Boston asked:
February 6, 2018
Is this reel a 12/0?
1 Answer
a 12/0 is a 116 Penn senator.
Submitted by: Bernie on February 8, 2018

Tommy
from Hollywood, FL asked:
November 25, 2021
I'd like to use the US113N model of this reel on a 10ft conventional rod for casting off piers, jetties, inlets, and bridges in South Florida on the bottom or free lining big shark baits off the beach but I'm not sure if this reel is too big for casting with 40lb mono, should I consider investing into a Shimano Torium 20 or get something like this?
1 Answer
Hi Tommy, based on the the fishing application you described I would recommend a Penn Fathom II Star Drag reel. Specifically model: FTHII40SDP; TD Code: PEN-1760. https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-fthii40sdp-fathom-ii-star-drag-reel.html. This reel is lightweight, and has a live spindle with free floating free spool that would make this a excellent casting reel for large fish and sharks off the beach. I would also recommend using 50lb braid on this reel in order to cast farther and have more line capacity. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by: Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service on December 3, 2021

Steve
from Blacksburg, VA asked:
September 29, 2021
I need a recommendation for a good rod to match with the Penn US113. Fishing OBX late fall for blues and drum. 

Surf only. What line would you load with this? Is that something you guys can do. Thanks

1 Answer
Steve,

The Penn US Senator 113 is a big reel and will need a surf rod like the Penn Battalion II surf rod BATSFII2040C12 to pair with to throw bait for drum and bluefish.  The recommendation would be to have the reel loaded with either 30lb mono or 500yd 50lb braid and backing.  TackleDirect can spool the reel for you if you purchase the line and put a comment in your order that you want it spooled before shipping.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Submitted by: Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service on September 30, 2021

Dhane
from Bahamas asked:
June 27, 2021
Is the 113w a good reel for occasional planer fishing? Maybe trolling for wahoo?
1 Answer
All three versions of this reel will be suitable for occasional planer trolling and trolling for wahoo.
Submitted by: Paul Olah on June 28, 2021

Charlie Bowman
from Paso Robles ,Ca. asked:
November 12, 2017
can you get this reel right or left handed ?
1 Answer
These particular models are not available in left hand. Penn reels in left-hand will have a "LH" and the end of their model number, for example, 113H2LH.
Submitted by: Devon on November 13, 2017

Andres
from California asked:
January 3, 2017
what would be a good rod for bottom fishing with this reel?
1 Answer
The Penn ALLBW50100C66 Ally Boat Rod - Conventional would be a good rod to pair with the Penn US Senator Casting Reels.
Submitted by: Donald on January 3, 2017

Tim DeGeorge
from Long Island NY asked:
September 24, 2015
Can this reel be used for trolling wire
1 Answer
I would not recommend to use wire line with this reel. If you wanted a Senator to use wire line with, I would use this one: http://www.tackledirect.com/penn-113h2sp-special-senator-reel.html
Submitted by: David on September 25, 2015

Victor Jankowski
from Howell Michigan asked:
July 3, 2015
Is the "Penn "US" Senator the only model currently made in the US by Penn? Or are the other Penn reels of "this type" also made here?
1 Answer
You can see which reels are made in the US right on the penn website. Reels like the torque and international are made in the US.
Submitted by: David on July 3, 2015

Jon Mudrak
from Florida, USA asked:
June 22, 2015
1. is this senator actually made in America? 2. What are the Specifications and sizes?
1 Answer
Hello Jon. Yes these reels are made in the U.S. The specifications for each model can be seen here: http://www.tackledirect.com/penn-us-senator-casting-reels.html
Submitted by: Brandon on June 25, 2015

Mike
from Houston asked:
June 14, 2015
Is there a clicker on this model?
1 Answer
Hello Mike. Yes, these reels do come equipped with clickers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any more questions.
Submitted by: Brandon on June 14, 2015

John Leslie
from galveston, texas asked:
September 27, 2014
When are these reels going to arrive?
1 Answer
Hello John! Unfortunately, we are still waiting on these from the manufacturer and do not have a concrete date of arrival yet.
Submitted by: Customer Service on September 27, 2014

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