PENN reference photo via Mystic Reel PartsWhat to know before you buy.
The red 113H 4/0 Special Senator is a useful classic to understand before buying used. Its 3.25:1 gearing and substantial mono capacity suit traditional boat work, but the name covers multiple frame revisions. A clear photo of the frame and a matching schematic can matter more than a seller’s description of the reel as restored.
Reference model notes
- Profile reference
- 4/0 · older 113H versions
- Generation
- Legacy — inspect exact version
- Format
- Conventional
- Configurations researched
- 1
- Water protection
- No modern waterproof claim
Published specifications, not test measurements. Maximum drag is not a recommended fishing setting.
The appeal
- Traditional star drag
- Documented revision-specific schematics
- Substantial mono capacity
The compromise
- Frame and parts revisions
- Service costs can erase a low purchase price
Who should consider it?
Collectors and boat anglers comfortable evaluating an older conventional reel.
Buying used? What to check.
Confirm exact generation, retrieve hand, spool, service history, internal corrosion, and all modifications. “Refurbished” needs a named refurbisher and a written description of the work and warranty. A used price is not comparable with a new manufacturer price.
Open the inspection checklist →Sizes & specifications
Identify post versus half-frame construction and check spool alignment, gear feel and drag condition. Do not substitute H2 specifications or assume aftermarket parts preserve original performance.
Classic 113H only, not the later H2/HLW or other Senator models. Frame revisions use different schematics and parts. The checked source does not publish weight, maximum drag or line recovery; these are deliberately not borrowed from a newer generation.
On a phone, tap a model to open its specifications. On larger screens, scroll across the comparison table. Capacity units and high / low ratios remain as published.
113H · 4/0
- Handle side
- Not published
- Gear ratio
- 3.25:1
- Weight
- Not published in checked source
- Drag
- Not published in checked source
- Line capacity
- Mono (yd/lb): 440/30 370/40 270/50; braid (yd/lb): 925/50 750/65 650/80
- Retrieve / turn
- Not published in checked source
| Model / configuration | Size | Handle side | Gear ratio | Weight | Drag | Line capacity | Retrieve / turn | Source / checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113H | 4/0 | Not published | 3.25:1 | Not published in checked source | Not published in checked source | Mono (yd/lb): 440/30 370/40 270/50; braid (yd/lb): 925/50 750/65 650/80 | Not published in checked source | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-24 |
Parts & schematics
Find replacement parts
Search PENN 113H Special Senator parts on eBay ↗
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Search results, not verified compatible parts or stock. Match the schematic part number, model, revision and retrieve hand; ask the seller about substitutions. Used, new-old-stock and aftermarket parts may appear together. The seller handles payment, shipping and returns.
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Legacy revision reference; choose the frame and clicker configuration matching your reel.
Open complete PDF ↗ · Original document ↗
Source: PENN documentation / archive · Checked October 23, 2026. Original technical drawing; no AI reconstruction.
Buying options.
Choose a condition, then confirm the exact model with the seller. Retailers handle payment, shipping and returns.
No verified used price
No new-stock offer verified for this legacy profile.Legacy model: the manufacturer link shows current alternatives, not new stock of this classic.
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About these prices and links
Snapshot checked . Prices and availability can change. No lowest-price claim: comparable retailer offers are not connected. Manufacturer buttons open reference product pages, with a saved variant selected where available. Separate eBay buttons search new inventory; exact-model controls narrow the search. Used and serviced/refurbished buttons open eBay searches, not verified individual offers. Confirm the exact model, condition, current price and availability with the seller. Payment, shipping and returns are handled by the seller.
Sources & verification
PENN parts / archive reference ↗Source links are for verification, not commission-earning purchase buttons. Descriptive claims are attributed to their publisher; buying guidance is our interpretation of those sources. Missing specifications are left unverified rather than inferred.
