How the heck did I do this????

[JeffH]

The best thing about Penn reels is you can get parts most anywhere, the worst thing about Penn reels is you will need those parts.

I did the same thing to a 6500SS twice. I was using the reel in heavy current and would put alot of pressure on fish. Stopped using it in heavy current and it has been fine for 6 years.

[CANAL RAT]

try coving the gears with blue grease next time. for christ sakes they use that reel for tuna the gear on that reel should of not worn down like that unless you were horsing in big fish. sounds like low grade parts to me