CHECK YOUR REEL CAREFULLY! There are five generations of the SS reels and many parts are NOT interchangable. Make sure that you take the time to identify your model number.   If the decals are missing, check inside the housing body, underneath the gears, it should be stamped there on most models. If not, check top or bottom of the rotor cup, or the inside of the housing cover.   DO NOT rely on the spools to make the id - spools are interchangeable and can be mixed up.   ALSO: When you go to the section to order parts, watch for individual reel design change notes. Original SS Spinfishers (700 to 722) 2nd Gen SS (420SS to 850SS) 3rd Gen SS (4200SS to 9500SS) 4th Gen SS (420SSg to 950SSm) 5th Gen SS (SSV3500 to SSV10500)
Reel Specifications
Order Parts	View Schematic	Line Cap. &Specs. Info	Owners Manual	Reel Model
SS 2nd Gen (420SS to 850SS)
				420SS
				430SS
				440SS
				450SS
				550SS
				650SS
				750SS
				850SS

Model	Mono Cap. (yds/lb)	Braid Cap. (yds/lb)	Bearings	Gear Ratio	Weight (oz)	First Manf.	Year Disc.
420SS	185/2 • 150/4 • 120/6	180/6 • 150/8 • 130/10	3	5.3:1	8	Mid 80's	1992
430SS	300/4 • 240/6 • 160/8	300/8 • 260/10 • 200/15	3	5.1:1	8.75	Mid 80's	1992
440SS	260/8 • 220/10 • 160/12	420/10 • 320/15 • 260/20	3	5.1:1	12	Mid 80's	1992
450SS	300/10 • 220/12 • 190/15	440/15 • 360/20 • 270/30	3	4.6:1	14.5	Mid 80's	1992
550SS	370/10 • 270/12 • 240/15	550/15 • 440/20 • 325/30	3	4.6:1	18	Mid 80's	1992
650SS	360/12 • 320/15 • 220/20	575/20 • 440/30 • 300/50	4	4.7:1	22	Mid 80's	1992
750SS	420/15 • 290/20 • 260/25	575/30 • 400/50 • 340/65	4	4.6:1	25.5	Mid 80's	1992
850SS	380/20 • 340/25 • 250/30	750/30 • 525/50 • 440/65	4	4.6:1	26	Mid 80's	1992

REEL INFO: Spinfisher SS Series - The 850SS, 750SS and 650SS spinning reels are designed for heavy use: surf casting and boat fishing for bluefish and big channel bass, sailfish, cobia and other tough gamefish. The Penn SS drag system is built into the spool and features the revolutionary HT100™ drag washers for unbeatable all-around performance. (1992 Penn Catalog)

Spinfisher SS Series - The Penn Spinfisher is by far the most recognized spinning reel on the market. Many fishermen prefer the skirted spool style this reel can offer. Not only does the skirt prevent line from becoming entangled or fouled, but it also helps to protect the inner workings of the reel for trouble free performance. The skirt also lessens friction on the line since it completely covers the rotor housing. The 420SS and 430SS Spinfisher models were ideal for a variety of ultralight and light applications: trout, crappie, bluegill and similar species.(Spinfisher SS manual)

HISTORY:  The 4200SS replaced the 420SS in 1992, and so on for the entire series. In 2005 the 00SS were replaced by models from the SSg and SSm series.

Name/Series: Original SS - Spinfisher Skirted Metal Series  

Construction:

Machined gold anodized aluminum skirted spools, with handy line capacity chart.
Shielded stainless steel ball bearings for easy reeling and top performance.
Naval brass or stainless-steel pinion gear.
Naval brass or high quality machined anodized marine aluminum main gear.
Powerful gears machined from the highest grade metals.
Smooth, dependable drag system.
Stainless steel, hard chrome plated line rollers, with bushing underneath to ensure constant rolling for minimum line wear.
Housing and rotor cups are anodized die cast aluminum and feature a durable, baked enamel.
Sideplates and bail arms are graphite composites for a combination of lightest weight and strength.
Stainless steel bail, featuring an internal trip.
Anti-reverse is silent.
Drag knob featuring a push button to remove the spool.
Right or left hand drive (requiring change of pivot) on a convertible handle which folds easily.
650SS to 950SS: An additional lever is located under the rotor cup that permits a slient or click option while reel is in anti-reverse.

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