Penn Spinfisher 4300 SS fishing reel how to take apart and service 

On my 4300SS the screw he installed to hold the crosswind arm to the spool shaft (15:59) goes on the line spool (clicker spring screw). The crosswind arm screw is longer to go through both sides of the crosswind arm saddle and has a smaller head. I checked my spare line spool to verify. Edit: you can see it during the disassembly too, so who ever worked on it previously used the wrong screw. The owner doesn't know it but he's opened up the threads on the crosswind arm to accommodate the screw. Just one side because it's not long enough to go through both sides.

Well, the installation of the proper drag washer which was keyed did the trick. Lesson learned: pull on line to test the smoothness of the drag. Make sure to consult the schematic for missing parts if one is available.

At the end of the video, you accidentally said Mitchell reel instead of Penn reel. However, you did a great job in cleaning and lubricating the reel. Thanks!

These are great reels and command a high price on the collector market. The later reels were made in China and were graphite(ssg) I have multiple ssg's and have had no problems ever with them. Still can't beat the good old USA reels though! Thanks Dennis I enjoy your channel and thanks for the hard work!

In the schematic shown at the beginning of the video, there is no Teflon washer under the metal drag washer (#57, part #057 716). After I gave my friend the reel, I felt very embarrassed when he showed me that the spool got harder to turn, as he pulled line off the spool. I had tested for drag tightening, but no spool turning via pulling the fishing line. Upon removal of the drag nut, I noticed there was no metal washer on top of HT-100 washer. The Mysticparts associate also confirmed that the Teflon washer was not needed. Did the Teflon washer provided made a better drag system, or the owner liked using it? Happy and safe holidays to all.

Great video.Thank you Dennis

Thanks Dennis

Yesterday, I serviced one for a friend. The slider knob for the anti-reverse system was/is welded. Penetrating oil did not help. Next option is to drive a pin out inside of the reel. I am wondering if there is enough room to drive the pin completely out to remove the slider and do a better cleaning. The reel turns in the right direction. I wonder if I should leave it alone. Thanks in advance for your advise.

Great video. Not familiar with this reel series. I like the fact that they were made in USA. I’m not very fond of the Chinese made Penns particularly with the first reels for Penn made in China. Just wanted to tell you I just acquired a mint Mitchell 396 PUM. Wanted a 498 but this one was so gorgeous I couldn’t resist it. I have now pretty much completed what I wanted to collect from the vintage Mitchell’s - 12 reels in total. Gotta stop sometime! Been a banner month for a collector besides tomorrow is my birthday.

Dennis, thanks for the video. I just ordered a click spring and a fiber drag washer for my two 4300 ss’s. Noticed in your video the reel you cleaned had a Teflon washer also. My reals didn’t have that. Is that needed? Also how much to service and check my reels and turn around time. Thanks Ron

Yet another great tutorial. I have a question Dennis, do you grease felt drag washers? Or simply oil them?

I have a 4400 ss. I assume that they are basically the same????

Hi Dennis how are you buddy

No review on bail flip... blah blah.

It’s a penn not a Mitchell reel lol