REEL INFO: Penn Senator models are the most widely enjoyed big game reels around the world and have been used in setting most big game records. They satisfy every need for capacity, dependability, resistance to corrosion and easy smooth handling. The Penn senator big game family of fine reels serve virtually every fishing requirement. (1977 Penn Catalog)

HISTORY: The Penn senator was one of Penn's first series. Two seperate Senator series were made at first: One for big game trolling, and one for light tackle fishing. In the early 60's the "Special Senators" were added to the series; reels for fast light tackle game fishing with extra power and a higher gear ratio. In the late 80's the Senator II high speed casting models were added to the Senator-family, and the remaining original big game Senators were replaced by new models. Most of the original big game and light tackle models are not manufactured anymore, but many of the later additions can still be bought today.

Name/Series: 116A, Senator big game trolling