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Shark Hunter · December 04, 2014, 12:47:24 AM

I got these old reels from Bucktail today. AKA Bob at NJ Saltwater Tackle.
Two 77 Sea Hawks, a 78 Sea Scamp, A 79 Sea mate and an 85 Sea Boy.
The 78 and 79 have the black and brown marbled plates. These reels look in great shape. They were made from the 50's to the 80's.

Penn Chronology · December 04, 2014, 01:00:04 AM

These Bakelite reels were the backbone of Penn sales for many years. Thousands of them were made, sold and used to death. The marble effect you mentioned affects the value. The more dramatic the marbling, aka Mottled, the higher the value of the reel.

Shark Hunter · December 04, 2014, 01:04:50 AM

They were on Craigslist in Jersey and Bob picked them up for me. Shipped, I got all five for $50. They will be display Items. I just wanted the Sea Series for my Collection.

Penn Chronology · December 04, 2014, 01:25:39 AM

These models can be a lot of fun. They were the reels that Penn used to display their experimental colors. There are many variations of these, especially the 80's and 85's. Not only the marbled effect but also crazy color schemes of side plates and spools. The more wild, the higher the values.
They are great old models and represent the Penn Mantra that the company was built on, "Make it simple, make it work".

alantani · December 04, 2014, 03:04:51 AM

too bad they didn't add "make it last" to their mantra. imagine if all of these had been made with stainless steel instead of chromed brass.

Penn Chronology · December 04, 2014, 06:31:20 AM

Alan, you are correct, Stainless Steel would have brought these reels to a much higher level and also a higher price. The basic Penn design and material choices originated in the 1930's during the depression and were initially marketed for people fishing for food. Penn was trying to satisfy a needy market with a fishing tool priced lower than the competition. I would have loved to see a stainless steel Penn Sea Boy but nickel plated brass is what we got..................

alantani · December 04, 2014, 09:37:16 PM

another option would be to re-chrome the old parts, but then all the nicks and scratches would show up. it would be nice, though.

Alto Mare · December 05, 2014, 12:38:57 AM

Look what I found on my front stoop today
A brand new Ultra Sport 714.
I've been hunting one of these down for some time now. Finding the Ultra Sport 714 in new condition, with box papers and everything else isn't easy.
I'm very happy

Shark Hunter · December 05, 2014, 12:49:03 AM

That is definitely a Gem Sal!

All I got today was a 900H, a 501 , and a long beach 67.

Alto Mare · December 05, 2014, 12:51:23 AM

If that 501 is from Chris, he's going to hear it from me

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Tightlines667 · December 05, 2014, 01:19:04 AM

All I got today was this beat up and broken down Stradic. New gears, bearings, spool shaft, and clutch assembly and I'll have her working like new. At least it was free

Shark Hunter · December 05, 2014, 01:21:11 AM

Quote from: Alto Mare on December 05, 2014, 12:51:23 AM
If that 501 is from Chris, he's going to hear it from me .

Yep!
The 900H too.

foakes · December 05, 2014, 01:30:43 AM

Sal --

As you know, those little 714s & 716s are some of the best spinners ever produced by any manufacturer.

NIB is nearly impossible to find.

Do you have a 716 NIB to display with this one?

It would be tough for me not to fish that one -- they are so sweet to use -- but I guess I wouldn't.

Congratulations,

Fred

Shark Hunter · December 05, 2014, 01:48:27 AM

Quote from: Tightlines666 on December 05, 2014, 01:19:04 AM
All I got today was this beat up and broken down Stradic. New gears, bearings, spool shaft, and clutch assembly and I'll have her working like new. At least it was free

I like Free John.

Is that reel capable of catching a 6' shark? I saw a video on Blacktip H, where some guys were fishing at night with spinners. The reel was white with a tall spool like that, but I couldn't tell what it was.

Tightlines667 · December 05, 2014, 01:59:56 AM

Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 05, 2014, 01:48:27 AM
Quote from: Tightlines666 on December 05, 2014, 01:19:04 AM
All I got today was this beat up and broken down Stradic. New gears, bearings, spool shaft, and clutch assembly and I'll have her working like new. At least it was free
I like Free John.
Is that reel capable of catching a 6' shark? I saw a video on Blacktip H, where some guys were fishing at night with spinners. The reel was white with a tall spool like that, but I couldn't tell what it was.

Daron,
Not really designed for 6' sharks, but I suppose it would be possible if you were in shallow water, with a fast boat and a good gaff and/or harpoon. I think it should work nicely for Papio (juvenile pacific jacks) and O'io (Bonefish) though.