Penn 259?

SoCalAngler · July 04, 2014, 03:49:31 AM

Not being a "Penn Guy" I was wondering if this model is collectable. Sure all reels can be collectable but is one that looks almost new, no corrossion, wood handle knob and looks to be a non metal spool worth any money and if so what? I have not seen the reel yet but it has a pic of a lighthouse which assume is a Longbeach and am being told it is from the 1930's time. I would not fish this reel but maybe I hold on to it or flip it. They have been trying to sell it for a bit and have no biters, so I guess I'm asking what do you think a reel like this is worth? If it matters it has black side plates and spool.

Shark Hunter · July 04, 2014, 04:09:10 AM

This reel was called the Long Beach Deluxe. Its the same width as a Jigmaster 500. It has a 2:5 to 1 ratio. A collector might want it, but honestly, probably about 40 bucks tops if its in great shape. I have seen them go for half that with an aluminum spool.

Alto Mare · July 04, 2014, 04:40:13 AM

Mark, as Shark Hunter mentioned there are always a few for sale for around $40, but most are from the mid 50's. The one you've described is from around 1940, those are rare.
I personally wouldn't mind paying around $70 for one of those in great shape, more if it had the box.
Scott has a pic of the 259, that one appears to be from the early 40's.
https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Penn259.aspx

"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"

SoCalAngler · July 04, 2014, 04:59:59 AM

Thanks for the quick response guys their asking $80 and maybe they would take less but it has been for sale for a bit with no biters so I was a bit leery. Like I said I would not look to fish the reel and hech I don't need another reel sitting around doing nothing, so it's going to be a pass.

Again thanks for your input.

EDIT: Sorry I was off on the year they stated. If you guys want to take a look here is the add and it's close to me. If you want it and they wont ship, I'm sure I could get it to you.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/spo/4545318675.html

Alto Mare · July 04, 2014, 05:22:54 AM

That's very nice of you Mark, thanks for the offer. He also has it listed on eBay with free shipping, when you said you weren't interested, I gave him an offer...we'll see.

BTW, I also do not need another reel, but this one is nice and should be on a shelf. If anyone is interested, please do not think that you need to hold back because of me, go for it!
you have a link above , here is the eBay link...just in case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Penn-Fishing-Reel-Model-259-Mid-late-1940s-/291181485690?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43cbc4de7a

Sal

john2244 · July 04, 2014, 05:41:39 AM

I paid $60. for an early model 259 in new condition, no box.

John

Alto Mare · July 04, 2014, 05:44:06 AM

Was it the early model with the plastic spool and no #'s?
Thanks John!

Bryan Young · July 04, 2014, 11:23:35 PM

For $40, I'd buy it and covert it to a narrow reel (1/0 size reel). It would make an awesome rock cod reel.

john2244 · July 05, 2014, 12:21:30 AM

Sal,

Not that early. Numbers and a 3 piece spool. If anyone is interested I just took a 259 to a local tackle shop to sell for me. $30.

John

Alto Mare · July 05, 2014, 12:30:08 AM

Quote from: Bryan Young on July 04, 2014, 11:23:35 PM
For $40, I'd buy it and covert it to a narrow reel (1/0 size reel). It would make an awesome rock cod reel.

you would probably be better off with the 65, better yet the 66, better main and pinion.

I made that seller an offer but didn't get a respond Undecided. I would have placed it on a shelf though.

Ron Jones · July 05, 2014, 03:53:41 AM

The majority of PacNorWest rock cod can be caught just fine with a 1/0. Sometimes you hit a 100 pound halibut in 150ft of water, but not often enough to plan for it.
Ron

Keta · July 05, 2014, 03:59:42 AM

I use a Surfmaster 100 for rockfish shallower than 100', and will use a 501 width Surfmaster 250 for under 200'. Deeper I use a 113H Tank or 349H.

Alto Mare · July 05, 2014, 10:32:16 AM

Yes the 100 is a nice reel, but I don't like to push it too hard.
With the upgrades available today, the Jigmaster is hard to beat.
We now have 5:1 gear ratio, 4:1 and maybe 2.5:1, but will require some customizing. Maybe when Alan Chui gets caught up, he could make us some 3:1 gears. The lower gear ratio, the larger the pinion...giving it more muscle.
You could get what you need just by changing the plate and it would take less than a minute.
I have many Jigmasters.
Ron, I know you don't like those, you could use the 500s handle side plate.

Keta · July 05, 2014, 01:05:06 PM

Our rockfish are in the 2-6 pound range, a very large lingcod might go 20 pounds so the small Surfmasters with Tib frames and SS gearsleves are a good choice. This winter I put .025 titanium and .020 CF drag washers in one, bench testing was impressive. I use my Jigmasters for deeper water and albacore trolling, 501's and ones with 99 width Tib frames. I have one Jigmaster 501 with Alan's double dogged SS bridge a SS gearsleeve and a Tib frame, SS AR dogs that I want to use this season too, hopefully for Pacific halibut inshore.

Alto Mare · July 05, 2014, 02:49:47 PM

Yes I know about the titanium washers, you were supposed to send me some, along with some other stuff around that time. I hope you never send those, because I never got them.
I'm still going to say that the 501 is a better choice, you could fish that reel at 12lb and up to 22lb. when needed.
I just tested a jigmaster with 5-149 main and 13-49 pinion, the handle had a 1/4" play, due to the larger notch on the pinion ( nothing that we couldn't fix), but that didn't seem to bother it. I tighten the star as hard as I could and pulled 25lbs of rolling weight by turning the handle. It took very little effort and pulled it very smoothly, gear ratio was 2.5:1.