What the heck is this thing?

jmbnv · July 21, 2014, 04:44:41 PM

I inherited a real that is about the same size as a penn 4/0yellowtail special conversion. It has bright purple side plates and says Lee-Pro on the side. Does anyone know who made this and what it actually is. It appears to be made in the late 80s or early 90s. Any info would be appreciated!

alantani · July 21, 2014, 05:05:15 PM

here you go! http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=516.0

Bryan Young · July 21, 2014, 07:24:49 PM

All I can say is that is one great inheritance.

jmbnv · July 21, 2014, 08:18:01 PM

That's great but still, what is it? Is it usable. Is it an antique. And why is it purple? Thanks

alantani · July 21, 2014, 08:23:07 PM

Quote from: jmbnv on July 21, 2014, 08:18:01 PM
That's great but still, what is it? Is it usable. Is it an antique. And why is it purple? Thanks

it's just an old reel! i would want a to go through it completely before putting it in service.

day0ne · July 21, 2014, 09:34:51 PM

It is a conversion of a 4/0 Penn, like a Tiburon or Accurate. It's purple because someone liked purple. The guts are 113H Penn. If you don't want it, let me know

Ron Jones · July 21, 2014, 09:43:28 PM

I thought LEE PRO made complete reels for a time, sorta like a Pro Gear. I've never fished one, but I'd like to completly build one with all the SS goodies and PG gears just cuz.
Ron

jmbnv · July 21, 2014, 10:13:04 PM

thanks, its in the shop now at baja fish gear, hope to employ it on the star 7 day trip in sept.

Alto Mare · July 21, 2014, 10:52:13 PM

I asked that same question three years ago
http://alantani.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=p7ui5nhkhr8rp39a9m7nvrk6c5&topic=2397.msg13641#msg13641
He start putting the KG initials on the plate after his wife got killed at a store, she was his salesman.