Penn 155

[mike155]

The reel on the far left is a 155 with a plastic spool
I took it apart last night. It has steel gears
In it piñon and main gear. About what year
Would it be. I am putting new drag washers
In it and a good cleaning.

Thanks michael

[Shark Hunter]

That reel was made for a long time Michael. Around 1940 until 2003 when it was discontinued. Sal would be the expert on Dating this. It does look older with that Amber Handle. I'll guess late fifty's.

[Aiala]

I just acquired this neat little 151; it has the lighthouse tail plate, the pointy handle knob, and a brown mottled spool which I haven't seen before. I haven't started fussing/cleaning/polishing yet, although it's in really nice condition and doesn't need much. Would anyone be willing to guesstimate its approximate vintage? 50s? 60s?



Another thing I've been puzzling over: I'm aware that tightly winding mono onto a plastic spool can crush it like an eggshell because of mono's considerable stretch, but does the same hold true for non-stretchy braid?

Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks...   

~A~

[RTT]

Hello Michael

Here is a shot of my 155.  A close friend left it to me.  I know that this reel is from the mice to late 60's.  I did the CF drags and update to an aluminum spool.

Hope this helps,
Ray

[Shark Hunter]

Aiala,
That reel is in great shape. I would replace the spool with a metal one at minimum. Aluminum being Ideal. That plastic spool will just lead to trouble if you are going to fish it. As far as guessing the age, I'll let the pros handle that.

[Keta]

.....Another thing I've been puzzling over: I'm aware that tightly winding mono onto a plastic spool can crush it like an eggshell because of mono's considerable stretch, but does the same hold true for

Yes, when I went back to Dacron line I quit warping spools (not plastic) when fishing for Pacific halibut.  

[Mattman NZ]

One of my 155's in my collection  and I think the Monofil 25 is very similar and parts are interchangeable .

[Alto Mare]

I have a couple of 155, but mine have been converted to narrows. I fished these last year and love them and so do some of my buddies.
These parts are all spoken for, Scotts still has the spools and stand, but I'm not sure how long they will last.
The steel gears will be tough to find, but usually the older ones are still in great shape, these are tough little reels.
You could actually make any of these reels narrow with no issues, not as you would have if they were 500's.
In the back I'm showing the 180- 155 and the 26, any would do.


Sal

[Keta]

You made me lick my monitor!  Nice.

[Shark Hunter]

Just a couple.

[George4741]

Aiala, I'm sure you know that your spool is a collector's item.  I wouldn't fish with it for fear of cracking it.    

[Shark Hunter]

Excellent Point George! I would just display it and buy another one.

[SacFly]

I have a couple of 155, but mine have been converted to narrows........

I didn't know this was possible.  I have 2 155s that I use all the time for porgys and seabass inshore.  I'd love to make one a narrow.  No need for all that capacity when I use braid to catch porgys in 40ft of water.

I checked Scotts but wasn't able to find anything but the standard 155 parts.  If anyone could point me in the direction of the correct conversion parts, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks,
Matt

[Shark Hunter]

I wasn't going to ask Matt, just because I haven't done this yet. I'm Sure Sal will elaborate.
I want to know too.

[Mattman NZ]

I haven't done this mod yet but I think it involves three things 1 spool 29L-100 1 stand 30-180s and posts X4 37-180
Sal can you confirm .The parts are listed under 180 Baymaster .

Thanks,
Matt