Different 501 spool than I've seen

[Padre]

This 501 is up for sale on the big auction site. I'm new to the Penn addiction, but I haven't seen a spool like this before. Why is it shaped like this? Is it an older model?

[Porthos]

Chrome spool, part 29M-250,

Pre-dates the aluminum 29L-501,

Would you be planning to fish it or just display it?

[Shark Hunter]

It is what they call a three piece spool Padre. Penn made these before the one piece versions and Aluminum.

[Maxed Out]

      Look next to the line tie post for a part number, it should be a 110 spool.......or same as a 1/0 senator. Believe it or not, the #36 catalog "B" lists the 501M as having 500yard capacity. Don't see that happening on that little spool.

[Padre]

I don't think I've ever bought a reel I didn't intend to fish. It's actually a concept that I don't understand. If I get a reel, it's to fish it. Would this spool make this a less desirable fishing model than a later one?

[Maxed Out]

    there is a 501 listed right now with the red aluminum spool...........That's the one you want if you're going to use it.

[Porthos]

The Penn aluminum or Newell aluminum spools are the best of the different 501 spools for fishing in the 21st century, especially if you intend to upgrade to the 5+1 drag stack, one-piece frames, and SS gear sleeve for higher drag pressures.

Check Craiglist as well...501's come up from time to time and maybe better priced.

[russ1962]

I found this 501 at a local tackle store. It already had the older Tib frame, Accurate handle, new HT-100 drags, and aluminum spool. All this for $40.
I have since added the s.s. gear sleeve. Awesome reel for $40, plus the cost of the s.s. sleeve !
Shop around. There are deals out there on the older Penn's.

[Shark Hunter]

That is a steal Russ for $40 Bucks. That is a $100 reel any day of the week with that frame.

[Marcq]

Yup!! That's a pretty  good deal I must say

Marc..

[Padre]

Thanks for all the help and info!

[Alto Mare]

padre, you only paid for the handle...very nice.

[Bryan Young]

I found this 501 at a local tackle store. It already had the older Tib frame, Accurate handle, new HT-100 drags, and aluminum spool. All this for $40.
I have since added the s.s. gear sleeve. Awesome reel for $40, plus the cost of the s.s. sleeve !
Shop around. There are deals out there on the older Penn's.

Score!!!  That is a steal for that reel and it's upgrades.

[johndtuttle]

I'll give ya $50 for it! 

[Rancanfish]

   there is a 501 listed right now with the red aluminum spool...........That's the one you want if you're going to use it.

I'd love to find a red spool 501!  Then I'd check with Randy of Vintage...and look for a red accurate frame.