Penn Reels - just as you find them

[oc1]

Come on Chris, that's just over the top and ostentatious.
-steve

[1badf350]

Come on Chris, that's just over the top and ostentatious.
-steve

Why is it ostentatious?

[Penn Chronology]

Here you go.
Model F
Model K
Model K with star drag.

Nirvana. You have arrived.

First year Fin-Nor is nice (Been there, done that, shipped that); but a full set of 1932 Penn prototypes can only be surpassed by the first Penn reel and there is only one of those found.................................<:O) I have yet to get a Model K without star. That's is because I am a barn find kind of guy and is it not too easy to find a barn with a Model K without star in it.....<:O(

[milne]

Been a bit dry of late, but managed to get another pre war reel, a 300 yd Long beach.
Already had one, but is a early 40's model, so was happy to add a waffle clicker verson, but I was more excited about the handle.
I luv these handles with the oiler in the end and the colour pattern of the handle is a beauty !!   well to me anyways...
She's not a pristine showroom model, but I've never minded a bit of Patina, may shine up a bit more after I clean her up...

Col

[Maxed Out]

 Col, My mama always said beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Mike, that reel is massive and looks like 2 guys can reel at once

[1badf350]

Sure is a nice one Col. Im with you, I like those handle knobs

[Benni3]

Love it,,,,, the reel has history and that's cool,,,,,

[Crow]

Good one !

[mo65]

   I hear ya Col...that swirl pear knob is the business! I can't believe we have twins, mine even has the same lovely patina. Congrats on that cool reel!

[milne]

Thanks Guys.

Mo, You've done it again ! that's is a beauty !!!  with even more swirl on yours, Wow.
I have a serious weakness for these.......


Col

[broadway]

Nice one Col... nothing wrong with some doubles here and there... especially when they have those type of handles. I'm with you, a big fan of those handles.
Enjoy her,
Dom

[Penn Chronology]

Been a bit dry of late, but managed to get another pre war reel, a 300 yd Long beach.
Already had one, but is a early 40's model, so was happy to add a waffle clicker verson, but I was more excited about the handle.
I luv these handles with the oiler in the end and the colour pattern of the handle is a beauty !!   well to me anyways...
She's not a pristine showroom model, but I've never minded a bit of Patina, may shine up a bit more after I clean her up...

To me, that is a high point of late 1930's design for the Long Beach. I feel that reel is a 1938 model. Those resin handles were sort of used between the old wood / hard rubber knob and the torpedo styles. I suspect Penn was searching for something permanent. I like to speculate about it anyways. Does that reel have the bridge oil port?

[Rivverrat]

Come on Chris, that's just over the top and ostentatious.
-steve

Why is it ostentatious?

 It's just not right for one fella to have 3 of them

In no way do I have the knowledge that you & others have here on old Penns. However I do know what you have is a level of Nirvana not achieved by many. Congrats !!

[milne]

Hi Mike,   Please excuse my ignorance, re Bridge oil port,,, I think so yes !.
           Was just about to tear her down for a good cleaning and greasing. Below is a better picture of the head plate, showing all oil ports.
        One of my other favourites as well is a this  green one from a 180 I am trying to fix up, there's something about them for me, I have a weakness for them I'm afraid   ........

Col

[Maxed Out]

 Those are some sweet knobs, and not easy to find either.

I never stop searching for those oddball "non typical" Penn knobs.

One day my search led me to this late 40's long beach 68. No funny stuff, it's factory made 100%. I'd tell you how it came about, but it's a loooong story