Penn Reels - just as you find them

[Crow]

I wonder if those are some of those "rental reels" ?

[Penn Chronology]

Those look like old reels that have had repairs with plates from other reels. Do not think they were built that way.

[Benni3]

Those look like old reels that have had repairs with plates from other reels. Do not think they were built that way.

Yes I think you're right about the first 1,,,,,, the second one somebody Frankenstein 2 reels and put them on ebay,,,,,1 sold the one didn't the first time around,,,hehe,,,,,,

[1badf350]

This one came yesterday. First gen 9/0 with external drag access

[Tightlines667]

Nice!
Very few of these around.

[54bullseye]

That is the first I have seen, Cool reel Chris !! When were they made with external drags ?    John Taylor

[1badf350]

Thanks guys. Im not sure John.  Someone else will know.

[Alto Mare]

Very nice reel Chris! I'm wondering on how the drags are set up,
the spacer sleeve appears to be much taller.

You're accumulating some cool stuff, might have to come over and enjoy your personal museum.
Maybe I could get there by boat, instead of driving all the way around. 🙂
Thanks for sharing bud!

Sal

[broadway]

John,
    This is where Ted thrives, but if I'm not mistaken it's a 1940 reel. I believe it was part of the 9/0's transition from gen 1 to gen 2. They aren't rare but pretty tough to find.
Best,
Dom

[Crow]

Good find, Chris !

[Maxed Out]

 Hex head spool bushing and new style logo suggests this 1st gen 9/0 is just prior to transition to the gen2 configuration

Maybe you could open it up and see what gear set you have and drag configuration.

[mo65]

Someone posted a mottled Long Beach on the facebooks yesterday...reminded me of this sweet wartime mottled LB 60 that I assembled from parts given to me by Ted..."just as I found them."

[xjchad]

Gorgeous reel Mike!
Ted is definitely the Long Beach guy!

[Bill B]

Found these on a local digital classified's, a run of the mill Jigmaster 500 and a 505HS, for $30. Haven't opened them yet, but will probably swap the better chrome from the 500 to the 505.  I was able to save a 1/2 spool of braid from the 500, but whoever spooled it didn't know anything about winding on under tension, what a mess. 

[thorhammer]

You're a pirate, Bill, you'll have to arrest yourself

I love the 505HS- very under sung reel. I think I have a spare al spool for 505HS; Perfect shape, I'll send it out if you want it.