Penn Reels - just as you find them

[1badf350]

Here's a pretty decent early Squidder I got yesterday. I believe 1940-42 timeframe

[Crab Pot]

Nice, looks very clean.

[1badf350]

Guys let's keep this thread alive!
I haven't been buying much fishing stuff lately.
Kinda rekindled some older interests that take my time and money. However, I still look forward to seeing what Penn stuff you guys are finding.

[Crab Pot]

Garage sales slow way down in the winter.

On Facebook unless it's really cool or really cheap, I pretty much have everything, I want (can afford) except a 16/0.

[Crow]

Yeah, I've been to several "yard sales" , here on the island, this winter....but saw nothing that "tripped my trigger", and I'm trying to "ween" myself from e-bay (actually, I'm trying to keep a little "peace in the family!!! )

[Crab Pot]

Reels are starting to pop up at the local garage sales but so far, I have every Penn I've set my hands on.

So far...

Steve

[Cuttyhunker]

Chris,
I've got the same circa Squidder on my shelf, yours is much nicer.  Still looking for a '39
Best Wishes
Bob

[54bullseye]

I know I have posted this before way back but it is so pretty !! One of my favorite Penn reels for sure. Bought it from Brian Purrone before he died. Thanks for looking again !     John Taylor

[broadway]

Not possible to upgrade that one... and that handle! Spectacular grab, John. 
Can't imagine there being a finer 4/0 on the planet.
Miss Brian for sure... we lost a ton of knowledge and some great stories when he passed.
Thanks for posting one hell of a special reel.
Best,
Dom

[Benni3]

That's incredible,,,walffel clicker,,, what year is that,,,,

[Crab Pot]

That's pure sexy John!

[Brewcrafter]

Engraved side plates, flawless chrome, waffle clicker and beautiful knob.  That's gotta be a "shelfie". - john

[nelz]

One of my favorite Penn reels for sure. Bought it from Brian Purrone before he died.

It's a beauty for sure. Too bad we can't take them with us. 

[1badf350]

That's a beauty John.

[Maxed Out]

 The 2 tone knobs are mostly found on the 1938/39 senators, but this one blows them all away. This 4/0 is more rare than a sasquatch or unicorn. Brian Purrone had some of the rarest early Penns on the planet and most looked brand new. This one falls right in that category. Thanks for posting John !!