90 Coronado

[George4741]

Mike, you mean a handle like the one on this old Long Beach? 


Thank you for the advice.  I' m going shopping....

George

[Penn Chronology]

Mike, you mean a handle like the one on this old Long Beach? 

Exactly. Or a Wood knob or a Resin Knob like the one shown in the 1938 Catalog::



You can use any of the early handles and still be correct. The Coronado's are a great model to collect. They go small too!

[coastal_dan]

Very nice!  There is a #15 rubber knob on eBay right now, but it has the tan 'specs' in it, not just black rubber.  May not make it correct but....at least closer 

[Penn Chronology]

There is a #15 rubber knob on eBay right now, but it has the tan 'specs' in it, not just black rubber.  May not make it correct but....at least closer  Wink

A Penn 15 handle is incorrect. Not because of the specks in the rubber; but, because it is not drilled and tapped for a locking screw and it is nickel plated rather than chrome plated. I think it may also be a shorter blade. The best and probably lowest priced parts reel to look for is a Long Beach. IMHO

[coastal_dan]

Good Points!  I will note them in my brain as well 

[George4741]

Since we are on the subject of handles, are all factory correct Penn knobs peened on the blade, or are some held on with a nut?  I've seen knobs held on with a nut and I don't know if it is original or a repair job.

[Penn Chronology]

Since we are on the subject of handles, are all factory correct Penn knobs peened on the blade, or are some held on with a nut?  I've seen knobs held on with a nut and I don't know if it is original or a repair job

I think it would be safe to say that all Penn handles are held on with a squeezed brass rivet. A reel with a handle knob screwed or held on with a nut is more than likely a aftermarket modification.

When I refer to questions, my answers refer to older Penn reel. My knowledge of Penn reels from the modern age (1982 to the present) is limited.