Penn Model 85 name changes through the years

[mo65]

   The white spool is way cool. Not very common I believe, I've certainly never been able to find one anyhow.... great scores...

   Yes, the white spool is one I've been stalking, great find Benni!

[Crow]

Yeah...that white one really rocks !

[Benni3]

Thanks very much my friends,,,,, i really like the history of the 1941,,,85 white spool pier rentals,,,, I would like to see other unusual 85's if any will post them,,,,,,,

[Maxed Out]

Is this a normal Penn 85 ??

[xjchad]

Since you're posting it Ted, I'm sure it's not 

Can't wait to see what the surprise is!

[Maxed Out]

 Same reel in direct sunlight

[Alto Mare]

Cool reel Ted! First green head plate I ever saw on that reel.


Sal

[xjchad]

 

That's awesome Ted!

[Benni3]

That's very cool,,,,,,, I like to know the history on that reel,,,,,,,,

[joel8080]

Here's one that I bought for $15.00 3 years ago thinking it was an Oceanside, I do not think it was ever used if so maybe 1/2 times?
joel8080

[joel8080]

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[Penn Chronology]

Same reel in direct sunlight

Nope, absolutely not, just plain wrong, cannot be, impossible, must be an illusion, done with mirrors, it is a trick. There are no green Penn 85's.

On the other hand I am looking at one.

[TerryL]

Is that a waffle clicker 285 on the far right/back?

[dubsetter]

heres my  85 L seaboy
bought it in near in mint condidtion, for next to nothing.
i put a longer handle on it.
does anyone know what The "L " means..?

this has a black aluminium spool.
and is one from late 80 ties.

[Swami805]

I believe the L is for aluminum spool