A brown Penn 711

[foakes]

Transition? Ok. How old would that put it? Would it have had silver and hardware originally?

(pic) of inside, side cover, metal.

No Jim —

I am sure that is how it left the factory.

Penn probably made a couple thousand of these, using the paint and gold anodizing that was on the 720Z's in bronze.

Like Tom said, then they transitioned to the black and gold reels.

711 is a little scarce — but likely not going to put the kiddos through college, or pay off the mortgage.

Just a left handed, well used, and capable reel.

Be nice if it had the badge.

Best,

Fred

[The Jim]

Thinking about having it powder coated maroon. ☺

[The Jim]

Funny thing. Penn could make a reel that would last for decades, but couldn't keep thair decals on for more than a few months? ☺
I have an old Penn 440, and the decals fell off the first year. The bail spring broke after about ten years. Everything else is like new after about 35 years of fishing. ☺

[sdlehr]

Jim, if I can find you a 711 to paint purple (or whatever crazy color you want), would you be interested in a trade?

Sid

[basto]

Transition? Ok. How old would that put it? Would it have had silver and hardware originally?

(pic) of inside, side cover, metal.

No Jim —

I am sure that is how it left the factory.

Penn probably made a couple thousand of these, using the paint and gold anodizing that was on the 720Z's in bronze.

Like Tom said, then they transitioned to the black and gold reels.

711 is a little scarce — but likely not going to put the kiddos through college, or pay off the mortgage.

Just a left handed, well used, and capable reel.

Be nice if it had the badge.

Best,

Fred

Hi Fred
I find it fascinating that a spin reel with the handle on the right hand side is called a left handed reel, which kinda puts the emphasis on which hand holds the rod.
This seems to only apply to spin reels. A conventional with handle on right hand side is called a right handed reel.
No criticisms meant, just making an observation.
cheers
Greg

[basto]

Funny thing. Penn could make a reel that would last for decades, but couldn't keep thair decals on for more than a few months? ☺
I have an old Penn 440, and the decals fell off the first year. The bail spring broke after about ten years. Everything else is like new after about 35 years of fishing. ☺

Hi Jim
This is why I like the way all the older reels had their model numbers and other information moulded into the side plates.
My first spinner was a 711 and I caught a 30lb tuna off the rocks with a bibbed nilsmaster lure with it.
Yes, I am one of the minority who turns a spinner with my right hand.
cheers
Greg

[Midway Tommy]

Hi Fred
I find it fascinating that a spin reel with the handle on the right hand side is called a left handed reel, which kinda puts the emphasis on which hand holds the rod.
This seems to only apply to spin reels. A conventional with handle on right hand side is called a right handed reel.
No criticisms meant, just making an observation.
cheers
Greg

It also applies to fly reels, but those are the only two. Even spincasters are considered right handed if you crank with the right hand. I think it must be easier  for one to adjust & balance the outfit if the reel hangs below the rod. I never have been able to figure out why they changed the handed thing "in the middle of the stream".  I do know a few right handed guys that have switched to left handed casting reels as a matter of efficiency.