What, exactly, is a Penn "99"?

[sdlehr]

Ted, the more reels and reel parts you have around the more you can play mix and match with the posts, stands and spools to create combinations heretofore unmentioned and unthought of.

Sid

[Big Tim]

I highly recommend after spending countless $$ on parts, labor, time, effort, that you enjoy the fact you built it yourself...Put it on a shelf and then go fishing. I like my old 500 and maybe the new "99"





BT

[Ron Jones]

It is NOT a 99 if it does not have a star. You go throw that new fangled thing somewhere that it won't desecrate that hot rodded 99 width Jigmaster.
Ron

[Big Tim]

It is NOT a 99 if it does not have a star. You go throw that new fangled thing somewhere that it won't desecrate that hot rodded 99 width Jigmaster.
Ron

Can I please have a bigger spoon 

BT

[Ron Jones]

You're phat enough already!
Ron

[MarkT]

Tim, I also have a framed 99 and a Fathom 25nld2. The Fathom goes out on date night and the 99 sits home in the dark.

[Big Tim]

Tim, I also have a framed 99 and a Fathom 25nld2. The Fathom goes out on date night and the 99 sits home in the dark.

Exactly my point 

BT

[Maxed Out]

Here is 500 jigmaster next to a 99 width jigmaster.

[DaBigOno]

I love that silver clamp on that 99, where did you find that Ted?

[steelhead_killer]

Beautiful pair Max Doubt!

[coastal_dan]

Ted - That's a match made in heaven.

[Alto Mare]

Yes, both are nice, but that fully converted 99 is worth some bucks. Not easy finding one of the same...I'm Jealous.
I've told you guys earlier, I've seen some of Ted's parts boxes, this man could build anything.

Sal

[DaBigOno]

Y'know, I started that thread as an egregiously clueless newbie; but with considerable advice/assistance from the AT experts and a LOT of patience, before long I was able to produce these 99 lovelies:

So to any/all AT newbies, please do NOT feel diffident or intimidated. If this ol' gal can still learn new tricks (so to speak... ahem ) so can you! 

Because of your questions I ended up building this 99

I look forward to the both of your definitions of "what is a Penn 99" the next time someone poses that question...

Is it just a Silver Beach?  Is it a certain size Jigmaster??  Can it be a combination???  I truly enjoy such a conversation because in this hobby we all enjoy, it can have different meanings to each of us.

[redsetta]

Great thread all - thanks for kicking it off Aiala!
Cheers, Justin

[Maxed Out]

Y'know, I started that thread as an egregiously clueless newbie; but with considerable advice/assistance from the AT experts and a LOT of patience, before long I was able to produce these 99 lovelies:

So to any/all AT newbies, please do NOT feel diffident or intimidated. If this ol' gal can still learn new tricks (so to speak... ahem ) so can you!  

Because of your questions I ended up building this 99

I look forward to the both of your definitions of "what is a Penn 99" the next time someone poses that question...

Is it just a Silver Beach?  Is it a certain size Jigmaster??  Can it be a combination???  I truly enjoy such a conversation because in this hobby we all enjoy, it can have different meanings to each of us.

Well, I think any reel that is 99 width can be classified as a form of a 99......


  ....just remember, no matter how you build it, a 113HL is always wider than a 99