This 501 is up for sale on the big auction site. I'm new to the Penn addiction, but I haven't seen a spool like this before. Why is it shaped like this? Is it an older model?
Chrome spool, part 29M-250,
Pre-dates the aluminum 29L-501,
Would you be planning to fish it or just display it?
It is what they call a three piece spool Padre. Penn made these before the one piece versions and Aluminum.
Look next to the line tie post for a part number, it should be a 110 spool.......or same as a 1/0 senator. Believe it or not, the #36 catalog "B" lists the 501M as having 500yard capacity. Don't see that happening on that little spool.
I don't think I've ever bought a reel I didn't intend to fish. It's actually a concept that I don't understand. If I get a reel, it's to fish it. Would this spool make this a less desirable fishing model than a later one?
there is a 501 listed right now with the red aluminum spool...........That's the one you want if you're going to use it.
The Penn aluminum or Newell aluminum spools are the best of the different 501 spools for fishing in the 21st century, especially if you intend to upgrade to the 5+1 drag stack, one-piece frames, and SS gear sleeve for higher drag pressures.
Check Craiglist as well...501's come up from time to time and maybe better priced.
I found this 501 at a local tackle store. It already had the older Tib frame, Accurate handle, new HT-100 drags, and aluminum spool. All this for $40.
I have since added the s.s. gear sleeve. Awesome reel for $40, plus the cost of the s.s. sleeve !
Shop around. There are deals out there on the older Penn's.
That is a steal Russ for $40 Bucks. That is a $100 reel any day of the week with that frame.
Yup!! That's a pretty good deal I must say
Marc..
Thanks for all the help and info!
padre, you only paid for the handle...very nice.
Quote from: russ1962 on February 11, 2015, 04:18:37 AM
I found this 501 at a local tackle store. It already had the older Tib frame, Accurate handle, new HT-100 drags, and aluminum spool. All this for $40.
I have since added the s.s. gear sleeve. Awesome reel for $40, plus the cost of the s.s. sleeve !
Shop around. There are deals out there on the older Penn's.
Score!!! That is a steal for that reel and it's upgrades.
I'll give ya $50 for it! ;)
;D
Quote from: Max Doubt on February 11, 2015, 03:52:39 AM
there is a 501 listed right now with the red aluminum spool...........That's the one you want if you're going to use it.
I'd love to find a red spool 501! Then I'd check with Randy of Vintage...and look for a red accurate frame.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 11, 2015, 05:32:34 AM
That is a steal Russ for $40 Bucks. That is a $100 reel any day of the week with that frame.
I thought it was a steal too :)
Quote from: Bryan Young on February 11, 2015, 04:35:25 PM
Quote from: russ1962 on February 11, 2015, 04:18:37 AM
I found this 501 at a local tackle store. It already had the older Tib frame, Accurate handle, new HT-100 drags, and aluminum spool. All this for $40.
I have since added the s.s. gear sleeve. Awesome reel for $40, plus the cost of the s.s. sleeve !
Shop around. There are deals out there on the older Penn's.
Score!!! That is a steal for that reel and it's upgrades.
Yes, I'm very happy to have found it. :)
Quote from: Alto Mare on February 11, 2015, 11:21:15 AM
padre, you only paid for the handle...very nice.
Yes, that's what I told me son when we were looking at it. I couldn't pass it up for that price!