Hi everyone. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I purchased a couple of Christmas presents for myself. I thought I would share with the group the reels that will go into my collection. The collection that will be organized some day. But first here is a photo of some Christmas decorations sent to me by Big Tim.
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They look great as Christmas decorations huh?
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I bid for this little guy on Ebay. I saw it and it was $20.00 with free shipping. I took one look at the lighthouse engraving and jumped on it.
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It was dirty but I was able to see through the dirt that this was a nice specimen. I was surprised when it came. apparently the lady selling the reel felt bad about the dirt and wiped it clean. What you see is the way I received it.
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Here is the piece de resistance. I purchased this from one of our members. You all can probably guess who it was. He's the guy that always posts photos of pristine reels. If you can't guess I'll give you the answer in a later post on this thread. A pristine 12/0.
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Here it is next the tiny Penn 180.
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Holy cow, Dom. One for the bait, one for the fish. ;D
QuoteOne for the bait, one for the fish.
:D ;D
Spot on!
Merry Christmas Dominick
Nice Dominick, Santa was good to you this year ;).
You probably don't remember, but if you look around you should find another 180. I gave you and Joe one when you stopped by. ;D Joe might be a 160, I don't remember.
I knew you were getting that 12/0, the sender was right, it is gorgeous...very nice.
Merry Christmas to you Linda and the rest of your lovely family.
Sal
I thought I recognized that 12/0.. she's a looker. Looks like it would make a beautiful centerpiece for the Christmas dinner. Then again, it may be a bit more comfortable on the mantle with its siblings ;)
I think those little Penn reels are a bit underrated. The fact that they produced alot of them really shows that Penn was on the cutting edge of the fishing industry market at this time. They are well balanced, no nonsense little reels that brings the notion of light-tackle sportsfishing to the masses at a very reasonable price point. I have a 180 with a balsa strip glued to the arbor (tournament style upgrade?), and a 185 with the marbled plastic spool. These little guys sure clean up nice :)
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Quote from: Tightlines666 on December 21, 2015, 03:45:09 AM
I think those little Penn reels are a bit underrated. The fact that they produced alot of them really shows that Penn was on the cutting edge of the fishing industry market at this time. They are well balanced, no nonsense little reels that brings the notion of light-tackle sportsfishing to the masses at a very reasonable price point. I have a 180 with a balsa strip glued to the arbor (tournament style upgrade?), and a 185 with the marbled plastic spool. These little guys sure clean up nice :)
(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/Tightlines666/Mobile%20Uploads/20151220_174326_zpsxbpwtk0p.jpg) (http://s779.photobucket.com/user/Tightlines666/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151220_174326_zpsxbpwtk0p.jpg.html)
I agree John.
Some other little jewels are the 9 and 109, you could usually grab them on line in great shape for less than $30.
I think the 9 in red is the sharpest looking reel of its size. I like them so much that I grabbed a few new ones ;).
Now back to Dminick's Reel Christmas.
Stunning reels...the tree is pretty cool too ;D Merry Christmas Dom.
BT
Very Nice Dom! That 12/0 is a gem, nice grab.
Wow, you musta been nice all year Dom, cause my mom said naughty boys don't get cool presents for Christmas.
I'd say you did reeeel good, and the lures are perfect as ornaments also. Good call !!
Merry Christmas !!
Beautiful Dominick! ;D
I think those little rounded amber handles on the older small Penns are outstanding.
It never ceases to amaze me how well these Penns work after 80 years and a little TLC.
Too bad we have gone to reels that are too complicated for no reason, made of composites and plastics, parts that are unrepairable or unavailable.
The fish haven't changed much -- we have.
Anything good under the tree?
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Dominick.
All the Best,
Fred
A merry Christmas indeed!
Beautiful, Dominick! But there must be a mistake. I thought the Shark Hunter only bought....????
Beeeeeeeeep! wrong not Shark Junter. Dominick
Fred, Alan Tani was not around 80 years ago, that's the reason.
Merry Christmas Dom.
Quote from: Max Doubt on December 21, 2015, 05:36:43 PM
Wow, you musta been nice all year Dom, cause my mom said naughty boys don't get cool presents for Christmas.
I'd say you did reeeel good, and the lures are perfect as ornaments also. Good call !!
Merry Christmas !!
Look at Ted with the big act. He's the guy who sold it to me. He's got 6 left if anyone wants one. Dominick
reel nice dominick, use them in the best of health, and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family. harryk
Having a little Reel Christmas myself Dominick.
12/0 with a rare version Chromed Brass spool and a MagPower 980. ;D
The 12/0 still needs a little work, but I'm very happy with this find.
I wish everyone the best this Holiday season. ;)
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:D..I knew I would get you to grab that Mag ;D. yours looks in great shape, nice find.
You're going to love that reel.
Just following suit Pal.
Merry Christmas! ;)
Quote from: Dominick on December 21, 2015, 02:25:29 AM
I purchased this from one of our members. You all can probably guess who it was. He's the guy that always posts photos of pristine reels. If you can't guess I'll give you the answer in a later post on this thread. A pristine 12/0.
Quote from: sdlehr on December 21, 2015, 08:29:59 PM
Beautiful, Dominick! But there must be a mistake. I thought the Shark Hunter only bought....????
Quote from: Dominick on December 21, 2015, 10:27:29 PM
Beeeeeeeeep! wrong not Shark Junter. Dominick
Thankfully, the image has not been shattered.
Ha Ha, I used to have a similar 12/0, but seem to have misplaced it somewhere in California.
After showing my wife the ORCA website and hinting strongly that they have a book on reconditioning/refurbishing reels, a box arrived today from ORCA and it looks like I, too, will have a "reel" Christmas.
Quote from: sdlehr on December 23, 2015, 12:37:28 AM
After showing my wife the ORCA website and hinting strongly that they have a book on reconditioning/refurbishing reels, a box arrived today from ORCA and it looks like I, too, will have a "reel" Christmas.
Very nice Sid, those ORCA members know their stuff and they love sharing 8)
Ted
Ted, I'm really looking forward to getting into this book. Just have to wait a few more days.
Yes its getting close to Christmas ol Boy! I hope you and your loved ones have a Happy One and you all have a great next year..... and a Happy New Year, and the best of times ahead...... gst.
Nice Reel! Haven't been online in a while I scored one for the good guys too.picked up a silver beach 99 on ebay on christmas eve buy it now for $15 with free shipping It had 7 watchers That's 7 people watching me buy it. Tight Lines, Richie
Quote from: surfcaster on December 26, 2015, 10:21:36 PM
Nice Reel! Haven't been online in a while I scored one for the good guys too.picked up a silver beach 99 on ebay on christmas eve buy it now for $15 with free shipping It had 7 watchers That's 7 people watching me buy it. Tight Lines, Richie
Congratulations! Great reel at a great deal.
I was one of those 7. I knew it was going to make someone happy. Glad it went to an AT member that will appreciate it.
I Wish I could say I got a deal on all of The upgrades I ordered. might have to resort to trading some of my spare parts but, It will be a fun build.