Was out in Clovis today with my wife and I hit up a few antique stores looking for rods/ reels while she shopped. A couple shops had overpriced jigmasters, 349s, squidders, abu garcias and a couple tld 15s. The last stop had one case with a single reel in it and to my surprise the reel seemed reasonably priced for what it is....a graphite Penn 320 GTI priced at $35!
I asked to look at the reel and it felt great, wasn't ceased, handle turned great, drag wasn't sticky and the line guide was buttery smooth. I must admit I'm not at all familiar with this reel but I figured for $35 it'd be a great loaner rockfish reel.
While talking with the store owner I mentioned it would need some maintenance and new line and she says "well what do you wanna pay for it then?" I was kinda shocked and said huh... She says make an offer and I'll call the seller and I said how's $25. She called the owner and he countered with $28 and I said SOLD!
I'm not sure it's a stellar deal but for less than $30 I'm super stoked!
Great deal all day,long!
Best, Fred
awesom possum!!
Supposed to be a great graphite Penn. 2-BB, stainless s. Levelwind parts, 4.3:1 gears(ss pinion, bronze main), 320 yds. 20#, one piece graphite frame. MSRP in 2002: $80, Average price on eBay bout $50.
Great price !!
My daughter caugth her best Yellowtail on a 320gt.
I think, its one of the best reel with a great line winder system
I hope you checked the rear view mirror all the way home for the police, because that's a steal! I have 2 and love them. Basically it has 113H drive train in a graphite levelwind. Only way to make it better is a lever drag. Keep it under 15# of drag and it's a great reel. The Boss thinks highly of them. Buy a couple sets of levelwind parts and your good to go. Bill
Sounds like I got a great deal.
I removed all the mono off the spool this morning and did a good visual inspection and there isn't a speck of corrosion on the entire reel!
I'm assuming this was a fresh water reel.
Now all I gotta do is load it up with some 50# braid and she'll be rockfish ready!
PJ!
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Wayne
Good price for sure. If you ever need parts let me know. I have a ton of good used parts including spools and frames and all the other stuff.
Cheers:
Todd
Quote from: Hardy Boy on January 15, 2023, 12:55:28 AMGood price for sure. If you ever need parts let me know. I have a ton of good used parts including spools and frames and all the other stuff.
Cheers:
Todd
I'll keep that in mind, thanks Todd!