The Penn 9/0 on the left is from the late 40's. It belongs on the lighthouse box in my first posting. I got a couple of 9/0's mixed up (old age). The center 9/0 is a later model with an Accurate frame and Tiburon handle. The reel on the right was going to be a parts reel until I noticed none of the parts have a number. This reel may be from the early 40's. I think Penn started putting numbers on their parts in 1948 or 1949.
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John, I think you gotta put that parts reel back together and make it a keeper.
Yes Bryan, that is what I am going to do.
John,
I have to say I have 3 or 4 -9/0's (no numbers), but none as beautiful as that beauty on the left... I'm on the hunt!
Also, you have the nicest parts reel I ever saw ;)
Dom
Thanks Dom. The parts reel was $30. but I need a new spool to put it into service. The spool has "spread out" about 3/32"
and rubs on the plate. If you look close you can see the mark on the inside of the spool.
John that 9/0 with the aucc frame and special type of handle is out of this world cheers keep up the good work
Nice find John, to good to fish with, cheers Don.
Those reels look fantastic! 8)
Bro you're Rockin' it to the 9's......bill