Here are some Penn SS spinners....Alan's favorite reels ;D.
Some of you have already seen some on the doors, the reels on the table are new with boxes. The back two rows are 9500ss plus some 850ss-7500ss - 6500ss. Some of the reels on the doors are also new. Enjoy!
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WOW! Sal nice reels, let me now if you would like to part with one of the 650s ::)
Wow, how did you get the spools to go on sideways? ;D
Nice!
sal,you and the other guys are more than fishermen.
words fail me and thats a 1st.
Sal,
I don't know much about spinning reels but if I ever need help I know who to call.
Great collection !!!!
John
Now we all know who to call if we need a Penn SS reel. ;D Sweet.
I think you may need a 12 step program, recovery!!! LOL
Quote from: wallacewt on May 02, 2012, 01:09:47 PM
sal,you and the other guys are more than fishermen.
words fail me and thats a 1st.
I'm glad, it could have been something bad ;D.
Quote from: Nessie Hunter on May 02, 2012, 04:17:33 PM
I think you may need a 12 step program, recovery!!! LOL
Frank, you must have been talking with my wife. ;D
Awesome Sal.
Opening that cabinet is like stepping into some kind of Penn wonderland.
If Otto Heinz had founded a theme park, this is what it'd look like. ;) ;D
Cheers mate, Justin
i see some people have a serious addiction :o but this is a good addiction,, nice collection
i had a nightmare about these a while back! :o
Sal,
You need to separate your reels more. They're multiplying like rabbits! :o
One of my favourite also. I have an old 550SS which I purchased back in 1983 at the local boatshow. I remembered going in and asking if they had an ABU Cardinal 57's but they were all sold. The guy at the tackle stand suggested the Penn Spinfisher. On numerous occasions I was glad I didn't own the ABU.
After 21 years of service including a loss and recovery at sea I retired it. My father still uses his 550SS.
Great story fisher. Your father is my kind of guy, after 40 years he's still using that reel. What's funny about it is that, one day your kids might get to use that reel. Take care. Sal
Geez Sal, I have one 12yr. old 750ss on a Penn Slammer, safe to assume I'm grossly under equipped!!!! It always works well tho, I'll pick your brain to do some upgrades on it later.
Sal,
Im so glad I revisited this post of your reels. You singularly have resparked my interest in spinners (not enough to go out and buy another one). Especially after rebuilding the six that I own and servicing about 10 others.
FRIGGING FANTASTIC COLLECTION SAL!!!!!!! ive see recent pictures of your parts collection as well and I must say: I'M TRULLY IMPRESSED. Now for the six million dollar question: Do you have rods for each real? I also asked this question in my post regarding "ROD STORAGE" in the fishing rod section.
Working on spinners vs conventional is sort of like twisting your thought process from logarithmic to exponential. I enjoy the change of thought and find its like figuring out a new twist to a problem/puzzle. Ive got much respect for your expertise with spinners and enjoying the heck out of playing with "THE TANK".
KEEP IT UP SAL,
Leo
I HAVE AT LEAST 12 BAIT CASTER THAT I USE, FOR FRESH WATER. JUST GOT AN ORDER IN FROM BASS PRO. THE WIFE SAYS YOU DON'T NEED MORE DAMN WORMS. THIS ISN'T WORMS THERE CRANKS AND MORE P-LINE.
THEY JUST DON'T UNDER STAND.
Hello Leo, I'm glad you're enjoyng them. As for having a rod for each reel, no, I do not.
I don't invest too much in rods. If they feel right to me, I'll buy a few more. One of my favorite's is the Ugly Stik by Shakespeare, a 6'6" one-piece medium action rod. I believe it costs around $35 and it has been working out for me.
I also have a few Spinnfishers and Slammer by Penn, 10' medium action two-piece rods for the beach, along with a couple of Beef Stik 11' by Daiwa (also a medium action).
These are only for my spinners.
Sal
Quote from: HOLEINTHEWATER on September 25, 2012, 07:43:30 PM
THEY JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND.
You're right Holeinthewater, they don't ;).
sal what a beautiful display, great, fantastic, etc etc , to me words just can't explain how great your collection is, i have a bunch of conventionals and my wife shakes her head, my reply is, i don't smoke, drink, gamble and eat crazy that the remains go into the cesspool, my collection is my hobby, it doesn't hurt anybody, it doesn't come out of house money and it's an investment, things get bad , i can sell a bunch , but it would take something drastic, i collect as a hobby, not to sell for profit. my best to you, fantastic. harry
::)! thanks for sharing...
Like my wife tells me,if they are where I can't see them all I'm happy.Until she opened a couple of totes in the garage and saw the reels I got to refurb at garage sales this summer.Boy she came unglued that she didn't get to help.Guess I better take her next weekend,at least she understands.You know they have more money wrapped up in a purse than I have in a dozen reels,300 for a hand bag and thats a cheap one.Shop till you drop.
Hey Sal,
What are those optic-green/orange tags that are on some of your reels for? Im so impressed I just had to look at your collection again in amazement. For I was thinking of the museum quality of your collection and how much of a "curator" you are. So, as the Nazi's had the "SS" and your fond of Penn SS spinners, Ill think of you now on as "The SS Curator" and "The TANK Man". I dont get speechless often Sal and all I can do when I look at your spinners is shake my head in awe and respect.
Leo
Hello Leo, the tags are to remind me what I've done to the reels, as if they have been serviced / ss dogs / brass gears and so on. The stickers are not affected by grease. I used to use them as targets at the shooting range, now my shoulder can't take it anymore. This was one thing that my wife enjoyed with me, then one day I woke up and told her that it wasn't a good idea for her to come along ::). Now I get more rest at night ;).
Sal we really need to talk lol, i thought woman were bad
buying shoes and hand bags.
Very nice indeed 8)
I lost count at 33... (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/MajorFP/Emoticons/thud.gif)
~A~
You know, it has been a while since I posted those, some left the house since then and some had babies ;D
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The little one are harder to find in new condition and will usually cost you more.
The SS is a nice reel, but I also have a couple of Z's
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Penn made a great move bringing back some of these, I'm a fan again. Great company!
The left hand reels are not easy to find.
Sal
Wow...just plain wow. Lovely additions. :o
Sal are parts still available for the Z reels?
You really have an outstanding collection.
Sal found this link and he is from usa,
also check out his other items for sale
all bran new old stock, tons of goodies.
This reel will get your heart racing.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Penn-714Z-Spinfisher-Spinning-Reel-NIB-Vintage-Classic-Made-in-USA-Model-/221978551334?hash=item33aef3e426:g:Y-cAAOSwJcZWdcoc
;D
He's a member here, I've done business with him...nice guy.
If you like the Z's, purchase parts as you spot them and not when needed.
I had a suitcase full of parts for the Z's, I sold it two years ago and it is still bothering me ::)
I had spools, frame, gears and everything else. I should have had my head examined :-\
I started collecting Z's recently, I almost have them all, from the 722 to the 706. I'm still hunting down the 707, I've made contact with it a few times, but don't feel like remortgaging the house :-\
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 09, 2016, 01:27:24 PM
;D
He's a member here, I've done business with him...nice guy.
If you like the Z's, purchase parts as you spot them and not when needed.
I had a suitcase full of parts for the Z's, I sold it two years ago and it is still bothering me ::)
I had spools, frame, gears and everything else. I should have had my head examined :-\
I started collecting Z's recently, I almost have them all, from the 722 to the 706. I'm still hunting down the 707, I've made contact with it a few times, but don't feel like remortgaging the house :-\
Sal i feel your pain buddy, a suitcase full of parts what
were you thinking lol, to much vino hic that day i feel.
i will keep an eye out for a 707 (Z) for you.
Sal here it is, bloody nora i see what you mean re-price :o
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/361327756582?adgroupid=13585920426&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=aud-133395220626%3Apla-121152219906&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&ff19=0&googleloc=1007276&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80
He does offer free shipping....
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 09, 2016, 04:42:33 PM
He does offer free shipping....
But he does not offer free reel lol
That sort of cash i would defo need your wallet Sal.
Yes they are a bit of history and a very nice reel
but honest opinion over 1000 bucks, if i was a millionaire
yep il buy 4 please but on my salary.
Go on Sal treat yourself, one day you might not
get the chance to buy one, give the wife a kiss tell her
you love her and then you can tell her you bought it :o,
works every time (not lol).
Not fair on the other reels now is it Sal, they want
to party, she is queen reel, go on ;D
ps do not tell the wife its my fault lol