Reel Repair by Alan Tani

General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: Irish Jigger on November 03, 2012, 09:52:34 AM

Title: Penn 249?
Post by: Irish Jigger on November 03, 2012, 09:52:34 AM
Anyone familiar with this reel. Does the handle look original?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271091768328?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: Penn 249?
Post by: akfish on November 03, 2012, 01:28:20 PM
The handle looks original. The 249 is the "knuckle buster" version in the narrow spool 49 series. It had no anti-reverse and no drag. It lasted only a few years and is quite collectable, but I wouldn't want to fish one...
Title: Re: Penn 249?
Post by: Irish Jigger on November 03, 2012, 06:48:48 PM
Thank's akfish,that's just the info I needed. ;D
Title: Re: Penn 249?
Post by: Alto Mare on November 03, 2012, 07:02:21 PM
Look at it this way Tom, at least you won't need to spend money on the star wheel.
That reel was the upgrade from the branch and line ;D.
Title: Re: Penn 249?
Post by: Irish Jigger on November 03, 2012, 09:45:06 PM
You're a funny man Sal,I was thinking of asking your advice re double dogging this reel if I win it at auction.
Made prior to 1941,  still working and parts available, says a lot for Penns. ;)
Have a friend interested in it for his collection.

Title: Re: Penn 249?
Post by: RowdyW on November 04, 2012, 02:32:11 AM
You will probably need at least 2 dogs and a cat. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Penn 249?
Post by: Irish Jigger on November 04, 2012, 10:21:15 AM
Quote from: RowdyW on November 04, 2012, 02:32:11 AM
You will probably need at least 2 dogs and a cat. ;D ;D

;D Welcome aboard RowdyW.
Title: Re: Penn 249?
Post by: Alto Mare on November 04, 2012, 12:29:41 PM
Quote from: Irish Jigger on November 03, 2012, 09:45:06 PM
You're a funny man Sal,I was thinking of asking your advice re double dogging this reel if I win it at auction.
Made prior to 1941,  still working and parts available, says a lot for Penns. ;)
Have a friend interested in it for his collection.


;D. Let me know if you need help with it ;).