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Title: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 26, 2015, 05:19:36 AM
If anyone is interested in purchasing my book about the first 25 years of Penn History, please just PM me. I will send you my address.

It is available from a few sources but I also want to make it available here, at the lowest price I can sell it at. Please PM me and I will send you my address. If you send a check or money order for $55.00, I will send a signed soft cover copy out anywhere in the continental United States.

I have ordered a number of copies to sell on my own. These will be coming directly from me. I will sign, date and / or personalize or inscribe whatever you may want on the first blank page of the book. If you like. Otherwise they will simply be signed and dated.

Please have patience if the PM is sent to me on the weekend. I am away from my computer on Saturday and Sunday.

Thank You
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Tightlines667 on January 26, 2015, 06:26:13 AM
I got mine for Christmas, and am enjoying it imensely.  Its one of those books I am readimg jyst a bit at a time, cause I don't want to be finished reading it yet.  An autographed copy would be great.  Almost makes me wish I would've waited.  Thank you for the wonderful work, and for making this available to members!
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 26, 2015, 05:08:03 PM
QuoteI got mine for Christmas, and am enjoying it imensely.  Its one of those books I am readimg jyst a bit at a time, cause I don't want to be finished reading it yet.  An autographed copy would be great.  Almost makes me wish I would've waited.  Thank you for the wonderful work, and for making this available to members!

PM me, I will send you my address, then you can send me the book I will sign and date it and / or inscribe it in any way you want and send it back to you.

If you put it in a bubble envelope and send it Media mail, it will only cost you $3.65 to mail it. I will mail it back at my cost.

Mike C.
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Bryan Young on January 26, 2015, 06:30:29 PM
A must have for any Pennatic...Penn Fanatic.
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 26, 2015, 08:23:09 PM
QuoteA must have for any Pennatic...Penn Fanatic.

PENNATIC :o :o :o!!!

What a great word!!
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: broadway on January 27, 2015, 05:19:03 AM
Thanks for making our books "special", Mike!
I just wanna say tell those who don't own this book yet that you won't find a more comprehensive book on Penn reels than this one, and should jump on this opportunity.
I have purchased a bunch of reels on Ebay recently that I would've normally passed up due to thinking it was a "Franken-reel."  You'll be able to better identify pre-war, one-offs, trade reels, and many other strange reels you would've never known existed. It's also come in very handy in dating (as best as possible) reels in my existing collection. I don't have a horse in this race and I've never communicated with Mike anywhere other than right here on AT.com, but I do know that we have a ton of "Pennatics" (that word is a keeper, Bry!) here and want you to know this book is a reel easy read for guys/gals like us.
I'm not looking for a pat on the back from Mike, I'm just calling it how I see it.
Enjoy,
Dom
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 27, 2015, 05:30:23 AM
Spoken like a true Pennattic! ;)
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 27, 2015, 05:34:26 AM
QuoteI'm not looking for a pat on the back from Mike, I'm just calling it how I see it.

Well Dom, you may not be looking for a pat on the back from me, but, you have one anyway. Thank you very much for the great review.

Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Zimbass on January 27, 2015, 05:50:39 AM
You would be a true Pennatic if you mounted that book on a Plinth, Bryan  ;D
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: foakes on January 27, 2015, 06:48:09 AM
Got mine today --

Started to date some reels --

First was an old Anglsea, 250 yard, waffle clicker, great free spool after 77 years.

Appears to be 1938 or 1939.

This has what appears to be a resin or bakelite knob in black with tiny orange flecks.

This is going to be one of my most useful books ever from a historical/educational standpoint.

Thank you Mike!

Best,

Fred

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Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 27, 2015, 09:01:25 AM
QuoteThis has what appears to be a resin or bakelite knob in black with tiny orange flecks.

Fred,

I believe that knob is made from Hard Rubber. There same type rubber that Bowling Balls used to be made from.

Glad you like the book.

Thanks for the kudos :)
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: foakes on January 27, 2015, 03:30:11 PM
No, Thank You, Mike --

When knowledge is shared, like you and Alan, and others here do so unselfishly -- everyone gains.

Throughout human history -- we will never know how much useful knowledge has been lost -- just because folks are unable or unwilling to share what they have learned.

We all have been given various talents.  And as we develop these skills and bits of knowledge -- we should find a way to mentor or teach others who have similar interests.

With your Chronological Penn Reel History book -- I feel like a Striper slashing through a school of Shad -- devouring every little tidbit of information.  This account, outlining the significance of Penn in the early years -- is fascinating.  Just something as mundane as the manufacturing process of tumbled chrome vs. polished chrome -- gives us a new perspective on the reasoning behind certain details.

Even my wife, who is a teacher and E Lit Major glanced at the book, and commented how well it was written in a conversational form -- much like visiting with someone in your living room -- and so well organized and easy to read.

Two additional things:

Anyone interested in Fishing Tackle -- who does not have this book, is like a carpenter showing up to a job site without his tools.  He can see where a house is supposed to be -- but cannot build it.

Mike has made this book as inexpensive as possible -- and it will be a staple of knowledge to those interested.

Best,

Fred

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Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 27, 2015, 05:33:49 PM
WOW,

I am blushing, glad to see you are getting so much out of it. My writing style is conversational because I am totally untrained. Your wife has impressed me, being the first person to have picked up on that. I write like I talk, only when I write I can go back over it and edit, so it comes out better.
               My wife tells me I have "Foot in Mouth Disease".

I do not want to take all the writing credits, the publisher and the President of ORCA both have PHD's and helped with the editing. The publisher is a University Professor in Ohio.
So, I had help and they had their work cut out for them in turning my work into a imperfect but publishable work.

Thanks Again Fred

And yes, I believe the handle knob you have is Hard Rubber. Here is a Penn Surf Angler Trade Reel aka Penn 15 with a hard rubber handle knob similar to yours:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Trade%20Reels/Figure13816x612_zps2fd52a48.jpg)

Basically, in the early years, Penn had wood (machined) handle knobs or hard rubber (molded) handle knobs. Eventually molded knobs won out because they were less costly to manufacture:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Trade%20Reels/1932LettertoPenn--RubberHandleKnobs1266x1658_zpsf0df3999.jpg)
           Off hand, I cannot remember if this letter is in my book, it may be. It kind of sums up why Penn eventually moved to all molded knobs.
         
           
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: broadway on January 27, 2015, 05:56:50 PM
That's a cool bit of knowledge.  I walk by 11 Mercer St. daily. it's so cool to see all these reel shops and manufacturers in NYC... goes to show, it's always been the best place in the world! ;D
I have a 1939 Sea Hawk with the molded handle, but I like those colorful wooden handles best.
Thanks
Dom
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: alantani on January 27, 2015, 11:19:36 PM
this just arrived.  mike, thanks a million!!!!!

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Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 27, 2015, 11:52:03 PM
Quotethis just arrived.  mike, thanks a million!!!!!

You are Welcome. Hope you like it. :)
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 28, 2015, 12:06:46 AM
QuoteI walk by 11 Mercer St. daily. it's so cool to see all these reel shops and manufacturers in NYC...

Dom,

That's interesting. Do you remember what kind of business is at that address today?

Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: broadway on January 28, 2015, 01:40:03 AM
Mike, I can't remember the business that is currently there but can tell you its one of the nicest buildings and it's called the museum building. Google it when you get a chance... It's one of the finest cast iron buildings you'll ever see. I believe it's 50' wide and the residential units above sold for serious (5 mil-15 mil) each.
Wheb I go by Thursday I'll let Ya know what business is in there, but it's gonna be a real fru fru kinda place I'm sure.
Nice photo boss!
Thanks
Dom
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 28, 2015, 02:55:28 AM
Google maps is Amazing! It looks like it had a facelift in 2012, but ever since then, I see on the left door it says visionaire magazine.
Definitely fru fru Dom! :D
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 28, 2015, 07:07:28 AM
QuoteGoogle maps is Amazing! It looks like it had a facelift in 2012, but ever since then, I see on the left door it says visionaire magazine.
Definitely fru fru Dom! Cheesy


Dom, how come a guy from Kentucky can find a building in our town and we can't? ???
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 28, 2015, 07:21:15 AM
Just search Google Maps and put in 11 Mercer Street, NY, NY. You can see the front of the building since 2007 from the Street View. I also checked out the rentals. Way fru fru! :D
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 28, 2015, 07:28:34 AM
QuoteJust search Google Maps and put in 11 Mercer Street, NY, NY. You can see the front of the building since 2007 from the Street View. I also checked out the rentals. Way fru fru! Cheesy

Found it, Thanks.

I bet money they do not make Hard Rubber molded items there anymore.
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: broadway on January 28, 2015, 01:21:56 PM
Them Kentucky boys are pretty resourceful.
As you get to know Daron you'll soon find out he does detective work in his spare time ;)
Yeah, not sure why they show it as a rental because those places are sold. No developer would redevelop that building and rent it out any more. Maybe in '07 but not now.
I'll let yas know for sure tomorrow.
Dom
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Superhook on February 03, 2015, 01:23:01 AM
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Fred,

Not a lot of Anglesea reels are out there. All the reels I have seen have been black. Penn did not list them until 1938 and the early Maroon colour of 33-34 was long gone. Very few reels made after then were in maroon. I would think you have a very unusual find .

Ray
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on February 03, 2015, 06:58:39 AM
Oh yes, a brown Anglesea is no doubt a oddball and rare find. I think that one is a Keeper.
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: foakes on February 03, 2015, 03:05:55 PM
Thanks for the light on this old reel, Ray & Mike --

Both of you perhaps have no idea what a contribution you have made to the angling world with your Penn book.

Of course, there is much more to a book than just reading it.

Your orderly and interesting account of Penn's first 25 years is more than a narrative on a company and their products.

Even more fascinating to me, is the melding of different information points and observations based on your passionately extensive research.

As an example -- blending the reason why a certain reel was introduced and marketed, the evolution that led up to that reel, the advertisements, specs, variations, usage, success or not, world events, and how it led to other reels -- all paint a picture that we will never tire of learning about.

This may sound corny -- but when I was a kid, I remember many a day spent looking through every picture and description of fishing tackle in the Sears Roebuck Catalog, Herter's, or other outdoor mags.  With five kids in the family, and me being the oldest, I knew there was little money for anything except groceries and necessities.  So when I was able to earn enough for a tackle box, a few bobbers, hooks, sinkers, a cheap rod and reel -- I felt very fortunate.

Your Chronological account of Penn brings my thought back to those early days.

Thank You,

Fred

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Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Superhook on February 03, 2015, 11:20:00 PM
Fred,

Mike is the Guru and i'm just the grasshopper.  The Book is the result of years of sustained effort by Mike.  Mike got me my first 1936  9/0 Senator and we worked on collecting the series of first generation Senators . I've learned most of what i know from Mike .  My Ebay buys go via Mike for shipping which allows Mike the opportunity to check any unusual reels and for me to have the reels packed with care and forwarded to OZ .  Must have almost wore his computer out with all the emails i sent for info on listings etc.  There are Penn reel surprises that still appear like your maroon Anglesea and Ted's external drag 9/0 first generation which keeps the interest alive and enjoyable. Thanks to all for a great forum.

Ray

Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on February 04, 2015, 07:43:28 AM
OK, I have to admit it, I am having fun here. :)

I am very flattered by Fred. Anyone that can appreciate my work as much as Fred does makes me feel like it was all very worthwhile.

A funny thing the book is doing now is opening  up more questions. When I completed the work, I kind of told myself it will be time to move onto to new directions but the book is creating more questions in that early vintage era of Penn history. So, I am trying to keep up to the new questions for a second edition (hopefully in the not to distant future)

I am also starting a new project in the world of ORCA and their magazine, "The Reel News". My new project is Ocean City. I know :-[, Ocean City is for old fogies, but I am an old fogy. When I was a kid, the man that saw fit to take me fishing with him told me that when I grew up I would throw my Penn reel away and fish with a Ocean City reel. Of course that never happened because Ocean City went out of business because of Penn, but, I still have never allowed those words to leave my memory, so I will try to publish some info about the Ocean City brand.

Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Bryan Young on February 04, 2015, 01:51:29 PM
I would love to see a historical account for Vom Hofe (the two brothers)  and Pfluger reels (Capitals, Templars,...)  as well.
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Jerseymic on February 04, 2015, 04:47:25 PM
Finally got my copy of 'THE BOOK' today, WOW now I can see what all you guys have been ranting and raving about.

Absolutely stunning, more than a book, it is a work of art.

Thank you Mike for producing such an amazing reference.

Can't wait for part 2

Best wishes,

Mike.
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on February 05, 2015, 12:02:30 AM
Thanks Mike.
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on February 05, 2015, 12:18:54 AM
QuoteI would love to see a historical account for Vom Hofe (the two brothers)  and Pfluger reels (Capitals, Templars,...)  as well.

Bryan,

There are excellent books already published about Edward Vom Hofe and Pflueger.

This book is a excellent study of Edward Vom Hofe:  http://edwardvomhofe.com/

As for Pflueger, this one is great:    http://www.amazon.com/Pflueger-Heritage-Lures-Reels-1881-1952/dp/1574325523/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1423095318&sr=1-1&keywords=pflueger+heritage

Both of these books and many more are available. They do not get publicized like a Steven King or James Paterson book would be, so, many of them go unnoticed.



Actually, The Vom Hofe family goes back to just after the Civil War, you remember that one, it is the one when the North was the winner......... :)

Anyways, After the Civil War, Mr Fritz Vom Hofe began the legacy of the Vom Hofe's and his sons Edward and Julius carried the reel making art up to the 1940's. I can post info about Vom Hofe and Pflueger if there is an interest here. I was not sure how much history the members are interested in.

Many of the great reel makers did not survive the industrialization of the production of fishing reels. Companies like Bronson and Ocean City partnered with some of the classic makers but the essence of business is profit, you cannot build a Hand Made Vom Hofe, Joe Coxe or Kovalovsky reel and expect to be able to compete with a company like Penn, consequently, the classic makers disappeared but many of their reels survive.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/DSC07246320x240.jpg)--Authur Kovalovsky--9/O

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Templar-300-7.jpg)--1920's Pflueger Templar

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/JuliusVomHofe--BOceanModel--size6-O--restoration085480x360_zps09f29fe7.jpg)--Julius Vom Hofe--B Ocean Model--Size 6/O---This reel is named after the man that basically designed and worked out the bugs of star drags in big game reels.
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Alto Mare on February 07, 2015, 12:38:28 PM
That 1920 Templar is a beauty, too bad I only own the right side plate, but I often grab it and play with it.
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This reel has some amazing features for being almost 100 year old.
Sal
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on February 09, 2015, 06:03:27 AM
QuoteThat 1920 Templar is a beauty, too bad I only own the right side plate, but I often grab it and play with it.


The Pflueger Templar was a interesting reel. The early models from the 1920's had all their features mounted on the outside of the reel. The drag handle is not a Pflueger part. It was made by a company named Williams and goes back to 1902, it can be installed on a few different brand reels. Pflueger offered it on many of their models along with the external, spring loaded anti-reverse piston. Here is a page from an mid 1920's Pflueger catalog showing how many different sizes the Templar model was offered in.

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Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Alto Mare on February 09, 2015, 11:17:32 AM
Thanks for the info Mike... always interesting. I should send the plate to door manufacturers, so they could see how its done, they could use a better design on their locks ;D.
That spring loaded  anti-reverse piston is amazing and so are other features.
50, 60 dollars was a lot of money then.

Sal
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on February 09, 2015, 03:16:38 PM
QuoteThanks for the info Mike... always interesting.
That spring loaded  anti-reverse piston is amazing and so are other features.
50, 60 dollars was a lot of money then.

The spring loaded anti-reverse piston was an after-market product as well as a part used for a Pflueger. They were advertised as a "Drag Stop" not anti-reverse and were around for many years. Some of them had full free spool lever to enable the fisherman the ability to engage the free spool function or eliminate it and make it a knuckle buster or they came with a short handle which made them more adaptable. That little gizmo can be installed on any reel as long as the head plate has the space for it. It actually is the first convertible drag. I have seen it installed on a Penn reel:
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(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/DSC00764512x384.jpg)

The prices in this catalog are a sign of the Roaring Twenties. They are Pre-Depression prices. These prices are what gave Penn an edge. Otto Henze introduced his reels in 1932, the full height of the Depression, so his engineering and prices were adjusted for the bad market, companies like Pflueger and Ocean City had established their pricing and build styles before the Depression and had to restructure their ways of doing business. They never caught up to Penn. Pflueger eventually got out of the Salt Water market for the most part and we all know what happened to Ocean City.
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: coastal_dan on April 01, 2015, 01:08:22 PM
Mike - Just received my copy.  Thank You for the amount of time and passion you put into this!  The sheer amount of info is overwhelming.  I think I'll have to go chapter by chapter because just leafing through it got me mesmerized.

I especially like the 1957 letter from the V.P. at Penn - he basically said fishing is good for your emotional and physical health.  I showed it to my wife and said...."See!"

Again, our sincere thanks in this endeavor.

P.S. Looking forward to 1957 - 1982  and beyond  ;D
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on April 01, 2015, 03:24:33 PM
QuoteI especially like the 1957 letter from the V.P. at Penn - he basically said fishing is good for your emotional and physical health.  I showed it to my wife and said...."See!"

You used my research to make a point with your wife! I guess I am in trouble now.  ???
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Maxed Out on April 04, 2015, 03:42:13 AM
Quote from: Penn Chronology on April 01, 2015, 03:24:33 PM
QuoteI especially like the 1957 letter from the V.P. at Penn - he basically said fishing is good for your emotional and physical health.  I showed it to my wife and said...."See!"

You used my research to make a point with your wife! I guess I am in trouble now.  ???


Dan is not alone.

I'll admit to referencing your book on several different occasions that kept me outta the doghouse. Thanks Mike, your great publication has paid for itself many times over, and quite certain it will again and again.
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on April 04, 2015, 04:19:08 AM
Quote


Quote

I especially like the 1957 letter from the V.P. at Penn - he basically said fishing is good for your emotional and physical health.  I showed it to my wife and said...."See!"


You used my research to make a point with your wife! I guess I am in trouble now.  Huh?


Dan is not alone.

I'll admit to referencing your book on several different occasions that kept me outta the doghouse. Thanks Mike, your great publication has paid for itself many times over, and quite certain it will again and again.

Posted on: April 01, 2015, 07:24:33 AM
Posted by: Penn Chronology 

My next book, which covers the same era from a different perspective, is very near the presses and it has a price guide. Fisherman's wives are going to put a price on my head!! :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Superhook on April 04, 2015, 04:49:44 AM
Mike,

If the wives are seen with your book and a calculator it could be the collectors posting the reward . :o
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on April 04, 2015, 05:17:00 AM
QuoteInsert Quote

Mike,

If the wives are seen with your book and a calculator it could be the collectors posting the reward . Shocked

Ray, I think you are right, I think I may have to change my name and move out of the country. I know someone that lives in Brisbane, Australia. I wonder if he has a room for me..... ;D
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Tightlines667 on April 04, 2015, 06:09:46 AM
Quote from: Superhook on April 04, 2015, 04:49:44 AM
Mike,

If the wives are seen with your book and a calculator it could be the collectors posting the reward . :o

:o  :o  :o  :o

There of course there is also the distinct possibility that some collectors may find that some of their coveted 'investments' are not quite worth what they have got into them.
Title: Re: Chonoligical History of Penn Reels---Book Sale
Post by: Penn Chronology on April 04, 2015, 02:33:33 PM
QuoteThere of course there is also the distinct possibility that some collectors may find that some of their coveted 'investments' are not quite worth what they have got into them.

In terms of having a wife discover a fact like this, we will have to turn to the strict regulations of the United States Government and cover it up..... ;D