Our own Mike Cacioppo (Penn Chronology) has written what I believe to be the only two reference books on Penn Reels. The first is titled "The Chronological History of Penn Reels 1932-1957", and the second is "The Penn Reel Collector's Companion and Price Guide 1932-1957". Both are published by Whitefish Press. The contact to purchase is Dr. Todd Larson, The Whitefish Press, 4240 Minmoor Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45217. I got mine directly from the author and the first page looks like this:
Cannot stress or emphasize enough -- the value of these two books...for anyone interested in Penn Reels.
The price is very reasonable, the research is a lifetime of exhaustive organization, the layout is fresh as well as historical -- great pictures and text information. Plus, the information contained you will always refer back to -- as long as you are interested in these great reels.
This is a must have, go to set -- it is the Bible for all of us Penn Nerds.
If you have a gift card you haven't used, or a few extra bucks stashed away -- consider this possibly the best investment you will ever make to promote your knowledge and skill in identifying, collecting, and studying the Penn Reels.
We are fortunate to have Mike as one of our members.
Lets support the good work he has brought to us.
Best,
Fred
Thanks for the kind words. That is what makes it worthwhile!!
I saw this book listed on eBay...I think I better get a copy. Thanks for answering so many of my questions Mike.
QuoteI saw this book listed on eBay...I think I better get a copy. Thanks for answering so many of my questions Mike.
My pleasure.
Hey all, with all of the information available " Online / Web Surfing ".. I've been somewhat reluctant to spend any $$ on resource books.
However, after reading all of the positive comments, I finally decided to pick up a two volume set.
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I was lucky enough to locate an original cased hardcover copy. ;D
Nicely done, Perro! You do know that Mike is part of the Ohana, right?
Sid
Quote from: sdlehr on November 26, 2016, 03:43:49 PM
Nicely done, Perro! You do know that Mike is part of the Ohana, right?
Sid
Yes,, Ive read half a dozen old threads on the subject.. I kept putting it off & finally bit the Bullet .. on an original hard copy "
No. 73 of 100 ".
It will reside on the shelf, alongside a few other cherished Resource Guides. ;D
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Nice,
The only work I have from Kieth is "Sixguns." I love reading that book.
Ron
Ohana. I think that means family. Nice to be thought of that way! Thanks!
No Mike, not thought of that way. You ARE family, which means you're stuck with us. ;D
Ron
QuoteNo Mike, not thought of that way. You ARE family, which means you're stuck with us. Grin
Ron
I can live with that.......................... ;D
The third book in the series is now available at the website http://www.whitefishpress.com/bookdetail.asp?book=223
This is the Source book that has all the catalogs years represented page by page from 1933 to 1957.
It was killing me, we moved about 9 months ago and I still haven't fully unpacked.....butt not having my books was killing me, so I dove into my pile of unopened boxes and found Mikes books...all is well again 🤙 Bill
I feel honored to have my work so respected. Especially since I am not a writer and basically take forever to put one of these books together. I have submitted two more works to the publisher about Ocean City reels. Decided going back further in time was appropriate since Ocean City Manufacturing Company is where Otto Henze learned the skill of reel making. Hopefully they get released while I am still young............. ::) ::) ::)
Hello this is my first day on the site and i have figure out how to to use it , but anyway I have The Chronological History book and i love it . I have a model Penn K and am looking for a handle or a person that could repin the wood knob back onto the handle that's on the reel. The hole looks a little too big for the pin , Have a great day !
Welcome sturat. Very interested in what you've got there. Can you post pictures?
QuoteHello this is my first day on the site and i have figure out how to to use it , but anyway I have The Chronological History book and i love it . I have a model Penn K and am looking for a handle or a person that could repin the wood knob back onto the handle that's on the reel. The hole looks a little too big for the pin , Have a great day !
Hello Sturat,
I am wondering which Model K you have, the star drag version or the non-star model?
I think you would be better off using a handle from another reel. I have had no luck with squeezing the rivet for the wood knob onto an old handle blade. I believe Penn had a special tool for that. The Model K handle was used on all the 1933 Penn reels and probably later than that on some models.
Wellcome to the website. You have joined the most dedicated and caring Think Tank for Penn products in the world.
And thank you for buying my book............... ;D
Mike he has the star drag from Rays estate. I think maybe John Elder or Sal can help him. I sent him a PM yesterday with Johns contact info
QuoteMike he has the star drag from Rays estate. I think maybe John Elder or Sal can help him. I sent him a PM yesterday with Johns contact info
OK, sounds reasonable. John can do most anything.
I finally wised up, and re read this whole thread....and noted the "publishing house" website. I'd been hunting for the Chronology book (and asking a lot of questions, here, on dating older reels!)on Amazon....and couldn't quite believe, no matter HOW good the book was, that it would bring this amount of $$: :o
https://www.amazon.com/Chronological-History-Penn-Reels-1932-1957/dp/1936702797
:o $869.56 is just a bit steep, for me ! But I was happy to get one ordered from the printer, at a "slightly" better price ;) I'm hoping to get it, soon....so I don't have to keep asking questions :P!
Crow I ordered one from Whitefish Press about a month ago as a gift for my dad. It just shipped last week.
They are slow as molasses but you will get it eventually LOL ;D
Quote from: Crow on July 22, 2019, 04:19:52 PM
I finally wised up, and re read this whole thread....and noted the "publishing house" website. I'd been hunting for the Chronology book (and asking a lot of questions, here, on dating older reels!)on Amazon....and couldn't quite believe, no matter HOW good the book was, that it would bring this amount of $$: :o
https://www.amazon.com/Chronological-History-Penn-Reels-1932-1957/dp/1936702797
:o $869.56 is just a bit steep, for me ! But I was happy to get one ordered from the printer, at a "slightly" better price ;) I'm hoping to get it, soon....so I don't have to keep asking questions :P!
http://whitefishpress.com/bookdetail.asp?book=190
tony
Quote from: Crow on July 22, 2019, 04:19:52 PM
I'm hoping to get it, soon....so I don't have to keep asking questions :P!
Crow please continue to ask questions.
Some of us don't have the opportunity to purchase those books as we live in South Africa and the charges are too extreme ... I know of 1 guy in SA that has the books and have been on his case for 7 months ... still waiting patiently for the deal ::) ::)
Regards
AC49
Welcome, sturat, from Minnesota. If your issue can be resolved, there will be a person or people on this site who can steer you in the right direction.
A lot of us on this site are just homie fishing nuts, with bits of knowledge gathered in from here and there that we're willing to share. Then, there are a handful of truly expert folks that can match up with most anyone anywhere with answers that are spot on.
Frank