Seems like we all have our "fishing" reels, and "shelfie" reels. I'm a Penn guy(in case nobody noticed) ;), and have Penns from pre war to modern day models, but the one that is my pride and joy is a reel I've always endeared. The 1940's long beach 60. It will always be my favorite, and although I have a few, there is one that sticks out from the crowd. The 1942 long beach 60 with clamp seat. I doubt it would fetch $100 on eBay, but it's priceless to me.
Please show your one "favorite shelfie" older or modern day, we love em all and want to see yours ;)
Ted
Its got to Be Nessie. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 12, 2016, 01:43:21 AM
Its got to Be Nessie. ;)
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Dang, I forgot all about Nessie. Looks like Nessie resides in plain view for guests to admire. Love those plastic jigmaster/goodyear tires LOL ;D ;D
Wow Ted...that LB60 with the clamp stand is immaculate! I've come across the early clamp stands for the LB65...but until today I was oblivious to the 60. And Daron...Nessie is too cool...love it. It's hard for me to pick a favorite, but as far as something you won't see everyday, my hippie mottled 285 Delmar widened with Long Beach 65 parts is a dandy. 8)
Great gobs of goose grease :o :o......Mo has been holding out on us. A good nickname for that reel would be phsychadelic 60's. :D :D
Ted
I really like that reel Mo.
Very Cool Find.
Ted, Nessie is actually on top of the safe.
You can't hardly see her for the reels in front, but I know where she lives. ;)
This one actually sits on a shelf on my workbench in direct view.
Mo is right, it's hard to pick a fav. But, I guess mine is a big Ocean City Long Key 600 yard reel. It has a cool box, swivel harness lugs, power handle and a full spool of linen. I keep it on a book shelf in my living room just so I can see it.
I'm going to think about this question for a bit...truly a tough decision to make.
These are some of my favorite threads...we get to learn about a persons favorite show reel...each person will pick their's for an individual reason...the same reel will never result in the same reason for that individuals fondness of the piece. Essential we get to peek into soul of the person who is showing the photo. Then again...maybe I'm thinking about this a little too deep ::)
Naw Dan, you are correct...mine is green because I'm jealous of these showpieces! Nice reel Maudu!!!! Haven't seen one of those before!
If you are peeking into my Soul Dan, I want you to see this. Not Nessie.
This is truly my most Prized reel, and was very hard to get.
The Terminator, Everol 20/0.
I actually don't much care for the whole concept of a "shelfie", because in theory I'd like to fish with every last reel that I own. Still, I do have a few unique/scarce items which really shouldn't be fished, primary amongst which is this rarity, a near-new South African 49A Super Mariner in the original box with the price label still intact:
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/P1000633_zpsp7saxzvw.jpg) <-- Shiny!! ;D
~A~
Aiala, that reel is beautiful. A true classic.
Aiala, I admire that 49A so that I spent forever trying to find a duplicate.
But I'm over it now. :'(
Quote from: Rancanfish on October 12, 2016, 09:30:10 PM
Aiala, I admire that 49A so that I spent forever trying to find a duplicate.
But I'm over it now. :'(
Randy, don't lose hope! Remember, I only got it because some unwitting sad sack neglected to put the 'A' after the '49' on their eBay posting.
Believe me, it can happen again. Just keep a sharp eye out. ;)
~
A~
Quote from: Aiala on October 12, 2016, 07:34:34 PM
I actually don't much care for the whole concept of a "shelfie", because in theory I'd like to fish with every last reel that I own.
I'm with Randy on that 49A, what a score that was !!
Daron, you are the king of Everol bling. seeing that 20/0 never gets old
I agree Aiala, reels were built to fish...................but building one purposely for the shelf never hurt :D :D
Mo that marbled reel is very cool..!!
Quote from: Maxed Out on October 12, 2016, 09:54:51 PM
Quote from: Aiala on October 12, 2016, 07:34:34 PM
I actually don't much care for the whole concept of a "shelfie", because in theory I'd like to fish with every last reel that I own.
I'm with Randy on that 49A, what a score that was !!
Daron, you are the king of Everol bling. seeing that 20/0 never gets old
Dude WTH is that...if Daron has the Terminator, that looks like the Terminator 2 .....
I agree Aiala, reels were built to fish...................but building one purposely for the shelf never hurt :D :D
Quote from: Maxed Out on October 12, 2016, 09:54:51 PM
I agree Aiala, reels were built to fish...................but building one purposely for the shelf never hurt :D :D
this reel must be called the Chameleon.. it becomes invisible on any enviroment, you only see the surroundings but not the reel per se.
I'm pretty sure that is a set of Tom's plates that Ted went to town on with some Nevr-Dull.
Then added his custom goodies.
Sorry to put 2 up, but these are kinda inseparable, a bit like twins and I could`t choose which one anyhow.
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cheers
Basto
Ted I would love to see more pics of that reel, especially the face plate and crank
That is crazy awesome invisible reel!
Nice reels everyone. There are some unique reels right there.
Ted, that's just sick! I'm starting to think you're a sorcerer and that's your crystal ball.
Pics to come in a couple weeks.
Thanks for sharing,
Dom
Dom, you gotta post up Big Red on this one....
Quote from: The Great Maudu on October 13, 2016, 02:33:21 AM
Ted I would love to see more pics of that reel, especially the face plate and crank
Here is the shot of the "face" plate LOL.
I'm with John, big red belongs in this thread. :o
Ted
well I dont have any proper shelfie reel, all of them are for fishing but on a double thinking I have this pair on one of my office cabinets
they need another clean job to get the shine on them again, they work but I have never put any line on them since the day I found them (on different years) on flea markets
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the chrome flueger still have nice patina as you can see on the reflection
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Ive never been one to buy something and not use it, BUT ::) from the first time I saw the Levelmatic I knew I had to have one, I have other baitcasters that have more capacity and drags, but my little 930 will always be a special little reel in the collection.....Bill
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Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 12, 2016, 05:50:52 PM
If you are peeking into my Soul Dan, I want you to see this. Not Nessie.
This is truly my most Prized reel, and was very hard to get.
The Terminator, Everol 20/0.
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p569/ddyer3/IMG_3447_zpscj4pdee0.jpg) (http://s1156.photobucket.com/user/ddyer3/media/IMG_3447_zpscj4pdee0.jpg.html)
I like that tall boy
Here's another favorite, a very clean Senator 2/0 with a lemon swirl handle knob, sounds almost good enough to eat! :D ;D 8)
Quote from: TARFU on October 16, 2016, 08:13:58 PM
Ive never been one to buy something and not use it, BUT ::) from the first time I saw the Levelmatic I knew I had to have one, I have other baitcasters that have more capacity and drags, but my little 930 will always be a special little reel in the collection.....Bill
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj632/Fubarciw/fishing%20equip/20161016_125113.jpg)
I love those....and the old skool Ande pink.... one of the best classic looks IMO.
You Guys make my eyes water :P
Mike.
Quote from: mo65 on October 19, 2016, 01:14:23 PM
Here's another favorite, a very clean Senator 2/0 with a lemon swirl handle knob, sounds almost good enough to eat! :D ;D 8)
Hi Mo
That is my favourite model PENN, and I don`t even own one. I have two 1/0 and two 3/0.
I am expecting my 99 Silver Beach, with a lemon handle like yours to arrive today.
Basto
Here's my true favorite. A 9/0 Ocean City cradle reel with a bamboo tip I rehabbed to fit it.
Very nice....is that a Nep-Tuna?
Nice reel/rod combo there.
Tough for me to pick just one, but right now my favorite 2 'shelfies' would probably have to be the boxed OC Panama City s 12/0, and the unboxed Panama City 10/0...
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The unboxed reel is a Panama, 10/0 (later referred to as the no.120), Ca. 1937
It appears to be a first year model, with an early log Penn Log Knob handle. It has the old style star, drag, rotating harness lugs, and drag. This reel is rated to hold 600yds of no.24 thread (75lb test).
The boxed reel is a Panama, 12/0 (no.121), ca. Early 1937
This appears to be a transition reel since it has some characteristics depicted in the 1937 catalog (rotating harness lugs, star style, drag, oiler, handle arm), but it is badged (which did not appear until the 1938 catalog). Curiously the reel is lacking all of the other features depicted in the 1938 catalog. The handle knob has been replaced, and appears to have origionally belonged to a Coxe. This reel is rated to hold 750 yds of no. 24 thread (75lb test).
John
Those are sweet John. :o
John, that's what I call collecting. Dominick
John, you're showing us all how it's done! Nice reels!
Sid
Dudes been sandbagging ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I know, I am a Penn guy and a Ocean City guy; but, I have to say this Kovalovsky--Standard Model 9/0 is my collection's center piece.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/DSC07246320x240.jpg)
Interesting, whatsa mechanism on top a the... Is it the main shaft area? The one with the little lever stickin out?
Gfish
QuoteInteresting, whatsa mechanism on top a the... Is it the main shaft area? The one with the little lever stickin out?
Gfish
There is a drum brake assembly in the housing under the handle. The wheel is threaded onto a shaft that is attached to the brake shoe. The wheel is basically the drag preset. Once you have the wheel; adjusted where you want it, the lever will adjust the drag. It is super smooth, quick and easy. Brilliant engineering! IMHO
1938 Australian 10/0 Atalanta reel
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Atalanta 10/0 & Coxe 9/0 for comparison
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Atlanta 3 bar foot .
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Atlanta reel with leather case. Note the Gold blocked name "Lawrence Tibbett" on the reel and case. The case has 3 locking straps , a carry handle a mass of rivets and the inside of case is also leather lined.
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Lawrence Tibbett was a famous Opera singer who travelled the world performing. This was given to him when he was in Australia for Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations. There was a Fishing completion that he fished for a few days when not touring Australia performing.
(http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m531/kingfisher57/Mr%20and%20Mrs%20Lawrence%20Tibbett%20arrive%20in%20Sydney%20Australi%201938.jpg) (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/kingfisher57/media/Mr%20and%20Mrs%20Lawrence%20Tibbett%20arrive%20in%20Sydney%20Australi%201938.jpg.html)
Mr. and Mrs. Tibbett from USA arriving in Australia 1938.
Mike,
That's got to be one of Kovalovsky's better/best reels. Stainless Steel , tough and always looks good with a minimum of maintenance. Top Shelf !
Ray
After seeing all these reels, it is easy to understand why deep sea fishing was a Rich Man's Sport.....thank you for sharing your treasures....Bill
Ray,
Love the Atalanta reels. They are far and few between in the USA and I would expect, very expensive. Beautiful hand made workmanship.
Mike & Sal,
The Atalanta is very special to me as it has the USA/Australia connection. Lawrence fished with the biggest names of Game Fishing in OZ in 1938 .There are no production number records of the Atalanta reels but the thinking is less than 50 in Total .
Ray
Wow, you guys are blowing this thread up way beyond my comprehension.
All those reels are fantastic and very well preserved. John has been holding out on us. I say we pay him a visit and see what else he is hiding.
Ray, the story behind that reel is worth a million bucks. The picture dates itself when I noticed his wife wearing a couple whole mink over her shoulder like they were her pets. :o :D Nowadays that's not kosher unless you live in the outback Lol...I also notice the reel has modern day line on it, like someone planned on using it. Seems likely you rescued it from obscurity and possible abuse.
Ted
Very Nice Ray. :o
Like the guys said already, beautiful reels John and Ray. Mike, I don't have to tell you how beautiful the Kovalovsky's are, Gorgeous!
These are some real show stoppers! Brian P. has some beautiful AJ Steads and other big game reels including Kovalovsky's and that double handled Fin-nor. :o
You guys raise the bar daily round here.
Thanks for showing,
Dom
:o Awesome to see just how many different reels we can choose to collect, while appreciating them all! Thanks guys for sharing the pictures and stories.
After some serious brain crunching...I'm going to have to list the reel that got me into this fantastic 'sport'.
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Ya, that's a pretty good one to go with.....
I've always been a sucker for the 9/0 - think I got caught up in the folklore of the bigger senators
this one is long gone :'( :'( among others, but it sure looked good :o :o on the shelf while it was there
every time I looked at it I felt one step closer to using a reel like that myself, man can dream one day
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q795/OceanGrain/IMG_6223_zpsyw7obl4e.jpg) (http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/OceanGrain/media/IMG_6223_zpsyw7obl4e.jpg.html)
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q795/OceanGrain/IMG_6259_zpsyf5m2cqq.jpg) (http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/OceanGrain/media/IMG_6259_zpsyf5m2cqq.jpg.html)(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q795/OceanGrain/IMG_6260_zpsdcpmkdad.jpg) (http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/OceanGrain/media/IMG_6260_zpsdcpmkdad.jpg.html)(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q795/OceanGrain/IMG_6269_zps4t0posxk.jpg) (http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/OceanGrain/media/IMG_6269_zps4t0posxk.jpg.html)(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q795/OceanGrain/IMG_6252_zps8zxtxvhk.jpg) (http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/OceanGrain/media/IMG_6252_zps8zxtxvhk.jpg.html)
Nice reel, great pictures.
Come on out to HI sometime, and you can fish some big Senators.
Lots of nice stuff turning up. After seeing Rays Atalanta I want one.
The Great Maudu,
Good Luck finding an Atalanta . You might also find one in the US .
There probably are less than 50 Atalantas of all the different sizes.
I only have 2 Aussie Game reels and I found them both in the US . The second is a Neptuna made by LT Willis. Not saying there are no game reels here , there are , just not many and what there is usually costs an arm and a leg.
Ray
Well, half of the fun is in the hunting
Shelfsea
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Wow that is a beauty!
That's the best kind of shelf!
Cool picture brother.....Nice ShelfSea ;) Bill
Thank you, all!
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on October 16, 2016, 08:13:58 PM
Ive never been one to buy something and not use it, BUT ::) from the first time I saw the Levelmatic I knew I had to have one, I have other baitcasters that have more capacity and drags, but my little 930 will always be a special little reel in the collection.....Bill
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj632/Fubarciw/fishing%20equip/20161016_125113.jpg)
Loaded with Pink ANDE mono, too . . . A little GEM !
Tight Lines !
Quote from: ez2cdave on March 11, 2018, 12:27:08 AM
Loaded with Pink ANDE mono, too . . . A little GEM !
The pink Ande is tops on these reels. Bravo Bill! 8)
well, I dont have many shelfies but if I have to chose one, at this moment my favorite would be the Garcia Mitchell 305 (lefty), I just love the tiny reel and heavy, made outta 100% metal parts, I got it from my man Gregg some many moons ago, its right now sit on a piece of whale bone.
last weekend I got a nice number of old reels that will also be shelfies but I dont have more whale bones pieces to put them there too, so, right now they are just on the desk around my mitchell 305
Not on the Shelf, but mine is this 16/0 Kovalovsky that was passed down from my grandfather mounted to his Tycoon rod. My icon here is this rod and reel with him and a Wedgeport Bluefin from the late 30's. The icon is the same photo hanging between the two rod reel combo's in my living room. This Kovalovsky is the one that was reverse engineered as the model for the Von Fritschen & Darling knock-offs from about 20 years ago.
[quoteNot on the Shelf, but mine is this 16/0 Kovalovsky that was passed down from my grandfather mounted to his Tycoon rod. ][/quote]
Iconic.....................!
Wow Bob, that is one magnificent family heirloom. The picture of your Gramps looks like a pic from a Penn catalog, except it's not a Penn reel
Ted
I can't pick just one...so here are a few favorites. 8)
All very nice reels, Mo, but the first year Senator is my favorite.
I have to say Mo reminds me of Daron in his passion and beautiful work.
You two guys came on the scene with a bang in your first years being on AT. Two very serious assets to AT.
Thanks to you guys for motivating us, passing on knowledge, and showing how things are done.
They're both quality people before all else.
Thanks
Dom
Mo i love those colored reels!!!
Mo,,, :D love it,,,,that's some great reels,,,, ;D
I must have missed that 1938? Senator! Very nice!!!!
Wow super clean monfils Mo, and that Senator looks almost new. Nice!!!
Yep, Im still pretty new to all this. So, i dont really know what's what, But, the knob on the one in the second pic is "awesome"!!!
;D
Brett
All I can say really, is Mo, beautiful reels sir !
Col
Here's mine, a 1949 1/0. I think it spent most of its life in the box. I haven't opened it up, afraid I might bugger a screw.
Quote from: broadway on February 11, 2019, 07:23:30 PM
I have to say Mo reminds me of Daron in his passion and beautiful work.
You two guys came on the scene with a bang in your first years being on AT. Two very serious assets to AT.
Thanks to you guys for motivating us, passing on knowledge, and showing how things are done.
They're both quality people before all else.
Thanks
Dom
Thanks for the kind words Brother.
Mo is a paygrade above me I believe.
He turns rags to riches with very little effort.
We are all equal here, no matter what we have to show. ;)
My wife recently painted the downstairs powder room and wanted me to put some rustic looking shelves above the John. She said I could decorate one shelf with old fishing reels, but they needed to be small. I added the plugs also, some of the first ones I ever bought. We have a Shakespeare, Southbend, Crown and Pleuger represented.
(http://alantani.com/gallery/27/13259_12_02_19_6_45_51.jpeg)
Bill
I like it Bill!
Quote from: 1badf350 on February 12, 2019, 12:03:12 AM
I must have missed that 1938? Senator! Very nice!!!!
I posted this one a few years ago Chris. It's still the flagship of my fleet. I want to add more large Senators but they are kinda pricey, and I can't stop hot rodding "misfits" from fleabay. 8)
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=12533.msg243915#msg243915
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 12, 2019, 08:17:23 AM
Quote from: broadway on February 11, 2019, 07:23:30 PM
I have to say Mo reminds me of Daron in his passion and beautiful work.
You two guys came on the scene with a bang in your first years being on AT. Two very serious assets to AT.
Thanks to you guys for motivating us, passing on knowledge, and showing how things are done.
They're both quality people before all else.
Thanks
Dom
Thanks for the kind words Brother.
Mo is a paygrade above me I believe.
I have to agree with Daron about Dom's kind words...Thanks much Dom. I'm going to disagree about being a paygrade above Daron though. Daron's early posts are a goldmine of info for modifying Penn reels. He and Sal and a few others sorted out a lot of problems...and saved me a few headaches! 8)
Mo, That's a pretty nice flagship reel !
I've been lucky enough to get some nice reels over my short journey and am taking a fancy to the old Senators as well,
I agree, that they cost a tad more than the Ebay specials and require some sweet talking to her indoors when the opportunity arises.
But that's the beauty of this place, when people like Chris and others show us there collections and show us that our desired reels are out there !
Thanks to all for showing us there favourite "shelfie" Great thread
Col
That is a spectacular 1/0 time capsule.............
Quote from: Swami805 on February 12, 2019, 04:11:57 AM
Here's mine, a 1949 1/0. I think it spent most of its life in the box. I haven't opened it up, afraid I might bugger a screw.
Yay !! I feel you amigo.
whatta great reel, you should contact Daron for a acrylic box or something
I just got a really weird and not much famous penn reel from an ohana bro, a penn 2000 baitcaster 2-speed low profile reel.
its not like new as yours but its in really great shape for having almost 40 years and being made outta graphite.
my reelhead devil want to open the reel and the angel reelhead want me to leave it alone, let's wait who would win the battle.
this should be a nice partner for the Ted Williams baitcast reel
Sometimes its hard to decide. Sometimes its not!
Wow, with the box,nice!
And "Pilar" on the other end of the marlin.
Wow, a boxed 1st gen 16/0.....WOW !!
This is a tough choice but I keep coming back to the first of the Senators. This reel changed things for Penn. The 1936 Senator 115.
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Man, you guys are bring out the big guns.
Simply beautiful reels guys,
Dom
Ocean City Panama no.121 (12/0), ca. 1937.
Oh boy thats a pretty one!! Love the box!
I`m drooling over all of them, good good, keep them coming, cheers Don.
Quote from: broadway on February 15, 2019, 03:46:36 AM
Man, you guys are bring out the big guns.
Simply beautiful reels guys,
Dom
Cmon man....let's see Big Red again :)
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Quote from: broadway on February 15, 2019, 03:46:36 AM
Man, you guys are bring out the big guns.
Simply beautiful reels guys,
Dom
Cmon man....let's see Big Red again :)
I'm gonna second that! 8)
Okay, okay, give me till tomorrow and I'll do a big red photo shoot.
Stay tuned crew,
Dom
While we patiently wait for Big Red to appear.....Here is my "little red". Whenever a fishin' buddy is gazing at my reels, it seems they're usually drawn to the senator II with red spool and chrome spacer bars. Go figure !!
I love those red anniversary reels Ted
That's a tough act to follow, Ted!
That red handle sets it off beautifully... and that box.
What a nice package,
Dom
Ted, which is correct, your photo of your reel with enclosed drags or the brochure with a picture of the annv. reel with outsde accessable drags? Rudy
Quote from: RowdyW on February 16, 2019, 12:14:39 AM
Ted, which is correct, your photo of your reel with enclosed drags or the brochure with a picture of the annv. reel with outsde accessable drags? Rudy
IMHO both are correct Rudy
The foldout leaflet pictured was used for a few years and penn is known for using same illustrations for many years, even though minor changes had occurred.
I know the sideplates on this one are original to this reel, and correct box
I would say Ted is right about a design change. My anniversary reels look like the brochure picture, but my boxes all say "new" above the model number.
The one and only "Big Red!"
Holy moly, that is stunning. Never get tired of seeing big red. The blood red knob is perfect match. The ashtray is dang cool too.
Thanks for posting Daron, cause we all know Dom still uses a 1988 Macintosh computer and can't post pics for himself. lol
I never get tired of seeing that one too!!! Wow.
Quote from: Maxed Out on February 16, 2019, 09:34:30 PM
Holy moly, that is stunning. Never get tired of seeing big red. The blood red knob is perfect match. The ashtray is dang cool too.
Thanks for posting Daron, cause we all know Dom still uses a 1988 Macintosh computer and can't post pics for himself. lol
Don't make fun at Lowtech Dom... BTW he uses an analog computer. :D ;D :D ;D Dominick
Quote from: Maxed Out on February 16, 2019, 09:34:30 PM
Thanks for posting Daron, cause we all know Dom still uses a 1988 Macintosh computer and can't post pics for himself. lol
Dom fixing another problem with his computer?
Quote from: Dominick on February 16, 2019, 09:41:01 PM
Quote from: Maxed Out on February 16, 2019, 09:34:30 PM
Holy moly, that is stunning. Never get tired of seeing big red. The blood red knob is perfect match. The ashtray is dang cool too.
Thanks for posting Daron, cause we all know Dom still uses a 1988 Macintosh computer and can't post pics for himself. lol
Don't make fun at Lowtech Dom... BTW he uses an analog computer. :D ;D :D ;D Dominick
You Guys Crack me up! :D
Watch what you say about My Man Dom. I would not want to meet him in a dark alley. The guy is a monster!
You talkin' to me!
Dom are you sure that's not red paint ???? LOL !! John Taylor
Lmao! You guys got me cracking up in my car right now.
Dominick, you're not far off.
Ted, it's a 2009 and she still works (almost) perfect.
Chris, that photo isn't far off, lol.
Sal, I didn't know you well at the time, but I remember you telling me you were next up on that reel. The hard part of bidding on Big Red was that it looked fake (painted) so it was a wing and a prayer.
John, I think I tinkled a bit when I read that one.
D, I'd meet You anywhere, pal. Thanks for posting these photos of Big Red for the 3rd time.
I'm actually looking to get a a new computer this or next week. When I do I'll be asking Dominick how to post photos here so I don't have to bother anyone with my computer issues.
Glad you guys enjoy Big Red... she lives happily with Jack. Soon they'll be best pals.
Thanks
Dom
Now you fellas have me picturing Dom's computer like something on the Flintstones...some little dinosaur inside it...peddling away...HA!!! :D
Every time I see that red reel I am amazed. Even Mr. Herbert Otto Henze was impressed and said it had to be an experimental model and believe me, Mr. Henze is not an easy man to impress. That Red 9/0 wins the Oscar this year for Best All Around Penn Reel! None can even come close to the special feel this 9/0 brings to the Silver Screen. You hit it out of the park with this one Dom!!!
Mo, LOL, It's not that bad... it's a 2009 17" Mac Powerbook. If they (MAC) made 17" laptops still I'd have a new one already, but thy don;t and I haven't had to succumb to the 13" or 15" screens as of yet but he end is near for this one.
Mike, That's really neat to hear that Mr. Herbert Henze thinks it might have been an experimental reel. Now that you mentioned it do you think it's worth it to open her up again to see if the gears are for a high speed series like the 112H, 113H, and 114H?
If "Big Red" wins the Oscar then I have a speech prepared. "I would like to thank all of the members/moderators from the greatest website in the world, Alan Tani.com, who made it possible for me to recognize this reel as a special piece of Penn history, and for giving me the confidence it took to open her up and service her properly for more generations to enjoy her beauty and uniqueness."
Happy to see you guys still digging Big Red. We enjoy being her caretakers at "La casa de demasiados carretes." LOL
I bet there are lot more cool reels out there... whip 'em out boys! ;D
Thanks crew,
Dom
Dom spends his cash where it counts...NOT on laptops...have you seen his display cabinet????
John, I haven't bought new underwear in 10 years since I started collecting none-the-less a computer ;D
Ted, mentioned the old school way of checking gear ratio without opening her up... crank the handle, duh, Dom!
Mike, your model f prototype belongs here too, so does Brian's Tuna King (one of the coolest 9/0's in existence for sure.)... and so many more!
Thanks
Dom
QuoteMike, your model f prototype belongs here too, so does Brian's Tuna King (one of the coolest 9/0's in existence for sure.)... and so many more!
Thanks
OK, I had to dust off the old photos. This is impossible to document. I have asked Mr. Henze about it and he does not know why it exists. All the history is speculative as to whether it is a Patent submission build or simply the first Penn reel. I like to think of it as the first Penn, which answers the question of which came first, the Model "F" or the Model "K". What I can say is it is the only Model F prototype frame I have seen that is chrome plated, missing the logo, having a through riveted clicker spring and what I feel is a impossible to duplicate chrome plated Ocean City style clicker button that is riveted. The internals are crude in terms of straight cut gears and no spool bearing inserts. The spool bearing thread directly into the Bakelite. This one is a true first.
Quote from: broadway on February 17, 2019, 08:22:22 PM
......... at "La casa de demasiados carretes." LOL
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mi casa es su casa !! :)
Thats a great one Mike!!
That's fantastic,,,,love it,,,,I'm just wondering the history,,,who was fishing it,,,, ;D
Benni I would have to say nobody! That baby is clean
Quote from: 1badf350 on February 19, 2019, 12:17:44 AM
Benni I would have to say nobody! That baby is clean
ok,,,,, but my grandfather and my dad have showed me big fish,,,, ;) so when I catch one I would like to do it with this 1934 Colorado and keep the history going,,,,,, ;D
Mike, it never gets old looking at that baby. It raises soooo many questions to say the least.
Did you acquire that through a private sale or ebay or other? Just curious how you spotted it to be a "Penn reel?" being it's so different from the other model f's?
Thanks for sharing it here on this thread where it belongs.
Benni, I would say no one used it other than to test it "in house" is my guess.
Dom
PS- Benni, that's an early '34 coronado with head plate screws... great find!
Those Coronados with the screwed head plates are sort of rare. They are a transition reel. Not too many of them exist.
The Model F prototype came to me through a friend. He was one of the authors of the Penn history article in the 2005 Penn catalog. I do not know how he got the reel; but, I do know he was very well connected with people in the Penn factory before I was and he had a good amount of very special items. He basically needed the money. I believe he contacted a few people; but, since he lived near me, I was able to go directly to his house the following day and buy it from him quickly. It was not cheap. He had a price in mind. When I asked him how he came up with a value he told me that he wanted to get enough money to buy a new AR 15 rifle. So I bought it and he got his new gun. I think I get the better part of the deal.
These are not "new" finds. But they are new to me. If Dom posts his model F we can get all of them all on one page!
Chris
When I manage to pick my jaw off the floor,
I'll comment on your beautiful reels.
Col
QuoteThese are not "new" finds. But they are new to me. If Dom posts his model F we can get all of them all on one page!
Those are some of the nicest survivor prototypes "K's" around. They are also very correct. Beautiful reels.
Magnifico !!
Are those model k reels from Brian Purrone (Oceanreels) ??
Ted they sure are.
You're a lucky dog !!...those model K's are best of the best
I really like this first year 12/0 too
Quote from: 1badf350 on March 08, 2019, 09:14:59 PM
I really like this first year 12/0 to
Me too!
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