Penn 155

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Keta

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March 09, 2015, 04:44:18 PM Last Edit: March 09, 2015, 04:47:04 PM by Keta
Quote from: Max Doubt on February 27, 2015, 05:12:56 PM

Lee, the 49 has better frame posts. They are twice the diameter of the 180 posts and give the reel a beefier look.

I used the 37-49 posts from one of my 349 upgrades but thought they were 37-180's.

I'm getting 13-1/2 pounds out of my similar to 155 Monofil 25 (narrowed), using .020# metal keyed washers, .020" CF washers and stock eared washers (.035").  

Is there any real difference between the 155 and 25?  I don't see any.



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Penn Chronology

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March 10, 2015, 01:48:23 AM Last Edit: March 10, 2015, 01:57:12 AM by Penn Chronology
According to Penn, the Monofil series, as Penn built them, had tighter fitting spools for use with the new monofilament lighter lines. Here is the 1954 / 55 introduction catalog page for the Monofil series:



Even though parts are interchangeable with other reels, according to Penn, these reels are built to higher standards, at least in 1954.

Alto Mare

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March 10, 2015, 02:28:34 AM
Very interesting Mike, thanks!
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March 10, 2015, 02:44:20 AM
I have been using my 1/0 for light tackle fishing 20-25#, but I may venture into trying onf of these monofils out. Great info mike!

Penn Chronology

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March 10, 2015, 02:51:07 AM Last Edit: March 10, 2015, 02:52:26 AM by Penn Chronology
QuoteVery interesting Mike, thanks!

QuoteI have been using my 1/0 for light tackle fishing 20-25#, but I may venture into trying onf of these monofils out. Great info mike!

These are great and simple reels. They can easily be built to a higher strength by upgrading the parts but they were first built as Light Tackle reels. Here is how they looked in 1954, 55 & 56 only, from left to right the Model 25, 26 & 27:



After their colorful years they went to basic black or maroon, depending on what year they were.
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