Penn Reels - just as you find them

[mo65]

   That 16/0 is beautiful Ted...great score!

[nelz]

Wow Ted, where did you find that beauty?

[AC49]

Amazing find Ted 
The reel is over 70 years old and still looks unfished .... maybe the Penn collection group started earlier than we think 
Thanks for sharing !!

Regards
AC49

[Penn Chronology]

That is an amazing 16/0. The only weird thing is that spool spindle pin. Very A B Normal.............

[milne]

That is an absolute beauty Ted, Wow.

I've mainly been concentrating on Pre war Penn reels since I got serious a couple of months ago,
But Since my boat has been in rebuild mode, I haven't been fishing much in the last two years.
Your beautiful 16/0 prompted me to dig out all my Senators today which I've had for over 25 years,  A quick stock take showed I had
6-7 senators, nothing really old,  3-4 4/0's a couple tricked, one being a LH model and  2-3 red and black 6/0's, I love those reels.
Even embarrasingly, I found a half finished 4/0 wide, still in strip down mode !!!!
These photo's of simply beautiful old Senators has sure sparked my interest, thanks for sharing.

Col

[Donnyboat]

Hi Ted, that 16/0 is the best yet, good find, last week for the first time I have ever seen a 16/0 advertized for sale in Australia, it looks to be 7.5 to 8 out of ten, will try to send photos when it arrives, it cost me AU $595.00 including postage, that is about US dollars 420.00 cheers Don.

[1badf350]

Clearly not close to the same league as Teds reel. This is a el cheapo flea market buy this morning. Is that the correct handle?

[mo65]

   Chris...that may not be a mint 16/0...but it's a dandy find too!! Sailfishers that clean are very hard to find. That handle can certainly be considered correct, because it's a Penn accessory offered at that time. If you wanted the handle that came stock, you'll need a #24-49.

[1badf350]

Thanks Mo!

[Maxed Out]

 Chris, is your sailfisher sporting a 3 piece chrome spool ??

The reason I ask is the sailfisher only had 3 piece spool in introductory year of 1953...... After that it had one piece cast bronze spool.

Either way, it's a nice addition to your Penn collection !!

Ted

[1badf350]

Chris, is your sailfisher sporting a 3 piece chrome spool ??

The reason I ask is the sailfisher only had 3 piece spool in introductory year of 1953...... After that it had one piece cast bronze spool.

Either way, it's a nice addition to your Penn collection !!

Ted

Ted it appears so. Thats great info. I did not know that thank you.

[Darin Crofton]

Great find, Chris, and a first year model too...

[Alto Mare]

Nice find Chris! The power handle was offered as an option and don't believe any of the reels came with it, but I 'm just guessing, I'm not a pro as some of the guys here.

Thanks for sharing!

Sal

[broadway]

Ted,
   What can I say that others haven't already... where's the box?!
In all seriousness, that is one beauty of a reel that has been lucky enough to find it's way into your hands.
Chris,  from the collector stand point it's really the only Sailfishes to own... nice find.
Well done gents,
Dom

[Donnyboat]

Ted & Chris, good people, deserve a few wins, you both fit the mold, good luck to both of you, & thanks for showing us, cheers Don.