Penn Reels - just as you find them

1badf350 · October 19, 2019, 09:38:36 PM

Been a while since I posted anything here. I snagged this one couple days ago. Not a steal but im happy with the condition.

Benni3 · October 19, 2019, 09:47:58 PM

That's a nice very nice one

Crow · October 19, 2019, 09:55:24 PM

Great looking reel ! looks new !

mo65 · October 20, 2019, 12:20:26 AM

Condition is fantastic...nice reel Chris!

Sharkb8 · October 20, 2019, 04:36:30 AM

Nice looking 6/0 Chris

Penn Chronology · October 20, 2019, 05:45:36 AM

Tough to find in that kind of condition. The chrome on those cross bars was terrible, it starts to deteriorate fast. Beautiful reel.

54bullseye · October 20, 2019, 09:13:36 AM

Looks really nice Chris ! Your shelves must be getting pretty full up with BEAUTIFUL PENN REELS ! Keep it up. John Taylor

Donnyboat · October 24, 2019, 10:47:56 AM

Nice find Chris, I brought one about 12 months ago, with a standup penn rod, full of braid AU $50.00 the lot, I was going through the city so I picked it up on the way.
also can anyone tell me what would be a reasonable price for a 143 ocean city reel, it looks quite good. cheers Don.

Crow · October 24, 2019, 04:44:11 PM

Just received my first Silver Beach....a "99". Got it pretty cheap (even for me !), but it does have some issues! Not much corrosion, but, one ring is cracked / broken, and, it is TIGHT !! AR dog doesn't seem to be working, the "quick take a part" won't , and I'm suspecting some issue with either the gearing, or a spool rubbing problem....it has 4 locations that really "catch" as you turn it. A good soak , and some "wiggling" will hopefully get the "take a part" to work, then I can see just how bad things are, in there !

mo65 · October 24, 2019, 05:31:18 PM

I love the 99...it's one of Penn's greatest reels. That cracked ring is an indication the bakelite is swelled, probably what is holding the take apart side plate too. Holler if you get in a bind.

nelz · October 24, 2019, 09:23:33 PM

Quote from: mo65 on October 24, 2019, 05:31:18 PM I love the 99...it's one of Penn's greatest reels.

What do you love about it Mo?

mo65 · October 25, 2019, 01:14:22 PM

Quote from: nelz on October 24, 2019, 09:23:33 PM
Quote from: mo65 on October 24, 2019, 05:31:18 PM I love the 99...it's one of Penn's greatest reels.

What do you love about it Mo?

The size, the gearing, the "take apart" side plate, the variety of spools available, it's a very versatile reel.

Gobi King · October 25, 2019, 01:56:13 PM

$10 from a local gentleman, it belonged to his father
Has lead line on it, I need to take it off and switch the backing out of there is any

Gobi King · October 25, 2019, 01:59:32 PM

Another view of the 309

Cuttyhunker · October 25, 2019, 02:06:19 PM

Had the frozen take apart side too, started with a single edge razor blade as a wedge between the frame and right plate just to get things moving with lots of penetrating oil, then to a slightly thicker utility knife blade as the wedge. Can't go too big on the wedge as the side is twist locked into the frame. Took a few days to come free, be patient and let the oil work. Cool old reel.