Penn Reels - just as you find them

[Ron Jones]

I've never even heard of a log handle! That thing is very pretty.
The Man

[54bullseye]

Great score Chris ! Super clean looks like almost no use.   John Taylor

[mo65]

   I gotta know Chris...where and how do you get a reel like that for 68 bucks?   Great score!!

[1badf350]

Thank you guys!

[thorhammer]

AQmazing reel! How a pic of thevc

[Maxed Out]

  I gotta know Chris...where and how do you get a reel like that for 68 bucks?  Great score!!

how does anyone get a screaming "buy it now" deal like this on eBay ??

Answer: being in the right place at the right time for the stars to align

[Maxed Out]

 Here is what I believe is a 1st year('41) #85 as found. Coin edge CB and yardage on seat.....and what looks like a black spool, but in broad daylight looks dark brown, then hit it with a flashlight and it is actually light brown with some black pigmentations, but not what would be considered mottled like the early 50's #85

It fits right in my low budget collection !!

[Crow]

Nice one !!

[milne]

Great find Ted, I love those "budget reels" and that one sure does look sweet....


Col

[broadway]

Looks like a first year to me.
Nice colored spool.
What a difference some light makes.
Best,
Dom

[mo65]

   Cool reel Ted! I like the simplicity of those 85s. Head boats are still using them. 

[Benni3]

Very cool,,,,,, love that 85,,,,,,,,,,

[AC49]

Nice find Ted

What are those handle knobs made from ?
Some type of wood it seems ?
Safe to give it a light soak in a mild degreaser ?

I have a 1950's one with part numbers .... hence my question 

Regards
AC49

[Benni3]

This came in today,,, $150 on sol,,,, the cat came right up to it and checked it out,,, But didn't tell me anything,,,,,

[1badf350]

That was a good score!