Penn Reels - just as you find them

[Benni3]

Thanks for your input on the 350 got a no 9 in today Christmas colors,,,,I'm sure the maroon side plate didn't belong there?,,but the corrosion looks consistently bad 

[sdlehr]

I'm sure the maroon side plate didn't belong there?,,but the corrosion looks consistently bad 

Penn often did special orders of non-matching side plates for pier rental outfits that wanted to be able to recognize their rented reels from a distance. This is probably what you have.

Sid

[thorhammer]

That one's a bit rough but put it all in a white vinegar bath and see what you have left. If still crappy I'd snag a decent maroon 9 off the Bay for cheap (because the parts will be period correct like chrome or SS spool and amber handle) and swap it out with your plates. I have a box of 8 disassembled 9's that I will get around to putting something decent eventually. Love those, have a couple dozen.

John

[Penn Chronology]

I would think this is a Penn 9 that was repaired years down the road after the Green Monofils. The green parts did not last long, so if your 1955 green Penn 9 needed a side plate in 1972, it would get replaced with a more modern color like maroon or black. The only Colormatic reel that was ordered from Penn with different side plate color, that I know of, was the 209 because it was a popular Party Boat aka Head Boat reel.

[sdlehr]

Penn often did special orders of non-matching side plates for pier rental outfits that wanted to be able to recognize their rented reels from a distance. This is probably what you have.

Sid

I would think this is a Penn 9 that was repaired years down the road after the Green Monofils. The green parts did not last long, so if your 1955 green Penn 9 needed a side plate in 1972, it would get replaced with a more modern color like maroon or black. The only Colormatic reel that was ordered from Penn with different side plate color, that I know of, was the 209 because it was a popular Party Boat aka Head Boat reel.

I defer to Mike's expertise. Forget what I wrote, it's a 9, not a 209.

Sid

[coastal_dan]

I saw that on etsy...nice grab.

[Benni3]

You guys are amazing and the members here on Alan tani are incredible,,,thanks again for your help.

[Maxed Out]

1954 Penn introduced the monofil. It was simply a 155 with a different label. The intention was to scoop up the market for new monofilament line. The owner of this grey monofil obviously wasn't ready to switch from linen to mono.....and after a quick wipedown I have also concluded the original owner did not fish very much.

[oc1]

It had Ashaway brand braided nylon line.
-steve

[thorhammer]

wow beautiful one there Ted!

[sdlehr]

Ted, I don't know how you do it. Again and again.

[Benni3]

That's a very clean reel,,,good job

[Oceanreels]

Here is a complete set that doesn't turn up to often. 1937 Penn 9/0. This one has the first 1937 paper. The second paper for 1937 has the 12/0 Senator, Long Beach Deluxe and 100 yard Newport shown. Haven't had a chance to clean it yet. Anyone have the second 1937 paper they want to part with?

[thorhammer]

wow....

[coastal_dan]

   What a find!  Thanks for sharing that beauty with us.