Penn Reels - just as you find them

Superhook · December 10, 2017, 11:25:26 PM

Hello Brian,

I have not seen that fat blue handle before although its shape reminds me of Ocean City's Long Key handle of around 1939 .

The LB Deluxe spools changed from drilled to line posts in the same 40/41 era.

Ray

foakes · December 12, 2017, 04:50:03 PM

Over in the Monterey Peninsula area for a few days celebrating our Anniversary.

Hit a couple of antique warehouses, found a bunch of over-priced reels and junky rods.

However, did find a maroon Squidder 140 for $24 with an incorrect box, clamps, and wrench.

Also found an old Seaford with the brown sideplates for $25.

Both should clean up nicely.

Best,

Fred

Tightlines667 · December 12, 2017, 05:31:28 PM

That was worth the stop. Seaford looks to be in pretty good condition, ant that was an absolute steel.

Oceanreels · December 12, 2017, 06:40:47 PM

They are still out there. Nice find.

sdlehr · December 12, 2017, 08:09:39 PM

Good find, Fred! Enjoy your time away.

Sid

Penn Chronology · December 13, 2017, 06:50:15 AM

Great find Fred! The Sea Ford is the surprise. Squidder's from the 1960's are great fishing reels. I always like finding a Squidder of any size at the right price; but, the Sea Ford is special. Don't see them everyday!!

mo65 · December 13, 2017, 10:16:36 PM

Nice score Fred!

Maxed Out · December 13, 2017, 11:00:48 PM

You did well Fred

Both should clean up nice

Ted

1badf350 · December 13, 2017, 11:47:23 PM

Man you guys have been posting some great stuff lately. I have been in a slump. This one showed up today. I didnt have to touch it. Its a Seagate but i dont know what year. $19 plus shipping

Maxed Out · December 14, 2017, 01:24:18 AM

....ooh la la, nice score on the seagate in absolutely superb condition !!

I'm seeing all the signs of pre-war 41/42 era..... Congrats !!

Ted

mo65 · December 14, 2017, 01:46:57 PM

Yes sir...that's a very clean Seagate!

1badf350 · December 14, 2017, 03:20:14 PM

Can u guys tell me if it is an all original Seagate?

Oceanreels · December 14, 2017, 03:38:43 PM

Quote from: 1badf350 on December 14, 2017, 03:20:14 PM
Can u guys tell me if it is an all original Seagate?

Nice looking reel. Looks like it to me.

Oceanreels · December 14, 2017, 04:02:01 PM

Here is a early second generation 14/0 I got a little while ago. This version of the 14/0 & 16/0 are often over looked. We know that by March of 1942 the 14/0 and 16/0 were second generation with the new large drags because of adds that show this. I feel that the early second generation of these reels ( ones that still used the 12/0 drags ) were made for a year or less. Anyone have any information they can add about these early second generation reels?

foakes · December 14, 2017, 04:18:23 PM

Quote from: 1badf350 on December 13, 2017, 11:47:23 PM
Man you guys have been posting some great stuff lately. I have been in a slump. This one showed up today. I didnt have to touch it. Its a Seagate but i dont know what year. $19 plus shipping

There are experts on our site who will know -- one has already chimed in, Ted. Others will be along shortly.

I am far from an expert on these -- but just pulled out a couple from the Penn bone bins -- and one seems older with the wood grip, hex clicker, and bakelite spool. One seems a little newer. Both have picture engraved tailplates.

It is easy over the years for parts to get mixed up on these due to necessity and common fit. But yours looks pretty cool and original to my untrained eye.

Best,

Fred