165, 165M, 165L Light Tackle Casting Reel; Beachmaster

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sdlehr

Please post your questions about the chronological history of this reel, or your reel, in this post.
Sid Lehr
Veterinarian, fishing enthusiast, custom rod builder, reel collector

grekim

I just did my first complete take down on a Beachmaster 160.  Just a little corrosion on the spool, but otherwise perfect.  I think I was expecting it to be larger, but it really is a  very nice size, smaller than my LB 60 and maybe closest to a 209?   I am excited about this reel and I am actually glad there is no levelwind to deal with.  How is it regarded in terms of quality among similar Penns.  Anyone fish with one here?  
Educating fish on every trip

Ron Jones

I have several 180s, same thing only narrower. They are the cheapest of this era Penn. Small gears and drags and no exploding right side plate.
Ron
Ronald Jones
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