Which long Beach???

[Scroungydog]

OK, I lucked ($10) into an old long Beach without a model number on it. I can't figure out how to put pics on here but it says 400 yards on the base. And has 3 cross bars in front and 3 in rear. So I was thinking a mod 66, but it does not have a spot for a rod brace. I know pics would be better but I'm computer stupid.

[swill88]

Welcome Scroungydog!  

Can you attach and send via email?

If so... pm me your email address and Ill post it here.

just sent you a pm

Steve

[Superhook]

Scroungydog,

It is likey late 30's early 40's

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=12463.90
You will probably see a #66 , 400 yards reel amongst the photos.

Ray

[swill88]

Cord... somewhere here there's a message on how to post pics... I couldn't find it.

6 pics of Cord's reel...

[Superhook]

Looks like a 1938 #66

[Tightlines667]

Looks like a 1938 #66

X2

[Maxed Out]

The long beach size was determined by yardage on the seat up until 1941/42.

The LB60 250, LB65 300, LB 66 400, LB 67, 500 yds. There never was a long beach 68 with 600 yds stamped on the seat because by 1942 when the 68 was introduced, the yardage on seat went away and model# became part of the logo on the headplate

Heck of a nice piece of history and can't beat it for $10

 Ted

[Scroungydog]

Thanks Steve! And thank you guys for the help. I'm a gunsmith by trade but grabbed this reel to try my hand at tuning reels. I'm guessing a 38 is better restored than tuned (don't know much about collecting reels). Or is this a common enough reel to play with?

[Tightlines667]

Thanks Steve! And thank you guys for the help. I'm a gunsmith by trade but grabbed this reel to try my hand at tuning reels. I'm guessing a 38 is better restored than tuned (don't know much about collecting reels). Or is this a common enough reel to play with?

Although it is not particularly valuable, it is old, and is a good representation of the early/first year 66 (when Penn decided to start making larger LB models).  This makes it collectable, and more valuable origional, either 'as found', or restored.  Personally I wouldn't upgrade this one.  Maybe sell it to a collectir, and use the finances to purchase a newer model to upgrade/tune. 

It's your reel, and you can clean it up, and upgrade the drags/handle, (and maybe spool) if you like.

John

[Scroungydog]

Well, i hate cutting up history, guess it's time to find a collector who will treat her right. To much history to make modern and I can find to many "modern" senators, squiders, and long beaches I can use for my needs.