Penn Trade Reels

[sdlehr]

Hehe, wrong again. Nice picture plate! At least I didn't ask if it had a waffle clicker....

[Penn Chronology]

George, I have a handle like that on one of my LB's, I think that particular handle dates the reel to '38, but I'm not sure, but that handle is in great shape. Hopefully, Mike will chime in. I may be totally wrong about the year....

That could be a 1938 handle. Hard to exactly date the reel by a handle, especially a Trade Reel. By 1939, the handles were torpedo styles; but, concerning Trade
Reels, like this Schultz, that rule might not hold true.

[coastal_dan]

J.C. Higgins (304.XXXXX Only) on the second shelf and the #14 and #15 Reels on the bottom.  These are fun!

[Alto Mare]

Whoa!! slow down there. Someone has kept busy .

[Tightlines667]

Nice work Dan!

That is quite the grouping you have amassed there!

Maybe you should try to ad a few OC trade reels as well?

John

[coastal_dan]

Thanks John and Sal.

John - I've thought about it...but my case is full and honestly I'm just interested in doing the Penn, and associates, collecting for now.  As soon as I open up to more brands I'll be in trouble (with the wife  )

[thorhammer]

That's why I force myself to look away on the subject of Newells lol. 

[mo65]

   I'm glad to hear that case is full...maybe now I can nab a few trade reels cheap! HA!!! Just kiddin' bud...collection looks fantastic!

[George4741]

   I'm glad to hear that case is full...maybe now I can nab a few trade reels cheap! HA!!! Just kiddin' bud...collection looks fantastic!

Mo, you'll be competing with me for those Higgins.

Dan, nice collection, and you're not helping with my reel addiction.

[Benni3]

Nice collection,,,

[Maxed Out]

 Dan, you have some fantastic jc Higgins items in your display....besides the sweet reels. Left to right I see a 109, #9, 180, surfmaster, 209, lb60, lb66, & 49. Just couple more and you'll have the whole set !!

 I love the fighting belt. Any chance we can get a better look at it ??

-Ted

 

[broadway]

Dan is one of the most enthusiastic collectors I know.  His passion is evident through his collection, and boy, what a collection it has become.
Keep it up, Dan!
Thanks for showing,
Dom

[coastal_dan]

Surely    Also, just for fun a couple other cool little items that I've got for the brand.  I have a few coolers and some other items as well, you can't show everything 

I hunted for one of these belts...I've seen only three for-sale and the two others were extremely 'used'.  This one looks to be barely used, maybe a store model?  I'm thinking early 1950's with the style of the artwork, but I've scoured old Sears catalogs and no mention of them 



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And for you Cali people 

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Interesting that the J.C. Higgins tackle selector is the same size as the Penn version...different material though...

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Sorry for so many pictures...but I think we all have this problem/obsession 

[coastal_dan]

Going to add this as I was tickled to find it...another size fighting belt!  Ok, now back to reels, haha!

[Crow]

   I've a question...or two, about the "trade reels". First off, I picked up a "#25 Surf Angler  250yds" on E bay.....long way from "pristine", but the idea of the "pull out the handle for free spool" really got my juices flowing. First question....was "Surf Angler" a "chain store" brand (Wards, Western Auto, etc.), or was it meant to be sold in Mom & Pop hardware stores, vs. regular "Tackle Shops" ? Second question....What "Penn Logoed" reel does this compare to ?  I have cleaned it up...a bit....lubed it, and plan on testing it out on the river, before I put it on the shelf.....with the other old Penns that have been following me home !  Thanks !!