Old style handle for Penn 12/0

[SeaDragon]

Does anyone have a vintage style handle that would fit my new Penn 12/0? The new black "modern" handle just doesn't do it for me, can anyone help?

[foakes]

Here is a New Old Stock handle, if this would work for you.

24-116.

Will include a lock screw also.

$20.

Best,

Fred

[SeaDragon]

Wow, that is really a nice one, as mint as my new reel! I am not being unappreciative, I like it, and your price is very good, but I have this on the rod, on my wall when not in use, and the black is not visually much different than the existing handle on it, but still a HUGE improvement as I like the style of "vintage" Penn. I am hoping for a bit of color, red is my hope, but white, beige, etc is OK. Do you have any other colors??

[foakes]

No, not really --

But I am sure someone else will have other colors you can choose from.

Best,

Fred

[1badf350]

You want a white one?

[SeaDragon]

The chrome is nice as can be, but what is that big black spot on it?

[54bullseye]

Picky Picky Picky !!!~!

[broadway]

Two great options and for a crazy cheap price as well, but if you're holding out for red you may be waiting a while... People don't let those go too easily.
Good luck on your hunt,
Dom

[SeaDragon]

I wondered about red being sought after. What about beige, that kind of butterscotch color? I wish 6/0 would fit, I've got those, even counterweighted ones.

[thorhammer]

The amber (butterscotch) is going to be your best bet- I don't know I've ever seen red, green or yellow in that size and as stated, the red is going to be hard to come by.

[SeaDragon]

Thanks Thor. I wondered about the colors produced. I bet counterweighted is even harder yet, if it even fits a new 12/0.

[foakes]

Here is a red on a 12/0 & a green swirl on a 10/0.

The 10 and 12 use the same crank.

The 12/0 is basically a wide 10/0 -- just wider posts, stand, and spool on a 12.

Amber, ivory, and black were also manufactured by Penn.

Best,

Fred

[SeaDragon]

Thanks Fred, for the close-up red knob tease! And green too, you guys who are such accomplished collectors make me drool.

[foakes]

Another possibility --

If one doesn't pop up on here that suits your needs --

Just watch eBay -- when a 12/0 or 10/0 comes up with the right crank -- just buy it -- switch out the cranks with your wall hugger -- then resell the reel you purchased.

If done right, patiently, and with a little luck -- your new handle won't cost you a dime...

Best,

Fred

[broadway]

Here ya go, Sea Dragon... have your pick.  I'd go butterscotch personally.
The seller is incorrect in saying they fit the 14/0 and 16/0 as well, but in your case it doesn't matter.  These will work for your reel.
Best,
Dom
PS- Let me know what you decide about that handle nut on your 10/0

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Penn-Senator-116-117-118-BAKELITE-Handle-24-116-EXEC-COND/273601664173?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D4232af00193c4dbd881ea5b069ec16d9%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D273601664173%26itm%3D273601664173%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A3eefcd61-fd98-11e9-aaf8-74dbd1800b28%7Cparentrq%3A2d36c4bf16e0abc0314cf41cfff852d0%7Ciid%3A1