Penn Spinning Reel???

David Nunn

November 02, 2007 06:59

Anyone like these? I came up with one from an estate sale, and was thinking of putting it on the auction here. (NOT FLEABAY)

It's a big-un. Very heavy fresh water or light salt water. Came with two spools. Looks like it holds about a mile of mono.

Thanks.

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  David Nunn

  November 02, 2007 16:02

  Here is what it looks like:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  So, what do you think?
  
  Thanks.

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  kimi

  November 02, 2007 22:15

  The Penn reels have a good rep for being strong and dependable. The 8500 SS should also be popular with both fresh and salt water fishermen. I have one of the larger Penn reels that I used for salmon and salt water fishing. A quick check on another site shows the 8500 SS getting bids in the $50.00 range.

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  Sig220_Ruger77

  November 29, 2007 21:40

  I have 2 Penn fishing reels and I will never buy another brand. I have the PG(Power Graph) 7000 for Musky and catfish etc. and a newer CV(Captiva) 2000 for my regular fishing and I love them both. The are of high quality and yet very affordable. Oil the ball bearings every once in a while and there is no reason that they shouldn't last a liftime IMO.
  
  Jon

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  littlebeno

  December 13, 2007 13:43

  I live near the Hegins pa. Penn reel plant they went under out of business a few years ago. I was told these reels are now being made in china is that true ?? I have pretty many older models I knew a few guys that worked there and they would bring them home for me from time to time they sure been a dependable reel.

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  He Dog

  December 21, 2007 12:46

  I have a pair of Penns for ultralight spinning, both are 30+ years old and both are like new and work perfectly. Excellent reels. If I did any heavy fishing I would sure be a bidder.

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  fishkiller41

  January 01, 2008 06:02

  Penn reels are some of the best on the market. Made in Philadelphia, and been around for a LOOOoong time. They are all i use, except 1 OKUMO, that has a "Bait-runner" lever.It's a 2-stage drag system.It allows the fish to run with your bait. All U do is wait for it to take off,and flip the lever.In baitrunner mode, you adjust the stage-1 drag, just tight enough that the live bait can baaarely take line.

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