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I couldn't leave this one either. It was at the same place as the Greenie. Also don't see many reels with the box. I have been looking for a suitable rod to put it on. It should make a good catfish reel. I need to start working on some of those TARP catfish. That reel was made to battle tough fish anyway. Soon I will give it a chance to do soAttachment 408239Attachment 408240Attachment 408241Attachment 408242
what a dandy ,sure is beautiful , now mind you never ever try to cast with such a "casting" reel , it will likely end in catastrophic failure resulting in a bald eagle nest in your hand ,,,,,just saying :Rofl
Your all about the antique fishing gear…..your gonna have a museum soon lol.
One of these was extremely out of my teenage price range. When I saw it at a good price I had to take it home.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenEYESfromOHIO
I suspect the same. Yet I will have to try it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ketchn
those reels are where they got the phrase " the eagle has landed " :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by DockShootinJack
Catchy slogan.
you should do a video on your first cast with it , might go viral if it goes similar to what is playing thru my mind :Rofl
I haven't casted a bait caster in years. I had a larger penn years ago with no levelwind. You could not cast that one to save your life. This one does have the bearing caps that can be tensioned .
Beautiful looking find. VERY gently used and a good buck in the day. That said, it would make a terrific party boat reel. Just a drop and no casting.
Bob
That is my thinking as using it for catfish. Although it has a bass jumping on the box like they marketed it to the bass fishermen
Attachment 408249 ironically post 920 was about a Penn 920 reel
I have one of those put up in my shop. Not in anywhere close to that good of shape. But a very fine casting reel from that era. Very smooth also. Put it right there with my old ABU’s.
It has some wear on the top edges and under the button. Should have a pretty decent drag also