Mod F Mod K Penn Reels

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:18 pm

I've been searching for The Very First Penn Reels.

As my Research Show's -- These Are the First Ones?

Penn Sea Hawk Penn Seaford

Penn Long Beach Penn Atlantic

Penn Bayside (Penn Newport) Unsure ?

* Any Help on Helping Find Reels that were Made from 1930's to 1940.

I'm looking to purchase these early models and there boxes.

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:01 am

The first Penn production models of 1933 are the:

1) Longbeach

2) Bayside

3) Sea Hawk

4) Seaford

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:45 am

Does Anyone Own A Reel saying Mod F or Mod K on this board?

What Years Did they Make The ( Newport and Atlantic 14 )

Post by **Brian F.** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:09 pm

Thank you for the help, Mike!

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:23 pm

You are welcome Brian.

Hey Brian, I bet you know someone that owns a Model F.

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:03 pm

I Would Really like to see Picture's of these Legendary First Reels of Penn.

I'll add a Few that I found On the Net. And a few I pic's of ones we own.

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:16 pm

Alright Here's 2 Old Box's That I purchased Recently. Still waiting for them to arrive in the Mail. So These are the Sellers pic's.

Here's A Pic of One that sold on eBay recently..

Looking for a Pic of the Last Box ( Bay Side ) I'm looking to Purchase the

Penn Bay Side and Penn Sea Hawk Box

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:17 pm

In the box of the Long Beach A Little Catalog was issued with it Showing These Models.

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:19 pm

The catalog in the box you purchased is a 1935.

Here are a couple of Model F pics,

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:20 am

Wow, Nice Mod F. Does anyone have a clue on how many were made?

I'm looking to purchase A mod F or mod k. Will pay any desired amount.

As I believe these reels are priceless.

Jim Wiegner · Post by **Jim Wiegner** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:56 am

Any desired amount?

Mike:

This may be your chance to retire early.

Jim

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:18 am

Hello Jim,

No amount, it is not for sale, just for show. Hope you and yours are well.

Toyman,

There were a bit over 1000 made and distributed all over the country. I believe I have accounted for about 10 plus or minus one or two, that still exist. But one never knows when one more will pop up at a garage sale.

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:26 pm

Well if anyone has one to sell. I'll take it.

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:02 pm

By the way Toyman, the Seaford box you have is a 1933 box and the catalog is 1935. They are not a match, which you can see if you look at the Seaford reel in the catalog and compare it to the reel on the box label. I hate to nitpick but it was obvious to me so I had to put my two cents in. Of course the box may have hung around in the Penn factory for a couple of years and Penn may have put the catalog and newer type reel in the older box. Things did get mixed sometimes. I believe that someone at Penn purchased a old Longbeach box some years ago and found a Model K in the box. The only difference between a 1933 Longbeach and a Model K with star drag is the logo and the clicker button.

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:47 pm

Thanks for the Info. If you have any more on were I can find one of these reels for sale. Please do tell.

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:23 am

SURE

Post by **Brian F.** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:22 am

Here's another Model F:

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:03 am

Wow, Congrats to the both of you. I can't wait till the day I Get one.

Also, since the both of you are Penn Collectors. Have you run across a Yellow Penn Senator 16/0 Handle? Been looking for one to complete the Rod and Reel Combo Quint used in "Jaws".

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:34 pm

Hello Brian,

Thanks for bringing your old F out of the closet but when are you going to put the correct handle screw in the reel

Mike

Post by **Brian F.** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:24 am

In time, Mike, in time. I got caught up in concentrating on my main interests.

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:35 am

I understand.

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:28 pm

Putting a Price on a Model F.

What would you pay for a Penn Model F? Lets hear some opinions!

I got a few offers one 1

Araye50 · Post by **Araye50** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:18 pm

For me, major parts of the joy of collecting are the treasure hunt & thrill of discovering gold in them thar hills. Buying a desireable $100 reel from another collector for $100 effectively short circuits this.

Everybody interested in old Penns probably wants an F or K, take a number. If you know what a Penn F is, its probably not for sale anyway. If its going to change hands it'll likely have to go up for adoption. You can always get more money, but few can get more Penn F models.

I'm still hoping to find a neglected F at a yardsale or fleamarket among junky "crap reels" for $5, much like the early Mitchell Salt Water I found on Sat. Maybe next winter when the Snowbirds blow in.

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:59 pm

Putting a price on a Model F or one of the K's is difficult. As I just told someone here on the board. You can go a number of ways if you want to sell it.

1)---->The first way is for the brave man. You make up a really good description, take some great pictures and put it on EBay for $.99 and let the chips fall where they may...Last week I got $237.00 for a 1958 Penn Squidder 140 mint in the box, I started the bidding at $9.95. But that was a Squidder, I would be uncomfortable about doing that with my Model F. I guess I am not a brave man.

2)---->The second way is for the insecure man. Put the Model F for sale with a "Buy It Now" of $2500. If it does not sell, you can always drop the price and try again. If it sells in 10 minutes, then you know you screwed up and will start punching the wall.

or yay-banana

3)---->For the determined man. Just bite the bullet and post it here for Best Offer and let the old crummy reel go.

To me there is much pleasure in owning a milestone item. Whatever amount it sells for will not make that much of a difference in my life. It is more fun owning it.
But if there is someone out there that want to make a difference in my life, he is welcome to make me a offer I can't refuse.

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SWIM JIG · Post by **SWIM JIG** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:47 am

usa , OK, so you all talik about the Modle (F) and Model(K) how do you aboslutly ID one>? is it marked? different size? different handles? and id on the foot? Lets become more specific! after all We as ORCAs are suposed to help potential new members! if this is going to be a class 9 politcal secret then it dosent help others! I may be missing something? or are we going to have a inter circle club? I doubt if the price would drop should 50 or 100 of them showed up for sale or trade! (Hi Jim) i knew if anyone had any you would have some! Col. Milton lorens aka swim jig of Amherst Ohio

Mod F Mod K Penn Reels

Mod F Mod K Penn Reels

Model F

a lot of talk , no way to ID one?