I’m selling a part of my 40+ year tackle collection over the coming months. Over 10,000 reels and 15,000 lures and need to thin the herd. Bookmark me because I’ll be listing 30-50 reels every week, so check out my other auctions! So much rare stuff. I am listing reels Monday-Thursday so if you see reels you like that end later in the week, I’ll wait to send an invoice until the Thursday reels have ended to save you shipping costs. First two month put nearly 400 reels into new homes! Thanks to everyone. I truly appreciate it.

DESCRIPTION:

Who doesn’t love the fishing reels of the Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company? This is a classic early Penn, introduced in 1934 and made through around 1940. It’s a 250 yard saltwater reel marked “Bridge City” and “patented” in the circle on the front plate. It is an early version of the Penn 85, with waffle click, see through wood grasp, etc. All the things you love to find in an old and rare Penn reel. For more information on Penn reels, seek out the Old Reel Collector’s Association (ORCA), the great Alan Tani reel forum, and the books of Michael Cacioppo published by the Whitefish Press. Works nice with a  strong click but needs a cleaning. See high res images. A great addition to your collection!

SHIPPING:

Domestic shipping will be $8 via USPS first class mail in the domestic USA. Combined domestic lots will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail. International shipping only through eBay’s international shipping program. 

NOTES:

I’ve collected lures for 40 years and I love them and their history, and really just want these to have happy homes. If there’s any issues I’ll fix them for you. 

Inventory Code: D051