OLDER PENN Reels

[SheLuvs2Fish]

Can anyone direct me to a site or can you give me some personal input on what older model PENN Reels are of better quality and worth more? I constantly run into them at estate auctions and such and never know which is better or how much money to bid for them...

Here's a 10.00 buy I got at the last estate sale I attended. I figured I couldn't turn it & a rod down for 10 bucks either way.

Also!, how do you get the gunk off of a reel when it looks like it's been sprayed with WD-40 a hundred years ago???


Thanks!




Edit!- Gotta resize that pic!

[Ravens16]

I posted the same question on a couple other boards awhile ago and recieved NO replies, except for nice reel!
I picked up 4 of those same reels for $10 a piece at an estate auction this summer also. Seems about the going rate.
I used Goo gone and citrus cleaner to get rid of the old oil/grease.
If you find something post it up please.

[Capt. Brian Daley]

the price you payed is about right we have a ton of fishing show in jersey durning the winter months you'll see hundreds of thoses and the ocean city
reels there. as for the cleaning get some ROLLOFF at the marine store works
wonders soke it for a while then brush it hot water and wipe off with woody wax
great for rods too, and then repack w/grease just like new

[SheLuvs2Fish]

Thanks Capt. and Ravens 16...

Now, This may disqualify me from 'repack with grease' part but what kinda grease?



Here's what I'd guess would be a better quality one that I picked up for $12.50.

[Capt. Brian Daley]

Thanks Capt. and Ravens 16...

Now, This may disqualify me from 'repack with grease' part but what kinda grease?



Here's what I'd guess would be a better quality one that I picked up for $12.50.

USE WOLFHEADS GREASE JUST A LITTLE DAB AROUND THE GEARS AND SHAFT
VERY EASY TO DO AND THATS A GREAT DEAL ON THE 750 SPINFISHER 12.50

[SheLuvs2Fish]

Thanks Capt for all the great information! I figured that Spinfisher was a deal.