Penn Reels Question? - The Hull Truth

Birdman · 08-01-2003, 02:45 PM

I have 3 Penn Int. II's, all 30SW's (two speed wide). All three have silver wind lever end caps. I'm looking to buy one more of these, however, every time I see one for sale, it always has a Gold endcap like the one below???

IS there a difference? The year made or something like that...? Just curious...?

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ramc · 08-02-2003, 06:40 PM

Birdman,

Check both ends of the handle. For a while Penn made the silver end heavier so the handle is always in an optimum position to grab. One end silver, the other end gold.

Chris

Birdman · 08-03-2003, 10:14 PM

Mine are silver on both sides. And my reels are new (2 years old).

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John957 · 08-04-2003, 07:13 AM

They've changed the handles many times over the years. Most models right now have the silver on both ends.

John957 · 08-04-2003, 07:14 AM

If you're looking for another get the 30VSW. Much, much better reels.

CrookedHook · 08-04-2003, 07:17 AM

You guys do know Penn was purchased by Sea Striker. I understand changes are coming

Ted

Birdman · 08-04-2003, 08:44 AM

quote:Originally posted by John957:
If you're looking for another get the 30VSW. Much, much better reels.

And much much much OVERPRICED!!!

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John957 · 08-04-2003, 09:36 AM

They sell for less now than the 30SW's did.

greggo · 08-04-2003, 10:51 AM

Birdman.
This comes from a very reliable source:
The silver tipped handles are Chinese Knock-offs, they flooded the market a few years back. The gold tipped are of course the real McCoy. So, if you want to match the ones you have (silver tipped) send me $22.00 I've got a trunk load of them.........

Birdman · 08-04-2003, 01:37 PM

quote:Originally posted by John957:
They sell for less now than the 30SW's did.

HUH? Where are you seeing them for less than the old ones?

I bought mine brand new on sale at my local bait shop for $375. The cheapest I've seen the 30Vsw is $519.

I need one more....

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John957 · 08-04-2003, 01:42 PM

$375 was probably a sale price when Penn was discontinuing them for the new V series about 2 years ago. Before that they were up to $599 at the major tackle outlets.

Now they're generally around $460-499

Birdman · 08-04-2003, 02:04 PM

....and they should be around $100.

Anywho, I don't want one odd reel, I want to get the same reel for my fourth get up.

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savage · 08-04-2003, 07:11 PM

Send that mismatched one to me - that will solve your problem and help with mine.

Birdman · 08-05-2003, 01:18 PM

quote:Originally posted by savage:
Send that mismatched one to me - that will solve your problem and help with mine.

Savage,
I don't have a mismatched one, John957 is trying to talk me onto buying a mismatched one (the new Penn 30's). But what I want/need is an old Penn 30SW.

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fishon2 · 08-06-2003, 03:57 AM

greggo,
Where the handles knockoffs or the entire reel?
John

Birdman · 08-06-2003, 12:15 PM

quote:Originally posted by fishon2:
greggo,
Where the handles knockoffs or the entire reel?
John

That was just a wise crack, not real info.

There are not knockoffs.

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