Penn Reel

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  • Tips on Fishing With a Penn Reel

    The Penn Fishing Tackle Company has manufactured top-notch fishing equipment since the company was founded in 1932. Saltwater anglers have come to rely on Penn for quality reels; when used properly and provided with regular maintenance, Penn reels will last you a lifetime. read more

  • Parts for a Penn Reel

    Penn is most recognized for its spinning reels, although it also produces baitcasting reels and heavy reels for big-game fishing. The first step to being able to repair and refurbish your own Penn reel is to be able to identify its various parts. Spinning reels have a different construction that most conventional fishing reels but a relatively simple and str… read more

  • How to Disassemble a Penn Reel

    Basic maintenance procedures are needed to keep your Penn fishing reel functioning properly. This will also ensure that your gear lasts much longer. With just a few steps, you can disassemble your Penn fishing reel to clean, lubricate or replace the parts inside. read more

  • Penn Reel Facts

    When it comes to fishing reels, Penn is a well-known and trusted brand. Founded in 1932, Philadelphia-based Penn Reel company manufactures a variety of saltwater and freshwater reels for casual fishermen and professionals alike. read more

  • How to Reassemble a Penn Reel

    Penn reels have been a popular choice among inshore and offshore saltwater anglers for many years. Durable design and construction make Penn desirable for a wide range of surf, pier and open ocean fishing applications. The Spinfisher metal body spinning reel is one example of the reels for which Penn is known. Maintaining a Penn reel such as the Spinfisher r… read more

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  • How to Service Penn Reels

    The Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company was established in 1932. Penn reels quickly grabbed a large share of the reel market and developed a reputation for quality that endures today. Your Penn reel will provide you with years of… read more

  • Penn Fishing Reel History

    The Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company is the leader in recreational saltwater fishing equipment, and has been for decades. Inshore, offshore or in between, Penn has a long history of making tackle that is recognized around the… read more

  • How to Take Apart Penn Fishing Reels

    The Penn Fishing Tackle Co. has been making quality tackle since 1932. To properly care for your Penn reel, disassemble it annually for regular maintenance. By regularly cleaning and lubricating your reel, it will provide you with a li… read more

  • How to Clean Penn Fishing Reels

    Penn is a well-known manufacturer of fishing reels popular with fresh and saltwater anglers. As with any fishing reel, especially those used in saltwater, regular cleaning is imperative to keeping your reel working properly. Corrosion… read more

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  • How to String a Fishing Line to a Penn Reel

    From inland brackish water fishing to the deep open ocean, Penn reels are designed to be serious tools for the angler. Penn manufactures a variety of spinning and bait-casting reels to match the needs of most every saltwater angler. Sp… read more

  • Children Activities on the Emerald Coast

    The Emerald Coast, in northwestern Florida, spans west to Pensacola from Port St. Joe in the east. According to Frommer's the Emerald Coast, or the "Redneck Riviera," is designated as one of the top destinations in 2010. Frommer's says… read more

  • Penn 500 Reel Information

    Penn's 500 reel, also known as the Jigmaster, is one of Penn's most popular reels. First released in 1958, the Jigmaster is also one of Penn's longest-running reels, thanks to its durability, strength and versatility. read more

  • How to Use Penn Reels Formula 10Ld

    Penn Formula 10LD reels were discontinued in 2004. These reels were top sellers for Penn but were replaced with the Graph-Lite reels. The Formula 10LD reel is built for heavy-duty offshore fishing. It can hold up to 800 yards of 20-pou… read more

  • How to Clean & Repair Penn Reels

    The Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company has manufactured thousands of Penn reels since it first opened its door in 1932 in Philadelphia. Like any other reel, performance is largely determined by how well and how often the reel is… read more

  • How to Use a Penn Senator Baitcast Reel

    The Penn Senator casting reel is a durable, heavy-duty reel designed for big-game fishing. The reel has high-strength gearing and reinforced side plates on an aluminum spool. The reel is best suited for casting heavy baits and trolling… read more

  • Adjusting the Drag on a Penn 105 Reel

    The Penn 105 fishing reel is a spinning reel designed for small- to mid-sized sport fish species such as perch, walleye, bass and crappie. The 105 has stainless steel bearings for the spool spin, stainless steel and plastic handles and… read more

  • Top Rated Penn Spinning Reels

    Penn started production in 1932 and when it rolled out the Senator reel in 1936, it was an immediate success. The Senator is still in production today and many of the earliest versions are still catching fish. Penn's emphasis on qualit… read more

  • How to Setup a Penn Baitcast Reel

    Penn is a name that is widely recognized by freshwater and saltwater anglers alike. Manufacturing a variety of equipment, the company's reels are particularly known for being reliable and durable. Among the reels produced by Penn, bait… read more

  • Instructions for Penn Reels

    Penn reels are available in a variety of casting options There are bait, spin and fly reels, and Penn also makes a series of reels with its proprietary torque lever drag and star lever drag. Penn reels are not significantly different f… read more

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