REEL INFO: Beachmaster - In the beachmaster line of reels, we offer anglers inexpensive, light weight, wide-spool reels, for surf, bay and general all-around fishing. The plastic spools for Beachmaster reels are very light, weigh only 2 ouncez, and get off to a flying start with the least effort, which is very helpful in prolonged squidding and when casting with light lures. (1958 Penn Catalog)

HISTORY: First built before 1941, this reel was not known as a beachmaster, but simply called a "light tackle casting reel". In the mid 50's Penn decided to put reels in named series with similar reels, and the Beachmaster series was born, featuring the 155, 160 and 165 models. Models 160 and 165 are similar, with the difference that the 165 lacked the star drag. The 165 was also available with a metal spool.

Name/Series: 165, Beachmaster.