REEL INFO: Seaboy Series - The next generation of the famous seaboy reels feature newly styled high strength side plates, a lightweight black anodized aluminum spool and a powerful 3.5:1 gear ratio. Equipped with powerful gears, these USA-made reels are the reels to wind up with, whether you're drifting, chumming, working a wreck or bottom fishing. Great for fish like flounder, cod, sea bass, and even large catfish. The Penn Seaboy® was upgraded in 2004 for even better performance and durability. New features include a larger handle, machined-aluminum spool, stainless steel pinion, and improved free spool. (2004 Penn Catalog)

HISTORY:  The first Sea Boy general purpose reel (model #85) was designed and manufactured before 1941. All external parts of that reel were made of solid brass and corrosion resistant, with a plastic spool. This reel was discontinued by penn in the late 80's.

Name/Series: 185, Seaboy