PENN 259
REEL SPECS
Gear Ratio: Line: Capacity: Weight:
3:1 36 lb. 250 yds. 19 oz
First Year Manf.: Before 1941    Discontinued by Penn: Mid 50's

REEL INFO: : "This reel is developed from our well known Long Beach Reel, but redesigned especially for live-bait casting and equipped with our Easy-Cast light weight spool, the weight of which is only one-half the weight of metal spools. In addition, theses spools are corrosion-proof for better line protection. This reel is equipped with triple multiplying non-strip steel gears, never-fail free spool clutch, powerful star drag, torpedo handle, rod clamp attachment and One Shot lubrication system. End plates are double metal bound and frame is made of nickel-silver and chromium-plated."(1941 Penn Catalog)

HISTORY: 

Name/Series: 259, Live Bait Caster.

Construction:
    Reinforced plastic, corrosion resistant spool.
    End plates are metal bound.
    Frame made of nickel-silver and chromium-plated.
Features:
    Powerful star drag
    Torpedo handle.
    one-shot lubrication system.
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