PENN 501
REEL SPECS
Gear Ratio: Line: Capacity: Weight:
4:1 12 lb. 500 yds. 20 oz
First Year Manf.: 1966        Discontinued by Penn: 2004

REEL INFO: Jigmaster - To hard working saltwater anglers, the Penn general purpose reels, such as the Surfmaster, are as highly valued as mom, apple pie and the good old USA. These reels offer great value and serious features like durable aluminum spools, precision machined gears and Penn's famous HT-100 multi-disc star drag. Perfect for stripers in the surf, cobia off the beaches or albacore, school tuna or yellowtail in the open ocean. (2000 Penn Catalog)

HISTORY: The 500L was the first Jigmaster designed and manufactured by Penn, and it's also the only Jigmaster still manufactured today. The 501 was very similar to this model, but had a narrow spool, and is no longer manufactured today.


Name/Series: 501, Jigmaster, Narrow Version

Construction:

    Reinforced side plates.
    Chrome plated brass exposed metal componants.
    Stainless steel pinion gear and a high strenth bronze alloy main gear.
Features:

    HT-100 multi-disc star drag.
    Counterbalanced soft grip handle.
    Loud, durable clicker.
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