REEL INFO: International Tournament - A new era of sportfishing achievement and adventure began with the introduction of Penn International Game Fish Reels to the world' s most critical tournament fishermen. (1968 Penn Catalog)
HISTORY: The first International Tournament series was introduced in 1967, however the Penn 80W wasn't added to the series until the 1970's. This spool had a greater line capacity than it's brother, the Penn 80. In the late 80's the 80W was replaced by the 80TW, which weighed much less than the massive, 114 oz. weighing 80W.
Name/Series: 80W - International Tournament.
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