Penn Peerless #9 and Penn #160

 Just like X-mas! I just found 2 Penn Peerless #9 reels and a Penn#160 in an old box of gear my ex's dad gave me years ago. one peerless#9 runs perfectly while the other#9 & #160 have major clunks when reeling w/no load. I can't seem to find any info on these reels (retired?). Does anyone know anything about these models. The #9's are small. The #160 is pretty beat up but looks to be beefyer? Can I rebuild/pump up these models. What wt.line and how much do they hold. Any info greatly appreciated.       Randall

This is the last year the Penn 9's are being made ... http://www.scottsbt.com/pennparts/reelspecs/penn9m.htm

Penn 160 Beachmaster ... http://www.scottsbt.com/pennparts/reelspecs/penn160L.htm

-Allen

Thanks allen, great site and makes me want to juice the reels up a little. The #9's feel like a sweet little ree,l maybe a little too litle? Anyone ever use one?     Randall

I think those were popular for leadcore freshwater trolling. I'm sure they catch fish just fine.

J

FWIW, the Penn 9, 109, 209 have traditionally been popular in the Puget Sound for general salmon and bottom fishing.  They all have the same drag washers and I just checked, the 9 and the 160 are the same too.

-Allen

Maybe trolling for macs in tahoe? I think this might be a great starter project for learning to rebuild! Randall