One of the greatest success stories in the history of fishing tackle is the Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co. of Philadelphia, Penn. Founded by Otto Henze in the teeth of the great depression, Henze revolutionized the field of saltwater angling, making the sport affordable for the working man by creating brilliantly simple and rugged fishing reels that would stand up to generations of use. Here, for the first time ever, Penn reel historian and collector Michael Cacioppo takes you through the history of Penn year by year, from its founding in 1932 through its 25th anniversary year of 1957. In between you'll watch a fledgling company, founded on determination and hard work, enter the cut-throat business of fishing reel manufacturing and come to dominate the saltwater field in less than a decade. From the original Models F and K to the Sea Ford to the legendary Penn Senator, this book covers the origins and development of all Penn model reels built during the company's first quarter century of existence. This book contains the most complete history of the company yet written, hundreds of full color photos of reels, surveys of every known Penn catalog, and a detailed appendix covering every reel made during the years 1932-1957 on a year-by-year basis. Includes a Foreword by David Martin, formerly Penn's CEO and CFO! A must have for anyone who has ever loved a Penn reel! BOOK DETAILS 8.5" x 11" Softcover - 286 Total Pages - Full Color Throughout - 100s of Photos

The Chronological History of Penn Reels, 1932-1957

Michael Cacioppo

The Whitefish Press (Cincinnati, OH)

A companion volume to The Chronological History of Penn Reels, Volume One by Michael Cacioppo (considered by many to the Blue Book for Penn reel collectors), this book brings together a veritable treasure of Penn reel information that did not fit the parameters of the first book. In addition, this book includes a detailed Price Guide to all Penn reels sold by the firm in the first 25 years of its existence. The essays include detailed information on the Penn Prototypes (Models F and K), the earliest days of Penn reels, the Penn Sea Hawk, the Sea Ford, the Bay Side, the Long Beach, Quick Take-Apart Penns, the indomitable Penn Squidder, the legendary Senators, Penn trade reels, left-handed Penns, color variations on Penn reels, South African exports, light tackle casting reels in the pre-war era, Penn anniversary reels, the Penn formula, and hot rod Penns. The Price Guide includes individual listings of every model Penn offered on a year to year basis from 1932 through 1957, with prices included for every known reel. Based on the author's experience buying and selling thousands of Penn reels, as well as closely following the Penn reel market for over a decade, the prices will help collectors and resellers alike better ascertain the value of any vintage Penn reel. A full sized 8.5 x 11 inch softcover, it has 222 total pages and 100s of clean black and white photos.

The Penn Reel Collector's Companion and Price Guide, Volume I (1932-1957)

BOOK DETAILS 8.5" x 11" Softcover * Black-and-White Images * 300 Pages * Contains all catalogs from 1932-1957 ABOUT THE BOOK In this companion volume to The Chronological History of Penn Reels, 1932-1957 and The Penn Reel Collector's Companion &amp; Price Guide, 1932-1957, the long-awaited A Documentary History of Penn Reels, 1932-1957 contains rare documents and photographs pertaining to Penn history during its first 25 years. It is divided into three sections: Section One, which covers original documents and letters to and from Penn and photos from Penn's first ledger book; Section Two, which contains a complete set of Penn catalogs from this period; and Section Three, a photographic essay of Penn during this era. A must for any Penn collector! Here, for the first time ever, is a complete set of Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co. catalogs and other documents and photos pertaining to its first 25 years of history. From the unnumbered Penn flyer for the Model K, to Catalog #1 in 1933 through Catalog #20 in 1957, this volume reproduces every page of every Penn catalog during the years 1932-1957, including rare pocket catalogs. It also includes everything from correspondence between Otto Henze and other tackle makers, to images of the first sales ledgers, to photos of the factory floor. This work will serve as a standard reference for many years, as well as a great companion to the previous two Penn histories in this series. A must for any Penn reel collector, dealer, or historian!

A Documentary History of Penn Reels, 1932-1957

Sports & Outdoors

Water Sports

Cincinnati, OH: The Whitefish Press

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The Chronological History of Penn Reels, 1932-1957

The Penn Reel Collector's Companion and Price Guide, Volume I (1932-1957)

A Documentary History of Penn Reels, 1932-1957