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Post by olhillbilly on Mar 7, 2008 11:05:30 GMT -6
Then I got just the place for ya to get one. CHEF JIM’S PENN REELS www.chefjimpennreels.com/The feller says what he means, and means what he says! And standin behind one's product means a heckofalot to me. Specially these days. Plus, he's a good guy an knows how to fish. ;D hb |
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Post by ketch on Mar 28, 2008 22:41:41 GMT -6
I have one of Jim's reels, and let me tell you, it is as smooth as anything I have ever seen. Not to mention he's a pretty darn good guy.
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Post by olhillbilly on Mar 29, 2008 0:31:14 GMT -6
I got two of em now, and am as proud as punch of em.  |
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Post by Sinker on Mar 29, 2008 22:59:34 GMT -6
It always helps out ta rep a good product! Jim couldn't hardly of picked out a better'n than Penn. I've had a 49, an it was a dandy. Had I b'lieve a 309 with level-wind an it was a goodun. That was back when I used ta snag them ol spoonbills. Bout 90% of th snaggin reels was Penn 49s or Senators, I think they was called.
I now got 2 209s I like real good and a 109 I bought used that needs a little work on it. I been readin everthing that Jim sez bout what can be wrong with and what can be done about it, an I like what I hear an read. I also been keepin track of a business deal he has been involved in and I highly approve of his ethical standards. Man of his word! Purty hard ta beat a dealer like that!
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Post by Sinker on Mar 29, 2008 23:03:34 GMT -6
An yer right about him knowin somethin bout fishin. Just saw a pic of him holdin up a 35 lb flathead caught already this spring. Sure be glad when th water warms up here!
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Post by WVsnowflake on Mar 30, 2008 17:22:01 GMT -6
Ok I hate to be a greenhorn here but..... I have never heard of a Penn reel. I like to fish and have been doing so since I could hold a rod, But when I was little dad made sure I had a Zebco reel. Then when I got older I got to graduate to an open faced reel I believe it was a Mitchell, I will have to check into these Penn Reels.......
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Post by Sinker on Mar 31, 2008 4:17:54 GMT -6
An I never heard of a Mitchell, ceptin one I went ta school with!
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Post by ketch on Mar 31, 2008 8:17:16 GMT -6
Penn reels are amazing reels. Just about stout enough to double as a winch for your boat in a pinch.
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Post by WVsnowflake on Mar 31, 2008 13:02:48 GMT -6
Here is a look at the Mitchell Reels. I called dad last night and he said yes they were Mitchell reels we had. He'd heard of the Penn Reels too. Said they were real good. Hmmm the things we learn when we ask huh? www.fishmitchell.com/menu.cfm? |
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Post by famfish on Mar 31, 2008 17:52:26 GMT -6
Here i a nice link to all types of Penn Reels and the facts about each. I used a Mitchell 300 most of my fishing life till the last ten years. I like a small open face reel. I have a Shakespear 10 bearing ree I got at Wal Mart for $37 and it is the best reel I have ever used. I also bought a cherry 6 foot light weight rod at Wal Mart and the combo is very light and easy to use. I use 14 # to 20# braided stren sinkable line and think it is the best with no Memory and a small diameter. Penn reels are very good but expensive and may be too good for the ocassional fisherman. I just bought a Daiwa Combo rod and reel at Dicks reduced from $40 to $20 and I think its a great deal. All blue reel with a blue 6 foot rod! Here is the link for Penn Reels +++ www.fishermansheadquarters.com/penn_reels.html |
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Post by chefjim on Apr 1, 2008 8:10:57 GMT -6
Penns! You betcha. It always makes me happy to see people sayin' good stuff about them. Any of you here need any help with anything Penn as far as advice or anything, you just let me know. I like Penn reels so much it makes me happy just talkin' about them........ By the way......usin' a 49 for spoonbillin'........EXCELLENT choice......  |
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Post by famfish on Apr 1, 2008 8:43:14 GMT -6
Ya Chef that 13 bearing Penn reel seems to be the Cats Meow what can you tell us about that one. What does it cost and where can we get one.
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Post by Sinker on Apr 1, 2008 13:40:04 GMT -6
You got that right Chefjim, bout that 49 Penn. I be a firm believer that if th Good Lord ever took ta snaggin He'd be usin a 49!
Famfish, you, outa bout all th people I ever met yet awta know "ya git what ya pay fer"!!!
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Post by famfish on Apr 1, 2008 18:33:04 GMT -6
Ya I may get one o the 13 bearing Penns! Ya Sinker that is true about most products you get what you pay for but some great inventions are worth more than you pay! I hope I don't have to give you a hint!
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Post by papa on May 11, 2008 20:31:12 GMT -6
In my opinion Penn reels are the best you can get and when I got one from Chef Jim, he was ever bit as good as the reel. You can't find any better guy than Chef. I got a great 209 from a great guy.
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Post by chefjim on May 11, 2008 20:42:03 GMT -6
In my opinion Penn reels are the best you can get and when I got one from Chef Jim, he was ever bit as good as the reel. You can't find any better guy than Chef. I got a great 209 from a great guy. Aww, Papa, you're makin' me blush again. Thank you my friend. |
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Post by Sinker on Jul 25, 2008 10:07:29 GMT -6
Finally got ta use that Penn 109 ya worked on fer me Jim. As promised it's as good as new. I howsomever need ta work with it a while. They's a little differnce tween a 209 an a 109. Ya can look up th differnces in 'birdnest city'!
Also got ta try out that #9 I told ya I got. It either needs more lube, or it has a bit of a problem. I'll letcha know when I've used it a bit more.
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Post by naturelovr on Oct 21, 2008 20:26:20 GMT -6
"birdnest city"....i've been there!!!...just this last weekend as a matter a fact...  .....guess everyone hasta' visit there at least a time or two 'fore they get the hang a it..... chef jim, after dealin with my birdnest misadventure, do ya suppose i should just buy a couple or three more Penns from ya?.....that way, one could be in the mail to you to untangle (since i do that so very well...gosh, who knew that with the first cast i'd be an expert at birdnestin'?).....one could be in the mail back to me after you worked your magic...an' i'd have one or two at my disposal to practice with.....  ..... what kinda' money would we be talkin' for me to just put you on retainer?.... ;D....... better yet, you an ms. kitty could just relocate to MO an i could just drop 'em off........wait, if ya relocated, my hero, ms. kitty, could continue the lesson that ended so abruptly with the amazin' mess i managed to make....an she could just take it home with her if i messed up..... ;D...... (wanna' plainly state, it wasn't anythin' about the reel....it was all about me not makin' it real clear to my thumb what i expected it to do as i cast........) it is my plan to be really good at castin' an' catchin' big fish with that beautiful Penn before i see ya next......  ...... |
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Post by chefjim on Oct 21, 2008 20:42:11 GMT -6
"birdnest city"....i've been there!!!...just this last weekend as a matter a fact... .....guess everyone hasta' visit there at least a time or two 'fore they get the hang a it..... chef jim, after dealin with my birdnest misadventure, do ya suppose i should just buy a couple or three more Penns from ya?.....that way, one could be in the mail to you to untangle (since i do that so very well...gosh, who knew that with the first cast i'd be an expert at birdnestin'?).....one could be in the mail back to me after you worked your magic...an' i'd have one or two at my disposal to practice with..... ..... what kinda' money would we be talkin' for me to just put you on retainer?.... ;D....... better yet, you an ms. kitty could just relocate to MO an i could just drop 'em off........wait, if ya relocated, my hero, ms. kitty, could continue the lesson that ended so abruptly with the amazin' mess i managed to make....an she could just take it home with her if i messed up..... ;D...... (wanna' plainly state, it wasn't anythin' about the reel....it was all about me not makin' it real clear to my thumb what i expected it to do as i cast........) it is my plan to be really good at castin' an' catchin' big fish with that beautiful Penn before i see ya next...... ...... Awww shoot, N, you'll be ok with the castin'. I called in four of my associates today, and after about 3 hours we had your reel untangled and good as new again. I did switch the line on it fer ya to make it easier though. I put a load of that 80lb green dot like Hill uses on his so it'll be easier to untangle should there be any further difficulties. She'll be in the mail "Priority" in the morning, so be watchin' for her. Just you wait and see. You'll be a Penn head besides being a catter in no time.......... |
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Post by rick brumback on May 8, 2013 16:28:10 GMT -6
I use. Mitchell ambassadors reels to cat fish with.I likes em
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