Fun to see how to use this old reel. Just picked up a box of old reel bits and parts and one of these was in there, so now I know a lot more about using it! Thanks!
I rescued a bunch of Penn Delmar 285's bought off e-bay. Each reel was taken completely apart, cleaned, polished, fixed (if need be), greased with Quicksilver 2-4-C marine grease, upgraded the drag washers to carbon fiber HT-100 drag washers and ground flat stainless steel drag washers from Smooth Drag. The drag washers were greased with Cal's Universal Reel and Drag grease for a nice smooth drag. All of the screws were greased, all the metal parts were greased, the spools have grease on them (not an ungreased spot on them for corrosion protection). 2 of them (to compliment their heat treated steel gears and stainless steel pinion gear) were treated to stainless steel gear sleeves, stainless steel 🐕's (hand fitted) and custom drag stacks (5 carbon fiber washers and 5 s.s. washers) from Ultimate Upgrades by Bryan Young and aluminum spools. The modified reels produce 16 lbs of drag. The drag is smooth and not jerky. Jerky drags tend to break things. The reels capacity are completely full with 300 yds of 30 lb dacron with a 50 yd topshot of 30 lb mono or 400 yds of 20 lb dacron and 50 yds of 20 lb mono. Some of the reels that I got off of e bay were used for parts. I tossed most of the 3 piece spools except for the 29M-60 stainless steel spools. I have a bunch of spare parts cleaned and catalogued. I'd like to see you fish a Penn Delmar 285 from the beach. Tight lines.
Recently purchased a bakelite Penn No. 85 Sea Boy, took it apart and completely cleaned, lubricated the entire thing ,and gosh, it free spools better than any of the other penns I own. I would love to take it out a fish with it some day.
They are awesome reels actually quite lite too, nice robust gears and like you say a great freespool! They cast great with bait on the beach, super on piers and perfect for boats and they last forever! I am due to do a video with one soon! Enjoy the reel use it they are awesome! Thanks as always! Fish Your Way - Jerry
@@FishYourWay That is wonderful to hear, all your videos are awesome but seeing one featuring the same reels I own is even more special. I just ordered a bakelite 77 Sea Hawk with cream handles to add to the collection, because of your video on "the lost art of surf casting" it will look wonderful cleaned up next to the 85 Seaboy. Say, do you have any experience with the Peer 109 Levelwind? I have one as well, and it due to it's small size, It seems like it'd be a pleasure to use.
Thanks again! The 109 is a pretty neat reel it is direct drive, I would use the peerless No. 9 or a penn no.10 instead of the abu garcia ambassadeurs but the left hand model is rare. i think the are better for the sea then the abus but all great reels! The small size of the no.9 makes it nice and light, that has a freespool with no handle spins so you can get light lures out the no 109 you mention is better for bait but I prefer to not use a levelwind for bait fishing and dont mind the crankside. Good stuff as always and thanks a million!
Great video and the one about the Penn 77 ! You are using them with left hand wind . Are they set for a "leftie" or do you have to change anything in the reel ? I am going to have a go a a refurb on a couple of Penn's and will have a go with them in the UK . I am really enjoying the videos keep them coming ! Thanks
Thank you thank you for watching commenting and subscribing! The 77 I just turn around works great just as such! The ones with the clutch you need to reverse the dog and the ratchet, much appreciate the words!
I was out fishing with a friend some years back and he landed a shark just limit size; it was the best tasting fish I've had. Do you keep sharks for eating? if you do what size.
Thats neat! I do keep these time to time no limits on them. they are great, you just need to clean them right away. I may keep one before I leave but you are right they are delicious!!! Thanks Lucio!
Yes, I prefer to crank with my left hand and hold the rod with my right. With no anti-reverse you can pick which side you prefer! Another cool feature!!!
Thats a good question, if your not sure and not too big a fan of braid go with the mono. Most people use mono with them I just prefer braid, but its really a matter of preference so if you like braid give it a go
They are! If your not used to fishing witout a drag it can be a little tricky but they can muscle in about anything the sea has toffer next to shore! Thanks wayn!
Always love to hear from my friends in Greece! Thanks Aquaholic! They are awesome! It may take a little practice but give them a try they work great and very affordable!
That is amazing to think how a piece of equipment is good one generation to the next to this day. I say time tested and true reels. Awesome little incident thanks for sharing that! Kindest regards Jerry
FishJonesBeach por que en el vídeo en este y en el que utiliza el penn Numero 77. Enrrolla el Nylon y No lo va devanando. Que tipo de Nylon utiliza? Por cierto, soy de Bs As ARGENTINA.
El gran juego de Berkley es una buena línea. Es nylon y funciona bien. 20 libras es suficiente. Me gusta utilizar la línea de trenza, aunque como se ve aquí
FishJonesBeach how many direct drive models are their so i can trawl ebay also modern wise a company called tronix here in the uk do a whole range of left hand wind models
well i have just purchased 2 of these online both in good working condition and absolutly love them i will be spooling them up and hiting the pier in the next few days im even thinking o matching them up with a pair of old school rods for a cool retro look
Yea I do both but prefer left so i may be using this a bit more this year, I like that I can pick a side that works best for me. have another one this style but diffrent for an upcoming video. That is 50lb on top and 30 below with 20lb to the spool. I like the tyhinner braid because I can get a extra hundred yards just in case it takes a while to turn a shark. Mono or dacron is standard a little thicker but most people use 20lb mono you may be able to get 300yds or so i think its stated 27lb/200yds or something standard but thats yestur years line
Great video Jerry!!!! That reel sure is Tough :) I have broke so many Reels due to the conditions I fish in my last reel that broke was during Steelhead season Reel got wet from it Snowing and the little bit of water on it froze and expanded which snapped my anti-reverse right off I guess some reels just aren't made for the crazy extreme Anglers like us lol :)
That is wild! I like tough rugged and simple! Seems when they put all kinds of bells and whistles its just more to break. My main reels I been using forever and maintenance is simple I like that. Thanks as always wnyfishergirl!
Thanks Paul, They are fantastic reels! I left this on my rod so I have it ready to go next outing! Have an Ocean city with a fitting model name I hope to get out too!
Surf fishing and bay fishing it's all good thanks bro
Hi Jeffrey thanks as always!
Man I always enjoy watching this video it's great🐟
Me2 Jeffrey thanks always!
Hi Jerry this is a great video thanks 🐟
You bet! Thanks as always Jeffrey!
Fun to see how to use this old reel. Just picked up a box of old reel bits and parts and one of these was in there, so now I know a lot more about using it! Thanks!
Love the old reel thanks Anthony was using it the other day!
Cool reel
Thanks Jeffrey!
Your are awesome. I appreciate all the info very much
I appreciate that!
I rescued a bunch of Penn Delmar 285's bought off e-bay. Each reel was taken completely apart, cleaned, polished, fixed (if need be), greased with Quicksilver 2-4-C marine grease, upgraded the drag washers to carbon fiber HT-100 drag washers and ground flat stainless steel drag washers from Smooth Drag. The drag washers were greased with Cal's Universal Reel and Drag grease for a nice smooth drag. All of the screws were greased, all the metal parts were greased, the spools have grease on them (not an ungreased spot on them for corrosion protection). 2 of them (to compliment their heat treated steel gears and stainless steel pinion gear) were treated to stainless steel gear sleeves, stainless steel 🐕's (hand fitted) and custom drag stacks (5 carbon fiber washers and 5 s.s. washers) from Ultimate Upgrades by Bryan Young and aluminum spools. The modified reels produce 16 lbs of drag. The drag is smooth and not jerky. Jerky drags tend to break things.
The reels capacity are completely full with 300 yds of 30 lb dacron with a 50 yd topshot of 30 lb mono or 400 yds of 20 lb dacron and 50 yds of 20 lb mono.
Some of the reels that I got off of e bay were used for parts. I tossed most of the 3 piece spools except for the 29M-60 stainless steel spools. I have a bunch of spare parts cleaned and catalogued.
I'd like to see you fish a Penn Delmar 285 from the beach. Tight lines.
I will try to get to it if I can I have a few here would love to thanks for sharing your experience!
You're welcome.
Hi the 285 Delmar is one of my favorite reels I have one also thanks 🐟
Hi Jerry I just bought a 155 beach master reel setting it up for the season talk to you later
That is so cool one of my favorite reels! Enjoy Jeffrey! Talk soon!
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Thanks a million as always!
the wind was blowing great vid, happy you stuck it out. 👍
Really wanted to fish through the water a bit more but it felt like 40 out there with the wind and wet! But I enjoyed the reel!
Really nice fishing reel
Thanks as always Kayakeros!!!
These old reels are true work horses. I can't wait to get back to LI, I'm in Poland right now.
Very cool! Hows the fishing there? Have a safe trip back!
FishJonesBeach i haven't tried, but I have been visiting old castles.
Cool!
Recently purchased a bakelite Penn No. 85 Sea Boy, took it apart and completely cleaned, lubricated the entire thing ,and gosh, it free spools better than any of the other penns I own. I would love to take it out a fish with it some day.
They are awesome reels actually quite lite too, nice robust gears and like you say a great freespool! They cast great with bait on the beach, super on piers and perfect for boats and they last forever! I am due to do a video with one soon! Enjoy the reel use it they are awesome! Thanks as always! Fish Your Way - Jerry
@@FishYourWay That is wonderful to hear, all your videos are awesome but seeing one featuring the same reels I own is even more special. I just ordered a bakelite 77 Sea Hawk with cream handles to add to the collection, because of your video on "the lost art of surf casting" it will look wonderful cleaned up next to the 85 Seaboy. Say, do you have any experience with the Peer 109 Levelwind? I have one as well, and it due to it's small size, It seems like it'd be a pleasure to use.
Thanks again! The 109 is a pretty neat reel it is direct drive, I would use the peerless No. 9 or a penn no.10 instead of the abu garcia ambassadeurs but the left hand model is rare. i think the are better for the sea then the abus but all great reels! The small size of the no.9 makes it nice and light, that has a freespool with no handle spins so you can get light lures out the no 109 you mention is better for bait but I prefer to not use a levelwind for bait fishing and dont mind the crankside. Good stuff as always and thanks a million!
Loving that reel. Can't wait to see the next antique reel you use! Great video my friend.
Have it cleaned and ready to go! Hopefully sometime next week! Thanks Okie!
Good Video Senpai....
Thank you NY! Keep the lines tight!
im gonna try to make a video for my next catch i learn a lot from you so thank you senpai...
Cant wait to see!
Ooooo The Knukle busta!!!! Put a pin in your hands you will be Black and Blue Jerry! :)
The Pin an art in itself! Love your reels!
Buying one for my mom so she can have a reliable, yet simple reel to fish with!
Great for surf, pier and boat durable, affordable and fun to use! Mom will love it!
Great video and the one about the Penn 77 ! You are using them with left hand wind . Are they set for a "leftie" or do you have to change anything in the reel ? I am going to have a go a a refurb on a couple of Penn's and will have a go with them in the UK . I am really enjoying the videos keep them coming ! Thanks
Thank you thank you for watching commenting and subscribing! The 77 I just turn around works great just as such! The ones with the clutch you need to reverse the dog and the ratchet, much appreciate the words!
@@FishYourWay thanks I will have some fun with the refurb on the old Penns ! Thanks again for the videos and Tight Lines !
@@davewilkins9981 Much welcome and thank you!
I was out fishing with a friend some years back and he landed a shark just limit size; it was the best tasting fish I've had. Do you keep sharks for eating? if you do what size.
Thats neat! I do keep these time to time no limits on them. they are great, you just need to clean them right away. I may keep one before I leave but you are right they are delicious!!! Thanks Lucio!
I recently purchased this reel and I could not figure out how to cast with it
It may take a little practice but go slow and then speed it up later they are great Dylan!
Okay thanks for the advice
Much welcome!
Thanks for sharing love the reel I have some old ones my self
They are awesome! thanks salvador! Have some lined up!
yah know...it looks like the reel is mounted backwards ??? isn't the free-spool lever usually on the right ??
Yes, I prefer to crank with my left hand and hold the rod with my right. With no anti-reverse you can pick which side you prefer! Another cool feature!!!
Did you switch the handle to the left?
Good question, it is a direct drive no clutch so all I have to do is turn the reel around and ready to go, no anti reverse on it
Tanto el sea Hawk y sea Scamp. Son reeles geniales. Me costo conseguir los dos. Pero al final los pude conseguir y estoy muy contento.
¡Ellos son fantasticos! ¡Gracias como siempre!
you left handed?
No right, in Europe this is considered right handed, I guess its all relative how you look at handedness
Do you know if braid or mono works better on older Penn baitcasters like this? I have a Penn no.85
Thats a good question, if your not sure and not too big a fan of braid go with the mono. Most people use mono with them I just prefer braid, but its really a matter of preference so if you like braid give it a go
I see you use the reel left handed does it work ok like that ?
Yea does the trick gets it done
Looks like it is still a work horse of a reel.
They are! If your not used to fishing witout a drag it can be a little tricky but they can muscle in about anything the sea has toffer next to shore! Thanks wayn!
keep doing these old tackle challenges, they are pretty cool! maybe more vintage rods and spinning reels?
I have one line up for next its and Ocean City with a very fitting name! Thanks danysniper22 II will do that!
hello from greecee again :D !! i dont know about this reels XD but you are great.
Always love to hear from my friends in Greece! Thanks Aquaholic! They are awesome! It may take a little practice but give them a try they work great and very affordable!
Reel is backwords
How so?
I am 37, When I showed my mother that pen 60, she was taken way back, Her dad my Grand dad: rest his soul, Had the same one.
That is amazing to think how a piece of equipment is good one generation to the next to this day. I say time tested and true reels. Awesome little incident thanks for sharing that! Kindest regards Jerry
you can tell how fast the wind wa whipping the hairs on my arm are sticking up the whole time!
Hi Jerry I have a question about the reel you are using how do you guide the line back on the spool thanks 😊
I use my thumb and fore finger to guide it back and forth even but a slight ball with more bulk to center
Pregunta desde Bs As. Al enrrollar el Nylon, si no lo va devanando con el dedo. No se enrrolla parejo en el carretel verdad?
sí, necesitas usar los dedos o no será una buena pregunta
FishJonesBeach por que en el vídeo en este y en el que utiliza el penn Numero 77. Enrrolla el Nylon y No lo va devanando. Que tipo de Nylon utiliza? Por cierto, soy de Bs As ARGENTINA.
El gran juego de Berkley es una buena línea. Es nylon y funciona bien. 20 libras es suficiente. Me gusta utilizar la línea de trenza, aunque como se ve aquí
FishJonesBeach de que diametro utiliza el Nylon. O.30 0.35 0.40?
El Nylon es marca Berkley verdad?
Sí, eso sería lo correcto, creo, y la línea de Berkeley es buena
like you i reel with my left hand are their any other models that can be used left hand wind also as most are right hand wind only
I wish they made more left they can be converted but the direct drive models are great!
FishJonesBeach how many direct drive models are their so i can trawl ebay also modern wise a company called tronix here in the uk do a whole range of left hand wind models
Thanks!
well i have just purchased 2 of these online both in good working condition and absolutly love them i will be spooling them up and hiting the pier in the next few days im even thinking o matching them up with a pair of old school rods for a cool retro look
Jerry, Does the reel have a level wind system? I didn't see you use your thumb to lay the line on the spool.
There is no levelwind on it, you just have to keep an eye laying line on, you can get away with it sometimes without thumbing the line on
Im a lefty..looks simple to use gonna get one on ebay..what line are you using ?? Thanks
Yea I do both but prefer left so i may be using this a bit more this year, I like that I can pick a side that works best for me. have another one this style but diffrent for an upcoming video. That is 50lb on top and 30 below with 20lb to the spool. I like the tyhinner braid because I can get a extra hundred yards just in case it takes a while to turn a shark. Mono or dacron is standard a little thicker but most people use 20lb mono you may be able to get 300yds or so i think its stated 27lb/200yds or something standard but thats yestur years line
Great video Jerry!!!! That reel sure is Tough :) I have broke so many Reels due to the conditions I fish in my last reel that broke was during Steelhead season Reel got wet from it Snowing and the little bit of water on it froze and expanded which snapped my anti-reverse right off I guess some reels just aren't made for the crazy extreme Anglers like us lol :)
That is wild! I like tough rugged and simple! Seems when they put all kinds of bells and whistles its just more to break. My main reels I been using forever and maintenance is simple I like that. Thanks as always wnyfishergirl!
I love seeing these old reels still in use! They don't make em like that any more, and those who claim to charge the price of a house for them!
Thanks Paul, They are fantastic reels! I left this on my rod so I have it ready to go next outing! Have an Ocean city with a fitting model name I hope to get out too!