Penn Intl. 80

[eliteftlaud]

i have a penn intl 80 (gold one) and have a 25' cc, i doubt i have much use for a reel this size for the fishing i'll be doing, UNLESS its a good option for converting into a kite rod, downrigger, etc... which i do not currently have. just wondering what some of your thoughts were on it. my other option was to sell it or try and trade it in..

[roadkill]

We have the same situation, 25 cc and Penn 80. All we can think of for the few occasions when we might use it is pick up a real good harness and spend more time at the gym.

[schoolsout]

Only thing I can think of is a Planer rod setup

but, I would sell that thing on Ebay or the like and buy you something you really want/could use.

[triumphrick]

The value of that 80 is around $500. That could get you at least four TLD 25's which I feel are one of the best all around 30 - 50 # reels for the money. Now if you are thinking of donating it to a good cause...it just might be something I am interested in!!

[Tom L]

If you ever contemplate deep dropping or daytime swordfishing, then it makes an awesome conversion to electric....... spooled with 130 braid and mounted on a 130# bent butt rod. LMR or LP directly can handle the conversion.

[bufferzone]

If you ever contemplate deep dropping or daytime swordfishing, then it makes an awesome conversion to electric....... spooled with 130 braid and mounted on a 130# bent butt rod. LMR or LP directly can handle the conversion.

It would make a good eletcric reel! or put it on a short rod and use it for your dredge.

[eliteftlaud]

how much to convert to electric approx? i went out on a customers boat over the weekend and now i want to fly a kite like never before. i thought it was too complicated but its not too bad..

[eliteftlaud]

also, thanks soulsout, i now throw it out with a planer every time i go, its a great setup for that. i actually hooked up two dolphin on it last weekend with a planer!! sort of surprising...

[cabojon222]

I just sold on Ebay a Penn Intl 80 that I bought new in '83 and never had line spooled on it, I got $435 plus shipping. The Buyer is going to create a piece of art using an 80, 50, 30 & 16. He promised me a photo when it's finished. I'll post it here when it arrives.

[cabojon222]

Those huge Penns have limited use these days. With the arrival of small diameter Spectra line they aren't necessary. I just sold on Ebay an Intl 80 that was unused and in it's box, I got $435 for it.