Value question rod and reel.

[CHANCE1234]

Realizing that everything depends on condition, penn rod for giant bluefin and penn 14/0 reel. Seller could not tell me model number or line weight of the rod but since she said giants I'm guess they are 130 class and they both have bent butts. What would be your range on one of these combos? Poor condition to perfect condition. Thanks for the help

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by CHANCE1234

Realizing that everything depends on condition, penn rod for giant bluefin and penn 14/0 reel. Seller could not tell me model number or line weight of the rod but since she said giants I'm guess they are 130 class and they both have bent butts. What would be your range on one of these combos? Poor condition to perfect condition. Thanks for the help

It all depends what is inside. The rod may be worth more than the reel. You can put a HT 100
drag in her. You just don`t know until you break her down. Bearings? Gears? Adds up. I have
the punisher. She weighs a ton. These can work in favor. 14/0

[lpt1485]

I'd say anywhere from $150 to $450 depending on condition/type of rod and condition of 14/0.

Also, unless you can verify the line on the reel is properly sized # class, length, spliced, etc... you will want to replace. Which will play into the cost of getting the setup ready to fish for Giants (Im guessing you want to use it for Bluefin Tuna?)

[CHANCE1234]

I'm not sure I want to use them at all, but for the price they maybe able to be traded down for some 50s.

[gofastsandman]

Mint with box, manual, gear lube, sunflower wrench, and pouch. 4-6 for the reel to a collector.

The gearing is low n slow. They weigh a bloody ton, and the asbestos drags are known to lock
up. Scuff the drag washers and lube with cow grease or do what I did and switch to ht 100.
Save the original drag.

I only use it when someone needs to learn a little humility. Make sure your cap is not rotted.

Really a shark reel. Click click click. Now if you find an ole 16/0 or the really rare 17/0, now you have some coin.

The old 80`s and 130`s are what you really want for GBFT.

Cheers,
GFS

[Mark]

Originally Posted by CHANCE1234

Realizing that everything depends on condition, penn rod for giant bluefin and penn 14/0 reel. Seller could not tell me model number or line weight of the rod but since she said giants I'm guess they are 130 class and they both have bent butts. What would be your range on one of these combos? Poor condition to perfect condition. Thanks for the help

Get a Fortress. Boat anchors have come a long way and the Fortress line works really well.