Penn Bait Caster: Found a vintage Penn Peer # 209 Bait caster at a swap meet today Anybody had any experience(good/bad) with this reel ? On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd rate it's condition...

Video Bob Loc: Norfolk, Va

Found a vintage Penn Peer # 209 Bait caster at a swap meet today Anybody had any experience(good/bad) with this reel ? On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd rate it's condition about an 8. Anybody have an idea what its worth? Has new 30 lb test line Original owner is asking $50.00 for it

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

From what I saw, that is a good asking price.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Video Bob wrote:

Found a vintage Penn Peer # 209 Bait caster at a swap meet today Anybody had any experience(good/bad) with this reel ? On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd rate it's condition about an 8. Anybody have an idea what its worth? Has new 30 lb test line Original owner is asking $50.00 for it

It's not a "Baitcaster" Bob, but a "Conventional" boat or trolling reel. I have one used for Flounder and Fluke, for my wife. Actually I have (2)109s, (1)209, and (1)309 that were for her, and visiting children (109s) . They're good quality reels, if well maintained. They're not designed to cast like a modern Baitcaster, and have a pretty slow gear ratio. They're excellent for dropdown and trolling from a boat.
You can get a new one from Tackle Direct for $59, and used ones on EBay for $30 or less. These are standard 209m models, not the one with the line counter on it.

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

Fredfish wrote:

It's not a "Baitcaster" Bob, but a "Conventional" boat or trolling reel. I have one used for Flounder and Fluke, for my wife. Actually I have (2)109s, (1)209, and (1)309 that were for her, and visiting children (109s) . They're good quality reels, if well maintained. They're not designed to cast like a modern Baitcaster, and have a pretty slow gear ratio. They're excellent for dropdown and trolling from a boat.

That is my opioin also. great boat reel.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

Fredfish wrote:

It's not a "Baitcaster" Bob, but a "... (show quote)

I’ve got 209’s on a few of my walleye trolling rods. Old reliables passed down from my grandfather.

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Video Bob wrote:

Found a vintage Penn Peer # 209 Bait caster at a swap meet today Anybody had any experience(good/bad) with this reel ? On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd rate it's condition about an 8. Anybody have an idea what its worth? Has new 30 lb test line Original owner is asking $50.00 for it

I have had a couple of them, no idea where they are now, they work well for vertical jigging and trolling, but that is about it. I wouldn't want to pay anything for one. You can live without it.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

charlykilo wrote:

That is my opioin also. great boat reel.

As far as Penn reels go, they're indestructible if you take care of them. I have one over 60 years old that I bought new, and it still works perfectly, but the price is a bit high for a common used reel.

dwg12 Loc: NE ohio

$30.00 if it is in decent shape. Have used many 109's, 209's , & line counters. Great trolling, dipsey diver, down rigger setups!

Wade Irwin Loc: Norfolk, Va

I’ve got two of them and they are great reels for boat rods, jigging,drift fishing for flounder. I’ve had these reels since the 70s so they last a while.

Michel Loc: King George VA

Penns and Mitchell's (made in France) are great reels, easy to work on and do maintenance, and will last and last.

florida Loc: Southwest Florida/ Virginia

HI ,price of $50.00 twice what it's worth. Lots and lots around for $20-$25.