Penn 505HS Super Jigmaster High Speed Fishing Reel, Vintage, New in Box, USA

Penn 505HS Super Jigmaster High Speed Fishing Reel, Vintage (Circa 1990), New in Box, Made in USA. This reel is new-in-box (NIB) / new-old-stock (NOS) and has not been used. The reel is in excellent condition and the box is in very good condition.

This reel was made in the USA in Philadelphia, PA. The tan box has metal edges, and has the original price sticker. The box and all the original items in the box are included.

Original box with metal edges. Original tube of Penn reel lube. Clamps to attach reel to rod, with the original bag. Instruction manual and parts list/diagram.

The Penn 505HS reel features. High speed gear ratio: 5 to 1. Line capacity: 275 yds of 30 lb mono. The manual or box does not have date on it. The tan box with metal edges is an important detail in trying to date this reel.

This type of packaging was commonly used by Penn reels in the late 1980s through the early 1990s, particularly for models like the 505HS Super Jigmaster, so that time period is likely close to when this reel was made. So it's probably about 35 years old.

This reel was part of an estate acquired from a fishing equipment collector who bought many things and collected many items without using them. It's now time to distribute so fishermen and enthusiasts can enjoy the contents of this collection. You can still see the crayon markings on the base of the reel, probably the Penn factory inspector's mark. The price reflects that this is a 35 year old reel, new-in-box (NIB) / new-old-stock (NOS), never used.

Where are you going to find another one like this? If you have any questions about this reel or would like to see other photos, feel free to send me a message. I have other reels and other fishing items listed too, so please check my other listings. I have another Penn 505HS reel that is almost the same, that appears to be slightly used, so if you are looking for 2 Penn 505HS reels, send a message. If you want an extra spool (Penn Part 29L-505, a replacement aluminum spool for Penn 505HS reels) that is new-in-box (NIB) / new-old-stock (NOS), never used, message me. I'll have them listed separately but can relist a reel and spool offering instead with negotiated price. What you see is what you get.