Penn "Greenie's"

The Penn "Greenie" spin reels where produced from the late 60's till 1982. These reels are some of the simplest to maintain that have ever been made. The Spinfisher design is very simple, rugged, and reliable. At this time, parts are still readily available for these classics.

I don't an original 700 Series so I'm leaving that model out. It was first made in the mid 60's and is the original Spinfisher. The earliest models have a green anodized handle.

If you have an old Greenie you'd like to restore and you don't want to do the work, I highly recommend "The Reel Restorer" down in Florida. He is getting a 704 of mine very soon :) I'll post pics when he finishes restoring it.

 

704/705

275 yds 20# - 23 oz - 3.8 to 1 gearing

The 704 was released in 1969. This is probably the simplest, easiest to maintain large spinning reel available. It's rugedness and easy of maintenance have made it a favorite of surfcasters since it's release. I highly recommend getting the manual pickup conversion. It will save you plugs, believe me.

706/707

300 yds 20# - 21 oz - Gear Ratio: 3.8 to 1

Another surfcasting classic, the 706 is the only Penn reel that came bailess from the factory.

 

710/711

200 yds 12 # - 16 3/8 oz.- Gear Ratio: 3.6 to 1

The 710 is one of the first reels I ever used and owned. My Grandfather fished them and got me one for my birthday one year along with a custom rod.

 

712/713

200 yds 10 # - 14 oz. - Gear ratio: 4.1 to 1

The 712 is a great reel for backbay striper and weakfishing.

 

716

125 yd 6 lb; 225 yd 4 lb

The 716 was introduced in the mid 70s with a silver anodized aluminum spool,
teflon drag, 5.1:1 gear ratio and "Penn Ultralight" on the left body plate. I spool up with 6 lb. momo and fish for largemouth with this little guy.

 

Thanks to Bill Klien for noting that neither the 714 (not pictured) nor the 716 were ever produced in a "lefty" version.