A pair of Penn International 130's have appeared at one of our local pawn shops that we check daily for stolen property. It is most likely these reels were taken from the Cape Cod area.
I am absolutely certain these are stolen, but so far we have not been able to ID a victim. So I am turning to the power of S-B.com in an attempt to find the owner of these reels.
If you recently lost something similar, or hear of someone who has, drop me an email or a PM with contact information. Hopefully we can find the fisherman who had these reels taken from them in time to get offshore for the fall bite.
My email is
ggibbons@yarmouth.ma.us
Thanks!
UPDATE 09/28/12
Ok, got the reels today and I have more information about them now:
Reel #1 Penn 130 (single speed) Serial #C880220 is loaded with black dacron with a smoke blue monofilament topshot. Affixed to a custom-made, color black, 130 class rod equipped with five Aftco bent butt, roller guides & tip. The vessel name "Lady Q" inscripted above the foregrip.
Reel #2 Penn 130 H (single speed) Serial #J820014 is loaded with smoke blue monofilament (No rod on this reel)
***These reels show serious boat rash and hard use, I am going to guess that these came off a commerical vessel as opposed to a sport boat, based solely on the abuse tey have seen. Just a guess on my part.
***A search of the NVDC for "Lady Q" showed two vessel's, a Sea Ray in Tampa and a Bayliner in Minnesota so I don't think they are the victim.
***I called Penn Reels today to discuss serial numbers but was told that the serial numbers only indicate date of manufacturing, not ownership.
So, there you go, anyone?