Penn Jigmaster 500

Designed in the 60s, these two reels are Classics. Mine are unrestored. They have odd-coloured body parts. Are held together with all sorts. They are scored, scratched – with a corroded look. But with all those limitations and age behind them – hells bells can they perform. And be relied upon.

A lot of the appeal to me comes from those rugged, timeless – yet classic looks. Even with a few modernising upgrades, the reels look like they are from the 70s.