1980 – The 50W International Big game Tournament
Reel and Senator II Series are introduced to the pleasure of saltwater
anglers everywhere.
1982 – Penn celebrates its fifty-year anniversary!
1982 – The company’s freshwater
reels are also excelling with over eight world records to their name.
1983 – Penn acquires Rodco of
southern California and opens a new distribution center for easier
West Coast operations.
1985 – The International II Two-Speed 80SW
and 80S are introduced. The two-speed, one reel, instant shifting
concept is a Penn exclusive!
1986 – The 250GR, the only graphite spinning
reel built exclusively for saltwater, hits the fishing market. Penn
also introduces the legendary HT100, the smoothest and most durable
drag material offered in the world.
