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The story of PENN ® A rich past, present and future Since Otto Henze founded the PENN Fishing Tackle Company in 1932, we have been at the forefront of modern reel design and manufacturing. We are proud of the fact that millions of experienced anglers around the world trust PENN products every day. This inspires us to continue our founder's dream of producing the highest quality fishing tackle in the world. The 1920s In 1922, Otto Henze left Germany at the age of 25 and came to the United States. He began work as a machinist for the Ocean City Reels Company of Philadelphia. But Mr Henze had bigger aspirations. Mr. Henze dreamed of one day owning his own company and creating fishing reels that would set world records. 1930s Otto Henze left Ocean City Reels and started his own fishing reel company in 1932 called PENN Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company. He established his new company on the 3rd. loft at 492 North Third Street in Philadelphia, leasing space from William Schmitz & Co., General Machinists. In 1933, Otto Henze began selling his reels to the general public. Mod F was renamed Sea Hawk; Mod K without a star was renamed Bayside; MOD K with a star was renamed Long Beach. The company's first recorded sale was in February 1933 to the Miller Auto Supply Company of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Miller bought one of each PENN reel - Sea Hawk for $1.21, Bayside for $1.93 and Long Beach for $2.48. Otto Henze was engaged in business. In 1936, PENN introduced its most famous reel, the Senator. It was a revolutionary new reel capable of challenging the biggest and most powerful fish. 1940s In 1942, PENN moved to this new facility on West Hunting park Avenue. In 1948, Otto Henze died suddenly. His wife Martha did something that few women of the time would even consider. At age 39, she took over the running of the company as its president, and PENN Reels continued to prosper The 1950s 1953 - The PENN Peerless No. is introduced. 9 for light tackle fishing and versatile freshwater fishing. 1955 - All five of the new IGFA records (Black Drum, Amberjack, Yellowtail, Wahoo, White Pointer Shark) set in 1955 were made with PENN reels. 1959 - PENN now manufactures 77 different models for all types of fishing. The 1960s 1961 - PENN introduces its first spinning reel; Spinfisher 700. 1966 - PENN introduced the International Series specifically designed for big game tournament anglers The 1970s 1972 - PENN introduces the Levelmatic baitcasting reels and the International No. 130. 1978 – PENN has over 150 rolls in production. 1979 - Frank Mundus, the inspiration for Robert Shaw's character in the movie Jaws, catches the largest Mako shark ever on a rod and reel weighing 1,080 pounds. The 1980s 1982 - PENN celebrates its fiftieth anniversary 1985 - The International II Two-Speed ​​80SW and 80S are introduced. 1986 – The 250GR, the only graphite spinning reel designed exclusively for saltwater, enters the fishing market. PENN also introduces the legendary HT100, the smoothest and most durable drag material available in the world. The 1990s 1990 – Over 700 IGFA records are set using the PENN Reel. 1997 - PENN reels set another 100 world records, bringing the total to over 800 IGFA records. The 2000s 2002 – The International V, the leading international lever slide reel, is introduced. 2004 - PENN models now hold over 1,400 IGFA World Records. 2006 - The revolutionary International Torque was named Saltwater Reel of the Year by the American Sport Fishing Association! 2007 - PENN Celebrates 75 Years of Fishing Tackle Excellence!
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