99 Silver Beach REEL SPECS
 
      
        
REEL INFO:  The Silver Beach reel is the perfect all arouind reel for casting and  trolling. This model is equipped with two interchangeable spools, giving  the fisherman two different line capacities in one reel. With the  lightweight plastic spool the reel has a line capacity of 200 yds. No. 9  and is ideal for surfcasting and squidding. Change in a jiffy to the  heavy-duty metal spool, the reel has a line capacity of 200 yds No. 12  and you have an excellent reel for trolling. (1950 Penn Catalog) 
                
                HISTORY: This was the successor to the 97 and 98 Silver  Beach models. Unlike the 1940's models, this had a brass and a plastic  spool, rather than two metal spools. 
                
                Name/Series: 99 Silver Beach   
                
  
              
                
            Construction:
                
                   Frame is made of nickel-silver and chromium-plated 
                  Plates are bakelite in early models, poly in newer 
                  Diameter of reel 3 1/18". 
                  Spool 2 1/8" wide. 
                  One Brass, One Plastic Spool
                   Gear Ratio is 3 to 1 for fast action. 
                  Combination Surf and Boat Reel 
                  Easy-Take-Apart Feature 
                  Extra Interchangeable Spool 
                  Was available in a 99LH left hand model. 
                
      
            Take Apart Construction
            The term "Take-Apart" refers to the feature of quick and easy take-down of the reel for cleaning or spool change. To effect this, unscrew the knurled take-apart screw ( part TA 200 ) three turns to the left and then pull it outward ( away from plate ), at the same time rotate the right side plate about 1/4 inch to the left ( counter-clockwise ) and pull it away from the reel frame, taking care not to drop the freed spool. To re-assemble, reverse the entire operation, making sure to screw the take-apart screw into the reel frame, as otherwise the right side plate might be lost.
TA-200 became 129-200