Reel Specifications
Order Parts	View Schematic	Line Cap. &Specs. Info	Owners Manual	Reel Model
				180 Baymaster
				190 Bay-Star (1950s to 1990)

180, 185 Baymaster Reel Specs  

Model	Mono Cap. (yds/lb)	Braid Cap. (yds/lb)	Bearings	Gear Ratio	Weight (oz)	First Year	Year Disc.
180	250/20	~n/a~	2	3:1	12.5	Before 1941	Late 80's
185	250/20	~n/a~	2	3:1	12	Before 1941	Early 70's
190 Bay-Star	250/20	~n/a~	2	~n/a~	11	Mid 1930s	Mid 1950s

REEL INFO: Baymaster - These lightweight reels are ideally suited for light tackle fishing. All reels in the series are equipped with free spool action, sliding click and one-shot lubrication system. (1966 Penn Catalog)

HISTORY: 
This reel was manufactured for the first time before 1941, with a plastic spool, and wasn't discontinued until the early 70's. In 1941 models were not part of any series, but by 1958 the models #180 and 185 were collected under the name "Baymaster" and the 185-model was added to the series. In the late 80's the metal spool was the default, but the plastic spool was still available as an accessory.

190 Bay-Star (Original NOT a Seaboy) - Ideal reel for light tackle bay fishign. Capacity 100 years #9 Line. Reel seat fits fresh and salt water rods. the spiral cut gears are triple multiplying for speedy action. Free spool clutch is operated by a snap lever on rim. Spool end play can be taken up by an adjustable bearing. A sliding click provides for arresting spool. Reel can be lubricated from the outside. Metal Parts are nickel-plated. The small streamlined end plates are beautifully engraved and 2 ¾" in diameter. (1950 Penn Catalog)

HISTORY: 
190 Bay-Star reel originally had options for bakelite spool w/two stand types. 190 (for baitcasting rods with offset reel seats) and 190S (Long Stand for Saltwater Rods).
190M and 190MS were the same stands with Metal Spool.
MysticParts.com NOTE: We have the 190 Bay-Star cross listed in the Seaboy specs only to denote that they are not the same reel/series in case someone thinks their baystar is a seaboy due to the 190 part number being re-used by Penn.

Name/Series: Baymaster, Bay-Star

Construction:

• 190 Bay-Star: This is a direct drive version of the reel, unlike it's modern model, this has no drags or drag star and no anti-reverse.
• Chrome plated brass spool provides strength and better line capacity.
• Rigid frame.
• Multi-disc drag.
• Free spool action.
• One-shot lubrication.
• Loud, durable, clicker.
• Counter-balanced handle.

Sample of Bakelite spool version:

      

 
 
 

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